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Here are some recent news updates from Nigeria:

Politics

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel by 20% to address the country's economic challenges. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Senate has approved the nomination 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 corruption and abuse of office. (Source: The Cable)

Economy

• The Nigerian economy has grown by 2.27% in the third quarter of 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Source: ThisDay Live)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange. (Source: BusinessDay)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has suspended trading on the shares of 12 companies due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. (Source: The Punch)

Security

• The Nigerian military has launched a new operation to combat banditry and kidnapping in the country's north-west region. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• The police have arrested 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students from the University of Abuja. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional troops to the country's north-east region to combat Boko Haram insurgents. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Nation)
• The country has recorded a significant increase in cases of Lassa fever, with 1,144 cases reported in the first three months of 2021. (Source: Premium Times)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard News)

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: Goal.com)
• The country's tennis star, Aruna Quadri, has won the ITTF African Championships in Egypt. (Source: The Punch)
• The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced plans to introduce a new league to promote the sport in the country. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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