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Here are some of the top headlines in Nigerian news today:

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Buhari Approves N13.08trn 2023 Budget: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2023 budget into law, approving a total expenditure of N13.08 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State. (Source: Punch)
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, the highest in over two years. (Source: Daily Trust)
  6. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, aimed at reducing identity fraud and improving the efficiency of government services. (Source: Leadership)
  7. Nigeria's External Reserves Fall to $38.4bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's external reserves have fallen to $38.4 billion, a decline of 1.4% from the previous month. (Source: The Nation)
  8. Nigerian Army Launches Operation 'Swift Response' in Borno State: The Nigerian Army has launched Operation 'Swift Response' in Borno State, aimed at flushing out Boko Haram terrorists from the region. (Source: Daily Post)
  9. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence, aimed at promoting the development of AI in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)
  10. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate to Reach 3.2% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's GDP growth rate will reach 3.2% in 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)

These are just a few of the top headlines in Nigerian news today.