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Here are some recent breaking news from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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 154,476. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Bandits Kill 12 People in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the day. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Technical College in Katsina State. (Source: Premium Times)
- FG Approves N13.2bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N13.2 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6% in June: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in June, up from 17.1% in May. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2021, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigerian Government to Launch Digital Currency: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a digital currency, which will be used to facilitate transactions and reduce the use of cash. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- 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. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on September 3, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for Tunisia Friendly: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man squad for the friendly match against Tunisia. (Source: AllAfrica)
Please note that these are just some of the recent breaking news from Nigeria, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.