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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 chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N20.5 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the 2023 general elections, with voting set to take place on February 25, 2023. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 3.11% in the third quarter of 2022, 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 for international transactions. (Source: Punch)
• 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: NSE)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students from the University of Abuja. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the north-east region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: This Day)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of Lassa fever, with a focus on improving surveillance and response mechanisms. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths. (Source: WHO)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of condoms and other forms of family planning. (Source: Punch)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced that the country will host the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket tournament. (Source: This Day)
• The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has launched a new initiative to promote the development of tennis in the country. (Source: Vanguard)

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