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"Breaking News; Today marks our final, and last broadcast, of Nigeria News Headlines. Thank you for your audience, in the last 2 years, and some more.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 26th, 2023.
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The Inspector General of Police has made it clear that supervisory officers would be held responsible, for policemen caught extorting Nigerians. Report by, The Guardian NG. Pan-African exchange Yellow Card Financial Inc., will “immediately” apply for a license in Nigeria, after the CBN lifted a ban on cryptocurrencies, that was imposed in 2021. Report by, BNN Bloomberg.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by BNN Bloomberg, Daily Post, and All Africa.
More than 100 people have been killed, in Nigeria’s northern Plateau State, where attacks started at the weekend.The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has said the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on Dec. 23rd, destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in Rivers State. The special investigator appointed by the President, to probe activities of the CBN, has invited top officials of Titan Trust Bank, to clarify the alleged fraudulent acquisition, of Union Bank.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Building collapses in Lagos, and France bans Nigerian Students, from bringing in family members. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 22nd, 2023.
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Two adult females and a baby have been trapped in a one-story building, that collapsed in the Ebuta-Metta area, of Lagos State. Report by, The Nation. The French parliament has passed a law restraining Nigerian students, and others from bringing their families, into the country. Report by, Punch News.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Nairametrics, Legit NG, and The Cable NG.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Mamman Tahir, has revealed the strategic plan for education in Nigeria, which is on basic education, with the task of reducing the number of out-of-school children by 15 million. : Air Peace has responded to multiple complaints about its fares, alleging that the airline charges higher tickets, on Eastern destinations. The House of Representatives, has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to protect children from online violence and exploitation.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Port Harcourt Refinery begins Operations, and The Netherlands is Nigeria's Biggest Crude Oil Buyer. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 21st, 2023.
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Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in the second quarter of 2023, retaining the worrying outlook of the country’s workforce. Report by, Politics Nigeria. The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State has resumed operations, aligning with the federal government’s commitment to producing refined goods at the plant, by December 2023. Report by, Leadership NG.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Legit NG, Nairametrics, and Vanguard NG.
The Netherlands is now Nigeria’s biggest crude oil buyer, with 2.5 trillion naira worth of crude, purchased in the first nine months of 2023. The Federal Government has listed five transport firms, including God is Good Motors, Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, and more, for the implementation of the 50% reduction in inter-state transport fares, between December 21, 2023, and January 4, 2024.The Lagos State Government said that plans were underway, to create laws that would empower Nigerian artists, to gain access to their full royalties, from their record labels.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; The FCT Minister approves financing for schools, and The NCC directs Telecoms to block SIM cards without NIN. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 20th, 2023.
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The intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the political crisis in Rivers State, has started yielding results, as members of the state House of Assembly, have withdrawn the impeachment notice. Report by, Ripples Nigeria. Nigeria is introducing incentives to attract oil and gas investment, as Africa’s biggest economy works to ramp up crude output. Report by, BNN Bloomberg.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by The Nation, The Guardian NG, and comms update.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has approved the sum of 13.1 billion naira, to finance the renovation of secondary and primary schools, in Abuja, for 2024.The enforcement team of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources commenced the removal of illegal structures.The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed the country’s telecoms operators, to fully block any SIM cards that have not been registered with a NIN, by 28 February 2024.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Nigerian Business Man charged with Massive Fraud, and President Tinubu upholds freedom of the press. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 19th, 2023.
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President Bola Tinubu, has assured the international investment community that, his administration would ensure Nigeria remains a top-level destination, for offshore and onshore investments. Report by, The Guardian NG. The EFCC has disclosed that the trial of a Lagos state-based couple, over an alleged 2.7 billion naira fraud, will commence in January 2024. Report by, The Guardian NG.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by The Will Nigeria, Premium Times, and Channels TV.
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will always uphold media freedom, and respect opinions, whether they are adversarial or complimentary, to his government.: The US Securities and Exchange Commission, charged Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi, and his three companies, including New Jersey-based Tingo Group with “massive fraud”, alleging they overstated their financials, and those of their key subsidiaries, to swindle investors.The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to support the country’s troops, saying they should not be demoralized, owing to the accidental military bombing, in Kaduna State.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Brazil overtakes Nigeria in Bitcoin Interest, and the World Bank raises alarm on the displacement of funds, in Nigeria. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 18th, 2023.
