JamzNG Latest News, Gist, Entertainment in Nigeria
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. NEITI reports N3.473 trillion distributed to federal, state and local governments in Q2 2024
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) announced on Monday that the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N3.473 trillion to the three tiers of government in the second quarter of 2024. This represents an increase of N46.77 billion, or 1.42%, compared to the first quarter of this year. Read more
2. Okonjo-Iweala will compete for a second term as WTO Director-General
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will run for a second four-year term next year.Read more
3. Nigerian government aims to tap $7 trillion global Halal market with new strategy
The Federal Government will launch a comprehensive strategy on Wednesday to make Nigeria a leading participant in the global Halal economy. Read more
4. JNI led by Sultan calls on Nigerian government to publicize flood-prone areas
Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Federal Government to identify and publicize flood-prone areas to enhance the safety of citizens and encourage preventive measures. Read more
5. Edo: That’s not the law, no one can force PDP to sign the peace agreement — Kukah
Sokoto Catholic Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah on Sunday backed the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its refusal to sign the peace deal brokered by the National Peace Committee (NPC).Read more
READ ALSO: 10 headlines from all newspapers in Indonesia, Sunday, September 15, 2024
6. Tinubu’s hat symbol is now a symbol of oppression – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying the emblem on the president’s cap had become a symbol of oppression. Read more
7. NNPC raises fuel prices further, launches new templates
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol.Read more
8. Fuel marketers question NNPC’s Dangote Refinery petrol price
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed concern over the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) to sell petrol sourced from the Dangote Refinery at a higher price than imported petrol. Read more
9. Taylor Swift fans raise $40,000 for Kamala Harris after Trump posts hate
On Monday, a Taylor Swift fan organization announced it had raised more than $40,000 for Kamala Harris’ campaign in response to Donald Trump’s social media posts expressing his dislike of the pop star. Read more
10. I will leave my role as Nigeria coach even if we win AFCON —Peseiro
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has stated that he wants to leave his role after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.Read more
The post Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
