Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Naira’s Freefall: Obi Cautions Tinubu, Government Agencies Over Attack On BDCs
- Says Clampdown On BDC Operators Will Worsen Forex Situation
- Warns That Attacks, Disruption Of BDCs Operators’ Businesses Ill-Advised, Wrongly Directed
- Value Of Domestic Currency Will Continue To Fall “As long as Nigeria Remains An Unproductive Economy
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu and government agencies against the clamp down on the operations of Bureau De Change (BDCs) operators in the country. READ MORE
2. You Are Responsible For Nigeria’s Economic Woes- Atiku, Adebayo Tell Tinubu
- Say Reforms Implemented By Tinubu’s Administration Are Ad Hoc, Hurriedly Put Together Without Proper Review
Two presidential candidates in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and his Social Democratic Party (SDP) counterpart, Adewole Adebayo have laid the blame of the economic hardship in Nigeria on President Bola Ahmed. READ MORE
3. Rising Cost Of Goods: CPPE Advices CBN To Peg Customs Duty At N1000\$1
- Applauds CBN’s Decision To Adopt Same Rate For Goods Importation, Clearance
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to peg the customs duty exchange rate at N1000\$1 for the rest of the year. READ MORE
4. Qatar Makes U-Turn, To Hold Investment Forum During Tinubu’s Visit
Qatar has made a U-turn on its decision not to host the business and investment forum proposed by President Bola Tinubu during his visit slated for March 2, 2024, to the Arab country. READ MORE
5.Missing N40trn LG Allocation: SERAP Slams Suit Against 36 State Governors, Wike
For failing to account for the alleged missing N40 trillion federal allocations meant for local governments in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory FCT, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the FCT, Abuja, Nyesom Wike. READ MORE
6. Economic Hardship Protest: No Going Back, Says Labour As Afenifere Begs Yorubas, Nigerians Not To Protest Against Tinubu
Amid the economic hardship in Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has insisted that its planned Tuesday and Wednesday protests over “mounting hunger and insecurity” in Nigeria will go on. READ MORE
7. Economic Hardship: Nigerian Army Denies Coup Plot Against Tinubu
Following the biting economic hardship experienced by Nigerians, the Nigeria Army (NA) has denied the report of a possible coup plot against the democratically elected government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE
8. Seafarers Welfare- NIMASA, MWUN Secure Grant From ITF-UK For Infrastructural Development
The International Transport Workers’ Federation UK has approved a grant to Nigeria to build a Seafarers Recreation Centre READ MORE
9. Carabao Cup final: Liverpool defeat Chelsea with Van Dijk’s header
Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, scored in the 118th minute of the Carabao Cup final as they defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Sunday evening. READ MORE
10. I grew up in rough environment, but now I can’t put on anything that is not classic –Adeola Adeyemi, Lifestyle Influencer
She sure knows her onion. From being a make-up artiste, she decided to have her own brand of make-up . Today, she’s one of the top notch beauty entrepreneur making waves in the society. In this interview with Sunday Sun, Adeola Adeyemi reveals what makes her tick.
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