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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  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.
  2. Buhari Signs Bill to Establish Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) bill into law, which aims to revamp the country's oil and gas sector.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.

Politics

  1. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely, citing the need to resolve internal disputes and ensure a peaceful process.
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and other party leaders defecting to the APC.
  3. Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Party Leaders: President Buhari has met with APC governors and party leaders to discuss the party's national convention and other issues.

Security

  1. 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.
  2. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students in Kaduna State.
  3. Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Zamfara State, following a series of attacks in the region.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria, which is expected to create thousands of jobs.
  3. Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Rise to $40.3 Billion: The country's foreign reserves have risen to $40.3 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, in a match that could determine the team's chances of qualifying for the tournament.
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the World Cup qualifiers, citing his desire to focus on other projects.
  3. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress will face Senegal in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on September 4, 2022, in a match that could determine the team's chances of qualifying for the tournament.

These are just some of the latest news from Nigeria.