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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. Buhari Signs Bill to Establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The commission will be responsible for promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation of 4,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time in over a decade. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. APC Crisis Deepens as Governors Back Buni's Leadership: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with many governors backing the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the party's Caretaker Committee Chairman. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike's Faction Wins Court Ruling: A court ruling has given a boost to the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor Nyesom Wike, which has been at odds with the party's national leadership. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture: The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Agriculture in Ogun State. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

  1. 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. (Source: Goal)
  2. Rangers International FC Wins Nigerian Professional Football League: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title for the first time in 32 years. (Source: Vanguard)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.14% in the week ended July 15, 2022. (Source: This Day)
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement, Nigeria's largest cement producer, has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country. (Source: Leadership)

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