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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations across the country as fuel scarcity worsens, with many Nigerians struggling to access petrol.
- 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 services sectors.
- Buhari Signs New Electoral Act: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new Electoral Act into law, which introduces reforms aimed at improving the conduct of elections in Nigeria.
- Nigeria's Debt Hits N38.6 Trillion: The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N38.6 trillion, with the country's debt-to-GDP ratio standing at 23.1%.
Politics
- APC Primaries: Tinubu Wins in Lagos: Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Lagos State.
- PDP Primaries: Atiku Wins in Adamawa: Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, has won the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State.
- Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with voting set to take place on February 25, 2023.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2023: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-1 in a qualifying match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in a qualifying match.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 1.14% in the week ended July 15, 2022, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has led to a decline in consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!