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

1. Cardoso Unveils Plans For Naira

* Says CBN Working Towards Genuine Price Discovery
* Nigerians To Buy Fuel At Cheaper Price After Three Refinery Begins Working
* Moves To Rein-In Inflation At Above 21% In 2024

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso has unveiled plans to ensure that the domestic currency attains true price discovery in 2024. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/25/cardoso-unveils-plans-for-naira/

2. FIRS Sets N19.41trillion Revenue Target For 2024

*  Surpasses 2023 Projections By N816b

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has set a revenue target of N19.41 trillion for itself in 2024. This target represents a significant increase of 56.91% from the previous year’s actual of N12.37 trillion and 67.91% from the previous year’s target of N11.56tr. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/25/firs-sets-n19-41trillion-revenue-target-for-2024/

3. Tinubu Advocates for G20 and UN Security Council Seats from US, Emphasizing African Priorities

In a strategic move to enhance its international influence, Nigeria graciously extended support to the United States in its pursuit of an enhanced role within the G20 and a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. President Bola Tinubu warmly conveyed this commitment during a bilateral meeting on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the vibrant Nigerian capital. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/25/tinubu-advocates-for-g20-and-un-security-council-seats-from-us-emphasizing-african-priorities/

4. Ondo Assembly To Screen Aiyedatiwa Deputy Governor Nominee, Adelami Today

Following the nomination of Olayide Owolabi Adelami by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Deputy Governor of Ondo State, the state’s House of Assembly will today, Thursday, January 25, 2024 screened him. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/25/ondo-assembly-to-screen-aiyedatiwa-deputy-governor-nominee-adelami-today/

5. Tinubu Jets Out To France On Private Visit

President Bola Tinubu has jetted out to Paris, France, on a private visit, according to the Presidency. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/tinubu-on-private-voyage-to-france/

6. Non-Muslims Can Now Drink Alcohol In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia plans to allow the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time, two sources familiar with the plan told AFP on Wednesday. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/non-muslims-can-now-drink-alcohol-in-saudi-arabia/

7. Omah Lay Responds To His 'Depressing' Songs

The Nigerian musician Stanley Omah Didia, better known by his stage name Omah Lay, has responded to admirers who have labeled his sound as "Afro-depression." READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/omah-lay-responds-to-his-depressing-songs/

8. No Plan to Move  FCT to Lagos – Presidency

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, clarified that there is no intention to relocate the federal capital from Abuja to Lagos, contrary to recent controversies surrounding moves by the CBN and FAAN to shift their departments to Lagos. Onanuga argued that the misconceptions stem from a misrepresentation of the situation and are fueled by dishonest, ethnic, and regional interests. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/no-plan-to-move-fct-to-lagos-presidency/

9. Anambra Former Gov, Obiano, Pleads Not Guilty To N4 Billion Fraud

On Wednesday, Willie Obiano, a former governor of Anambra State, appeared in court and entered a not guilty plea to nine money laundering allegations filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/anambra-former-gov-obiano-pleads-not-guilty-to-n4-billion-fraud/

10. Africa Cup of Nations R16 Fixtures With Time, Date (FULL LIST)

Africa Cup of Nations last-16 pairings in the Ivory Coast (all times GMT): READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/25/africa-cup-of-nations-r16-fixtures-with-time-date-full-list/