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  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6% in January - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.6% in January, the highest in over 17 years.
  2. Buhari Appoints New Head of Service, Others - President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation, replacing Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in 2020 - The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Politics

  1. APC Crisis: Buhari Meets with Party Leaders - President Muhammadu Buhari has met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the crisis rocking the party.
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others Meet with Atiku - The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC Announces Timetable - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

Crime

  1. Kidnapped Students Regain Freedom in Kaduna - The 27 students and three staff members of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Kaduna, who were kidnapped by bandits, have regained their freedom.
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Connection with Lagos Bank Robbery - The Lagos State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the robbery attack on a bank in the state.
  3. Nigeria's Security Challenges: Buhari Meets with Service Chiefs - President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the service chiefs to discuss the security challenges facing the country.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14% - The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the market rose by 1.14% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending - The high inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items.
  3. Nigeria's Economy: Experts Predict Growth in 2021 - Experts have predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow in 2021, driven by the country's large youth population and growing middle class.

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2021 - The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
  2. Nigeria's D'Tigress Qualify for FIBA World Cup - The D'Tigress of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 76-61 in their final qualifying match.
  3. Nigeria's Tennis Star, Okagbare, Wins Gold Medal - Nigeria's tennis star, Blessing Okagbare, has won a gold medal at the 2021 African Games in Morocco.

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