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Here are some of the top news headlines in Nigeria today:

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content in Public Procurement: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in public procurement, in a bid to boost the economy and create jobs.
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 12.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 12.4% in January, up from 11.98% in December, due to rising food and housing costs.
  3. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, aimed at reducing identity fraud and improving the efficiency of government services.
  4. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in Q4 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  5. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of over 300 schoolgirls in Katsina State, with investigations ongoing to rescue the victims.
  6. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, up from 3,500MW in 2020, due to investments in the power sector.
  7. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence, aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the technology sector.
  8. Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $43.2 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $43.2 billion, up from $36.2 billion in 2020, due to increased foreign exchange earnings.
  9. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Murder of Lagos Businessman: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of a Lagos businessman, with investigations ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing.
  10. FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to Nigerians and reducing the financial burden of medical treatment.

These are just a few of the top news headlines in Nigeria today.