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Here are the latest news updates from Pulse Nigeria:
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in January, the highest in over 17 years.
- Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in public procurement and increasing the participation of Nigerian businesses in government projects.
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud.
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership crisis.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Secondus Engage in Verbal Duel: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension, with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and the party's national chairman, Uche Secondus, engaging in a verbal duel.
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Senators over Party Crisis: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors and senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's leadership crisis.
Business
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.55% in Q4 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.55% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- FG to Launch National Development Plan: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national development plan aimed at driving economic growth and development in the country.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Rise Further in 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will rise further in 2023, driven by rising food prices and a weak naira.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in AFCON Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in March.
- Rohr to Leave Super Eagles after AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave the team after the AFCON qualifiers.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress women's basketball team will face Senegal in a FIBA World Cup qualifier in February.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Celebrates 7th Birthday: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has celebrated his 7th birthday with a lavish party.
- Wizkid's Son, Zion, Celebrates 4th Birthday: Wizkid's son, Zion, has celebrated his 4th birthday with a fun-filled party.
- Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, Celebrates 45th Birthday: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has celebrated her 45th birthday with a low-key celebration.
These are the latest news updates from Pulse Nigeria. Stay tuned for more updates!