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Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:

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  1. 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)
  2. FG to Launch Digital Currency: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a digital currency, eNaira, to boost financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions. (Source: Punch)
  3. Bandits Kill 13 in Zamfara Attack: Bandits have killed 13 people in an attack on a village in Zamfara State, with many more injured. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. 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 agricultural and services sectors. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. Police Arrest 15 Suspects over Kidnapping: The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident in Ogun State, where a businessman was abducted and later released. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss party affairs and the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership)
  2. 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: Premium Times)
  3. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with some governors backing the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman, Mai Mala Buni, against the National Working Committee (NWC). (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, in Conakry. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles after World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: ESPN)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index rose by 0.45% to close at 43,114.42 points on Friday. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. FG to Launch $1.5bn Infrastructure Fund: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a $1.5 billion infrastructure fund to support the development of critical infrastructure in the country. (Source: ThisDay)

These are just some of the latest news updates from Nigeria. I hope you find them helpful!