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Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel by 20% to address the country's economic challenges. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
• The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to rig the 2023 general elections. (Source: The Cable)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has been ranked as the 27th largest in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: This Day)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 1.5% increase in its all-share index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: The Punch)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-west region. (Source: Leadership)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the south-east region to maintain peace and order. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the destruction of several terrorist camps in the country's north-east region. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal.com)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team. (Source: Punch Sports)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has launched a new initiative to develop grassroots football in the country. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country. (Source: The Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases in the country. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for improved funding for the country's healthcare system. (Source: Leadership)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria.