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- 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.
- FG to Implement New Tax Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to implement a new tax regime, which will see a reduction in the number of tax brackets and an increase in the tax-free threshold.
- 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.
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, the highest in over two years.
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion.
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 25, due to the ongoing crisis in the party.
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
- Rohr Sacked as Super Eagles Coach: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the team's poor performance in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son Kidnapped: The son of popular singer, Tiwa Savage, has been kidnapped, and the police are working to rescue him.
- Burna Boy Wins BET Award: Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has won the Best International Flow Artist award at the 2022 BET Awards.
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates!