Breaking news in nigeria today tuesday
Here are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, Tuesday:
- Nigeria Records 1,964 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,964 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 144,679.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
- Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspected Bandits in Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected bandits in Kaduna State. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the police and other security agencies.
- FG Approves N13.1 Billion for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.1 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.1% in June. This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017.
- Police Arrest 20 Suspected Kidnappers in Rivers State: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 20 suspected kidnappers in the state. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation in the early hours of Tuesday.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the second quarter of 2021. This is the highest growth rate recorded in the country since 2015.
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity theft.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 3,544 megawatts. This is the highest power generation recorded in the country since 2015.
- Nigerian Army to Deploy Troops to Benue State: The Nigerian Army has announced that it will deploy troops to Benue State to maintain peace and security in the state.
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria today, Tuesday. Please note that the news is subject to change as more updates become available.