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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. (Source: Vanguard)
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the scarcity to a combination of factors, including a shortage of foreign exchange and a decline in crude oil production. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The 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. (Source: This Day)
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)
- APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with several governors and lawmakers defecting to other parties. (Source: The Nation)
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Atiku in Fresh Row: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with Governor Nyesom Wike and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar engaging in a fresh row over the party's leadership. (Source: Punch)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 1-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Goal)
- D'Tigress Win FIBA World Cup Qualifier: The D'Tigress have won the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifier, defeating Mozambique 74-43 in a match played in Kigali, Rwanda. (Source: Vanguard)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14%, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: This Day)
- FG to Launch Digital Currency: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a digital currency, which will be used to facilitate transactions and reduce the use of cash. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria's GDP to Grow by 2.5%: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's GDP will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: Leadership)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria.