Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Fuel Subsidy Removal, FX Unification: It Wasn’t Us-IMF
- The Decisions Were Deeply Domestic, Political Choices Made By Government
- Government Can Mitigate Hardship By Expanding Social Protection For Most Vulnerable
- Beware Of IMF, World Bank Advices, Economist Warns FG
Amid growing hardship and biting economic conditions experienced by Nigerians due to the twin policies of the fuel subsidy removal and the unification of the foreign exchange market, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has washed its hands off the policies. READ MORE
2. Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash: Search Continues
- NSIB To Deploy More Diving Equipment, Five Bodies Recovered
- Four Of Our Members Killed In Crash-PENGASSAN
Over 24 hours after a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with 8 people onboard, the search for survivors or the corpses of the remaining three people aboard the ill-fated helicopter continues. READ MORE
3. Sub-Saharan Economy To Grow To 3.6 In 2024, IMF Projects
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will record a growth at the rate of 3.6 percent in 2024. READ MORE
4. Wike Calls For Continued Prayers For Tinubu, Says He Meant Well For Nigeria
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike, on Friday called on Nigerians to continue to pray for President Bola Tinubu, saying he means well for the country. READ MORE
5. Nnamdi Kanu: Court Invites DSS DG For ‘Contempt’ In IPOB Leaders’ Case
A federal high court in Abuja has summoned Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department Of State Services (DSS), for contempt in the case regarding the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). READ MORE
6. Health Workers Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike
Health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have declared a seven-day warning strike, commencing from midnight on Friday (today). READ MORE
7. Air Peace To Increase Fares On Local Routes By 100% From November 1
One of Nigeria’s leading airlines, Air Peace, has announced that it will increase airfares on local routes from November 1. READ MORE
8. NIMASA Makes Dockworkers Registration Mandatory
The management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has advised International Oil Companies, terminal and jetty operators, and all other companies involved in stevedoring in the country to refrain from engaging unregistered dockworkers. READ MORE
9. Why I Can Never Date A Musician, Even In My Dreams- Ayra Starr
Award-winning Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has disclosed that when she finally starts to date, it won’t be someone in the music industry, not even in her dreams. READ MORE
10. Galatasaray Move To Sign Super Eagles Star From Rival Fenerbahce
Reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray are plotting a move for Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel at the end of the season. READ MORE
