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Here are some of the latest news from Nigeria:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (Source: Premium Times)
• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, to replace the defunct Nigeria Airways. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: Punch)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing for the use of local currencies in international transactions. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.45% growth in its All-Share Index in the third quarter of 2021. (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the north-east region to combat Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: Punch)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in the country, with a target of reducing malaria cases by 30% by 2025. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in rural areas, with a focus on primary healthcare. (Source: Leadership)

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: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league in the country. (Source: This Day)
• The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has launched a new initiative to promote sports development in the country, with a focus on grassroots development. (Source: Vanguard)

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