Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. 2027: Why It May Be Difficult To Sack Tinubu- Ex APC Chieftain
- Opposition Leaders Are Unserious About Wrestling Power From Tinubu
- Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Fighting Survival Battle
- Opposition Leaders Must Develop Alternative Political Platform By December 2024
While the 2027 General Elections are still some two and a half years away, indications have emerged that it may be a Herculean task to wrest power from the incumbent President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ MORE
2. Change Of Guards At NIA, DSS
- Kwara Gov Hails Appointments, Says Appointees Great Professionals
There are new sheriffs in the saddle at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). READ MORE
3. Oando/Agip $783m Deal Followed Due Process, Complied with Extant Rules- NUPRC
The divestiture agreement between Oando and Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) was approved by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday, citing conformity with current legislation and due procedure. READ MORE
4. NNPC Ltd Announces LNG Shipment To Japan, China
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. READ MORE
5. CBN Raises Rates For Standing Deposit Facility To Control Liquidity
The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rates have been raised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of its continuous attempts to control liquidity in the banking sector. READ MORE
6. Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.19% In Q2/24, Says NBS
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the parameter used in measuring economic growth grew by 3.19% year-on-year in Q2/24 primarily driven by the service and the agricultural sectors. BREAKING: Nigeria’s GDP Grows By 3.19% In Q2, 2024 – NBS Reports
7. Nigerian Police Detain 97 Shi’ites Following Deadly Clash
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ite group, following a violent confrontation in Abuja on Sunday. READ MORE
8. Nigeria Recognizes Only 5 Varsities Benin, 3 In Togo, Rest Are Illegal- Education Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it only recognises three institutions in Togo, and five in Benin Republic while it tagged the rest as illegal institutions. READ MORE
9. Transfer Window: Napoli Reduces Osimhen’s Price To €70 million.
Victor Osimhen’s future remains shrouded in uncertainty as the transfer window nears its close. READ MORE
10. Fireboy Collaborates With Lagbaja, Seun Kuti, Others On 4th Album
The track listing for Fireboy DML’s eagerly awaited fourth studio album, “Adedamola,” which is set for release on August 29, 2024, has been made public. READ MORE
