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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 News)
  2. Buhari Signs New Electoral Act into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2: 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 Live)
  4. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)
  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 a year. (Source: The Nation)

Politics

  1. Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  2. Buhari's Aide, Bashir Ahmad, Resigns: Bashir Ahmad, a special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, has resigned from his position. (Source: The Cable)
  3. Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the conduct of elections in the country. (Source: Punch Newspaper)

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. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup: Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave his position after the 2022 World Cup. (Source: ESPN)

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 22. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5bn 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: The Guardian)

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