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Breaking News

  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.
  2. FG to Review Fuel Subsidy Regime: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel subsidy regime in the country, citing the need to ensure a more sustainable and efficient system.
  3. 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.

Top Stories

  1. Buhari Signs Executive Order to Boost Local Content: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order aimed at promoting local content in the country's economy, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and infrastructure development.
  2. Nigeria's Power Sector Records 4,000MW Generation: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power sector has recorded a generation capacity of 4,000 megawatts (MW), the highest in over a decade.
  3. FG to Establish National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a national centre for artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and economic growth in the country.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2021-2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, securing the club's first league title in over 30 years.

Entertainment

  1. Tiwa Savage's 'Koroba' Video Breaks Record: Tiwa Savage's music video for her song "Koroba" has broken a record, becoming the most-watched music video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.
  2. Wizkid's 'Essence' Wins BET Award: Wizkid's song "Essence" has won the Best Collaboration award at the 2022 BET Awards, marking the singer's first BET Award win.

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