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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. The new service chiefs are: Major General Leo Irabor (Chief of Defence Staff), Major General Ibrahim Attahiru (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo (Chief of Naval Staff), Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao (Chief of Air Staff), and Air Vice Marshal Olutayo Oguntoyinbo (Chief of Defence Intelligence).
• The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a slight improvement from the 2.13% growth recorded in the second quarter.
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions.

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, codenamed "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region.
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain law and order.

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the distribution of free face masks and hand sanitizers.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Nigeria's efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19, saying the country has made significant progress in reducing the number of cases.

Sports

• The Nigerian football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match.
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced the selection of a new team to represent the country at the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Other News

• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country, with plans to establish charging stations across major cities.
• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood in some parts of the country, due to heavy rainfall and high tides.

These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!