Tag: 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Decline By $1.6 Billion | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Labour Party attacks Peter Obi for incessant remarks against Tinubu Nigerian Air Force announces sale of Presidential airport 9,000 civil servants fail promotional exams Nigeria’s Forex reserves decline by $1.6…

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US Embassy in Nigeria Records 150,000 Visa Applications in 2023 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG discloses distribution of ₦150 billion grants and loans to business owners US Embassy in Nigeria records 150,000 visa applications in 2023 UBA is crowned The Banker’s African Bank of…

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Bola Tinubu and Olaf Scholz

CBN Announces Plan to Freeze Accounts Without BVN and NIN in 2024 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira depreciates to ₦927.19/$ at the official market CBN announces plan to freeze accounts without BVN and NIN in 2024 FG eyes 96-hour timeframe for passport disbursement Nigeria and Germany…

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FG Raises ₦585 Million for Settlements of Inmates Across Nigeria… | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG raises ₦585 million for settlements of inmates across Nigeria COP28: Tinubu meets with the King of England Minister of Power hints at improvement of Nigeria’s power sector with FG’s…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | MTN Raises Data Prices as Telecoms Begin to Enforce Tariff Hike

2024 Budget Announced, FG Adopts ₦750/$ Exchange Rate, read more …| 5 Things That Should Matter

2024 budget announced, FG adopts ₦750/$ exchange rate Osun State Governor announces palliative for workers PDP calls out Tinubu for 2024 budget Former Minister of Defence confesses to airlifting ₦1.129…

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Minister of Interior Announces Due Date for Automation of Nigerian Passport | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

LP accuses the Supreme Court of failing to deliver any judgement regarding Obi vs. Tinubu case Minister of Interior announces due date for automation of Nigerian Passport IATA reveals it…

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Ogun State Set to Make History with Longest Runway Airport Construction | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Tinubu appoints new NNPC officials, retains Buhari’s appointee 433 foreign-trained doctors failed to meet the mark at the MDCN exam North Central politicians accuse Tinubu of excluding them from…

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Godwin Emefiele

Court Sets Bail Fee at ₦300 Million for Emefiele | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Protest rock Kano state over the sacking of Abba Yusuf Austria welcomes Nigerians to move in with families on fully-funded scholarships Court sets bail fee at ₦300 million for Emefiele…

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GSK’s Exit From Nigeria Sends The Country Into Disarray | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kerosene price rises above 1,300/litre Tinubu shares his goals after the presidency Wike brags about saving 110 billion in the FCT within three months  GSK's exit from Nigeria sends the…

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France Welcomes Nigerian Students to Apply for Scholarships and Travel Without Visas | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nyesom Wike faces possible job elimination as protesters demand resignation of NWC Obasanjo suggests Africans find an alternative to Western democracy Tinubu attends G20, meets Scholz for investment in rails,…

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Demand for Gas Reduces as Prices Skyrocket to ₦12k/12.5kg | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira gains against the US dollar in official and unofficial market IPMAN announces potential price drop in petroleum as supply increases More Nigerian Airlines acquire licence to fly from Lagos…

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Godwin Emefiele

FG Set to Close Third Mainland Bridge on Monday …. | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG set to close Third Mainland Bridge on Monday NDIC releases list of failed banks, advises clients to withdraw funds Court of Appeal upholds Tribunal's sacking of Abba Yusuf, governor…

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Telecoms

Dollar Rises To ₦1,105 In Official Market; Telecoms Remind Banks Over ₦200 Billion Debt, Says Act Is Unforgivable | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Oil marketers blame NNPCL for fuel scarcity Telecoms remind banks over ₦200 billion debt, says act is unforgivable Dollar rises to ₦1,105 in official market Organisations warn Tinubu of perilous…

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Nigerian market

NLC, TUC Suspends Nationwide Strike; Naira Falls Against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$ in the Parallel Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NLC, TUC suspends nationwide strike Nigeria's food inflation rises to 27.33% in October Saudi Arabia gives reason for visa cancellation of 177 Nigerians Naira falls against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$…

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NIPOST

CBN Announces the Indefinite Use of Old Naira Banknotes as Legal Tender; Senate Considers Privatisation of NIPOST Due to Poorly Generated Revenue| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN announces the indefinite use of old naira banknotes as legal tender Atiku dons proposes the merge of opposition parties to combat APC “We inherited serious liabilities from our predecessors,”…

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Canada Reviews Application Requirements for Dependents’ Visa  for Nigerians, others; INEC Declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State FG warns NLC and TUC against their decision to strike despite court order Peter Obi donates 20 million to Enugu Hospital…

