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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion.
  2. APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu emerging as the party's flagbearer.
  3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer.

Economy

  1. Inflation Rate: Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 21.3% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Naira Devaluation: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the naira by 15% to N435 per dollar.
  3. Fuel Price Hike: The Federal Government has increased the pump price of fuel from N165 to N185 per liter.

Crime

  1. Banditry: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing several people and injuring many others.
  2. Kidnapping: A group of kidnappers has abducted a businessman in Ogun State, demanding a ransom for his release.
  3. Armed Robbery: Armed robbers have attacked a bank in Lagos State, making away with millions of naira.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
  2. Rangers International: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title.
  3. D'Tigress: The D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Health

  1. COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 new cases reported in the past week.
  2. Lassa Fever: The Federal Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with several deaths recorded.
  3. Malaria: The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria.

Education

  1. ASUU Strike: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike, after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government.
  2. JAMB UTME: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
  3. 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.