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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:

Breaking 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 164,451. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Buhari Approves N13.08 Trillion 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Crocodile Smile' in Delta State: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Crocodile Smile' in Delta State to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the region. (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 to drive innovation and economic growth in the country. (Source: This Day)

Top Stories

  1. 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 October 2021, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Falls by 1.14%: The NSE All-Share Index has fallen by 1.14% to close at 43,114.44 points, as investors sell off shares in response to the country's economic challenges. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. Nigeria's Power Generation Drops to 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has dropped to 3,544MW, due to technical challenges and gas supply issues. (Source: Leadership)
  4. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a National Digital Identity System to provide a unique identity for every Nigerian citizen. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.37 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $35.37 billion, due to a decline in foreign exchange earnings. (Source: Daily Post)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Tunisia in a friendly match on November 14, 2021, as part of their preparations for the 2022 World Cup. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After 2022 World Cup: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup, citing a desire to focus on his personal life. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for 'Koroba' has broken a record by becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Wizkid's 'Essence' Features on Billboard's Top 100 Chart: Wizkid's song 'Essence' has featured on Billboard's Top 100 chart, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat. (Source: The Fader)

These are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!