Breaking nigeria news today monday
Here are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, Monday:
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 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 164,072. The agency also reported 14 new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 2,063. (Source: Punch)
- Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs. (Source: Vanguard)
- 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. The suspects are being interrogated by the police. (Source: Daily Trust)
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. The centre will be located in Abuja. (Source: ThisDay)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.33%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.33% in November 2021, up from 16.63% in October. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices. (Source: NBS)
- Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings in Ikorodu: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish over 100 buildings in Ikorodu area of the state, which are deemed to be structurally defective. The demolition exercise is expected to commence soon. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $35.85bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that the country's external reserves rose to $35.85 billion in November 2021, up from $34.85 billion in October. The rise in reserves is attributed to the increase in foreign exchange earnings. (Source: CBN)
These are some of the top breaking news stories in Nigeria today, Monday. Please note that the news stories are subject to change as new information becomes available.