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Here are 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. Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Other Major Cities: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities in Nigeria, as the country grapples with a shortage of petroleum products. (Source: Punch)
  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: ThisDay)
  4. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, particularly in the manufacturing and construction sectors. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a decade. (Source: Daily Trust)

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman. (Source: The Nation)
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Back Ayu's Removal: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also deepened, with some governors and leaders backing the removal of Iyorchia Ayu as the party's National Chairman. (Source: Premium Times)
  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. (Source: The Guardian)

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 the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, Nigeria's top football competition, after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final. (Source: Vanguard)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% in the week ended July 22, 2022, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that the country's high inflation rate could affect economic growth and stability, if not addressed. (Source: Punch)

These are just some of the latest news updates from Nigeria.