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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. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has hit 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. 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: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Police Arrest 10 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Students: The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

  1. Nigeria's President Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's PDP Crisis Deepens as Party Suspends National Chairman: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, following a crisis within the party. (Source: The Cable)

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Goal)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in a playoff match. (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 July 15, 2022. (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: The Guardian)