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

1. Strike: No Going Back, Organised Labour Insists

* For Now, We Don’t Have Power To Call Off The Strike-Labour
* Akpabio, Abbas, Akume’s Last Minute Efforts To Avert Strike Fail
* Strike Illegal, Premature Says AGF As Finance Minister Describes Labour’s Demand As Unaffordable

A last minute effort by the leadership of the National Assembly and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to avert a nationwide industrial action has failed.

2. State Of The Economy: Edun Speaks

* Reveals Why Multinationals Are Leaving Nigeria
* Says Economic Stabilisation Plan Will Address Challenges Confronting Businesses

Amid the challenging economic situation in Nigeria which has seen several multinationals exit the country, The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is working on the economic and investment climate to attract more multinationals into Nigeria.

3. Zenith Bank Named Most Sustainable Bank In Nigeria In The International Banker Awards 2024 For The Second Consecutive Year

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year.

4. Power Generation Companies Beg FG to Settle N2Trillion Electricity Debt 

The power generation companies (GenCos) have appealed to the federal government to settle electricity debts owed them for electricity generation to enable them to remain in business.

5. IATA Hails CBN Over Repatriation Of 98% Of Foreign Airlines Trapped Funds 

According to the multinational Air Transport Association (IATA), multinational carriers have successfully repatriated about 98% of the airline cash that were stranded in Nigeria.

6. Kogi Govt Confirms Rescue Of Remaining Abducted Confluence University Students

The Kogi State government has confirmed the rescue of the remaining kidnapped students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi.

7. FG To Boost Economy With New 6 Mineral Centres

The Federal Government has set plans to establish six mineral centres in the six geo-political zones of the country to boost the mining sector and economy.

8. OPEC Caps Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Quota For 2025 At 1.5MBPD

The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has capped Nigeria’s crude oil production quota for 2025 at 1.5 million barrels daily (mbpd).

9. French Star, Kylian Mbappe Signs Real Madrid Contract

Kylian Mbappe has signed his contract with Real Madrid.

10. Anita Joseph explains why budding actresses in Nollywood don't succeed. 


Celebrity and media figure Anita Joseph Olagunju is a well-known actress from Nigeria. She has acted in many movies, earning praise for her adaptable acting abilities. Most recently, she added prayer ministry to her calling. The contentedly married movie star discusses her new life, job, marriage, and more in this interview



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