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Here are the latest news updates from Nigeria for today:

Top Stories

  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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system to replace the current National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) system. (Source: ThisDay)
  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: Punch)

Politics

  1. Buhari to Meet with APC Governors: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to meet with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's plans for the 2023 general elections. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Atiku Abubakar to Contest 2023 Presidential Election: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: Daily Trust)

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.45% to close at 44,555.45 points on Friday. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. FG to Invest N1.5 Trillion in Infrastructure Development: The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N1.5 trillion in infrastructure development in the next three years, with a focus on roads, bridges, and rail projects. (Source: BusinessDay)

Sports

  1. Super Eagles to Face Guinea in World Cup Qualifier: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Guinea in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on September 3, 2022, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. (Source: Goal.com)
  2. Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced that he will leave his position after the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria for today. I hope you find them helpful!