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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. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  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 Nigeria. The policy is expected to simplify the visa application process and reduce the cost of obtaining a visa.
  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.
  4. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the state.
  5. 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 (MW), the highest in over a year. The increase is attributed to improved gas supply and maintenance of power plants.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu Wins in Lagos, Osinbajo in Ogun: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its presidential primaries, with Bola Tinubu winning in Lagos State and Yemi Osinbajo emerging victorious in Ogun State.
  2. PDP Primaries: Atiku Wins in Adamawa, Wike in Rivers: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also concluded its presidential primaries, with Atiku Abubakar winning in Adamawa State and Nyesom Wike emerging victorious in Rivers State.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in their final qualifying match.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Singer Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old. The singer took to social media to celebrate her son's birthday.
  2. Burna Boy Wins BET Award: Singer Burna Boy has won the Best International Flow Artist award at the 2022 BET Awards.

These are the latest news updates from Nigeria. Stay informed and stay safe!