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Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (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 companies to access foreign exchange at a lower rate. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced plans to introduce a new trading platform to improve market efficiency and reduce transaction costs. (Source: NSE)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to establish a new airbase in the north-east region to combat Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: NAF)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match. (Source: Goal)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league structure to improve the country's football development. (Source: NFF)
• The Nigerian basketball team has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating Rwanda 83-64 in their final qualifying match. (Source: FIBA)

Entertainment

• The Nigerian music industry has lost one of its pioneers, Fela Kuti, who passed away at the age of 58. (Source: Pulse)
• The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has announced plans to introduce a new award scheme to recognize outstanding performances in the industry. (Source: Nollywood)
• The Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has announced plans to release a new album, "Made in Lagos", in collaboration with international artists. (Source: Wizkid)

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