Total nigeria news

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 All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: Punch)
• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new national carrier, Nigeria Air. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: BusinessDay)

Security

• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation, "Operation Whirl Stroke", to tackle banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region. (Source: Leadership)
• The Police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala-Usman. (Source: The Nation)
• The Nigerian Air Force has deployed additional troops to the North-East to combat Boko Haram insurgency. (Source: Daily Post)

Health

• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country. (Source: Guardian)
• The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 1,144 new cases of COVID-19 in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies to the Federal Government to support the fight against COVID-19. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

• The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Lesotho 3-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Abuja. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team. (Source: Daily Post)

Education

• The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new university in each of the 36 states of the country. (Source: Punch)
• The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government. (Source: Guardian)
• The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of a new private university in Abuja. (Source: Daily Trust)

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