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You're looking for news related to the Kingdom of Nigeria! Here are some recent updates:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff.
- The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has experienced a slight recovery, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2022.
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new measures to boost the economy, including a reduction in interest rates and an increase in foreign exchange reserves.
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to combat banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region.
- The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order.
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the distribution of vaccines and personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Nigeria's efforts to control the spread of the disease, citing a significant decline in cases and hospitalizations.
Sports
- The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone in a playoff match.
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to host the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in Lagos.
Education
- The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to improve access to education, including the construction of new schools and the recruitment of additional teachers.
- The University of Lagos has been ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!