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Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
- FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at boosting tourism and attracting foreign investment. The policy is expected to simplify the visa application process and reduce the cost of obtaining a visa.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
Politics
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections.
- Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Championship: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) championship, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.45% to close at 44,444.44 points on Friday.
- FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing importation.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage to Release New Album: Singer Tiwa Savage has announced that she will release a new album titled "Water & Garri" on August 12, 2022.
- Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has celebrated her 45th birthday with a lavish party attended by friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
These are the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you found them informative and interesting!