Live nigerian news

Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (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 anti-party activities. (Source: The Cable)

Economy

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

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• 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 Punch)
• The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 12 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. (Source: The Nation)

Health

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all citizens. (Source: The Guardian)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. (Source: Punch)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has announced the detection of a new case of Lassa fever in Ogun State. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: The Cable)
• The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national tennis team. (Source: The Nation)

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