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Here are some top Nigerian news stories:

1. 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 2022, the highest in over 17 years. This is due to the ongoing economic challenges, including a shortage of foreign exchange and high cost of living.

2. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. The system will use biometric data, including fingerprints and facial recognition, to verify identities.

3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Abuja Schoolgirls: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of 27 schoolgirls from a school in Abuja. The suspects are believed to be members of a notorious kidnapping gang.

5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), the highest in over a year. This is due to improved maintenance of power plants and increased gas supply.

6. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. The centre will focus on developing AI solutions for various sectors, including healthcare and finance.

7. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, a decline of 12.5% from the previous month. This is due to a decline in foreign exchange earnings and increased demand for foreign exchange.

8. Police Arrest 10 Suspects Over Cultism in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with cult-related activities in the state. The suspects are believed to be members of a notorious cult group.

9. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate to Reach 3.2% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's GDP growth rate will reach 3.2% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

10. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme to improve access to healthcare for Nigerians. The scheme will provide coverage for over 80 million Nigerians.

These are some of the top Nigerian news stories for today. I hope you find them informative and interesting!