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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: Punch)
  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 manufacturing sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade. (Source: Daily Trust)
  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: Premium Times)

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 issues affecting the party and the country. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in the country. (Source: The Nation)
  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 that has rocked the party. (Source: Punch)

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 76-64 in their final qualifying match. (Source: ThisDay)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the stock market rose by 0.45% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: Punch)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items. (Source: Leadership)