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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
  2. 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, including the use of Nigerian-made goods and services.
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April 2023, driven by increases in food and housing costs.

Politics

  1. APC Primaries: Tinubu Wins Lagos Governorship Ticket: Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the state.
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike Wins Rivers Governorship Ticket: Nyesom Wike, the incumbent governor of Rivers State, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket for the state.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections, which will take place in February and March 2023.

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Zamfara Village, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a village in Zamfara State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Lagos Kidnap Case: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in Lagos State.
  3. Nigeria's Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits: The Nigerian military has launched an operation to flush out bandits from the country's northwestern region.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement, one of Nigeria's largest cement producers, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country.
  3. Nigeria's Oil Production Rises to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the country's oil production has risen to 1.4 million barrels per day, driven by increased production from the country's oil fields.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone in a qualifying match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in a qualifying match.
  3. Nigeria's Athletics Team Wins 10 Medals at African Championships: Nigeria's athletics team has won 10 medals at the 2023 African Athletics Championships, including three gold medals.