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  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations across the country as fuel scarcity worsens, with many Nigerians struggling to access petrol.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  4. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Swift Response": The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the country's northwestern region.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a year.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins Nigerian League Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title for the first time in the club's history.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% in June 2022, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement, Nigeria's largest cement producer, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country.

These are just a few of the latest news headlines from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!