Nigeria breaking news headlines this morning

Here are some of the top breaking news headlines in Nigeria this morning:

  1. 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 144,679. (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. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Katsina Banditry: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with banditry and kidnapping in the state. (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 announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in November 2021, up from 16.63% in October. (Source: Punch)
  6. Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish over 100 buildings in the state, citing non-compliance with building regulations. (Source: The Nation)
  7. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.96% in Q3 2021: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.96% in the third quarter of 2021, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  8. Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Kidnapping in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with kidnapping and armed robbery in the state. (Source: Daily Independent)
  9. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government is set to establish a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence, aimed at promoting the development and adoption of AI in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership)
  10. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.42bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to $35.42 billion, down from $36.12 billion in November 2021. (Source: The Guardian)

Please note that these are just some of the top breaking news headlines in Nigeria this morning, and the situation is subject to change.