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Here are the latest news updates from BBC World 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.
Regional News
- Terrorism: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon agree to boost cooperation: The four countries have agreed to boost cooperation to combat terrorism and other security challenges in the region.
- Nigeria's military launches operation to flush out Boko Haram in Borno: The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from Borno State, following a recent surge in attacks in the region.
International News
- Russia-Ukraine conflict: Nigeria calls for ceasefire and dialogue: Nigeria has called for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, which has led to a humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Covid-19: Nigeria receives 3.5 million doses of vaccines from COVAX: Nigeria has received 3.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility, aimed at boosting the country's vaccination efforts.
Business and Economy
- 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, driven by optimism about the country's economic prospects.
- Nigeria's foreign reserves drop to $35.4 billion: Nigeria's foreign reserves have dropped to $35.4 billion, due to a decline in oil prices and a rise in imports.
Sports
- Super Eagles to face Guinea in AFCON 2023 qualifiers: Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Guinea in the AFCON 2023 qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place in March.
- 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 updates from BBC World News Nigeria.