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Here are the latest updates on Nigerian news:

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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.
  2. Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the scarcity to a combination of factors, including a shortage of foreign exchange and a decline in crude oil production.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Contracts by 1.92%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy contracted by 1.92% in the first quarter of 2022, due to a decline in agricultural and manufacturing activities.
  4. Buhari Signs Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Drops to 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has dropped to 3,544MW, due to a combination of factors, including gas supply constraints and maintenance work on power plants.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Pick Forms: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its presidential primaries will hold on June 20-22, with several aspirants, including Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and others, picking their nomination forms.
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike, Ortom, Others Pick Forms: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its presidential primaries, with several aspirants, including Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, and others, picking their nomination forms.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Announces Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections, with the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the African qualifiers.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia, after defeating Mozambique 76-61 in the final match of the African qualifiers.

Entertainment

  1. Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her 45th birthday, with several of her colleagues and fans sending her birthday wishes.
  2. Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' Album Debuts at Number 1 on US Billboard Chart: Wizkid's album, 'Made in Lagos', has debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this feat.

These are just a few of the latest updates on Nigerian news. I hope you find them informative and interesting!