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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Breaking News
- 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)
- 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 Live)
- 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: Premium Times)
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: Daily Trust)
Crime
- Kidnappers Abduct 10 People in Kaduna: Kidnappers have abducted 10 people in Kaduna State, including a traditional ruler and his wife. (Source: Daily Post)
- Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Lagos Bank Robbery: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Lagos State. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
- Bandits Kill 10 People in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 10 people in Zamfara State, including a traditional ruler and his son. (Source: The Guardian)
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 a playoff match. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final. (Source: Vanguard News)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 76-55 in a playoff match. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Business
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Business Operations: The high inflation rate in Nigeria is affecting business operations, with many companies struggling to stay afloat. (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: Leadership Newspaper)
- Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Premium Times)
These are just some of the latest news from Nigeria.