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  1. 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.
  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, with a view to reducing dependence on foreign goods and services.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Rangers International FC Wins Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
  3. 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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