Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. CBN gives payment providers 30 days to commence tracking of POS transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a 30 days ultimatum to Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in the country to adhere to the revised routing instructions for Point of Sale (PoS) transactions.Read more
2. Spain, US, France, India, Netherlands make Nigeria’s five exports destinations in Q2/24- NBS
Spain, the United States of America, France, India and The Netherlands have emerged as Nigeria’s five top export destinations in the second quarter of 2024.Read more
3. Edo 2024: We may not sign peace accord if police keep working for APC, Obaseki tells Abdulsalami
Ahead of the September 21st governorship election in Edo State, Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not sign the Peace Accord, an official agreement among political parties to be of good conduct before, during and after election, presented by the National Peace Committee (NPC), led by former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar.Read more
4. EDO GUBER POLL: INEC extends voter card collection, raises stakes
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a crucial extension for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).Read more
5. Obasanjo laments jettison of ‘Operation Feed the Nation’ by Nigerian leaders
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Thursday the Operation Feed the Nation agriculture initiative would have further enhanced Nigeria’s food sufficiency had successive leaders in the country sustained it.Read more
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6. Our struggle is about improving living conditions for Nigerians, not just wages —NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that its ongoing confrontations with the government are solely focused on wage issues. Instead, the NLC emphasizes that its primary goal is to ensure that the nation’s economy benefits all Nigerians, regardless of their status.Read more
7. Tinubu meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, seeks to strengthen diplomatic ties
President Bola Tinubu paid a visit to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, in a bid to bolster Nigeria’s relationship with the United Kingdom.Read more
8. Notorious bandit, Bello Turji releases video of hostages begging for their lives, justifies imposing N50m levy on Zamfara community
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released a video where hostages from the Moriki community in Zamfara State whom he kidnapped last week are seen pleading for their lives after the deadline he gave for the payment of a N50 million levy expired on Wednesday.Read more
9. Swedish govt entices Nigerians, others with N55.9m to return home
In a move aimed at encouraging immigrants to leave the country, the Swedish government has announced a significant increase in grants for those who choose to return to their home countries.Read more
10. Why I moved to Saudi club Al-Khaloood —Troost-Ekong
Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong has revealed the reason behind his decision to join Saudi club, Al-Khaloood.Read more