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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
- PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.
Economy
- Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar.
- Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of fuel from N165 to N185 per liter.
Crime
- Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
- Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted a businessman in Ogun State, demanding a ransom for his release.
- Armed Robbery: Armed robbers have attacked a bank in Lagos State, making away with millions of naira.
Sports
- Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
- Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
- D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup.
Health
- COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
- Lassa Fever: The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with several deaths recorded.
- Malaria: The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria.
Education
- ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike, after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government.
- JAMB UTME: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- Nigeria's Education System: The Federal Government has launched a new education policy aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.