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Here are the latest news headlines from Premium Times, a Nigerian online newspaper:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Hits 17.6% as Food Prices Soar: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June, the highest in over a year, due to rising food prices.
  2. Buhari Orders Probe into Alleged N33bn Fraud in NNPC: President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a probe into an alleged N33 billion fraud in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), following a petition by a civil society organization.
  3. Kaduna State Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew: The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state, following violent clashes between Hausa and Fulani communities in the state.

Politics

  1. Atiku Abubakar Meets with PDP Governors, Discusses 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to discuss his chances of becoming the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election.
  2. APC Governors Meet with Buhari, Discuss Party's Future: Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the party's future and the 2023 presidential election.

Economy

  1. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.01% in Q2, Says NBS: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the second quarter of the year, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
  2. CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions, aimed at reducing the country's reliance on foreign exchange and promoting local production.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Algeria in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Algeria in a friendly match on September 27, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
  2. Rohr Names 25-Man Squad for Algeria Friendly: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named a 25-man squad for the friendly match against Algeria, with several players returning to the team after injuries.

World

  1. US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader: The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials, in response to the country's nuclear program.
  2. UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a deal on Brexit, paving the way for the UK's departure from the EU on October 31.

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