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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

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  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. (Source: Vanguard)
  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, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and construction. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in April, driven by increases in prices of food and non-food items. (Source: Punch)

Politics

  1. 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: Daily Trust)
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Back Ayu's Removal as National Chairman: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also deepened, with some governors and leaders backing the removal of Iyorchia Ayu as National Chairman. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable for Polls: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with the presidential election scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023. (Source: Premium Times)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1% as Investors Buy Up Stocks: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.1% as investors buy up stocks, driven by optimism about the country's economic prospects. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigeria's Oil Production Rises to 1.4 Million Barrels per Day: Nigeria's oil production has risen to 1.4 million barrels per day, driven by increased production from the Niger Delta region. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate to Reach 3.2% in 2023 - IMF: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's GDP growth rate will reach 3.2% in 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Guinea in a friendly match on June 10, 2023, as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team is set to face the USA in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, with the match scheduled to hold on June 15, 2023. (Source: ESPN)
  3. Nigeria's Athletics Team to Compete in 2023 World Championships: Nigeria's athletics team is set to compete in the 2023 World Championships, with the team featuring athletes such as Blessing Okagbare and Tobi Amusan. (Source: The Punch)

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