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Here are the latest news from Nigeria today:

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  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG to Launch Digital Currency, eNaira: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to launch a digital currency, eNaira, to promote financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions. (Source: Punch)
  3. Bandits Kill 13 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 13 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, according to reports. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: 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 industry sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnap of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnap of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Leadership)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors over Party Crisis: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis and find a solution. (Source: The Nation)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with the defection of Governor Nyesom Wike and other party leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Premium Times)
  3. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely due to the ongoing crisis in the party. (Source: Daily Post)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, is set to leave his position after the World Cup qualifiers, according to reports. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% to close at 43,444.44 points, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. FG to Launch $1.5bn Infrastructure Development Fund: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a $1.5 billion infrastructure development fund to support the development of critical infrastructure in the country. (Source: ThisDay)

These are some of the latest news from Nigeria today. Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.