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Goodluck Jonathan

INEC Announces Winners of Imo and Kogi State 2023 Off-cycle Election; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Runway Forced to Close After Airline Crash-landed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC announces winners of the Kogi and Imo State 2023 off-cycle election Nine companies lost nearly ₦1 trillion due to currency devaluation Vice Chancellors pen their opinions to FG, refuse…

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Saudi Arabia and Nigeria

Industrial Court Suspends NLC and TUC’s Impending Strike; “No longer ₦770/$” – Nigeria Customs Reveal New Exchange Rate for Importers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG asks governors for proof of the use of subsidy removal funds  Industrial Court suspends NLC and TUC impending strike Saudi Arabia pledges to assist CBN with Foreign exchange deposit…

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Naira Crashed to its Lowest in the Official Market at ₦996.75/$; Festus Keyamo Warns NLC Against Disrupting Flight Business Amid Protest in Abuja | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira crashed to its lowest in the official market at ₦996.75/$ Festus Keyamo warns NLC against disrupting flight business amid protest in Abuja Zamfara state whistleblow on the Minister who…

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Naira Depreciates in the Black Market, Falls to ₦1,135/$; Pres. Tinubu Calls for Subsidy as He Halts Increase in Electricity Tariff | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira depreciates in the black market and falls to ₦1,135/$ CBN stands firm against the rejection of old naira notes Labour Party's VP candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, demands the resignation…

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NLC and TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Starting November 14; Naira (₦) Ranks 96th Strongest Currency in the World | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NLC and TUC declare a nationwide strike starting November 14 Federal government records ₦1.45 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal Naira (₦) ranks 96th strongest currency in the world Nyesom…

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Fire Outbreak in Canadian High Commission, Abuja; Naira Gains Against the Dollar, Rises to ₦1,025/$ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fire outbreak in Canadian High Commission, Abuja The federal government condemns America's advisory to citizens  Seyi Makinde approves ₦25,000 for workers and ₦15,000 for pensioners in Oyo State Peter Obi…

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Tinubu

Lagos State Shuts 3rd Mainland Bridge for Five Weeks Repair; Air Peace Secures Direct Flight Licence to London | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos State shuts down 3rd Mainland Bridge for five weeks repair Tinubu's administration declares intention to establish a ‘special police force’ Air Peace secures direct flight licence to London  Appeal…

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Kazakhstan

Naira Appreciates Against the Dollar as CBN Clears Backlog; Kazakhstan is Now Visa-free To Nigeria and 79 Other Countries | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira appreciates against the Dollar as CBN clears backlog Peter Obi shares ideology on Nigeria's ills, blames it on bad leadership and poor planning Central Bank of Nigeria debunks rumours…

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JP Morgan

EFCC Bans Night Raids After Public Scrutiny for Wrongfully Arresting OAU Students; JP Morgan Predicts Naira Will Trade at ₦850/$ by December | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

If you cannot perform, leave - Tinubu warns ministers JP Morgan predicts Naira will trade at ₦850/$ by December EFCC bans night raids after public scrutiny for wrongfully arresting OAU…

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Naira and dollar

Rivers State House of Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara; Naira appreciates against the US Dollar and trades for ₦993/$ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Drama ensues in Rivers State as House of Assembly moves to impeach Governor Fubara The naira appreciates against the US Dollar and trades for ₦993/$ FEC endorses ₦2.17 trillion for…

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Gas

Kenya cancels Visa applications for Africans; Cooking Gas Price May shoot Up To ₦25k for 12.5kg by December – Sahara Energy Reports | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Kenya announces cancellation of visa requirements for Africans Fire guts Rivers State House of Assembly after threat to impeach governor Federal government yet to pay ₦79.3 billion peculiar allowances after…

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Akpabio

EFCC Queries Emefiele for Alleged $15 billion Foreign Debts and New Currency; Forex Investors Lament as Naira Appreciates | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EFCC queries Emefiele for alleged $15 billion foreign debts and new currency Forex investors lament as Naira appreciates Godswill Akpabio breaks record by joining the global Executive Committee of the…

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The Naira Continues Free Fall, Dropping to ₦1,315/$; Labour Party demands Tinubu remove Minister of state for Labour | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Naira continues free fall, dropping to ₦1,315/$ Nigeria and Namibia collaborate on pan-African movie productions High Court orders Tinubu and South-East governors to pay ₦8 billion restitution fee to…

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Nigerian Army

Supreme Court Set To Announce Judgement on Atiku and Obi’s Appeal Today; Tinubu Appoints 9 RECs for INEC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu appoints nine RECs for INEC Supreme Court set to announce judgement on Atiku and Obi's appeal Today DSS releases ex-EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa Tinubu approves ₦18 billion shared to…

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