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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

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  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 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has hit Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel, causing long queues and hardship for motorists.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  4. Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: Nigeria's debt has hit N38.6 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO), with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 72.5%.
  5. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: Nigeria's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria.
  2. Nigeria's Senate Confirms New INEC Chairman: The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  3. Nigeria's APC Holds National Convention: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its national convention, where a new national chairman and other party officials were elected.

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-1 in a qualifying match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress have qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in a qualifying match.

Entertainment

  1. Nigeria's Burna Boy Wins BET Award: Nigerian musician Burna Boy has won the Best International Flow Artist award at the 2022 BET Awards.
  2. Nigeria's Tiwa Savage Releases New Album: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has released a new album titled "Water & Garri", which features collaborations with several international artists.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!