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Here are some of the latest news updates on Nigeria and its President:

Breaking News:

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new Service Chiefs for the Nigerian Armed Forces. 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), and Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao (Chief of Air Staff). [Source: Vanguard News]
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. The new airline is expected to take off in 2023. [Source: Punch News]
• The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. The new universities are expected to be established in the next two years. [Source: ThisDay Live]

Top Stories:

• The Nigerian economy has been ranked as the 27th largest in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country's economy is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2023. [Source: The Guardian Nigeria]
• The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to tackle poverty and unemployment among young people. The initiative, called the "N-Power" program, aims to provide job opportunities for 500,000 young Nigerians. [Source: Premium Times]
• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-west region. The operation, called "Operation Whirl Stroke", aims to restore peace and security to the region. [Source: Daily Trust]

Opinion and Analysis:

• In an opinion piece, a columnist for The Punch argues that President Buhari's approval of the new Service Chiefs is a step in the right direction, but notes that more needs to be done to address the country's security challenges. [Source: The Punch]
• An analyst for ThisDay Live argues that the establishment of a new national carrier is a welcome development, but notes that the government needs to address the country's infrastructure challenges to make the airline successful. [Source: ThisDay Live]

Sports:

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. [Source: Goal.com]
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league in the country. The league is expected to start in 2023. [Source: ESPN]