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Nigerians have expressed concern via social media, as unknown gunmen reportedly kidnapped a prominent Juju musician, and his band members, in Abuja. Report by, Legit NG.Jamb has increased the registration fees, for the 2024 UTM Exams. Report by, Channels TV.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by ICIR, Nairametrics, and Ripples Nigeria.
Barely two weeks to the end of 2023, 32 State Governors in Nigeria have presented their proposed budget for 2024, totaling 14.04 trillion naira.Brazil displaces Africa’s largest economy on interest in Bitcoin. The current top spot is El Salvador, while Brazil takes the second spot, and Nigeria is in the third place, based on data from Google Trends.The World Bank has raised an alarm that only 10 percent of targeted poor, and vulnerable households, have benefitted from the Federal Government’s recently launched cash transfer, of 25,000 naira per month.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Governors of Northern States meet in Kaduna, and Nigeria's Inflation rate, increases. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 15th, 2023.
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Niger ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in detention since a July 26 coup, must be freed immediately, the court of the West African bloc, Echo-waz, ordered on Friday. Report by, France 24.Governors of the nineteen northern states, are meeting in Kaduna, to discuss issues that affect the region. Report by, Channels TV.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Channels TV, Daily Nigerian, and Punch News.
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 28.20%, compared to the October 2023 rate, which was 27.33%.Supreme Court has upheld a treasonable charge against the leader of the prescribed IPOB, Nnamdi KanuThe Shoprite Mall has announced that it is stopping operation in its Kano State branch, from January 14, 2024.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; There is no proof of The federal Government's involvement, in the Crisis hitting Rivers state. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 14th, 2023.
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A new report by the World Bank, reveals that Nigeria and 121 other developing countries, spent around $443.5 billion in servicing public external debt, in 2022. Report by, Nairametrics. A court in Abuja has sentenced a 31-year-old man, Lawal Babangida, to six months imprisonment, for impersonating a military officer. Report by, Daily Post.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Vanguard NG, African Business Communities, and Ripples Nigeria.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has ordered the directors of agencies under the ministry, to hand over to the most senior officer.Techstars, one of Africa’s most active startup investors, has announced the 12 startups that will take part in the second cohort, of its Lagos-based innovation program, in partnership with ARM Labs.Idris Malagi, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has said there is no proof that the Federal Government, is orchestrating the current political unrest in Rivers State.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Kaduna Community Sues The Federal Government, and Two South Koreans abducted in Rivers State. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 13th, 2023.
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The World Bank has said the federal government may still be paying fuel subsidies, considering that the country’s fuel price of N650, is currently not cost-reflective. Report by, The Nation NG. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that his government has so far disbursed over 500 million naira, to more than 40 tech startups in the State, to push them to scale. Report by, Nairametrics.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Daily Mail, Punch Newspaper, and Channels TV.
At least four Nigerian soldiers were killed, while two South Koreans were abducted, during an attack by gunmen in Nigeria´s oil-rich southern Rivers state, authorities said. The people of Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have sued the Federal Government, demanding 33 billion naira for the killing of no fewer than 100, of their kinsmen. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced plans to enforce compensation for passengers, affected by delayed or canceled flights, effective January 2024.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Ondo state Governor goes on medical leave, and President Bola Tinubu seeks international financial aid for Lake Chad. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 12th, 2023.
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The Nigeria Immigration Service, has reported the arrest of 12 individuals, involved in smuggling operations in 2023. Report by, Daily Post. The Nigerian Customs Service has commenced a probe into the case of one of its personnel, caught on camera demanding a bribe from a passenger, at Lagos Airport. Report by, Legit NG.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Premium Times, Nairametrics, and Daily Post.
The federal government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is exploring collaboration with the World Bank, to unlock financing and technical support, for the development of the mining sector.President Bore-la Tin-nu-boo has expressed Nigeria’s need for international financial and technological collaboration, towards recharging the Lake Chad and quelling the rapid spread of desertification in the Northeast.Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has asked his deputy to assume his responsibilities in an acting capacity, while he proceeds on medical leave.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; NTA's Aisha Bello, is dead, and Rivers State Law Makers, change parties. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 11th, 2023.
