Nigeria breaking news today tuesday
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria for Tuesday:
1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 Deaths: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 154,428. (Source: Vanguard)
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. (Source: Premium Times)
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, Kankara. (Source: Daily Trust)
4. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.33%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.33% 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, which will enable citizens to access various government services online. (Source: Leadership)
6. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.42 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves fell to $35.42 billion in November 2021, down from $36.12 billion in October. (Source: Punch)
7. Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings in Ikorodu: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish over 100 buildings in Ikorodu, which are said to be illegal structures. (Source: The Nation)
These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria for Tuesday.