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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:
Top Stories
- 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.
- 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, including the use of Nigerian-made goods and services.
- 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 food and housing costs.
- Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kano Church Bombing: The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the bombing of a church in Kano, which killed several people and injured many others.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, a significant increase from previous levels.
Politics
- APC Primaries: Buhari's Wife, Aisha, Endorses Tinubu: First Lady Aisha Buhari has endorsed Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the party's presidential ticket.
- PDP Primaries: Atiku Abubakar Wins in Adamawa: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State.
- Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Announces Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 general elections, including the dates for the presidential and National Assembly elections.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone in a qualifying match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in a qualifying match.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.1% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate to Reach 3.2% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's GDP growth rate will reach 3.2% in 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
Entertainment
- 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.
- Wizkid's 'Essence' Wins Best African Song at BET Awards: Nigerian singer Wizkid has won the award for Best African Song at the 2023 BET Awards, for his song "Essence" featuring Tems.
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments from Nigeria by following reputable news sources and online news platforms.