Nigeria news update now

Here are some of the latest news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian 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 Vice Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: Punch)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Premium Times)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Federal Government has approved a N2.5 trillion stimulus package to boost the economy. (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-West 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 Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security outfit to tackle insecurity in the country. (Source: Punch)

Health

• The Nigerian Government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat yellow fever in the country. (Source: ThisDay)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Nigeria's efforts to improve its healthcare system. (Source: Premium Times)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to introduce a new league system to improve the country's football development. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to host the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in the country. (Source: Leadership)

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