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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. President Tinubu appoints new directors-general for NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Director-Generals for Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS), signaling a change in leadership for the key security agencies. Read more
2. Nigerian government bans minors from registering for NECO, WAEC exams
The Federal Government has taken steps to impose an age limit of 18 years for the country’s secondary school certificate examinations. Read more
3. KPU denies claims of PVC sales to politicians ahead of Edo gubernatorial election
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has dismissed allegations that its officials were involved in the sale of Permanent Voters Cards (ID cards) in Edo State ahead of the September 21 gubernatorial election. Read more
4. Resident doctors start a strike to protest the kidnapping of their co-workers.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday announced a seven-day strike to press for the demands of their abducted colleagues. Read more
5. EDO: Court of Appeal Affirms Ighodalo as PDP Gubernatorial Candidate
The Abuja Court of Appeal on Monday overturned the Federal High Court’s ruling that nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries in Edo State. Read more
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6. APC chairman Eze warns party chieftains in Rivers not to attack Amaechi
A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, on Sunday, warned the Rivers State chapter of the party against making baseless claims and defaming former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi. Read more
7. Good socio-economic policies will lead Nigeria to progress – Okonjo Iweala
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Sunday identified sound economic and social policies as the path to Nigeria’s progress.Read more
8. $783m Oando-Agip deal follows due process, complies with applicable regulations – NUPRC replies to Atiku
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday approved Oando Plc’s $783 million acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), saying the acquisition was in accordance with existing laws and procedures. Read more
9. CBN raises Standing Deposit Facility interest rate to control liquidity
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the interest rate on the Fixed Deposit Facility (SDF) as part of its ongoing efforts to control liquidity in the banking sector.Read more
10. Reasons D’Tigress was successful at the Paris Olympics — NBBF Boss
Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President Musa Kida has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the women’s basketball team, D’Tigress at the Olympics.Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
