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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. 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 manufacturing sectors. (Source: ThisDay)

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs Amended Electoral Act into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the amended Electoral Act into law, which introduces new reforms to the country's electoral process. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely, citing the need to resolve internal disputes and ensure a peaceful process. (Source: The Nation)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia after defeating Mozambique 76-61 in the final match of the 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 July 22, 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: Leadership)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria.