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

1. JAPA: FG Talks Tough

* No more leave of absence for health workers relocating abroad 
* We have equally doubled our enrolment for doctors, dentistry, pharmacists among others

Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, announced that the Federal Government has mandated that health professionals who travel overseas in search of better opportunities should leave their positions before to leaving on such trips. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/10/japa-fg-talks-tough/

2. Wigwe: Tears, Agony As Access Bank CEO,Wife , Son Finally Rest

The late Herbert Wigwe, the chief executive officer of Access Holdings Plc, was buried at his birthplace of Omueke, Isiokpo, in Rivers State, together with his wife Chizoba and son Chizi.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/09/wigwe-tears-agony-as-access-bank-ceowife-son-finally-rest/

3. Only Tinubu Can Reopen Land Borders -Customs Boss

* Says Decision will be Taken After Ongoing Consultations 

The comptroller-general of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Saturday, said that only President Bola Tinubu has the prerogative to reopen borders in the country.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/10/only-tinubu-can-reopen-land-borders-customs-boss/

4. Senate Refutes Allegations of Padding in the 2024 Budget

The Senate refuted allegations of padding the 2024 budget by more than N4 trillion, asserting the budget's legitimacy.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/10/senate-refutes-allegations-of-padding-in-the-2024-budget/

5. Low Season, Not Airfares Responsible for Decreased Air Travel- Airline Operators

Exorbitant airfares are not responsible for the decreased air travel across Nigeria currently being experienced, airline operators said in Lagos on Saturday.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/10/low-season-not-airfares-responsible-for-decreased-air-travel-airline-operators/

6. If There’s Nothing In Political Struggle, Don’t Struggle, Akpabio Replies Fubara


Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, delivered a poignant message to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State during the funeral of Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Bank. Fubara had questioned the purpose of political struggles during his speech, prompting Akpabio's response.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/10/if-theres-nothing-in-political-struggle-dont-struggle-akpabio-replies-fubara/

7. Average Cost of Healthy Diet for Nigerians Stood at N858 in January- NBS

The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult per day was N858 in January 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/average-cost-of-imported-food-in-nigeria-doubles-in-four-years-says-nbs/

8. Hardship: ‘I Feel For Tinubu’ – Adesina Sympathizes, Pledges $1.8 Billion

Akinwunmi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has expressed sympathy for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration over the nation's economic difficulties.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/09/hardship-i-feel-for-tinubu-adesina-sympathizes-pledges-1-8-billion/

9. Bandits Abduct 15 Islamic Schoolchildren, Woman In Sokoto 

About 15 Tsangaya pupils and one mother have been kidnapped by bandits in Gidan Bukaso, Gada Local Government Area (LGA), Sokoto State.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/09/bandits-abduct-15-islamic-schoolchildren-woman-in-sokoto/

10. Musa Missing, Luton’s Gabriel Osho In For Nigeria’s Friendlies Against Ghana, Mali

In lieu of captain Ahmed Musa, Gabriel Osho of Luton has been called up to the Nigerian national team for the first time in preparation for the March friendlies against Ghana and Mali.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/09/musa-missing-lutons-gabriel-osho-in-for-nigerias-friendlies-against-ghana-mali/