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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. (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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. (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 Punch)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 17 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: Leadership)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Police have arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted a businessman in Lagos. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security outfit to tackle insecurity in the country. (Source: The Guardian)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations 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 to compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (Source: ESPN)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: Punch Sports)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its pioneers, Fela Kuti, who passed away at the age of 58. (Source: The Cable)
- The Nigerian film industry has announced plans to establish a new film academy to promote the development of the industry. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has announced plans to release a new album in 2022. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria.