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Here are some of the top news stories from Nigeria today:

Politics

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Punch)
• The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (ThisDay)

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. (Premium Times)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.45% gain in the All-Share Index, driven by gains in the banking and consumer goods sectors. (BusinessDay)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted a businessman in Lagos and demanded a ransom of N50 million. (Punch)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final qualifying match. (Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the country will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, pending the approval of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). (ThisDay)

Other News

• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall in the coming weeks. (Premium Times)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote the use of made-in-Nigeria products, with a focus on promoting local industries and creating jobs. (BusinessDay)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Nigeria today.