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Here are some recent news updates from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) newsroom:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 11.37% in January - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 11.37% in January, from 11.98% in December 2022.
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity Policy - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a National Digital Identity Policy aimed at promoting digital identity and reducing identity-related fraud in the country.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q4 2022 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.
Politics
- Buhari to Inaugurate 25th National Assembly - President Muhammadu Buhari is set to inaugurate the 25th National Assembly, comprising the Senate and House of Representatives, on June 11.
- APC Wins Ekiti Governorship Election - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ekiti State governorship election, with its candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, emerging victorious.
- PDP Wins Ogun State Governorship Election - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the Ogun State governorship election, with its candidate, Dapo Abiodun, emerging victorious.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier - The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on March 25.
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title - Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final match of the season.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup - Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team has qualified for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in the final match of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2021.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.45% to close at 43,815.44 points on Friday.
- FG to Launch National Automotive Policy - The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a National Automotive Policy aimed at promoting the growth of the automotive industry in Nigeria.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has warned that Nigeria's high inflation rate could affect the country's economic growth and development.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) newsroom.