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

1. Seized Presidential Jets: Truce In Sight As FG Opens Negotiation With Chinese Firm

* Ogun State Has Created Problem For FG To Deal With, Foreign Affairs Minister Laments
* State Govt Should Never Sign International Agreements Without Recourse To Foreign Affairs Ministry
* Chinese Firm To Release One Jet For President Tinubu's Trip To France

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed willingness to negotiate with the Chinese Firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd over the $70m investment treaty award won by the firm. READ MORE

2. Knocks Trail FG Food Importation Policy

* Tackling Food Inflation Crucial To Achieving Sustainable Decline In Inflation Rate- Agora Policy

Knocks and condemnation have trailed the recent introduction of zero import duty on food produce and other policies by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's. READ MORE

3. FG, States, LGs Shared N1.358 Trillion in July-FAAC

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared the sum of N1.358 trillion among the federal government, states and local government councils (LGCs) for the month of July. READ MORE

4. FG To Establish Ten Oncology, Diagnostic Facilities, To Retrain 120k Health Workers

To improve the health and social well-being of Nigerians, drive economic development, and position Nigeria as a healthcare hub within Africa, President Bola Tinubu has launched the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme and the retraining of 120,000 frontline health workers. READ MORE

5. Presidential Unit Begins Nationwide Engagements To Address Nigeria's Food Security Challenges 

The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) has initiated a series of stakeholder engagements across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, aimed at addressing the nation’s food security challenges. READ MORE

6. Bandits Abduct Over 20 Medical Students In Benue

Over 20 medical and dental students, including a House Officer, have been kidnapped in Benue State. READ MORE

7. Aide Killed As Gunmen Reportedly Kidnap Anambra Commissioner, Wife

The Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Agha MBA, and his wife have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. READ MORE

8. Ukraine Deepens Incursion Into Russia, Destroys Seym Bridge 

Ukrainian forces have escalated their offensive into Russia, destroying a critical bridge over the Seym River near the town of Glushkovo in the Kursk region. READ MORE

9. Miss South Africa: Chidimma Switches Contests, Represents Taraba At Miss Universe Nigeria

Former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, has made a surprising move by joining the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. READ MORE

10. United Grab Late Winner To Start Season Strong

Manchester United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday night. READ MORE

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