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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)
  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 services sectors. (Source: This Day)

Politics

  1. APC National Convention Postponed Indefinitely: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention indefinitely, citing the need to resolve internal disputes and ensure a peaceful process. (Source: The Cable)
  2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and other top party officials defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). (Source: Punch)
  3. Buhari Meets with APC Governors, Party Leaders: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and party leaders to discuss the party's national convention and other issues. (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 local sources. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. 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. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Bandits in Zamfara: The Nigerian Army has launched an operation to flush out bandits from Zamfara State, following a series of attacks on villages and towns. (Source: Vanguard)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has risen by 1.14% in the past week, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: This Day)
  2. Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria, which will increase the company's production capacity by 30%. (Source: Punch)
  3. Nigeria's Inflation Rate to Affect Economic Growth: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that the high inflation rate in Nigeria could affect the country's economic growth and stability. (Source: Leadership)