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Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria today:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.71% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at boosting tourism and attracting foreign investment. The policy is expected to simplify the visa application process and reduce the cost of obtaining a visa.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (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.

Politics

  1. Buhari Meets with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss issues affecting the party and the country.
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with some governors and leaders of the party calling for the resignation of the party's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
  2. D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup: Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has qualified for the FIBA World Cup after defeating Mozambique in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2021.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.45% to close at 44,555.42 points on Friday.
  2. FG to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in the country.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's Son Hospitalized: Singer Tiwa Savage has announced that her son, Jamil, has been hospitalized due to an undisclosed illness.
  2. Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' Album Debuts at Number 1 on Billboard Chart: Wizkid's album 'Made in Lagos' has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria today. I hope you find them helpful!