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Here are some recent news headlines from Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,072. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Killing of Catholic Priest in Enugu - The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the killing of Rev. Fr. Clement Ugwu, a Catholic priest who was murdered in his parish in Enugu State. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in June - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in June, up from 17.26% in May. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to replace the current physical identity cards. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01% in Q2 2021 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the second quarter of 2021, up from 0.96% in the first quarter. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation - The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Whirl Stroke' in Benue, Taraba - The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Whirl Stroke' in Benue and Taraba states to tackle banditry and kidnapping. (Source: The Punch)
  3. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence - The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence to drive innovation and economic growth. (Source: BusinessDay)
  4. Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $35.4bn - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $35.4 billion, up from $34.3 billion in June. (Source: The Nation)
  5. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 1.14% - The NSE All-Share Index has risen by 1.14% to close at 39,444.42 points, driven by gains in stocks such as Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Please note that these news headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.