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Here are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today:
1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,852. (Source: Vanguard)
2. FG Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: The Federal Government has approved the 2022 budget, which is estimated to be N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to be funded through a combination of oil and non-oil revenues. (Source: ThisDay)
3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Kankara. (Source: Daily Trust)
4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in November 2021, up from 16.63% in October. (Source: Punch)
5. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system, which is expected to provide a unique identity for every Nigerian. (Source: Leadership)
6. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.96% in Q3 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.96% in the third quarter of 2021, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
7. Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Cultism in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cult-related activities in the state. (Source: The Nation)
8. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government is set to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence, which is expected to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. (Source: Daily Independent)
9. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.42bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $35.42 billion, down from $36.12 billion in November. (Source: The Guardian)
10. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government is set to launch a national health insurance scheme, which is expected to provide healthcare coverage for millions of Nigerians. (Source: Premium Times)
Please note that these are just some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, and the situation is subject to change.