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Here are some recent news stories 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 N20.5 trillion. (Source: Premium Times)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. (Source: This Day)
Economy
- The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. (Source: Punch)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, by promoting the use of local currencies. (Source: BusinessDay)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies, including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: The Guardian)
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 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students from the University of Abuja. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian Air Force has deployed additional troops to the north-eastern region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: The Nation)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the distribution of free face masks and hand sanitizers. (Source: This Day)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria, with 1,144 cases reported in the first three months of 2022. (Source: Premium Times)
- The Nigerian government has approved the use of a new vaccine to combat meningitis, which has been responsible for several outbreaks in the country. (Source: Vanguard)
Sports
- The Nigerian football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation has announced the selection of a new team to represent the country at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to promote sports development in the country, including the construction of new sports facilities. (Source: Leadership)