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Here are some of the latest 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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: NBS)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: Guardian)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-west region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the north-east region to tackle insecurity. (Source: Leadership)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency to tackle cybercrime. (Source: The Nation)

Health

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Nigeria's efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. (Source: WHO)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new hospital in Abuja to provide medical care to patients. (Source: Guardian)

Sports

• The Nigerian football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Sierra Leone in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new sports complex in Abuja to host international events. (Source: Leadership)

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