Vanguardngr news update

Here are the latest news updates from Vanguardngr:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in January - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in January, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content - President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in public procurement and increasing the participation of Nigerian businesses in government projects.
  3. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud.
  4. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in Q4 2022 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  5. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls - The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis: Buhari Meets with Party Leaders - President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis and find a solution to the ongoing infighting.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Meet with Atiku - The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to discuss the party's crisis.
  3. INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Imo - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh elections in Imo State following the nullification of the results of the 2019 governorship election.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Egypt in Friendly Match - The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Egypt in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup - The coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.45% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national cash transfer programme aimed at reducing poverty and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable Nigerians.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Vanguardngr.