Breakings news nigeria

Here are some breaking news stories from Nigeria:

Latest News

  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 164,852. (Source: Vanguard)
  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. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Boko Haram Suspects: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a hideout in the state. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. FG Approves N2.3bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N2.3 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. (Source: Leadership)
  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 2021. This is the highest inflation rate recorded in the country since 2017. (Source: ThisDay)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2021: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2021, driven by a recovery in the oil sector and improved agricultural production. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigerian Government to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce corruption. The system will use biometric data to verify the identities of citizens. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Nigerian power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, the highest in the country's history. The achievement is attributed to the efforts of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). (Source: Daily Sun)
  4. 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. The deployment follows recent attacks by herdsmen on farmers in the state. (Source: The Nation)
  5. Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Rise to $35.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's foreign reserves have risen to $35.4 billion, the highest in the country's history. The increase is attributed to the country's improved oil production and exports. (Source: BusinessDay)