Favour WinnerHere are top 20 headlines in Nigerian newspapers today, 8th November 2024 on business and economy, politics, sports and entertainment among others.
1. Grid Collapses: Nigerian Government Orders Immediate Replacement of Equipment
As part of the recommendations to stop the incessant collapse of the national grid, the Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has ordered the immediate replacement of aged equipment.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAdelabu has also directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee which has been set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector.
2. Naira Appreciates to N1,639/$ At Official Market
The Naira appreciated to N1,639.5 per dollar at the official market on Thursday, from N1,681.65 per dollar on Wednesday, according to the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) published on the FMDQ Securities and Exchange platform. This indicates N42.15 appreciation for the naira.
3. Hunger Crisis Will Hit 133.1m Nigerians in 2025 – Report
According to a report by The Cadre Harmonisé on food and nutrition insecurity analysis, no fewer than 133.1 Nigerians would face a global hunger crisis in 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which said the report was prepared by the federal government and supported by partners, such as the World Food Programme (WFP), and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, among others.
4. Nigeria Undergoing Fundamental Reset After Subsidy Removal — Soludo
Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that Nigeria is undergoing a fundamental reset, following the removal of subsidies by President Bola Tinubu.
He made this remark during the 13th convocation lecture of Veritas University in Abuja, on Thursday.
5. Nigeria’s Economy Gradually Recovering – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had said yesterday, that Nigeria’s economy was gradually making a rebound, while attributing the progress to sustained reforms being implemented by his administration across various sectors.
He spoke during the opening ceremony of the All Nigerian Editors’ Conference (ANEC) which was held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital where he applauded the media for its fight for democracy and the successes recorded by the country in its uninterrupted 25 years’ democratic journey.
6. Two Loses Life, Donkeys killed in Jigawa Auto Crash
A lone accident which occurred in Shuwarin town, Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Monday, has destroyed lives.
According to eyewitness account, the accident which involved a motor vehicle, DAF with registration number NGU 498 XA, driven by 34-year-old Mohd Hassan from Potiskum LGA, Yobe State to Enugu State was loaded with 100 donkeys and passengers on board. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it fell down, resulting in the loss of two lives – Innani Abubakar, a 45-year-old woman, and Kalifa Adamu, a 30-year-old man. Also, about 40 donkeys died on the spot.
7. Oando Wins ‘Deal of the Year’ award
In recognition of the recently completed landmark $783m acquisition of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company from the Italian Energy firm Eni on August 22, 2024, Oando Plc, has won the ‘Deal of the Year’ award at Africa Energy Week 2024.
This award was announced in a statement on Thursday with the indigenous oil company expressing its delight as it beat other high-profile deals in the sector and across Africa.
8. DHQ Declares 9 Terrorists Wanted in North-east
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared nine persons wanted over terrorism and violent extremism in the North-east region.
These people are: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse.
9. Wema Bank Declared as Suitable Workplace
Wema Bank has been declared the best workplace in Nigeria.
It earned the recognition at the just concluded Great Place to Work 2024 Awards in Lagos.
10. Sanwo-Olu’s wife Calls for Proper waste Management
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advocated proper waste management, especially in markets, to ensure a cleaner Lagos and better living for residents.
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Sabo Ultra-Modern Market Yaba, during a one-day seminar on Sanitisation and Security for Market Leaders in Yaba Local Council Development Area which was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development.
11. Nigerians Should Leverage Entrepreneurial Skills For Economic Growth – Lashone Group CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Lashone Group, Dr. Lanre Shonekan, has said Nigerians should develop entrepreneurial skills that will contribute to the growth of the economy.
He spoke in Lagos at the firm’s 14th annual meeting where he noted the importance of resilience and problem-solving in business.
12. Expert Shares how to foster Equitable Mathematics Instruction
An expert in Mathematics Education, Patrick Friday Obot has shared a transformative vision on how to foster equitable mathematics instruction among learners.
Obot who spoke at the annual science teachers’ conference in Akwa Ibom, outlined a strategy that emphasises tailoring mathematics tasks to fit the cultural and social contexts of the learners while highlighting that most traditional mathematics tasks often fall short of meeting learners’ needs.
13. Ondo poll: Candidates Beg INEC, Police not to Compromise
Ahead of governorship election in Ondo State which is to be held next Saturday, candidates have begged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Police to ensure the poll is not compromised.
The candidates who spoke at a stakeholders meeting which INEC held with all the 17 governorship candidates and parties participating in the election as well as security agencies, in Akure, on Thursday, promised to ensure that their supporters conduct themselves in an orderly manner before and after the election.
14. Policeman Dies in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Auto Crash
A multiple auto crash occurred Thursday, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway which claimed the life of a policeman.
The accident involved a Volvo truck with number plate FKJ 484 YA, which was laden with goods and driving inward Arepo. The driver apparently experienced brake failure and crashed into a Mercedes bus in motion, on Kara end of the expressway. In the driver’s bid to control the truck, it fell on a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BWR 371 XC, which was parked by the roadside. A policeman with an undisclosed identity, attached to the Mobile Police Division, Ikeja, who was riding a motorcycle to the office, got trapped under the truck and died on the spot.
15. Trump names Campaign Manager as Chief of Staff
US President-elect Donald Trump has named campaign manager Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff on Thursday.
In a statement, he said, “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again. It is a well deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history.”
16. Nigerian Govt Launches Initiatives to provide free caesarean sections for poor, vulnerable women
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has launched an initiative that provides free cesarean sections for poor and vulnerable women across the country.
The initiative which is tagged Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) was launched during the Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) organised by the ministry in Abuja.
17. Doctors Suspend Strike in Kano
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its strike action and restored full services to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano following the intervention of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf who met with the leadership of the association on Thursday.
This was confirmed by the Chairman of the association, Dr Abdulrahman Ali.
18. Nigerian Govt Targets 20hrs Electricity Daily by 2027
The federal government has said plans are ongoing to ensure that consumers of electricity in Nigeria enjoy not less than 20 hours of stable power supply daily by 2027.
However while speaking at the Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, conditioned this on sufficient investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
19. Assaulted Bolt Driver Makes U-turn, Begs Abia Lawmaker
Stephen Abuwatseya, Bolt driver who was assaulted by House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South constituency of Abia State in the National Assembly, Alex Ikwechegh, during a package delivery, has come online to apologise to the lawmaker.
In a video statement released via Instagram on Thursday, the Boot driver urging everyone to move on from the incident.
20. Akwa Ibom Declared the most credit-worthy state
Akwa Ibom has been declared the most credit-worthy state in Nigeria because of its fiscal bandwidth to borrow more than any other state due to its comparatively sustainable debt profile.
This was stated by a Nigerian civic organisation that examines states’ and national budgets and applies technology for citizen engagement with a view at institutional improvement, Budgit, in its State of the States Report 2024 Edition with the theme: Moving Healthcare Delivery From Suboptimal To Optimal.
