Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Economy: Tinubu Seeks Support Of Organised Private Sector
- Says If Private Sector Is Not Flourishing, There Is No Growth, No Prosperity, No Employment Or Development
- I Have No Reason To Underperform For A Job That I Campaigned For
- Elumelu Praises Tinubu, Says We Admire Your Decisiveness, And We Appreciate What You Are Doing
As the country continues to grapple with a myriad of challenges ranging from a dwindling economy, rising inflation, hardship and soaring food prices, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought the support of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to turn around the fortune of the country. READ MORE
2. Opposition Against Electricity Tariff Hike Swells As Ex-Lawmakers Kick
- Any Right Decision Taken At The Wrong Time Will Ultimately Be Wrong-Ex-Senator
The decision of the federal government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to approve a hike in the electricity rates for consumers categorized under Band A (those who enjoy up to 20 hours of electricity supply daily) has continued to generate outcry as opposition against the policy continues to swell. READ MORE
3. Money Market: FG Plans Domestic Foreign Currency Denominated Bonds Issuance In Q2 2024
Minister of Finance Wale Edun told Reuters that the federal government intends to start issuing domestic bonds valued at foreign currencies in the second quarter of this year. READ MORE
4. Nigeria Records 141 Terror Cases, 214 Kidnappings in Eight Weeks-IG
- Says 3,685 suspects arrested,401 kidnap victims rescued
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, revealed that 141 terror cases, 214 kidnappings and 537 homicide cases were reported to the police in the last eight weeks. READ MORE
5. Tinubu Charges ECOWAS Parliament On Unity Against Forces Of Division
President Bola Tinubu has charged the member states of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) to come together, strengthen ties, and reject forces bent on causing division within the bloc. READ MORE
6. Signs Are Clear Nigeria‘ll Come Out of Current Turmoil- Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has expressed optimism that Nigeria would come out of its current turmoil even stronger.
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7. Tinubu Seeks Gavi’s Collaboration With Nigerian Manufacturers To Produce Life-Saving Vaccines
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the vaccine alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. READ MORE
8. Arraignment of Binance Chiefs In Alleged Tax Evasion Case Stalled As Court Adjourns To April 19
The arraignment of Binance Holdings Limited and one of its Senior Executives Tigray Gambaryan has been stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja due to the failure of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to serve the charge on the defendant. READ MORE
9. Court Summons 5 Social Media Influencers For Defaming Nathaniel Bassey Over Mercy Chinwo’s Son
The Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, has summoned five social media users for “criminal defamation” of the reputations of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa. READ MORE
10. EPL: Chelsea Beat Man United In Dramatic Seven-Goal Thriller
Hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time on Thursday as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3, all but ending United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. READ MORE
