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Staying updated on the latest developments in Nigeria is essential, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Here are the top 10 Nigerian newspaper headlines for August 27, 2024, that capture the most significant news across the country. From breaking stories to in-depth analyses, these headlines reflect the top news in Nigeria this morning. Whether you’re interested in politics, business, or social issues, these latest Nigerian newspaper headlines will keep you informed. Dive into the top stories in Nigeria today and stay ahead with the latest updates.
The latest Nigerian headlines for August:
Here are ten top headlines from Nigerian newspapers for today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024:
1). President Tinubu Appoints New Directors-General for NIA, DSS: President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. These appointments follow the resignation of the previous NIA and DSS chiefs. President Tinubu expects the new security chiefs to reposition the agencies for better results and tackle the country’s security challenges through enhanced collaboration with sister agencies.
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2). Nigerian Govt Bans Underage From Registering for NECO, WAEC Exams: The Federal Government has enforced an 18-year age limit for candidates taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by WAEC and NECO. This policy aims to ensure students have spent the requisite years in each educational phase before taking these crucial exams.
3). INEC Refutes Claims of PVC Sales to Politicians Ahead of Edo Gubernatorial Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly denied allegations that its officials are involved in selling Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State ahead of the September 21 Governorship Election. INEC emphasized that the process of issuing PVCs is transparent and strictly regulated, and any uncollected PVCs cannot be used to vote.
4). Resident Doctors Begin Warning Strike to Protest Colleague’s Abduction: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a seven-day warning strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held captive for eight months. The strike is total, with no concessions or emergency care during this period.
5). EDO: Appeal Court Affirms Ighodalo as PDP Guber Candidate: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the nomination of Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 election in Edo State. The court dismissed the appeal challenging his nomination, stating that the appellants lacked the locus to sue.
6). APC Chieftain, Eze Cautions Party Chairman in Rivers Against Attacks on Amaechi: Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned the Rivers State chapter of the party against making unfounded claims and casting aspersions on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Eze emphasized that Amaechi is not interested in fighting President Tinubu
7). Good Socio-Economic Policies Will Lead Nigeria to Progress – Okonjo-Iweala: WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has identified good economic and social policies as the pathway to Nigeria’s progress. Speaking at the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference, she emphasized the need for policy consistency and the independence of key institutions
8). Oando-Agip $783m Deal Followed Due Process, Complied With Extant Rules – NUPRC Replies Atiku: The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved the $783 million acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) by Oando Plc, stating that the deal conformed with current legislation and due procedure. This response comes after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raised concerns about the expedited nature of the deal
9). CBN Raises Standing Deposit Facility Rate to Control Liquidity: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the rates for the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) to 25.75% and the Standing Lending Facility (SLF) to 31.75% as part of its efforts to manage liquidity in the financial system. This move aims to discourage banks from holding excess liquidity at the central bank and promote increased lending activities
10). Why D’Tigress Succeeded at Paris Olympics — NBBF Boss: The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida, attributed the success of the women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, at the Paris Olympics to the coach’s ability to operate without interference from board members. The team, led by coach Rena Wakama, made it to the quarterfinals, showcasing their resilience and skill.
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