10 Headlines Every Nigerian Should Know This Friday

10 Headlines Every Nigerian Should Know This Friday

1. Negotiations spanning nearly six months have concluded with an agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new national minimum wage at N70,000. This adjustment, slated to replace the current N30,000 minimum wage from 2019, awaits passage by the National Assembly and presidential assent……. CONTINUE READING 

2. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has resumed dollar sales to Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators, planning to distribute $20,000 to each licensee. This injection of foreign exchange aims to stabilize the market, curb distortions, and enhance liquidity in support of the naira.

3. The Senate has initiated proceedings for the establishment of a national electoral commission responsible for conducting local government elections. A bill proposing the formation of this agency successfully passed its first reading in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly.

4. Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a minimum admission score of 140 for universities across Nigeria in 2024. This decision follows deliberations at the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions led by Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the registrar of JAMB.

5. Comrade Philip Shaibu, reinstated deputy governor of Edo State following a court ruling, narrowly escaped a gun attack in Benin City on Thursday. His convoy was targeted upon his return from Abuja, where his impeachment was invalidated by a Federal High Court.

6. The federal government has acknowledged pervasive corruption in Nigeria’s healthcare sector and beyond, describing it as a significant challenge. Efforts are underway to combat these issues, particularly the misappropriation of funds intended for vulnerable groups like children and women, urging anti-graft agencies to intensify their efforts.

7. The Delta State Police Command has rescued 25 victims of human trafficking in Ughelli. SP Bright Edafe, spokesperson for the command, made the announcement in Asaba, the state capital, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking.

8. Tragedy struck the University of Ilorin as a fatal auto crash claimed the life of a student and involved unidentified students and a shuttle driver at the main gate. The incident, described as a lone accident, involved passengers of the campus shuttle.

9. In Edo State, the police have arrested a pastor known as “Sharp Sharp” and two others for allegedly assaulting a 90-year-old woman and Chief Imam over accusations of witchcraft in Ofukpo-Ekperi, Estako Central Local Government Area. Video footage capturing the abuse has circulated widely.

10. The House of Representatives has pledged support for the federal government’s initiatives by allocating N648 million over six months, achieved through a 50% reduction in legislators’ salaries. This move aims to bolster food sufficiency and address escalating food prices in the country.

Stay informed with these updates from Nigerian newspapers.