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Here are the latest news from BBC News Nigeria:

Top Stories

  1. Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2022, driven by growth in the services sector.
  2. Buhari signs bill to establish National Commission for Persons with Disabilities: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a bill into law to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
  3. Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 15.4% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 15.4% in January, the lowest in 17 months, due to a decline in food prices.

Regional News

  1. Boko Haram attacks kill 30 in Borno: At least 30 people have been killed in a series of attacks by Boko Haram militants in Borno state, according to local sources.
  2. Nigerian troops kill 12 bandits in Zamfara: Nigerian troops have killed 12 bandits in a raid in Zamfara state, according to the military.
  3. Lagos state government launches new traffic management system: The Lagos state government has launched a new traffic management system aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow in the city.

International News

  1. Nigeria's foreign minister meets with US Secretary of State: Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has met with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to discuss issues including security and trade.
  2. Nigeria's president meets with French President Macron: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss issues including security and economic cooperation.
  3. Nigeria's economy to benefit from new US-Africa trade deal: Nigeria is expected to benefit from a new trade deal between the US and Africa, which aims to increase trade and investment between the two regions.

Sports

  1. Super Eagles qualify for 2023 AFCON: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match.
  2. Rangers International FC wins Nigerian Professional Football League: Rangers International FC has won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title for the first time in the club's history.

Business

  1. Nigeria's stock market falls by 1.4%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has fallen by 1.4% due to a decline in the prices of some stocks.
  2. Nigeria's inflation rate to remain high in 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will remain high in 2023 due to factors including food prices and exchange rates.