Breaking nigeria news headlines today
Here are some of the breaking news headlines in Nigeria today:
- 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 164,451. (Source: Vanguard)
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Katsina Banditry: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with banditry and kidnapping in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
- 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: ThisDay)
- 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 fraud. (Source: Leadership)
- 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: Punch)
- Kaduna State Government Imposes Curfew: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state following renewed violence and attacks on communities. (Source: Daily Post)
- Nigeria's Power Generation Drops to 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has dropped to 3,544 megawatts, down from 4,000 megawatts earlier in the day. (Source: The Nation)
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government is set to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.98%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's GDP growth rate has slowed to 3.98% in the third quarter of 2021, down from 4.03% in the second quarter. (Source: Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the breaking news headlines in Nigeria today, and the situation is subject to change.