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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 Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new federal university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. (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 (NBS). (Source: Punch)
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, aimed at boosting local production and reducing importation. (Source: Guardian)
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a 0.45% growth in its All-Share Index in the third quarter of 2022. (Source: BusinessDay)
Security
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, code-named "Operation Whirl Stroke", aimed at tackling banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-central region. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The police have arrested 15 suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State. (Source: Leadership)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new security outfit, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to tackle insecurity in the country. (Source: The Nation)
Health
- The Nigerian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in the country, aimed at reducing the disease's mortality rate by 30% by 2025. (Source: Punch)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has made significant progress in reducing the number of new HIV infections among children. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new national health insurance scheme, aimed at providing healthcare coverage to millions of Nigerians. (Source: This Day)
Sports
- The Nigerian football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Sierra Leone 2-0 in a qualifying match. (Source: Punch)
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to establish a new professional basketball league in the country. (Source: Guardian)
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new sports development fund, aimed at promoting sports development in the country. (Source: BusinessDay)
These are just a few of the latest news from Nigeria.