Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Nnamdi Kanu: Calls For Embattled IPOB Leader Resound
- Why Tinubu Must Release Nnamdi Kanu-South-East Senators
- Say Peaceful Demands Of Detained IPOB Leader Hijacked By Hoodlums, Hardened Criminals
- I Didn’t Discuss His Release With South-East Govs –Obasanjo
The calls for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis regarding the continued incarceration of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has again gained attention. READ MORE
2. Lagos Under Water: State Govt Calls For Calm
- Lamentations As Flood Disrupts Economic Activities Across State
- FG Urges Nigerians To Brace Up For More Rains In July
Following a torrential rainfall that left a major part of Lagos State under water, the state’s government has urged residents to stay calm. READ MORE
3. Nigerian Government Launches Initiative To Transform Into $1 Trillion Economy By 2030
The Nigerian government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for Economic and Financial Inclusion, aiming to transform Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030. READ MORE
4. Senate Leader, Bamidele Leads Committee To Investigate Importation of Hazardous Petroleum Products
The Senate, Wednesday, constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate the continued importation of hazardous petroleum products and dumping of substandard diesel into the country. READ MORE
5. Customs Once Again Intercepts 55 Rifles and Ammunition from Turkey at Lagos Airport
Within 48 hours of intercepting a container of arms at Onne Port, Rivers State, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced another significant seizure at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. READ MORE
6. Tinubu Appoints MD, Board Of Consumer Credit Corporation
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Uzoma Nwagba as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP. READ MORE
7. FG to collect 7.5% VAT on crypto transactions
Starting from July 8, 2024, cryptocurrency platforms will start charging customers a Value-Added tax of 7.5 percent on transactions. READ MORE
8. Operating Model For Economic, Financial Inclusion Underway-FG
The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for Economic and Financial Inclusion, aiming to transform Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030. READ MORE
9. Olympics: Waldrum Unveils Squad; Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, 15 Others Make List
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has unveiled the Super Falcons’ final list for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. READ MORE
10. I Was Shocked Kenyans Don’t Understand ‘Pidgin English’-Simi
The popular musician Simi has shared her story of how a startling incident she had in Kenya was caused by her misinterpretation of pidgin English.
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