Victor Ezeja
Here are top 20 headlines in Nigerian newspapers today, 13th September 2024, in business and economy, politics, sports and entertainment among others.
Join our WhatsApp Channel1.Nigerians Accuse NNPC Of Attempting To Hijack Dangote Refinery
Nigerians have reacted to the fresh demand by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to have a permanent presence at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, as part of a proposed crude oil supply deal.
They expressed misgivings about the new arrangement between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery, raising concerns that it might hamper efficiency of the $20 billion refinery. Read more
2.We Export 97% Of Our Diesel, Jet Fuel – Dangote Refinery
Vice president of the Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has lamented that majority of petroleum marketers in Nigeria are not buying the Dangote Refinery’s products, despite efforts to sell at affordable price.
Edwin stated that the major goal of establishing the refinery is to utilize the local crude and produce petroleum products to serve domestic needs and export the excess.
However, according to him, this development has forced the company to export about 97 per cent of its refined diesel, and jet fuel among others.
3. Flood: Toll Rises To 259 In 29 States In Nigeria
Death toll resulting from the flood has risen to 259 in 172 local government areas across 29 states in the Nigeria.
Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, who made the disclosure at the national emergency coordination forum meeting in Abuja, on Thursday, put the numbers of persons impacted by the disaster at not less than 1,048,312 people while 625,239 others were displaced.
4.CBN Gives 30-day Deadline for PoS Operators to Begin Transaction Tracking
The Central Bank of Nigeria has given all Point of Sale (PoS) operators 30-day deadline to begin compliance with the directive to route all transactions through licensed payment terminal service aggregators.
In a circular released on Thursday, the apex stated that the move was aimed at enhancing the tracking and management of electronic transactions in the country.
The ultimate goal is to reduce PoS fraud and improve the overall security of Nigeria’s payment system Read more
5. PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Alleged Antiparty Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye over allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities.
Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate and governorship candidate of the PDP in the November 2023 election in the state, was suspended by his ward party executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1. Read more
6. Nigeria Signs Cape Town Accord on Aircraft Lease
Nigerian government has signed the Cape Town Accord on Aircraft Lease, 20 years after it came into effect.
The accord was designed to facilitate assets-based financing and leasing of aviation equipment, including aircraft.
It also helps to expand financing opportunities and reduce costs, with the intended economic benefits.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima presided over the signing of the accord at the State House, Abuja on Thursday, in the presence of aviation stakeholders, including the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema.
7. Aviation Workers To Shutdown Airports Sept 18
Aviation workers in all government aviation agencies have resolved to embark on a nationwide protest at airports in response to the continuous deduction of 50 per cent from the Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) of these agencies.
In a bid to increase its financial capacity, the federal government introduced a policy mandating deduction of 0 per cent from the IGR of the aviation agencies.
However, the aviations unions have rejected the policy.
8. Tinubu Meets King Charles At Buckingham Palace
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with King Charles III for a private meeting at Buckingham Palace, London, in the United Kingdom.
Tinubu’s media aide, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in statement said the meeting highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
9. Edo Election: Tension as PDP Refuses to Sign Peace Accord
There is a fresh tension in Edo State ahead of the 21st September governorship election, as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declined to sign the Peace Accord.
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, confirmed it at the venue of the peace accord signing ceremony in Benin on Thursday, 12th September 2024. Read more
10. Detained Spy Policeman Apologises to IGP for Political Comments
A Supernumerary Chief Superintendent of Police, Blessing Agbomhere, who was arrested on Wednesday for inciting Edo State residents against the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, while dressed in uniform, has apologised to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for abusing his office.
Agbomhere is also the South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress.
He made the apology through a statement released after his time in custody. He attributed his outburst to what he described as the ‘abuse of power and misgovernance’ by Obaseki and Ighodalo in the state
11. Mbappe, Vinicius unaffected by criticism – Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said strikers Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were not letting critics weigh them down after an underwhelming start to the season.
New arrival Mbappe netted a brace in his last outing for the club following three La Liga games without a goal, while Vinicius has one strike in the opening four matches
12. Colombia 2024: Shobowale’s 11th Hour Goal Fails To Save Falconets
Olusola Shobowale was on target for hard fighting Falconets in the last 16 encounter against Japan at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia Friday, but it did not save the team from the exit doors of the championship.
The Christopher Danjuma tutored side as earlier predicted by Primebusinness.africa met a brick wall in rampant Japanese girls who threw all the arsenals in their armory into the match from first blast of the whistle. Read more
13. PDP Govs Lose as NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has solidified his position in the Peoples Democratic Party leadership crisis as the National Working Committee endorsed the Rivers State congresses.
Wike’s loyalists within the PDP NWC not only secured the approval but also postponed the National Executive Committee meeting, originally set for September 26, to October 24, which could have overturned the decision.
14. NERC Slams Abuja DisCo N1.6bn Fine for Overbilling Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a fine of N1.69 billion on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for overbilling customers between January to September 2023.
According to NERC, the penalty arises from AEDC’s failure to comply with the commission’s previous directive on capping estimated billing for electricity consumers.
15. Naira Rises by 4.8% after Domestic Dollar Bond Sale
The value of the naira recorded its highest gain by 4.8 per cent against the US dollar in nearly two months after the sale of the country’s debut domestic dollar bond.
This marked the biggest jump since July 22.
According to a Bloomberg report, the currency closed at 1,558 naira per dollar on Wednesday, being its strongest level against the greenback since August 21.
16. Q2 N6.95tn Trade Surplus: Tinubu Expresses Confidence in his Economic Reforms
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, has hailed the country’s trade performance which resulted in a favourable trade balance of N6.5 trillion in the second quarter of the year (Q2 2024), according to report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday.
Tinubu attributed the feat to current economic reforms by his administration.
17. Owa Obokun of Ijesha, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran, Dies at 87
The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, a prominent Yoruba monarch, has passed on. a
The first-class monarch, who once served as Chairman of Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, died at the of age of 87. He reigned for 42 years.
18. Why Abandoned Plans to Build 1,200km of Subsea Gas Pipeline – Dangote Group
Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumur Edwin, has revealed why the company dropped plans to build a 1200km subsea gas pipeline to transport gas from the sea to the shore.
Why Abandoned Plans to Build 1,200km of Subsea Gas Pipeline – Dangote Group
Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumur Edwin, has revealed why the company dropped plans to build a 1200km subsea gas pipeline to transport gas from the sea to the shore.
Edwin said the company had planned to process the gas for use by local companies and businesses, but government policies did not allow the project to come to fruition.
19. Zamfara Gov Offers Scholarships To Gifted Students
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has offered scholarships to 30 gifted students from the state at the Federal Government Academy, Suleja.
The governor spoke at the Government House when he hosted the students and leadership of the Muhammad Danbaba Centre for Women and Youth Development.
20. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes No 1 athlete with 1 billion followers on Social Media
Popular footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the number one athlete on with one billion followers on social media. The Portuguese soccer star, earlier this month became the first male footballer to reach 900 career goals, marking a significant milestone in his on-field accomplishments.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
