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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard News)
- 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: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: 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: This Day Live)
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N17.1 trillion. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 25, 2022. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Punch Newspaper)
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr Sacked as Super Eagles Coach: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has been sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). (Source: ESPN)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in the final match of the qualifiers. (Source: BasketNews.com)
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: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch National Cash Transfer Programme: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise to 18% by End of 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will rise to 18% by the end of 2022, due to rising food prices and other economic factors. (Source: This Day Live)
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Celebrates 7th Birthday: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has celebrated his 7th birthday, with his mother sharing adorable photos on social media. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Wizkid's 'Essence' Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify: Wizkid's hit single, "Essence", has hit 100 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most-streamed Nigerian songs on the platform. (Source: Naija News)
- Burna Boy Wins Best International Flow at BET Awards: Burna Boy has won the Best International Flow award at the 2022 BET Awards, beating other nominees from around the world. (Source: The Cable)
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