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Here are the latest news headlines from Nigeria, courtesy of Google News:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.27% in Q1 2023 - The Nigerian economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a rebound in the oil sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities - President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the bill establishing the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities into law, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.71% in April - Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.71% in April, the lowest in 14 months, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  4. Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina - The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman and his wife in the state.
  5. Nigeria's power generation hits 4,000MW - Nigeria's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts (MW), the highest in the country's history, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Regional News

  1. Bandits attack Kaduna village, kill 10 - Bandits have attacked a village in Kaduna State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
  2. Gunmen attack police station in Imo, kill 2 officers - Gunmen have attacked a police station in Imo State, killing two police officers and injuring several others.
  3. Floods displace thousands in Anambra - Thousands of people have been displaced by floods in Anambra State, with many homes and farmlands destroyed.
  4. Nigerian troops kill 15 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno - Nigerian troops have killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists in a raid in Borno State, according to the Nigerian Army.
  5. Lagos State government to establish new university - The Lagos State government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, aimed at increasing access to higher education.

Business News

  1. Nigeria's stock market gains 1.14% - The Nigerian stock market gained 1.14% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Dangote Cement to invest $1.5 billion in new plant - Dangote Cement has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria, aimed at increasing the company's production capacity.
  3. Nigeria's foreign reserves hit $43.2 billion - Nigeria's foreign reserves have hit $43.2 billion, the highest in the country's history, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
  4. Nigerian airlines to benefit from new aviation policy - Nigerian airlines are set to benefit from a new aviation policy aimed at increasing the country's air transport capacity and reducing costs.
  5. Nigeria's inflation rate to drop further - CBN - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has predicted that the country's inflation rate will drop further in the coming months, driven by a decline in food prices.