Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 1st February 2024
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 1st February 2024 on some of the nation newspapers .
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CBN Caps Amount Banks Can Hold In Foreign Currency
Against the background of the recent steep drop in the value of the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, announced limits on how much banks can hold in foreign currencies. It also expressed concern about the growth of forex exposures on the lenders’ balance sheets. In a letter to all banks entitled,…
New Telegraph.
Plateau: Twists and Turns of A’Court Verdict
ANAYO EZUGWU x-rays the controversy trailing the sacking of 16 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly lawmakers in Plateau State by the Court of Appeal vis-a- vis decision of the Supreme Court affirming election of Caleb Mutfwang as the governor Since the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Caleb Mutfwang as governor of Plateau…
New Telegraph.
Bye-Election: Intrigues as Parties Jostle for Ebonyi South Seat
CLEMENT NNACHI writes on the forthcoming Ebonyi South Senatorial District by- election billed for Saturday in which eight candidates are seeking to take the seat vacated by former Governor David Umahi It is a weekend of decision for the people of Ebonyi South Senatorial District as the go to the polls this weekend to elect…
New Telegraph.
Lagos Seeks Collective Measures Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
Permanent Secretary at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye has highlighted the significance of combating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as onchocerciasis, Lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths, leprosy, and trachoma. This is contained in a statement from the Director, Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Mr. Tunbosun Ogunbanwo. Making…
New Telegraph.
Researcher Seeks Stiffer Penalty to Curb SGBV Among Adolescents
…Expert Says Breaking ‘Culture of Silence’ Could Help Track Perpetrators The Principal Investigator and Doctoral Researcher on Adolescent Girls and SGBV in Nigeria: Policy Issues and Perspectives, Olutoyin Ikuteyijo has urged the three tiers of government to enforce stiffer penalties against perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence to serve as deterrent to others. She said…
New Telegraph.
MAN: Nigeria Playing With N3,500 to $1 by Year-End
Following the generally poor business operating environment and the uncontrolled depreciation of naira against major currencies, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised the alarm that the local currency could plunge to N3,500 by the end of 2024. According to the Director- General of MAN, Segun Ajayi- Kadir, “naira has lost about 30 percent…
New Telegraph.
The North as Nigeria’s Unmade Bed
It’s time to End Nigeria so that people who want development can go ahead. – Bishop M.H. Kukah Above, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, was venting his frustrations about Nigeria, looking back at how things were handled over these six decades of flag independence from colonial rule. The rest of the fiery…
New Telegraph.
Data Protection: ‘Organisations Need Innovative Collaboration to Succeed’
While organisations and businesses are bracing for anticipated increase in cyber attackers in 2024 due to advancements in technology, tech experts have said innovative collaboration among organisations and businesses will safeguard them from being severely attacked. It was reported that there would be increase in cyber attacks in 2024 and beyond as businesses and organisations…
New Telegraph.
Leveraging IT, Ethical AI Deployment to Address Improper Waste Mgt in Africa, Boost Economic Devt
In recent years, improper waste management has emerged as a significant challenge in many African countries, facing environmental, health, and economic concerns. However, with the advent of Information Technology (IT) management and the ethical deployment of AI, there exists a tremendous opportunity to revolutionize waste management practices and catalyze economic growth in the developing nations…
New Telegraph.
Zarttech Establishes Tech Academy Programme to Empower Youths
Zarttech, a social-driven software and technology consultancy company, established Zarttalent, a foundation that aims to empower Nigerian youths with tech skills to harness global opportunities. Zarttalent is a dynamic training academy providing diverse tech programmes tailored to empower tech enthusiasts across Nigeria and Africa. These programmes, according to the form, aim to equip individuals with…
New Telegraph.
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