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Here are some of the latest news 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 Nigeria: Fuel scarcity has returned to Nigeria, with many petrol stations running out of fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the scarcity to a combination of factors, including a shortage of foreign exchange and a decline in crude oil production. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The 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: This Day)
  4. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack in Zamfara: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the village of Kaura Namoda. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Drops to 3,544MW: Nigeria's power generation has dropped to 3,544 megawatts (MW), according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The drop is attributed to a combination of factors, including gas supply constraints and maintenance work on some power plants. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in the country. (Source: Punch)
  3. 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 Guardian)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match. (Source: Goal)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 0.45% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria. (Source: This Day)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria.