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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria, updated 24/7:
Breaking News
- Nigeria Records 1,368 New COVID-19 Cases: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,368 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,451. (Source: Vanguard)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigerian Army Arrests 15 Boko Haram Suspects: The Nigerian Army has arrested 15 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a hideout in the state. (Source: Premium Times)
- FG Approves N1.5bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June 2021. The rate is the highest in 17 months. (Source: ThisDay)
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2021: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2021. The projection is based on the country's efforts to diversify its economy and improve its business environment. (Source: Punch)
- Nigerian Government to Launch Digital Currency: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a digital currency in Nigeria. The currency, called eNaira, is expected to be launched in the next few months. (Source: The Cable)
- Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) in June 2021. The generation is the highest in 12 months. (Source: Daily Independent)
- Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects for Kidnapping: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects for kidnapping in various parts of the country. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation in Lagos and Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Education Sector to Receive N1.3trn Allocation: The Federal Government has allocated N1.3 trillion to the education sector in the 2021 budget. The allocation is expected to improve the quality of education in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tunisia in a friendly match on September 3, 2021. The match is part of the team's preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA AfroBasket Semifinals: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in the semifinals of the FIBA AfroBasket tournament. The match is scheduled to hold on September 4, 2021. (Source: FIBA.com)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Records N1.4trn Loss: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has recorded a loss of N1.4 trillion in the first half of 2021. The loss is attributed to the decline in the value of listed companies. (Source: The Punch)
- FG to Launch N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a N500 billion sukuk bond. The bond is expected to be used to finance infrastructure projects in the country. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria is expected to affect consumer spending in the country. The inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June 2021. (Source: ThisDay)
Politics
- Nigeria's Senate to Investigate Allegations of Corruption in Customs: The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to investigate allegations of corruption in the Nigeria Customs Service. The investigation is expected to be conducted by the Senate Committee on Customs. (Source: The Nation)
- FG to Launch N500bn Social Investment Programme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a N500 billion social investment programme. The programme is expected to benefit vulnerable groups in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
- Nigeria's President to Meet with Governors on Security: Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to meet with governors of the 36 states of the country to discuss security issues. The meeting is scheduled to hold on September 3, 2021. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria, updated 24/7. Please note that the news may be subject to change as new information becomes available.