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Here are the latest Nigerian news from various sources:
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 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign currency at a lower rate. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.5% increase in its all-share index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Federal Government has approved a N2.5 trillion budget for the 2022 fiscal year, with a focus on infrastructure development and job creation. (Source: Leadership)
Security
- The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Air Force has deployed additional troops to the North-East region to support the fight against Boko Haram. (Source: The Nation)
Sports
- The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja, with a capacity of 60,000 seats. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team, Olumide Oyedeji. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment
- The Nigerian music industry has lost a legendary musician, Victor Olaiya, who passed away at the age of 89. (Source: Pulse Nigeria)
- The organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show have announced the launch of a new season, with a grand prize of N90 million. (Source: BellaNaija)
- The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has lost a veteran actress, Rachel Oniga, who passed away at the age of 64. (Source: Vanguard)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria, with a focus on distributing insecticide-treated bed nets to vulnerable populations. (Source: The Nation)
- The Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to establish a new national hospital in Abuja, with a focus on providing specialized healthcare services. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for an increase in the budget allocation for healthcare in the 2022 fiscal year. (Source: Punch)
These are just a few of the latest Nigerian news from various sources.