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Here are some recent Nigerian news updates:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing ones. 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), Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao (Chief of Air Staff), and Air Vice Marshal Olusegun Idowu (Chief of Defence Intelligence).
• The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Economy

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N162.44 to N173.44 per liter. The new price is expected to take effect from February 28.
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy aimed at promoting the use of digital payments in the country. The policy, known as the "Cashless Policy", aims to reduce the use of cash transactions and promote electronic payments.

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation code-named "Operation Whirl Stroke" aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region of the country.
• The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of additional police personnel to the South-East region of the country to maintain peace and order.

Health

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to vaccinate over 40 million people against COVID-19 in the next few weeks. The vaccination exercise is expected to start in March.
• The Lagos State government has announced the discovery of a new case of Lassa fever in the state. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the state.

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.
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national basketball team, the D'Tigers.

Other News

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new university in the country's capital city, Abuja.
• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of a possible flood in some parts of the country due to heavy rainfall in the coming weeks.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Nigeria. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!