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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria, updated 24/7:

Breaking News

  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 164,451. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. FG Approves N2.3bn for Rehabilitation of Abuja-Kaduna Railway: The Federal Government has approved N2.3 billion for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna railway line. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.1% in June. The rate is the highest in 17 months. (Source: ThisDay)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023. The projection is based on the country's efforts to diversify its economy and improve its business environment. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigerian Government to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government is set to launch a national digital identity system to improve the country's identity management system. The system is expected to be launched in the next few weeks. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Nigerian power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The achievement is a significant improvement from the 2,000MW generated in 2020. (Source: Daily Independent)
  4. Nigerian Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Katsina State. The suspects are expected to be charged to court soon. (Source: The Nation)
  5. Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $43.2bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $43.2 billion. The reserves are expected to continue to rise as the country's economy improves. (Source: BusinessDay)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Algeria in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Algeria in a friendly match in September. The match is expected to be a tough test for the Nigerian team. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the FIBA World Cup. The team qualified after defeating Mozambique in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women tournament. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.5%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.5% in the past week. The rise is attributed to the improvement in the country's economy and the performance of some listed companies. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Nigerian Government to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme: The Federal Government is set to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households in the country. The programme is expected to be launched in the next few weeks. (Source: Leadership)

Entertainment

  1. Nigerian Musician, Davido, Wins BET Award: Nigerian musician, Davido, has won a BET Award for Best International Flow. The award is a recognition of his contribution to the music industry. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday. The actress is known for her role in the popular TV series, "Jenifa's Diary". (Source: The Guardian)

Please note that the news stories are subject to change as new information becomes available.