Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Nigeria’s Energy Poverty:A Growing Concern for the Nation’s Economy
- Lack Of Electricity Killing Nigerian Industries, GDP. -Adesina
- Says AfDB Invested $210 Million To Strengthen Nigeria Grid
- NERC Reveals Real Reasons For incessant Grid Collapse
- FG to Hand Over National Grid to Independent Operators
Electricity is widely recognized as a secondary energy source that is essential to modern life and critical for driving socio-economic development. READ MORE
2. Electoral Victory:Wike, Atiku in War of Words
- Nigerians Have Rejected You, Wike Slams Atiku
- I Will Not Descend Into Gutters- Atiku
A war of words between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, is far from over as they continue to exchange words whenever the opportunity arises. This latest development unfolded yesterday when Nyesom Wike declared that Atiku Abubakar has lost his relevance in politics. READ MORE
3. SON Advises Public Against Uncertified CNG Gas Cylinders
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of using substandard and uncertified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders. READ MORE
4. Kaduna LG Elections: APC Sweeps All 23 Chairmanship, 255 Councillorship Seats
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) victorious in all contested positions during the local government elections held across the state on Saturday. READ MORE
5. President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Two-Week Leave
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending two weeks on annual leave in the United Kingdom and Paris, France. READ MORE
6. NIS Addresses Concerns Over visa-on-Arrival Application Process
The Nigeria Immigration Service has addressed concerns surrounding visa-on-arrival applications prompted by recent payment platform upgrades by the Nigerian financial institutions. READ MORE
7. DSS Frees Abuja Journalist Detained Over Report on Akpabio’s Impeachment.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has freed Edna Ulaeto, an employee of OrderPaper, less than 24 hours after her detention in connection with a report alleging that personnel had invaded the National Assembly. READ MORE
8. Why I Donated N200m for Education Within One Week – Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, announced that he donated more than N200 million in a single week to promote education, with the goal of ensuring a brighter future for the youth. READ MORE
9. Makinde Denies Presidential Ambition, Warns Against One-Party State In Nigeria
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dismissed speculations about his intention to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, stating that he is fully capable of speaking for himself without hesitation. READ MORE
10. NNPC Sensitises Over 1,000 Auto Mechanics to CNG Conversion
NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd., has educated more than 1,000 auto mechanics on how to convert gasoline-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). READ MORE
