Latest breaking news in nigeria today and now

Here are the latest breaking news in Nigeria today and now:

Breaking News

  1. Nigeria Records 1,964 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,964 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,451. (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 Suspects Over Kidnapping: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping and other criminal activities in the country. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the police. (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 projected 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 Digital Currency: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a digital currency, known as the eNaira, to promote financial inclusion and reduce the use of cash in the economy. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in history. (Source: Daily Post)
  4. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Cultism: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with cultism and other criminal activities in the country. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation with the army. (Source: The Nation)
  5. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence (AI) to promote the development of AI in the country. (Source: BusinessDay)

Please note that the news stories are subject to change as new information becomes available.