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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 Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: This Day)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2021, 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, allowing for the use of local currencies in international transactions. (Source: Punch)
- The Federal Government has announced plans to increase the price of petrol from N162 to N165 per liter. (Source: Daily Trust)
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region to maintain peace and order. (Source: The Nation)
- The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of 300 hostages from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. (Source: Daily Post)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after defeating Liberia 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Goal)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team. (Source: This Day)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its pioneers, Fela Kuti, who passed away at the age of 58. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has announced plans to produce a new movie, "The Wedding Party 3", which will be released in 2022. (Source: Pulse)
- The Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has announced plans to release a new album, "Made in Lagos", which will feature collaborations with international artists. (Source: The Nation)
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria. You can visit the websites of Nigerian news outlets, such as Vanguard, Punch, Premium Times, and Leadership, for more information.