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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 chiefs of the army, navy, air force, and police. (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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over allegations of anti-party activities. (Source: This Day)

Economy

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign currency at a lower rate. (Source: The Punch)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new development bank to provide financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). (Source: Leadership)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the northwestern states of Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students and staff of the University of Abuja. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy more troops to the Niger Delta region to combat militancy and oil theft. (Source: Vanguard)

Health

• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the distribution of face masks and hand sanitizers. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a surge in cases of Lassa fever, with 115 confirmed cases and 21 deaths recorded in the past week. (Source: The Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national hospital in Abuja to provide specialized healthcare services. (Source: Leadership)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in their final group match. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to establish a new national team for women's football. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to invest in the development of sports infrastructure across the country. (Source: BusinessDay)

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