Latest nigerian breaking news today thursday

Here are some of the latest Nigerian breaking news as of Thursday:

  1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 154,428. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. 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)
  3. Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 bandits in Zamfara State, following a joint operation with other security agencies. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. 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: This Day)
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in November 2021, from 17.26% in October. (Source: Punch)
  6. Kaduna State Government Imposes Curfew: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state, following a surge in banditry and kidnapping. (Source: Leadership)
  7. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 0.45%: The NSE All-Share Index fell by 0.45% on Thursday, as investors reacted to the country's economic challenges. (Source: The Guardian)
  8. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government is planning to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence, aimed at promoting the development of AI in Nigeria. (Source: BusinessDay)
  9. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.42bn: The country's external reserves have fallen to $35.42 billion, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to intervene in the foreign exchange market. (Source: The Punch)
  10. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Post)

Please note that these are just some of the latest Nigerian breaking news as of Thursday, and the situation may have changed since then.