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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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the scarcity to a combination of factors, including a shortage of foreign exchange and a decline in crude oil production. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: This Day)
  4. 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. The commission will be responsible for promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Pick Forms: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its presidential primaries will hold on June 20-22. Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other aspirants have picked their forms to contest the party's ticket. (Source: Punch)
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike, Ortom, Others Pick Forms: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its presidential primaries, which will hold on June 28-30. Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, and other aspirants have picked their forms to contest the party's ticket. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections. The elections will hold on February 25, 2023, for the presidential and National Assembly polls, and on March 11, 2023, for the governorship and state House of Assembly polls. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the African qualifiers. (Source: Goal)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in the final match of the African qualifiers. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% in the week ended June 17, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's high inflation rate is affecting consumer spending, with many Nigerians reducing their spending on non-essential items. (Source: This Day)