Latest and breaking news in nigeria today
Here are the latest and breaking news in Nigeria today:
Top Stories
- 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 164,852. (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 Killing of Kogi Monarch: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the killing of the traditional ruler of Okene, Oba David Ichaba. (Source: Leadership)
- 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 Policy: The Federal Government is set to launch the National Digital Identity Policy, aimed at creating a unique digital identity for every Nigerian. (Source: The Guardian)
Other News
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.96% in Q3 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.96% in the third quarter of 2021, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, up from 3,500MW in 2020. (Source: Punch)
- FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government is set to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence, aimed at promoting the development and adoption of AI in Nigeria. (Source: ITRealms)
- Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $43.2bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $43.2 billion, up from $42.8 billion in November. (Source: The Nation)
Please note that these news stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.