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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. 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 Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Pick Forms: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its presidential primaries will hold on June 20-22. Former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other aspirants have picked their forms to contest the party's ticket. (Source: Punch)
  2. PDP Primaries: Wike, Ortom, Others Pick Forms: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its presidential primaries, which will hold on June 28-30. Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, Benue Governor Samuel Ortom, and other aspirants have picked their forms to contest the party's ticket. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Releases Timetable: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for Nigeria's 2023 general elections. The elections will hold on February 25, 2023. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Ghana 2-0 in their final qualifying match. (Source: Goal)
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Australia after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in their final qualifying match. (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 June 17, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth: The NBS has warned that Nigeria's high inflation rate could affect the country's economic growth and development. (Source: This Day)