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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 establish a new development bank to provide financing 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 Nation)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new counter-terrorism agency to combat terrorism and insurgency in the country. (Source: Sahara Reporters)

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 establish a new national team, the Super Falcons, to compete in the 2022 Women's World Cup. (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: Punch)

Entertainment

• The Nigerian music industry has been ranked as the third-largest in the world, according to a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). (Source: The Cable)
• The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing film industries in the world, according to a report by the International Film Festival Rotterdam. (Source: This Day)
• The Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has been named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. (Source: Vanguard)

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