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Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

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 Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
• The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the University of Abuja. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security outfit, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to tackle insecurity in the country. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in Nigeria. (Source: The Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for the immediate implementation of the National Health Act to improve healthcare in the country. (Source: Daily Sun)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal.com)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national team, the Super Falcons, to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league in the country. (Source: Punch)

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