Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. ‘You Are Doing Well’, South West Govs Praise Tinubu
- Say President’s Reforms Yielding Fruits, Restoring Stability
- Float Regional Security Surveillance Outfit To Address ISWAP Threats
- Applaud Implementation Of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
- South West To Have Food Inflation Monitoring Team
Governors of the six South Western states in Nigeria under the aegis of the South-West Governors Forum are unanimous in passing a vote of confidence on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE
2. NASS Passes ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget Proposal
- Urges Tinubu To Present Budgets To NASS Three Months Before New Fiscal Year
The National Assembly, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives have passed the ₦54.99trn 2025 Appropriation Bill presented before it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE
3. Nigeria Surpasses OPEC’s Crude Oil Production Quota Of 1.5Mbpd
- Dangote Refinery Tipped To Boost Nigeria’s Crude Production
In a historic development, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production increased significantly to 1.53 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2025. READ MORE
4. FG Dedicated To Workers’ Welfare, Wage Reforms- Shettima
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the dedication of the Federal Government of Nigeria to the welfare of members of the Organised Labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. READ MORE
5. Lagos Govt Increases BRT Fares By 18%, Cites Rising Operational Costs
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced an 18% increase in fares for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, citing rising operational costs as the reason for the adjustment. READ MORE
6. Nigeria Customs Intercepts Large Cache Of Smuggled Arms, Ammunition
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized a significant quantity of arms and ammunition smuggled into the country. READ MORE
7. Ribadu Blasts Canada Over Visa Denial For Nigerian Military Chiefs
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly criticized the Canadian government for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers. READ MORE
8. Labour Party To Field Peter Obi Against Tinubu In 2027 Presidential Election
The Labour Party (LP) has reaffirmed its decision to present former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its candidate in the 2027 general election, setting the stage for a rematch against President Bola Tinubu. READ MORE
9. EPL: Arsenal’s Title Push Suffer Setback As Injury Sidelines Havertz For Rest Of Season
Arsenal have confirmed striker Kai Havertz has suffered a serious hamstring injury which will rule him out for the rest of the season. READ MORE
10. Comedian Bovi Mourns As He Loses Father, Dr. Edward Ugboma
Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, has announced the passing of his father, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma. READ MORE
