Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Dollar-For-Visa: Minister Demands Full Compliance With EFCC’s Directive

* Says it is “Affront on the Country’s Sovereignty Symbolised by the National Currency.”
* It Is Against Section 20(1) Of 2007 Central Bank Of Nigeria Act,
* EFCC Says Some Missions Use N1,900 to Dollar Exchange Rate
* Demands Banks’ Response to Enquiries Within 24 Hours

Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has issued a memorandum to all foreign missions within the country, instructing them to adhere to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) directive to accept payment for visa and consular services in naira rather than dollars. Tuggar has personally engaged with several envoys to provide further clarification on the EFCC's advisory.

2. CCTV Cameras Switched Off Before Abduction of Kogi Students, says Gov. Ododo

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, on Saturday expressed confidence that the nine abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, will be rescued from their abductors.

3. FG to Receive $2.25bn World Bank Loan June 13

The Federal Government is on the brink of securing new loan funding from the World Bank, with the anticipated approval of loans amounting to $2.25 billion on June 13, 2024 for two significant projects.

4. EFCC Alleges Collusion Between Banks and POS Operators to Restrict ATM Cash Access

Banks are alleged to have conspired with Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to restrict the amount of cash available at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

5. Rivers Crisis: Fubara’s Chief Of Staff, Ehie Reveals Real Reason

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP has claimed that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and the party are now in full control of the state on Saturday.

6. Lagos Resumes Demolition Of Illegal Structures In Idumota Market

The unauthorized additions at the Idumota market will continue to be demolished, according to the Lagos State Government.

7. Army Reacts To Soldiers’ Protest Over Detention Facility In Sokoto

The viral audio-visual film of soldiers demonstrating over bad food and overcrowding at the 8 Division Garrison detention facility in Sokoto State has prompted a response from the Nigerian Army.

8. I am proud to be an accountant, says Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, says he is proud to be an accountant and will continue to hold the profession in high esteem.

9. Avaition: Xejet Aircraft Skids Off Lagos Airport Runway

Very early on Saturday, at the domestic wing of Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos State, an aircraft registered to XeJet Airline went off the runway.

10. Nigerian Filmmakers Bypass Board Due To Difficult DVD Process- Shaibu Husseini

Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director/CEO of the National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB), identified the difficult process of gaining DVD classification as a major reason why producers avoid the board.

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