Nigeria news now 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 Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2020, 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, aimed at boosting local production. (Source: CBN)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: ThisDay)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Premium Times)
• 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. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 12 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine against yellow fever, aimed at reducing the spread of the disease. (Source: NPHCDA)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of condoms and other forms of family planning. (Source: FMOH)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths. (Source: WHO)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: NFF)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional league to promote the growth of basketball in the country. (Source: NBBF)
• The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced that the country will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. (Source: NOC)

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