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Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of new service chiefs, replacing the outgoing chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2023 budget, with a total expenditure of N19.76 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
• 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. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 3.11% in the third quarter of 2022, 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 Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce importation, with a focus on key sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the northwestern region of the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the recent kidnapping of students in Kaduna State. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new security agency to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime in the country. (Source: Guardian)

Health

• The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19, with a focus on vaccination and public awareness. (Source: Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas, with a focus on primary healthcare and maternal and child health. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Sierra Leone in a playoff match. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced plans to establish a new professional league, with a focus on promoting the sport in the country. (Source: This Day)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote sports development in the country, with a focus on grassroots development and talent identification. (Source: Guardian)