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Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria:
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- 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)
- Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Abuja, Other Cities: Long queues have been reported at fuel stations in major cities across Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, as the country grapples with a shortage of petroleum products. (Source: Punch)
- 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: ThisDay)
- Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Kogi State Governor's Aide's Murder: The Kogi State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with the murder of Tordue Salem, a special adviser to the state governor. (Source: Daily Trust)
- 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)
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 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal.com)
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in a qualifying match. (Source: ESPN)
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.45% on Wednesday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that the country's high inflation rate could affect economic growth and stability. (Source: The Punch)
Politics
- Nigeria's Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill: The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which aims to improve the country's electoral process. (Source: Leadership)
- Nigeria's President Buhari Signs Executive Order on Asset Recovery: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at improving the country's asset recovery process. (Source: Premium Times)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.