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Here are the latest news from the BBC Nigeria:

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  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  2. Buhari signs new anti-corruption bill into law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new anti-corruption bill into law, which aims to strengthen the country's anti-graft agencies and increase penalties for corruption offenses.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.1% in April, from 17.3% in March, due to a decline in food prices.

Politics

  1. APC crisis deepens as governors, lawmakers disagree on party leadership: The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and lawmakers disagreeing on the party's leadership.
  2. PDP governors meet to discuss party's future: Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met to discuss the party's future and strategy ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Security

  1. Nigeria's military kills 12 Boko Haram fighters in Borno: The Nigerian military has announced that it killed 12 Boko Haram fighters in an operation in Borno State.
  2. Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna: The police in Kaduna State have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman and his wife.

Business

  1. Nigeria's stock market gains 1.3% as investors buy up shares: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 1.3% as investors buy up shares in companies such as Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank.
  2. FG to establish new textile industry in Kano: The federal government has announced plans to establish a new textile industry in Kano State, which is expected to create jobs and boost the economy.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to face Guinea in AFCON qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place in September.
  2. Rangers International FC wins Nigerian Professional Football League title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match.

These are just some of the latest news from the BBC Nigeria. You can visit the BBC website for more news and updates from Nigeria.