Nigeria breaking news this evening

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria this evening:

  1. Nigerian Army Arrests 12 Suspects Over Killing of Soldiers in Borno: The Nigerian Army has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the killing of two soldiers in Borno State. The suspects, who are believed to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group, were arrested during a raid on their hideout in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity policy aimed at creating a unique digital identity for every Nigerian. The policy is expected to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 11.37%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 11.37% in June 2022, up from 11.23% in May. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in prices of food and other essential commodities. (Source: NBS)
  4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Students in Kaduna: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. The suspects are believed to be members of a kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, up from 2.55% in the first quarter. The growth is attributed to the expansion of the services sector and the agricultural sector. (Source: NBS)
  6. 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 the development and adoption of AI in Nigeria. The centre is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. (Source: Punch)
  7. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), up from 3,900MW in June 2021. The increase in power generation is attributed to the rehabilitation of power plants and the expansion of the transmission network. (Source: TCN)

These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria this evening. Please note that the accuracy of the news stories may vary depending on the source.