Favour WinnerHere are top 20 headlines in Nigerian newspapers today, 30th September 2024 on business and economy, politics, sports and entertainment among others.
1. October 1 Protest: NPF Deploys Officers at Flashpoints
State commands of the Nigeria Police Force have deployed officers to flashpoints ahead of the October 1 protest.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelOrganizers say that the #FearlessOctober1 demonstration is a continuation of the #Endbadgovernance protest, which took place from August 1 to 10. They also added that the protest which is to hold at Eagle Square in FCT, Abuja and Ikeja Under Bridge in Lagos was necessitated by the failure of the Federal Government to address their demands which includes hunger in the land, rising cost of living, insecurity, government’s wastefulness, electoral reforms, human capital development among others.
2. Dangote to Transport Refined Products by Sea
The Dangote Group has revealed plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea.
This was revealed in a statement on Sunday by the Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman.
3. 17 State Governors Raise Minimum wage Committee
Seventeen state governors have raised committees to help implement the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers across the country.
The seventeen states include Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa and Abia.
4. FG Working to Prevent Another ASUU Strike
The Ministry of Education has said it is working to prevent another strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
This was stated by the Director of Press in the ministry, Folashade Biriowo, in an interview on Sunday in Abuja.
5. Naira-for-crude Deal to Begin on Tuesday
The Technical Sub-Committee on Domestic Sales of Crude Oil in Local Currency, on Sunday, has confirmed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited will begin supply of crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
The committee had earlier announced on September 13, 2024 that Federal Executive Council under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has approved the sale of crude to local refineries in naira and the corresponding purchase of petroleum products in naira.
6. High Cost of Transport Causes Workers to Resign from job
The various changes in government policies especially the hike in petroleum prices have continued to tell on Nigerians.
Many Nigerians have devised a means of survival. Some Nigerian workers have resorted to resigning from their jobs or sleeping in their workplace to cut costs.
7. Nigerians Struggles as price of food items increases
The harsh economic condition in the country has left many Nigerians struggling as prices of basic food items has increased.
According to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), it said that prices of beans, bread, yam, rice and other food items increased further in August 2024. Read more
8. Over 40% of Nigerians now enjoy 20 Hours of Electricity, Power Minister claims
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has claimed that over 40 per cent of Nigerians now enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily.
This was contained in a statement by his media aide, Bolaji Tunji, where he explained that this feat was achieved following certain revolutionary measures taken by the government to ensure that Nigerians enjoyed a more stable and regular electricity supply.
9. I Achieved In 1 Year What My Detractors Could’t in 8 Years – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said his opponents and detractors are pained that he has achieved in one year what they couldn’t in eight years.
Fubara stated this while responding to former governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who mocked him at a reception on Saturday. The reception was organised by the Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress. Wike said he will teach the governor how to play politics.
10. Five Dead, Others Receiving Treatment after Participation in Church Feast
Five people were confirmed dead, with several others still receiving treatment after their participation at a church feast.
The church feast, known locally as “Ipese,” which took place during a service last Sunday at an Ibadan-based white-garment church has raised concerns regarding its safety.
11. 40 Companies Shut Down due to Economic Instability
The National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE) has said that no fewer than 40 companies have shut down in the last three years due to economic instability in Nigeria.
Speaking during the 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the association, held in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, the outgoing President of the Union, Babatunde Olatunji, criticized President Tinubu over the removal of petrol subsidy citing it as one of the factors that contributes to the country’s economic woes.
12. Nigerian Govt Hands over CNG buses to Labour and Student Union
Federal Government has gotten over 64, 100-seater capacity compressed natural gas, CNG buses and handed them over to the Organised Labour and Student Union leadership.
This buses were handed over during a brief ceremony at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Sunday.
13. Workshop for Unskilled Graduates set to hold next month
International Centre for Sustainable Development, Nigeria (ICSDN) is set to hold its national workshop on Impartation of Course-Profession Derived Businesses and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises next month.
In a statement by Olamiju Olowo, and Prof Akpofure Rim-Rukeh; secretary general and fellow of ICSDN, it revealed that this event will lay the path for a self-reliant youth driven Nigeria.
14. FBRA Drives Attitude Change Through Clean-up
Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) has driven attitude change through its awareness creation and sensitisation in celebration of World Clean-up Day.
Representatives from FBRA member companies’ and youths from Lagos chapter of National Youth Service Corps, and Ministry of Youth and Social development cleaned streets of Iyana-Ipaja in Agege Local Government.
15. Nigerian Govt Approves N350bn to Support Dams, Irrigation Facilities – Minister
Budget and Economic Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu has said that the Federal Government has approved over N350 billion to support dams and expand other facilities across Nigeria.
He said this while addressing newsmen after condoling with former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman AbdulRasheed Bawa on the passing of his mother on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital.
16. Former Taraba Emirate Accountant Arrested over Murder of Emir’s Wives, children
Former accountant of the Mutum Biyu Emirate palace in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Alhaji Nafi’u Yahaya, has been arrested by the Police over his alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of two wives and five children of the emir, Justice Sani Sulaiman, in February 2023.
He was arrested after a suspected kidnapper in police detention in Abuja confessed that Yahaya was a supplier of AK-47 rifles to kidnappers.
17. Police arrest 2 over Transformer Theft
The Police have arrested two men identified as Okojie Prince and Aruka Uche for allegedly stealing two electricity transformers and 5 flex cable wires.
According to reports, the suspects stole 300kva and 100kva transformers along with two drums of 2.5mm flex cables at No. 8, Idugboe Estate, off Sapele road, Benin-City, on 11 August 2024.
18. MNJTF intercepts Boko Haram group
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has foiled plans of Boko Haram group of terrorists who were planning attack along the Magumeri-Maiduguri axis in Borno State.
According to the Military Information Officer in N’Djamena, Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the troops acted on intelligence and laid an ambush which neutralised the threat before the terrorists could carry out their planned assault on innocent civilians.
19. Kumuyi urges Nigerians not to flee Nigeria for Greener Pastures
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has urged Nigerians not to flee the country in charge of greener pastures.
He said this during a Sunday sermon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of the ongoing Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), where he expressed concerns over the japa syndrome that has taken over the youths of the country with many leaving the country only to face regret later on.
20.Tinubu’s Ministers, Agencies Spend N1.8bn on Air Travel
ministries and agencies under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu, have spent no less than N1.8bn on air tickets, estacodes, and duty tour allowances between July and September 2024, according to data sourced from GovSpend.
