Categories: Nigeria News

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Sunday, Morning, January 14

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel following the suspension of four programs under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) for a six-week period.

  2. The Special Presidential Panel, led by Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Honourable Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, will conduct an immediate and thorough review and audit of the financial frameworks and policy guidelines of the social investment programs.

  3. The Dress Code Committee, also known as the BSU Task Force, issued a crucial notice regarding the dress code and artificiality within and outside the campus premises.

  4. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is set to construct its aircraft hangar at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, after receiving necessary approvals.

  5. Aircraft hangars are crucial for organizations with private jets to ensure long-term safety and cost-effective maintenance, and the RCCG’s move signifies a shift toward private hangars.

  6. Amarachi Ugochukwu, a marketing employee of a bank in Lagos State, tragically took her own life, as reported on Monday, January 8.

  7. Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Okoye Ikemefuna, passed away on January 7, 2024, according to an official announcement by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

  8. The Supreme Court affirmed the electoral victory of Governor Francis Nwifuru in Ebonyi, with former Governor David Umahi describing it as the vindication of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party of choice in the state.

  9. The National Assembly will resume plenary on January 30th instead of January 23, 2024, according to a message from the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria.

  10. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has initiated plans to “decongest” its Head Office to align with building safety standards and enhance office space efficiency, according to a circular dated January 12, 2023.

Jessy Oche

Jesse Oche is a young writer with passion for sports and agro journalism. He loves traveling and reading.

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