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

1. Hunger Protest: Tinubu Bows to Pressure, Addresses Nigerians

* Presidential Address: “Don’t fall for this trick” – Sowore
* Gov. Zulum Says Participants of Thursday’s Protest Were ‘Children Under 14 Years’
* Abuja Police Allegedly Shots Protesters, Journalists
* Police Refutes Amnesty's Claim Accounts 7 Deaths, 34 Injuries, 681 Arrests

President Bola Tinubu has yielded to mounting pressure to address the nation as the #EndBadGovernance protests, sparked by economic hardship and high living costs, enter their third day. READ MORE

2. Bank Mgts To Announce Position On Windfall Tax By August 12

On August 12, 2024, the Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) will declare its position about the windfall tax. READ MORE

3. Fire Erupts at NNPC Oil Well

* Deploys Rapid Response Emergency Team

A fire incident has been reported at the Akaso 4 Wellhead, managed by NNPC 18 Operating Limited, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). READ MORE

4. HND Graduates to Provide IT Evidence Before NYSC Mobilisation

The National Youth Service Corps has warned that graduates of polytechnic and monotechnics without evidence of mandatory one-year industrial training will not participate in national service. READ MORE

5. Port Users Demand Review Of Age limit of Imported Vehicles

In an effort to lessen the pain of Nigerians, port users have encouraged the Federal Government to reconsider the age restriction for cars that can be imported into the nation. READ MORE

6. Arik Air Resumes Operation

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has allowed Arik Air's flight to begin operations READ MORE

7. Kaduna DisCo Tackles State Govt Over N600 Million Tax Allegation

Due to a N2.9 billion debt, Kaduna DisCo turns off the lights at the State Government House. Kaduna Electric has flatly refuted claims that it owes N600 million in unpaid taxes, alleging that the Kaduna State Government is using "cheap blackmail" to deflect scrutiny away from its own debts. READ MORE

8. NELFUND Shares N2.5 billion To School Mgt

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has made public the fact that student loans are currently being disbursed, giving N2.5 billion to different educational institutions throughout the nation. READ MORE

9. About 3,000 Households In Nigeria To Get ECOWAS N1.4 billion Aid

Communities in Nigeria impacted by the catastrophic floods of 2022 will get the first installment of the $906,205 (N1,449,928,000) in help from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). READ MORE

10. Friendlies: Haaland Scores Hat-Trick As Man City Put Four Past Chelsea 

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-2 win against  Chelsea during pre-season match on Saturday night.  READ MORE

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