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Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Senate has confirmed the appointment of seven new ministers, bringing the total number of ministers to 43. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: ThisDay)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: NBS)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, aimed at boosting local production. (Source: CBN)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to increase the price of petrol from N145 to N165 per liter. (Source: Punch)
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-West region to tackle insecurity. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 12 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. (Source: ThisDay)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria, with a target of reducing the disease's mortality rate by 30% by 2025. (Source: WHO)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all Nigerians. (Source: Punch)
- The Lagos State government has launched a new initiative to provide free healthcare services to pregnant women and children under the age of five. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating the Central African Republic 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Football Federation has announced plans to establish a new national football league, aimed at promoting grassroots football in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Olympic Committee has announced plans to send a team of athletes to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (Source: ThisDay)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has been ranked as the third-largest in the world, according to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. (Source: Punch)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national film institute to promote the growth of the Nigerian film industry. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian comedy industry has been growing rapidly, with many comedians gaining international recognition. (Source: ThisDay)
I hope this compilation helps you stay up-to-date with the latest news from Nigeria!