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  1. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.6%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 17.6% in June 2022, the highest in over 17 years. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Buhari Signs Bill to Establish Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) bill into law, which aims to transform the country's oil and gas sector. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11% in Q2 2022: 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 manufacturing sectors. (Source: This Day Live)

Politics

  1. APC National Convention: Buhari, Tinubu, Others to Contest for Party Positions: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that President Muhammadu Buhari, Bola Tinubu, and other top party officials will contest for various positions at the party's national convention. (Source: The Nation)
  2. PDP Crisis: Wike, Others to Meet with Atiku Abubakar Over Party's Future: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to come to a head as Governor Nyesom Wike and other factional leaders are set to meet with the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Nigeria's 2023 Elections: INEC to Conduct Mock Elections in September: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct mock elections in September to test its preparedness for the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership)

Security

  1. Bandits Kill 12 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Village: Bandits have killed 12 people in a fresh attack on a village in Zamfara State, according to reports. (Source: Daily Post)
  2. Nigeria's Security Challenges: Buhari Meets with Service Chiefs Over Insecurity: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the country's service chiefs to discuss the country's security challenges, including the rising cases of banditry and kidnapping. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Kidnapping of Katsina Schoolgirls: The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Katsina State, according to reports. (Source: Punch)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14% as Investors Buy into Stocks: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14% as investors buy into stocks, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: BusinessDay)
  2. Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The rising inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2022, Says IMF: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. (Source: This Day Live)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Nigeria.