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Here are the latest news 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, the highest in over two years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. Buhari Signs New Electoral Act: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new Electoral Act into law, which aims to improve the transparency and credibility of elections in Nigeria.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu Wins Lagos Governorship Ticket: Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the state.
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike Wins Rivers Governorship Ticket: Nyesom Wike, the incumbent governor of Rivers State, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket for the state.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with voting set to take place on February 25, 2023.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index rose by 1.1% in the week ended July 15, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement, Nigeria's largest cement producer, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country.
  3. Nigeria's Oil Production Rises to 1.4 Million Barrels per Day: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the country's oil production has risen to 1.4 million barrels per day, driven by increased production from the Niger Delta region.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins Nigerian League 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.
  3. Nigeria's Athletics Team Wins 10 Medals at African Championships: Nigeria's athletics team has won 10 medals, including three gold medals, at the 2022 African Athletics Championships in Mauritius.