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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. New report reveals Nigerians paid N1.04 billion ransom to kidnappers in 12 months
A new report released by security intelligence gathering and strategic consulting firm, SBM Intelligence, has revealed that Nigerians paid ₦1.04 billion in ransom to kidnappers in one year. Read more
2. Nigerian government approves 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals
The Federal Government has announced it will subsidize electricity costs for public hospitals, approving a 50% subsidy on electricity consumption nationwide. Read more
3. The Nigerian government gave traders one month to lower prices of goods.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Thursday gave traders and other business owners a month to lower commodity prices. Read more
4. Tinubu pushes for direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged Brazil’s newly appointed ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Areias, to prioritize the establishment of direct flights between the two countries.Read more
5. ‘I’m Canadian, no one can deport me,’ says Nigerian who threatened to poison Yoruba
Nigerian woman living in Canada, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people in a live TikTok video, has rejected plans to arrest or deport her.Read more
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6. Edo Election: APC, PDP, LP and 13 other parties to sign peace accord on September 12
The 16 political parties participating in the Edo state governorship election will sign a peace agreement ahead of the exercise on September 12. Read more
7. The Nigerian government and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the acquisition of aircraft for local airlines, provide technical support
The federal government of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boeing, an aircraft manufacturer, to facilitate the acquisition of modern aircraft for local airlines in Nigeria as well as provide technical training among others.Read more
8. Finance Minister Edun appoints new NSIA board, appointing former Airtel CEO Ogunsanya as chairman
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister for economic affairs, has inaugurated a new board for the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).Read more
9. EFCC arrests suspected fraudster who impersonated its chairman in alleged $1 million fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested four members of a syndicate who allegedly impersonated its leader, Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million fraud. Read more
10. D’Tigress is now the eighth best team in the world
Nigerian women’s basketball team D’Tigress is now the eighth best team in the world. Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Friday, August 30, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
