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The Muhammadu Buhari government came under heavy criticism on Thursday, following a notice, enjoining Nigerians with bank accounts to do “self-certification”.
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333 ghost workers draw salaries in Niger State
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Headlines
FG under fire for new self-certification rule for bank account holders
The Muhammadu Buhari government came under heavy criticism on Thursday, following a notice, enjoining Nigerians with bank accounts to do “self-certification”.
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Fuel, electricity tariff hike: Labour unions insist on national strike Sept 23
FG launches central database for recovered loot
Outstanding electricity bills cannot be enforced on new tenants – NERC
Governors to review, articulate common position on Water Resources Bill
Pres. Buhari signs Nigeria Police Bill into law
COVID-19 test: Govt to suspend passports of errant travellers for six months
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Electricity tariff, fuel price hike: NLC issues two-week ultimatum to FG
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FG plans new agency on recovered loot management
Governance
Outstanding electricity bills cannot be enforced on new tenants – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that the outstanding electricity bills of landlords are not to be enforced on new tenants.
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Governors to review, articulate common position on Water Resources Bill
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Pres. Buhari signs Nigeria Police Bill into law
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COVID-19 test: Govt to suspend passports of errant travellers for six months
Fed Govt orders schools to conduct weekly COVID-19 assessment
Business
CBN grants Greenwich Trust licence to operate as merchant bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Greenwich Trust Limited a licence to operate as a merchant bank in the country.
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Lagos waives permit fees for outdoor advertising practitioners
NNPC records N20.36bn trading surplus
FirstBank CEO bags Forbes Best of Africa award
Facebook, Osinbajo to hold fireside chat during UN General Assembly
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers urges investment with pension funds
SHELL MD urges companies to pursue creativity, collaborate to benefit from local content opportunities
The Citizen Analysis
Coronavirus: Stock market loses N3.7tr in Q1
The value of equities in the Nigerian Stock Exchange dropped by more than N3.7 trillion ...
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MTN Nigeria squeezes cost to build profit – TheCitizen
Zenith Bank records persistent revenue weakness, slow profits – TheCitizen
2020 economy emits bad signals for banks – TheCitizen
Rising debts, the biggest threat to 2020 budget – TheCitizen
Financial Crimes
FG launches central database for recovered loot
The Federal Government has launched a central database for the management of recovered assets.
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CBN probes 13 rich Nigerians for money laundering:
EFCC nab two lecturers, 28 others for Internet fraud
Former NDDC MD forfeits N250m to fed govt
Customs intercepts Dubai-bound passenger with 2,886 ATM cards
UK court orders P&ID to pay Nigeria £1.5m
From the Grassroots
CISA urges security forces to avert resurgence of terrorist attacks in FCT, environs
Following reports of terrorists invading the FCT and surrounding states, the Citizens Initiative For Security ...
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Enugu community invites state govt to acquire 132 hectares of land for devt
Ban on beer sales, consumption not because of Sharia – Kaduna LG boss
Babatunde Gbadamosi wins PDP senate ticket for Lagos East bye-election
Gov. Obiano distributes cars to traditional rulers
Global News
Biden labels Trump’s coronavirus response criminal
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has described as close to criminal, President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state
Trump hails ‘dawn of new Middle East’ with UAE-Bahrain-Israel deals
Coronavirus vaccine may be ready for public in November – China
Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga as PM successor
Human Interest
Residents kick as CBN moves to convert estate clinic to COVID-19 treatment centre
Residents of an estate located in Garki Abuja, has rejected the proposed plan by the ...
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Women empowerment, key to ending malnutrition in Nigeria – Experts
CHALIFF to feed 1,000 families weekly
Why I returned to school – Davido
FCT Vocational Centre empowers persons with disabilities
Appointments
NIMASA DG appoints Essien as SA Communications & Strategy
Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has ...
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Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC appoints Oyedeji as Independent Non-Executive Director
World Business Investment Forum appoints Nigerian
Growth expert, Stjepan Udovicic, takes saddle as 9mobile Chief Commercial Officer
Polaris Bank appoints Innocent Ike as acting MD/CEO
Opinion
Mercy Corps Nigeria: Forging new paths to prosperity in the face of conflict
By Nantim M Joseph The recent controversial death of militant leader Terwase Akwaza, popularly known ...
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Gov. Ugwuanyi’s uncommon passion for workers’ welfare
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Hunger: Beyond the numbers
Edo, Ondo, the Frozen Daddy and petrol tales
Enugu economic ratings and welfare of ordinary masses
Society
Fani-Kayode’s wife speaks after alleged crashed marriage
Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has broken her silence since the news of the crash of her marriage hits the public.
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Apologise to my parents – Adeboye’s son tells Daddy Freeze
Alaafin better lover than most young men — Wife
Lagos suspends director for imposing 5% levy on Netflix, Iroko TV, others
7 international movies worth checking out this weekend
Sport
World Cup: Qatar to pay house helps, others N105,000 minimum wage
Qatar has pegged its national minimum wage at QAR 1,000 (N105,000) per month as part of plans to create a first-class labour system in the Gulf country.
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Gareth Bale: Tottenham in talks to sign Welshman, closing in on Sergio Reguilon
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal captain signs new three-year contract
Chelsea beat Brighton 3-1 in season opener
EPL: Wolves defeat Sheffield 2-0