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Here are the latest news and sports updates from Nigeria:

News

Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud.
Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in April, driven by increases in food and housing costs.

Sports

Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a friendly match on June 9th at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for Guinea Friendly: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named a 25-man squad for the friendly match against Guinea, with players like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Kelechi Iheanacho included.
Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face the USA in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place on June 12th in Lagos.

Other News

Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, with a peak demand of 5,500 megawatts.
FG to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national health insurance scheme to improve access to healthcare for Nigerians.
Nigeria's External Reserves Rise to $44.3 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have risen to $44.3 billion, driven by increases in foreign exchange earnings and a decline in imports.

I hope you find these updates informative and interesting!