Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the new national minimum wage agreement, a significant move by the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilize the naira, and a tragic auto crash at the University of Ilorin.
1. Federal Government, Labour, and OPS agree on new N70,000 minimum wage: After nearly six months of negotiations, the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have agreed on a new national minimum wage of N70,000. This new wage, set to replace the current N30,000 minimum wage established in 2019, will take effect following approval by the National Assembly and the President’s assent.
2. CBN resumes dollar sales to BDC operators to stabilize naira: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) resumed dollar sales to Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators on Thursday, planning to disburse $20,000 to each licensee. This forex injection aims to curb market distortions, increase liquidity, and stabilize the naira.
3. Senate initiates move to establish national electoral commission for local government polls: The Senate began the process of establishing a national electoral commission dedicated to local government elections. A bill for the commission passed its first reading in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on Thursday.
4. JAMB sets minimum university admission score at 140 for 2024: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has established 140 as the minimum score required for university admissions in 2024. The decision was announced by JAMB’s registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, following deliberations at the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions.
5. Edo State deputy governor attacked in Benin City: Comrade Philip Shaibu, the impeached but reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, survived a gun attack in Benin City on Thursday. Shaibu, whose impeachment was voided by a Federal High Court in Abuja, was attacked while returning from Abuja.
6. Federal government addresses deep-seated corruption in health sector: The federal government has acknowledged the deep-rooted issue of corruption in Nigeria’s health sector. Efforts are ongoing to tackle the diversion of grants and resources meant for vulnerable groups, with calls for anti-graft agencies to intervene.
7. Delta State Police rescue 25 victims of human trafficking in Ughelli: The Delta State Police Command announced the rescue of 25 human trafficking victims in the Ughelli area. SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the operation in Asaba on Thursday.
8. Fatal auto crash at University of Ilorin main gate claims student’s life: A tragic auto accident involving a campus shuttle at the University of Ilorin’s main gate resulted in the death of a student. The lone accident, which also involved other students and the shuttle driver, occurred on Thursday.
9. Edo State Police arrest pastor and others for assaulting elderly woman and community leaders: The Edo State Police Command arrested a pastor known as “Sharp Sharp” and two others on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a 90-year-old woman, the Chief Imam of the community, and six others in Ofukpo-Ekperi. The brutal acts, linked to accusations of witchcraft, were captured in viral videos.
10. House of Representatives supports federal government with N648 million salary cuts: On Thursday, the House of Representatives committed to supporting the federal government with N648 million over six months by reducing their salaries by 50%. This move aims to enhance food sufficiency and address rising food prices in the country.
