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Top Stories
- 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 2022, the highest in over 17 years.
- FG to Launch New Visa Policy: The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a new visa policy aimed at attracting more foreign investors and tourists to the country.
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 3.11%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 3.11% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
Politics
- Buhari Signs 2022 Budget into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 budget into law, with a total expenditure of N16.39 trillion.
- APC National Convention Postponed: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its national convention, which was scheduled to hold on June 25, 2022.
- PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Others Defect to APC: The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened, with Governor Nyesom Wike and some other party leaders defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sports
- Super Eagles Qualify for 2022 World Cup: The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ghana 2-0 in the final match of the qualifiers.
- Rangers International FC Wins 2022 Aiteo Cup: Rangers International FC has won the 2022 Aiteo Cup, defeating Enyimba FC 2-1 in the final.
- D'Tigress Qualify for 2022 FIBA World Cup: The D'Tigress have qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup, after defeating Mozambique 74-62 in the final match of the qualifiers.
Entertainment
- Tiwa Savage's Son, Jamil, Turns 7: Tiwa Savage's son, Jamil, has turned 7 years old, and the singer has taken to social media to celebrate his birthday.
- Burna Boy Wins 2022 BET Award: Burna Boy has won the 2022 BET Award for Best International Flow, beating other nominees from around the world.
- Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels, Welcomes Baby Boy: Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has welcomed a baby boy with her husband, Ned Nwoko.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. Stay tuned for more!