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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (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. (Source: Premium Times)
Politics
- Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Tinubu: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for the party's presidential ticket. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Defect to APC: Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Crime
- Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom for Abducted Students: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of 15 students abducted from a school in Kaduna State. (Source: Daily Post)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Bank Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a bank robbery in Lagos State. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- Bandits Kill 5 in Katsina Village: Bandits have killed five people in a village in Katsina State. (Source: Daily Trust)
Sports
- 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 a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard News)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-54 in a qualifying match. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
Business
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Business Operations: The high inflation rate in Nigeria is affecting business operations, with many companies struggling to stay afloat. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG Launches N500bn Sukuk Bond: The Federal Government has launched a N500 billion Sukuk bond to finance infrastructure projects. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Premium Times)
These are just some of the latest news from Nigeria.