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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). This represents a slight improvement from the 2.13% growth recorded in the second quarter.
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions.

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, codenamed "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 country has also recorded 12 new deaths.
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in rural areas, by deploying mobile health clinics to underserved communities.

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 seating capacity of 60,000.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!