Bbc nigeria news

Here are the latest news from the BBC 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: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis, which has led to the suspension of some party officials.
  2. PDP crisis: Wike, others meet with Atiku: 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 discuss the party's crisis.

Security

  1. Bandits kill 12 in Zamfara attack: Bandits have killed 12 people in an attack on a village in Zamfara State, according to local sources.
  2. Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The police have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina State, who were allegedly involved in the abduction of a businessman.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
  2. D'Tigress qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in their final group match.

Business

  1. Nigeria's stock market gains 1.4%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has gained 1.4% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. FG to establish new textile company: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new textile company to promote the growth of the textile industry in Nigeria.

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.