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27 Rivers State Law Makers, Defect from PDP to APC. Report by, all media 24. President Bola Tinubu has arrived Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, for the Chief of Army Staff, Annual Conference. Report by, Channels TV.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Channels TV, The Nation, and Nairametrics.
Seven people, including members of a local vigilante group, were feared killed in an attack by gunmen on Porsche nightclub, at Oba, Anambra State. A Veteran broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead.: The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a new directive to all banks, other financial institutions, and non-bank financial institutions, suspending the processing charges previously imposed on large cash deposits.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Dangote receives crude from Shell, and US sends envoy to meet President Tinubu . This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 8th, 2023.
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has purchased one million barrels of Agbami crude grade from Shell. This is targeted at increasing Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity, and attaining energy security. Report by, Vanguard NG. Shell sees $6 billion worth of oil and gas investment opportunities, in Nigeria. Report by, Oil price.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Punch News, Peoples Gazette, and Nairametrics.
The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings, that do not comply with the minimum standards of accessibility, from January 17th.: U.S. sends envoy to Nigeria to meet President Tinubu, and ECOWAS leaders, concerning Niger Republic.The Corporate Affairs Commission has set the minimum paid-up capital for Nigerian companies with foreign interest, to 100 million naira.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; The federal government receives a commitment of $5 Billion, and India targets Nigeria, to sell its fighter jets. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 7th, 2023.
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India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. is in talks with Nigeria, Philippines, and Argentina, to export its homemade multi-role fighter jets. Report by, BNN Bloomberg.President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, reassured Nigerians of hope, and opportunities in the country, as he cautioned against reckless emigration. Report by, Daily Trust.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Peoples Gazette, Nairametrics, and Daily Post.
Abba Moro, the Senate minority leader, says reverting to direct statutory allocations to local governments, will stop unnecessary interference, by state governors.The Federal Government has disclosed that its participation in the COP28, Climate Summit in Dubai, has yielded over 5 billion dollars in commitments, to boost its climate action efforts.: Justice Mohammed Garba of the Federal High Court in Kaduna, sentenced two men, Yusuf Garba and Dauda Musa, to five years imprisonment each, for trafficking in illicit drugs.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; The Defense minister visits affected Kaduna Community, and 5G is in Nigeria, but It is not everywhere. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 6th, 2023.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, has released an application portal for its Presidential Conditional Grant, for Nano Businesses under the Presidential Palliative Program. Report by, Nairametrics. The Central Bank of Nigeria has blamed commercial banks, for the current cash scarcity. Report by, Legit NG.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by The Guardian NG, and The Nation.
The Nigeria Immigration Service on Tuesday in ikeja, received nine repatriated Nigerians, who attempted to stow away to Europe, through The Gambia. The minister of communications, innovations, and digital economy, Bosun Tijani, has confirmed the presence of infrastructure that supports advanced technologies, including the Fifth-Generation (5G) network, in Nigeria. He, however, indicated that the modern technology infrastructure was currently not in every part of the country. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has visited victims of the recent accidental bombing by the Nigerian Army, in Agabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Nigerian Army Drone, mistakenly kills 85, and the UK bans visa, for Family Dependents. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 5th, 2023.
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A Nigerian army drone targeting armed groups, killed at least 85 civilians by mistake in northwest Kaduna state, causing outrage over one of the country's deadliest military bombing accidents. Report by, Africa report. British Prime Minister has revealed a ban on overseas students, including Nigerians, from bringing their families to the UK. Report by, Legit NG.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by The Guardian NG, The Nation, and the globe and mail.
The Federal Government is planning to revoke unused oil exploration leases, granted to companies that have not been able to carry out any exploration activities.The NLC has said the commencement of negotiation for a new National Minimum Wage in 2024, would be based on the prevailing cost of living in the country. President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation, into the military drone attack that killed at least 85 people, including women and children in northern Kaduna, the latest military assault to hit civilians.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; Former Governor of Kaduna dumps politics for the private sector, and President Bola Tinubu is dragged back to court. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 4th, 2023.
