Nigeria news 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: Vanguard)
• The Senate has approved the nomination 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: The Cable)

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, by encouraging the use of local currencies for international transactions. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to provide financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: BusinessDay)

Security

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

Health

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine against yellow fever, which is expected to be available in the country by the end of 2020. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign to promote the use of condoms and other forms of family planning. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of maternal and child deaths. (Source: WHO)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 4-4 on aggregate. (Source: Goal.com)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional league, the Nigerian Basketball League (NBL). (Source: The Cable)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to invest in the development of sports infrastructure across the country. (Source: The Punch)

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