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Here are the latest news from BBC News Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, celebrates 45th birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday with friends and family.
- 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.