Nigeria breaking news today friday

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria for today, Friday:

1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 10 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 164,852. Ten new deaths were also reported, taking the total number of fatalities to 2,063. (Source: Premium Times)

2. Buhari Approves N13.08 Trillion 2022 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs. (Source: Vanguard)

3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnap of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of over 300 schoolgirls from Government Girls Science Secondary School in Jangebe, Katsina State. (Source: Daily Trust)

4. 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: ThisDay)

5. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the identification of citizens and reduce identity fraud. (Source: Leadership)

6. Nigeria's External Reserves Hit $40.35 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $40.35 billion, up from $39.43 billion in November. (Source: Punch)

7. Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Cultism in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects in connection with cult-related activities in the state. (Source: The Nation)

These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria for today, Friday. Please note that the accuracy of the news stories may vary depending on the source.