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Nigeria today! Here are some of the latest news and updates from Nigeria:
Politics
- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff.
- The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of seven new ministers, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
- 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.
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to boost the economy, including a reduction in interest rates and an increase in foreign exchange allocation to importers.
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a new trading floor, which is expected to increase trading volumes and improve market efficiency.
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, code-named "Operation Whirl Stroke", to combat banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region.
- The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping of students in Katsina State.
- The Nigerian Air Force has deployed additional troops to the North-East region to combat Boko Haram insurgents.
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat malaria, which is a major public health challenge in the country.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths.
- The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in rural areas.
Sports
- The Nigerian Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match.
- The Nigerian women's national team, the Super Falcons, have qualified for the 2022 Women's AFCON after defeating Côte d'Ivoire 2-0 in a qualifying match.
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced a new national team coach, who will lead the team to the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates from Nigeria.