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Multiple African governments have justified their decision to send substantial delegations to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, despite facing widespread criticism. Report by, africa news.President Bola Tinubu has been dragged before the Supreme Court, for allegedly unlawfully presenting himself as President, despite a pending legal action against the conduct of the 2023 presidential poll. Report by, Daily Post.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Punch News, Authority NGR, and The Cable NG.
The Nigerian Air Force has denied that some citizens were accidentally killed, during an air raid in Kaduna.The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, disclosed on Sunday, that the embassy has interviewed over 150,000 Nigerians for US visas, in addition to 30,000 student visa applicants.Nasir El-Rufai has made a big comeback, and this time around, he has dumped Nigerian politics, announcing his entry into the private sector.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; The CBN introduces stricter procedures for Account holders, and 33 year old british nigerian, admits to participating in a hacking ring. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 2nd, 2023.
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33-year-old British-Nigerian man, Idris Dayo Mustapha, has admitted to participating in a hacking ring, that defrauded and stole over $6 million from U.S. firms, between 2011 and 2018. Report by, face 2 face africa.The CBN is implementing stricter Know Your Customer procedures, by mandating BVN and NIN, for all bank accounts and wallets. Report by, Olori Supergal.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Politics Nigeria, The Will Nigeria, and Vanguard NG.
Corporal Hannah Reuben, a distinguished member of the Nigerian Army, has secured a remarkable gold medal at the 36th World Military Wrestling Championship, which is currently underway in Azerbaijan.The Nigeria Immigration Service has assured that barring unforeseen technical issues, applicants of international passports will receive their passports three weeks from the day of application submission. The Federal Government has restated its commitment, to restore the lost glory of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria, Kaduna.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; The IMF considers Debt for Climate program, and NAF helicopter, crashes in Port Harcourt. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is December 1st, 2023.
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A lady assigned to care for an elderly patient in the UK, has been sacked after she said prayers for the patient. Report by, Yen.President Bola Tinubu’s administration says, it targets one million jobs for Nigerians, through the National Talent Export Programme. Report by, Daily Post.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by The News Nigeria, News Diary, and Leadership NG.
Edward Gabkwet, the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, today, in a statement, confirmed the crash of its MI-35P Helicopter in Port Harcourt.The Executive Governor of Or-shun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the payment of wage awards to civil servants and pensioners in the state, as a measure to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal.The IMF is contemplating the establishment of a debt-for-climate swap program, to assist debt-ridden nations, including Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, in reducing their financial burdens, while simultaneously promoting environmental conservation efforts.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; President Bola Tinubu meets with the King of England, and The UK moves to cut down the number of immigrant dependents. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is November 30th, 2023.
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The United Kingdom is moving to cut down on the number of dependents, foreign care workers could bring into the country. Report by, Legit NG. Pesident Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Wura-Ola Adepoju as the substantive Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service <emphasis level='strong'></emphasis><prosody pitch='high'></prosody><prosody volume='medium'></prosody> Our final 3 headlines are as reported by Independent NG, Legit NG, and Nairametrics. The Federal Government and the USA, Explore Funding For Mining Projects, In Nigeria.President Bola Tinubu had a meeting with the Head of the Commonwealth, King Charles III of England. He disclosed that the meeting was to strengthen the partnership between Nigeria, and the United Kingdom.The President of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists, disclosed that over 400 consultant anaesthetists have left Nigeria in the past two years, in pursuit of more favourable professional environments, abroad.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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"Breaking News; President Bola Tinubu presents the 2024 Budget, and Both the new and old naira notes, will remain legal tenders. This and More, are the latest news developments in Nigeria.
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I am Lola, and Today is November 29th, 2023.
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President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly, to pass the 2024 budget before 31 December, to keep up with the January-December budget cycle. Report by, Premium Times NG. President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s national defense and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security are some of the top priorities of the 2024, Budget of Renewed Hope. Report by, Peoples Gazette.Our final 3 headlines are as reported by The Nation, Guardian NG, and News Diary.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Malam Kyari, has requested stakeholders and Nigerians, to refrain from issuing congratulatory messages on his reappointment.: The Federal Government says its Renewed Hope Shelter Programme, will provide one million low-cost housing units, for seven years.The Supreme Court, today, said both the old and the newly designed naira notes, will remain legal tender till further notice.This Rounds Up the News Updates in Nigeria, via News Scroll.
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