Nigeria bulletin news

Here are some recent news bulletins from Nigeria:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: This Day)

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 Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 17 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
• The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the University of Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Air Force has deployed fighter jets to the North-East to support the military's fight against Boko Haram. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the distribution of face masks and hand sanitizers. (Source: The Punch)
• The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a surge in cases of Lassa fever, with 142 confirmed cases and 41 deaths. (Source: Premium Times)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations 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 women's league, with the aim of promoting women's football in the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has launched a new initiative to promote basketball in the country, including the establishment of a new national league. (Source: Leadership)

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