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Here's a summary of the latest news from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  2. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, including the use of Nigerian-made goods and services.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April 2023, driven by increases in food and housing costs.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu Wins Lagos Governorship Ticket: Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the state.
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike Wins Rivers Governorship Ticket: Nyesom Wike, the incumbent governor of Rivers State, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket for the state.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections, with voting set to take place on February 25, 2023.

Crime

  1. Kidnapping: Police Rescue 12 Abducted Victims in Kaduna: The police have rescued 12 people who were abducted by kidnappers in Kaduna State.
  2. Banditry: Nigerian Army Kills 20 Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has killed 20 bandits in Zamfara State, according to a statement by the army.
  3. Armed Robbery: Police Arrest 5 Suspects in Lagos: The police have arrested five suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident in Lagos State.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. Nigerian Footballer Wins UEFA Champions League: Nigerian footballer, Victor Moses, has won the UEFA Champions League with his club, Chelsea FC.
  3. Nigeria's Tennis Star Wins ITF Tournament: Nigerian tennis star, Emmanuel Adebayo, has won an ITF tournament in Egypt.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.1% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential expenses.
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.

These are some of the latest news stories from Nigeria.