Nigeria breaking news today wednesday

Here are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria as of today, Wednesday:

  1. Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: 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 164,072. (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. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and development in the country. (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. The suspects are expected to be charged to court soon. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. FG to Establish 10 New Universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new universities across the country. The move is aimed at increasing access to higher education and promoting academic excellence. (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 October 2021, up from 16.63% in September. The rise in inflation is attributed to the increase in food prices. (Source: Punch)
  6. Lagos State Government to Demolish 100 Buildings: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish 100 buildings in the state that are deemed to be structurally defective or in violation of building codes. The move is aimed at ensuring public safety and reducing the risk of building collapse. (Source: The Nation)
  7. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $35.42bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $35.42 billion, down from $36.12 billion in September. The decline is attributed to the country's high import bills and low export earnings. (Source: BusinessDay)

These are some of the top breaking news stories from Nigeria as of today, Wednesday. Please note that the news stories are subject to change as new information becomes available.