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Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria and around the world:

Nigeria

  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, the highest in over a year. The increase is attributed to rising food prices and a weak naira.
  2. 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. The order requires government agencies to give preference to Nigerian goods and services in their procurement processes.
  3. Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q2: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the second quarter of the year, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.

World

  1. US-Iran Tensions Escalate: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its supreme leader and other top officials. Iran has vowed to retaliate, and tensions between the two countries have escalated in recent weeks.
  2. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Under Pressure: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to resign over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues. Opposition parties have called for him to step down, and some members of his own party have also turned against him.
  3. China Reports First Human-to-Human Transmission of New Virus: China has reported a new case of human-to-human transmission of a mysterious virus that has killed six people and infected hundreds. The virus, which is believed to have originated from an animal market, has sparked concerns about a potential pandemic.

Business

  1. Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 1.1%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 1.1% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
  2. Oil Prices Fall Amid Global Economic Concerns: Oil prices have fallen by over 2% amid concerns about the global economy and a rise in US oil production. Brent crude oil prices fell to around $63 per barrel.
  3. Amazon to Create 1,000 New Jobs in the UK: Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK, as part of its expansion plans in the country. The new jobs will be created in various roles, including customer service, logistics, and technology.

Sports

  1. Nigeria's Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON 2021: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 4-4 on aggregate.
  2. Tiger Woods to Miss US Open: Golf superstar Tiger Woods has announced that he will miss the US Open due to a recent back surgery. Woods has been struggling with back injuries in recent years and has undergone several surgeries to address the issue.
  3. Novak Djokovic Wins Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final. The victory marked Djokovic's fifth Wimbledon title and his 18th major championship overall.