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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.