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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 164,852. (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 Boko Haram Suspects: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a hideout in the state. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. FG Approves N10.8bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N10.8 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 18 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 predicted 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: 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 Sun)
  4. Nigerian Army to Deploy Troops to Southern Kaduna: The Nigerian Army has announced plans to deploy troops to Southern Kaduna to restore peace and stability in the region. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Fall to $35.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's foreign reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, a decline of 12.5% from the previous month. (Source: Vanguard)

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