SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 03/12/2024

Minimum wage strike: Nwifuru fumes as three states, FCT grounded Tax reform: PDP, others urge talks as Presidency defends bills FG auditors probe NNPCL’s N2.7tn subsidy refund claim Partial compliance greets poly teachers’ strike EFCC secures largest asset recovery as ex-govt official forfeits 753 Abuja duplexes Seven persons, not 24 died during hunger protest, police tell Amnesty NBS: Economy records 3.46% growth in Q3 UNFIA to empower 75,500 traditional medicine practitioners US announces new $725m arms package for Ukraine Nigeria, others need $100 oil to balance budgets – Report FG engages three US lenders for $2.2bn Eurobonds Nigeria seeks S’Africa’s support for G20, BRICS membership To read beyond the headlines, click: https://dailyshot.ng/some-nigerian-newspaper-headlines-03-12-2024/ ——————————— DID YOU KNOW? * The yo-yo is believed to be one of the oldest toys in the world. It has been enjoyed for thousands of years by people across different cultures. * The highest possible break in a game of Snooker is a perfect score of 147, achieved by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks, followed by all the colors in sequence. ——————————— Senate, NUC canvasses creation of more varsities Deputy Senate President donates 1,000 motorcycles to Kano police FG protests Nigerian Army’s probe by ICC Navy warns officers against indiscipline, corruption ICPC, attorneys-general meet to deepen anti-graft war EFCC seizes 753-duplex estate, hides ex-govt top shot’s identity ICPC returns diverted ambulances to Sokoto hospital ‘$2.2b Eurobond 300%oversubscription a pass mark for Tinubu’s reforms’ No plan to use Alpha Beta, other consultants for tax collection – Oyedele Telecom subscribers to petition National Assembly over 5% tax E-transfer levy: Consumers kick as POS operators raise charges FG committed to addressing environmental problems – Minister Fed Govt raises 2025 HIV response fund 15,000 children died of AIDS-related illnesses in 2023 – NACA FG begins free CNG bus service in Abuja Low-income earners can withdraw total retirement savings — PENCOM Presidency debunks claims of scrapping key agencies in tax reform N-HYPPADEC empowers graduates with vocational kits in Kwara NPA, Nigerdock finalize $1bn Snake Island Port agreement NEMA distributes relief materials to Kano flood victims Lenders to Fed Govt: pay N12b loans given to civil servants Wema Bank awards N145m to outstanding innovators ASUU hails Okpebholo for reinstating sacked varsity workers National Assembly Will Pass Tax Reform Bills, Heavens Won’t Fall –Dickson Tax reform: Don’t be in a rush, hold public hearing – Peter Obi tells FG Ajayi to appeal ruling upholding Aiyedatiwa, deputy’s candidacy Okpebholo inaugurates three judges Kano Assembly rejects Tax Reform Bills Ekiti plans financial support for businesses Minimum Wage: FCT Primary School Teachers Turn Back Pupils Sitting Exams Oyo govt okays over 70% budget increase for persons with disabilities Lagos trains 2,500 in tech, vocational skills Abia retirees urge Otti to offset pension arrears Our Monthly Allocation Is N25,000 – Yobe AIDS Control Agency Lagos seals 10 properties over environmental violations Obi of Onitsha to politicians: Stop milking Nigeria like a cow, it’ll soon dry up Abducted Kogi varsity student found naked in Kwara Tears as Customs officer, wife, four kids die in Osun fire Military foils terror attack on Zamfara villages, kills scores ——————————— TODAY IN HISTORY * On this day in 1910, the first public demonstration of neon lights happened at the Paris Motor Show. The neon light was invented by French inventor and engineer, Georges Claude. ——————————— It’s always worthwhile to make others aware of their worth. – Malcolm Forbes Assalam Aleikum warahmotullahi wabarakatu