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Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria:

Breaking News

  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 News)
  2. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 13: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred on Sunday night in the village of Kaura Namoda. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. 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)
  4. 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 Newspaper)
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that Nigeria's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts (MW), the highest in over two years. (Source: The Nation)

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N38.6 Trillion: Nigeria's debt profile has hit N38.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 93.4%. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise Further: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that Nigeria's inflation rate is likely to rise further due to the ongoing economic challenges. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
  4. Nigeria's Power Sector Loses N1.3 Trillion in 2021: Nigeria's power sector lost N1.3 trillion in 2021 due to inefficiencies and lack of investment. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Nigeria's Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.3%: Nigeria's unemployment rate has risen to 33.3%, with the country's youth unemployment rate standing at 54.9%. (Source: NBS)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title for the first time in 32 years. (Source: Vanguard News)

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
  2. Wizkid's 'Essence' Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify: Wizkid's song 'Essence' has hit 100 million streams on Spotify. (Source: The Fader)

Please note that the news stories are subject to change as new information becomes available.