Naija news update

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: Punch)
• The Senate has approved the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: 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 fixed rate. (Source: The Nation)
• 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. (Source: BusinessDay)
• 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 a former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to tackle internal security threats. (Source: Premium Times)

Health

• The Nigerian Government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria, with a focus on distributing insecticide-treated bed nets and other preventive measures. (Source: The Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has approved a N10 billion budget for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to improve healthcare services for Nigerians. (Source: Leadership)

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: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national team, the Super Falcons, to compete in the 2023 Women's World Cup. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional league, the Nigerian Basketball League (NBL), to promote the sport in the country. (Source: BusinessDay)

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