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Here are the latest news from BBC News Nigeria:

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  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.
  2. Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.4% in January, the lowest in 17 months, due to a decline in food prices.

Politics

  1. APC crisis: Buhari meets with party leaders to resolve disputes: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve the ongoing crisis in the party.
  2. PDP crisis: Wike, others meet with Atiku to resolve differences: The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to resolve their differences.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 general elections: INEC announces dates for polls: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2023 general elections will hold on February 25, March 11, and March 18.

Business

  1. Nigeria's stock market gains 1.4% as investors buy up shares: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 1.4% as investors buy up shares in companies such as Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank.
  2. Nigeria's oil production drops to 1.4 million barrels per day: Nigeria's oil production has dropped to 1.4 million barrels per day due to technical issues and sabotage.
  3. Nigeria's economy to grow by 3.2% in 2023 - IMF: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 3.2% in 2023, driven by growth in the services sector.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to face Guinea in 2023 AFCON qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress to face Senegal in 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
  3. Nigeria's Rohr to leave Super Eagles after 2022 World Cup: The coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup.

Entertainment

  1. Nigerian musician, Wizkid, to perform at 2023 Grammy Awards: Nigerian musician, Wizkid, has been announced as one of the performers at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
  2. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 45th birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday with friends and family.
  3. Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, to host 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards: Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has been announced as the host of the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from BBC News Nigeria. You can visit the BBC News website for more news and updates from Nigeria and around the world.