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Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.27% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- 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, with a view to reducing dependence on foreign goods and services.
- FG to Launch National Digital Identity System: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national digital identity system, which will enable citizens to access various government services and benefits online.
Politics
- APC Crisis Deepens as Governors, Senators Trade Accusations: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with governors and senators trading accusations over the party's leadership and governance.
- PDP Crisis: Wike, Ayu, Others Meet in Abuja: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn, with Governor Nyesom Wike and other party leaders meeting in Abuja to discuss the party's leadership and governance.
- INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Rivers State: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh elections in Rivers State, following the nullification of the results of the 2019 governorship election.
Business
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.71% in April, driven by increases in prices of food and other essential commodities.
- FG to Launch National Development Plan: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a national development plan, which will outline the country's development priorities and strategies for the next five years.
- Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Index Rises by 1.14%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) index rose by 1.14% on Friday, driven by gains in the shares of some blue-chip companies.
Sports
- Super Eagles to Face Guinea in Friendly Match: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea in a friendly match on June 2, as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Rangers International FC Wins Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
- Nigeria's D'Tigress to Face USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's D'Tigress will face the United States in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on June 15, as part of their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
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