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News Summary of August 16, 2024 in Nigeria

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News Summary of August 16, 2024 in Nigeria
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Enugu State has given churches and mosques a 90-day ultimatum to remove outside speakers.

Nigeria has recorded 39 cases of monkeypox this year.

Governor Wike of Rivers State warned new permanent secretaries for the Federal Capital Territory to resign if they do not have the capacity to work.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Plateau State government are partnering to strengthen the war against drug abuse.

Officials from the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) seized styrofoam packs and alcoholic drinks in motor parks.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is intensifying plans to digitalize operations.

The Nigerian Customs Service seized $1.1 million worth of expired and unregistered pharmaceutical drugs in Lagos.

The Commissioner for Transport in Anambra State, Uchenna Okafor Aghamba, and his wife were kidnapped by gunmen.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is intensifying plans to digitalize operations.

Sunday Adeniji has left Sunshine Stars as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) updates continue, while Rangers and Remo Stars are set for the CAF Champions League.

Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has flagged off the third batch payment of N3.2 billion gratuities to retired workers in Ondo State.

Governor Wike of Rivers State has told new permanent secretaries to resign if they cannot perform.

Armed men abducted 20 medical students in Nigeria.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is leading a new plan to save Nigeria's elephant population.

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has compensated over 103,000 workers in 13 years.

The Nigerian Customs Service intercepted N1.8 billion worth of expired pharmaceuticals and other goods at the seaport.

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stated that agriculture remains the backbone of the state's economy.

Tension arose during a People's Democratic Party (PDP) meeting as delegates beat the chairman to a coma.

A group has called on the Osun State Electoral Body to ensure credible local government elections.

Cholera cases have hit 5,951 in Nigeria, resulting in 176 deaths.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended Governor Isiaka Adeleke for engaging local contractors in infrastructural development.

Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has threatened to sue Adams Oshiomhole for ₦20 billion in response to an alleged ₦20 billion lawsuit from Oshiomhole.

The Nigerian Army celebrated as it airlifted frontline troops serving in the Northeast back home.

Enugu State plans to implement a noise-reduction policy after receiving 1,000 petitions against churches, clubs, and others.

Nigeria has recorded 39 cases of monkeypox this year.

Governor Wike of Rivers State warned new permanent secretaries and mandating secretaries not to make excuses for non-performance.

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and experts are calling for improved financial infrastructure and literacy to drive economic growth.

Two suspects have been arrested in Kano State for stealing a station signpost.

Construction of a ₦470 million health facility is underway in Cross River State.

Governor Otti of Abia State has reshuffled his cabinet.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended Beamco for assembling equipment for the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project.

China has released the Nigerian Presidential Jet, which was previously seized in relation to a debt case.

Jumia has completed a $99.6 million share offering to fuel its growth.

A Chinese firm is seeking to seize Nigerian assets in multiple countries, including the US, UK, and Canada.

The Unified Payments Academy has completed its second cohort and absorbed them into the workforce.

An analysis of the positives that came out of the France Olympics and how they can be converted into greater successes.

Nigerians are still struggling with high food prices and a soaring cost of living despite a slight easing of inflation to 33.40% in July.

Nigeria has recorded 39 cases of monkeypox this year.

Kaduna Electric Distribution Company has condemned a police officer in a viral video assaulting one of their staff.

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has compensated over 103,000 workers in 13 years.

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