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Here are the latest news updates 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 New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors and tourists to the country. (Source: ThisDay Live)
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: Premium Times)
Politics
- Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: The Punch)
- Nigeria's Senate to Investigate Allegations of Corruption in the Ministry of Defence: The Senate has announced plans to investigate allegations of corruption in the Ministry of Defence, following a petition by a civil society organization. (Source: Daily Trust)
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022. (Source: Goal.com)
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the World Cup qualifiers. (Source: ESPN)
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in AfroBasket Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team is set to face Senegal in an AfroBasket qualifier on September 4, 2022. (Source: Basketball Africa League)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the stock market rose by 0.45% on Tuesday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
- FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in the country. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria is expected to affect consumer spending and economic growth in the country. (Source: ThisDay Live)
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage to Release New Album: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has announced that she will release a new album titled "Water & Garri" on September 2, 2022. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- Wizkid to Collaborate with Beyoncé on New Song: Nigerian singer Wizkid has announced that he will collaborate with Beyoncé on a new song. (Source: The Fader)
- Nigeria's Music Industry to Grow by 10%: The Nigerian music industry is expected to grow by 10% in 2022, driven by the rise of Afrobeats and other genres. (Source: BusinessDay)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!