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Here are the latest news updates 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. Buhari Signs Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Bill into law, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: This Day)
  4. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a special assistant to the state governor. (Source: Punch)
  5. Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,600MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,600 megawatts, the highest in over two years. (Source: Leadership)

Politics

  1. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely, citing the need to resolve outstanding issues within the party. (Source: The Nation)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Party Leaders: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with APC governors and party leaders to discuss the party's national convention and other issues. (Source: Guardian)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final. (Source: Vanguard)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.45% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: This Day)
  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, aimed at increasing the company's production capacity. (Source: Punch)

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