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Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:

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  1. 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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors and tourists to the country. (Source: ThisDay)
  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: Punch)
  4. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, according to reports. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a year. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. PDP to Hold National Convention in August: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to hold its national convention in August to elect new leaders. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Guinea in a friendly match in France on September 27. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (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. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing importation. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!