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

1. Proposed Regional Govt Bill 

* Draft to  Reach Tinubu Next Week
* It Empowers Regions for Self-Governance, Enabling Ethnic Autonomy 
* Bill  not Currently Under Committee Review-Francis Waive,
* Regional Govt System Can’t Help Nigeria Anymore – Yakasai 

A groundbreaking proposal to transition Nigeria to a regional governance structure is set to be submitted to President Bola Tinubu next week, marking a significant milestone in legislative efforts. This development comes in response to the recent rejection by the House of Representatives of a draft bill that had been circulating online.
2. Minimum Wage :Pay Up or Resign,Labour Replies Governors

* Insists  Govs Can Pay If Corruption Is Minimised

Organised Labour has accused state governors of acting in bad faith over the new minimum wage negotiations, rejecting their claim that the proposed N60,000 minimum wage is too high and unsustainable.

3. Crude Oil Supply Crisis: Oil Majors Point to Theft and Low Production as Main Culprits"

The oil industry in Nigeria faces a dire situation due to rampant oil theft and pipeline vandalism, severely impacting the nation's crude oil supply. The Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry has sounded the alarm, emphasizing the serious consequences for both major oil players and modular refineries.

4. Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree on Unified Border Entry Declaration Form

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says Nigeria and Benin Republic have agreed to have a single entry declaration form for both countries to be used for border crossing.

5. Tinubu: "FG is retooling the financial system to relieve Nigerians." 

Nigeria's economic problems have once again been acknowledged by President Bola Tinubu, who has reassured the populace that his government is "retooling" the banking system to help them.

6. "Tinubu, Buhari Made A Mockery Of Democracy"-Lukman 

A Chieftain of the APC, Lukman Salihu Lukman, the immediate former National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, claimed that during the party's final nine years in office, both President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, had made a mockery of democracy.

7. Consider America's various minimum wage structure, Omokri advises the Nigerian government.

 The American multiple minimum wage system should be implemented in Nigeria, according to writer and socio-political researcher Reno Omokri.

8. Bode George solicits: 'Tinubu Requires Extra Year to Tackle Nigeria’s Challenges'

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Bode George has urged Nigerians to grant President Bola Tinubu another year to address the nation's problems and keep his pledges.

9. How Tinubu Govt Retrieve N12.7 billion in Metering Funds From Supplier After 21 Years- Adelabu 

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has disclosed how his ministry was able to retrieve N12.7 billion from a local supplier 21 years after the federal government had paid for it.

10. Full Squad Of 24 Countries Qualified For Euro 2024

The Euro 2024 will start at a time when all the major leagues in the world are on break.