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Top Stories
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% 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.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Drops to 17.1% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.1% in April, from 17.3% in March, due to a decline in food prices.
- EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects over Alleged Fraud in Lagos: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects in Lagos over alleged fraud, including a former bank manager and several others.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, with a view to increasing power supply to households and industries.
Politics
- APC Primaries: Tinubu, Atiku, Others Battle for Party's Ticket: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to hold its presidential primaries, with several candidates, including Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and others, vying for the party's ticket.
- PDP Primaries: Wike, Ortom, Others Battle for Party's Ticket: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is also set to hold its presidential primaries, with several candidates, including Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, and others, vying for the party's ticket.
- Buhari Meets with APC Governors over Party's Primaries: President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to discuss the party's primaries and the way forward.
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 AFCON: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2023 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in their final group match.
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 NPFL Title: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title after defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in their final match.
Business
- Nigeria's Stock Market Rises by 0.3%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the country's stock market rose by 0.3% on Monday, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Affects Consumer Spending: The high inflation rate in Nigeria has affected consumer spending, with many Nigerians cutting back on non-essential items to save money.
- Nigeria's Economy to Grow by 2.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
These are some of the latest news from Yahoo News Nigeria.