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Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. The new service chiefs are: Major General Leo Irabor (Chief of Defence Staff), Major General Ibrahim Attahiru (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo (Chief of Naval Staff), Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao (Chief of Air Staff), and Air Vice Marshal Olusegun Idowu (Chief of Defence Intelligence).
- The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, aimed at promoting local production and reducing importation.
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region.
- 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.
Health
- Nigeria has recorded a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past week.
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in the country, including the establishment of new hospitals and the recruitment of additional healthcare workers.
Sports
- The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match.
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja, with a capacity of 60,000 seats.
Other News
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood disaster in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall and flooding in neighboring countries.
- The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote agriculture and food security in the country, including the establishment of new agricultural zones and the provision of support to farmers.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or want to stay up-to-date with the latest news from Nigeria, feel free to ask!