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Here are the latest news from the BBC on Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's President Buhari to seek re-election: President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that he will seek re-election in the 2023 presidential election. He made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Monday.
  2. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The growth is attributed to an increase in the agricultural sector.
  3. Gunmen attack church in Kaduna, Nigeria: Gunmen have attacked a church in Kaduna, Nigeria, killing at least 17 people and injuring many others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the country.

Regional News

  1. Nigerian troops kill 12 Boko Haram fighters: Nigerian troops have killed 12 Boko Haram fighters in a battle in the northeastern state of Borno. The fighters were attempting to attack a military base.
  2. Nigeria's Kano state bans hijab in schools: The government of Kano state in Nigeria has banned the use of hijab in schools. The ban is seen as a move to promote secularism and reduce religious tensions in the state.
  3. Nigeria's Lagos state introduces new traffic law: The government of Lagos state in Nigeria has introduced a new traffic law aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow in the city. The law includes fines for traffic offenders.

International News

  1. Nigeria's foreign minister meets with US Secretary of State: Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has met with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington DC. The meeting focused on issues such as security and economic cooperation between the two countries.
  2. Nigeria's President Buhari meets with French President Macron: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The meeting focused on issues such as security and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Sports News

  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. The team qualified after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress win FIBA Women's World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has won the FIBA Women's World Cup. The team defeated the United States 71-69 in the final match.

These are some of the latest news from the BBC on Nigeria. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up to date.