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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations across the country as fuel scarcity worsens, with many Nigerians struggling to access petrol.
- 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 services sectors.
- Bandits Kill 12 in Kaduna Attack: Bandits have attacked a village in Kaduna State, killing 12 people and injuring several others.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Hits 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest in over a year.
Politics
- Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria.
- Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes 2022 Budget: The Senate has passed the 2022 budget, which allocates N17.1 trillion to various sectors of the economy.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in a playoff match.
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, securing their first league title in over 30 years.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Music Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for her song "Koroba" has broken a record by becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.
- Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has celebrated her 45th birthday, with many of her colleagues and fans sending her birthday wishes.
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. I hope you find them informative and interesting!