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Here are the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: 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 164,072.
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Armed bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning.
  3. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspected Bandits in Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected bandits in Kaduna State, following a raid on their hideout. The suspects are believed to be involved in several attacks in the state.
  4. FG Approves N13.6 Billion for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.6 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months.
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices.

Regional News

  1. Lagos Records 300 New COVID-19 Cases: Lagos State has recorded 300 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 44,000.
  2. Kano State Government Imposes Curfew: The Kano State Government has imposed a curfew on the state, following a rise in banditry and kidnapping. The curfew will be in place from 10pm to 6am.
  3. Ogun State Government Approves N10 Billion for Road Construction: The Ogun State Government has approved N10 billion for the construction of new roads in the state. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months.

Sports News

  1. Super Eagles to Face Sierra Leone in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Sierra Leone in a World Cup qualifier on September 3. The match will be played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Championship: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) championship, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.

Business News

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of the year, up from 1.9% in the first quarter.
  2. FG Approves N100 Billion for Agricultural Development: The Federal Government has approved N100 billion for agricultural development in the country. The fund will be used to support farmers and improve agricultural production.

These are the latest breaking news updates from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!