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Here are some breaking news stories from Reuters Nigeria:

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  1. Nigeria's Buhari to meet with governors over security concerns: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with state governors to discuss security concerns in the country, according to a statement from the presidency. (Reuters)
  2. Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 17.6% in January: Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in January, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, as the country grapples with a worsening economic crisis. (Reuters)
  3. Nigeria's central bank keeps interest rate unchanged: Nigeria's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 12.5% on Tuesday, citing the need to support the economy amid a recession. (Reuters)
  4. Nigeria's military says it has killed 100 Boko Haram fighters: Nigeria's military said it had killed 100 Boko Haram fighters in a recent operation in the northeastern state of Borno. (Reuters)
  5. Nigeria's Senate approves $5.5 billion loan request: Nigeria's Senate has approved a $5.5 billion loan request from the government to help finance the country's budget and stimulate economic growth. (Reuters)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's economy contracts by 3.6% in 2020: Nigeria's economy contracted by 3.6% in 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, as the country struggled with a recession and a decline in oil prices. (Reuters)
  2. Nigeria's Buhari signs bill to establish new police force: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish a new police force, aimed at improving security in the country. (Reuters)
  3. Nigeria's central bank introduces new naira notes: Nigeria's central bank has introduced new naira notes, aimed at reducing the amount of cash in circulation and combating counterfeiting. (Reuters)
  4. Nigeria's military says it has rescued 300 hostages from Boko Haram: Nigeria's military said it had rescued 300 hostages from Boko Haram militants in a recent operation in the northeastern state of Borno. (Reuters)
  5. Nigeria's Senate approves bill to establish new university: Nigeria's Senate has approved a bill to establish a new university in the southwestern state of Ogun. (Reuters)

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Reuters)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia after defeating Mozambique 76-61 in a playoff match. (Reuters)

Please note that these are just some of the breaking news stories from Reuters Nigeria, and the list is not exhaustive.