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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

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  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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Armed bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the country's identity management system. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. 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: Punch)
  5. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Kaduna Students: The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Leadership)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors Over Party Crisis: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's crisis. (Source: The Nation)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with the defection of Governor Nyesom Wike and several other party members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Premium Times)
  3. FG to Review 1999 Constitution: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the 1999 Constitution to address some of the country's challenges. (Source: Daily Independent)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022. (Source: Goal.com)
  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. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.45% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households in the country. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.