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Here are some recent news articles from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  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. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, including the use of Nigerian-made goods and services. (Source: This Day Live)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April, driven by increases in food and housing costs. (Source: Premium Times)

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Battle for Party's Ticket: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to hold its presidential primaries, with several candidates, including Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, vying for the party's ticket. (Source: The Cable)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with several governors, including Nyesom Wike, defecting to the APC. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  3. Buhari Appoints New Head of Service: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation, replacing Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita. (Source: Daily Trust)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement, the country's largest cement producer, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Oil Production Rises to 1.4 Million Barrels per Day: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the country's oil production has risen to 1.4 million barrels per day, driven by increased production from the Niger Delta region. (Source: This Day Live)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifiers: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Guinea in the World Cup qualifiers, with the first leg scheduled to take place in Conakry. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the World Cup qualifiers, citing a lack of support from the Nigerian Football Federation. (Source: ESPN)
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in AfroBasket Qualifiers: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team is set to face Senegal in the AfroBasket qualifiers, with the first leg scheduled to take place in Dakar. (Source: Basketball Africa League)