Latest news in Nigeria, March 28, 2024: Top 10 headlines for Thursday

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Rescued Kaduna schoolchildren to reunite with families today

The 137 Kaduna schoolchildren rescued from terrorists will today Thursday, be reunited with their families.

The state government announced on Sunday that the students were rescued in Zamfara State. They were returned and received in Kaduna on Monday by Governor Uba Sani. Read more here.

Okuama: Tinubu awards posthumous honours to slain 17 soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has posthumously honoured the 17 officers and soldiers who lost their lives in Okuama on March 14.

During the burial ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday, President Tinubu emphasised that the sacrifices made by these individuals should unite Nigerians in their condemnation of crime and criminality. Read more here.

FG to partner private sector on training health workers — Shettima

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has expressed commitment of the Federal Government to explore private sector partnership on training of health workers in the country.

Shettima who noted the health sector as one of the top priorities of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, said the partnership aimed to enhance healthcare delivery. Read more here.

Africa Energy Bank to start operation with $5 billion capital

The proposed Africa Energy Bank, aimed at financing oil and gas projects across the continent, is set to launch this year with an initial capital base of $5 billion.

Jointly initiated by Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), the bank aims to address financial gaps in Africa’s energy sector amid growing pressure on major banks to divest from fossil fuel projects. Read more here.

NLC rejects Abure's re-election as LP national chairman

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the re-election of Julius Abure as Labour party's national chairman vowing not to accord him any form of recognition.

Abure was returned as the party national chairman at a national convention of the party held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday. Read more here.

Edo guber: 17 parties to participate in election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 17 political parties are set to participate in the upcoming Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21.

According to a statement released by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC in Abuja, all 17 parties successfully submitted their candidates' nomination forms before the March 24 deadline, when the INEC portal for submissions closed at 6 p.m. Read more here.

We will not introduce additional taxes – FIRS Adedeji

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has restated the agency’s commitment not to introduce additional taxes in the country.

Adedeji stated this on Wednesday, when the Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Adebayo Alli, led the management team of the company on a visit to the Revenue House in Abuja. Read more here.

Police parade 26 for car theft

Rivers State Police Command has paraded 26 persons detained for suspected involvement in car theft across the state. 

Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, revealed the arrests on Wednesday during a presentation of the suspects, which notably included their spiritual advisor, Ugochukwu Onuigbo, at the Command headquarters on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. Read more here.

Naira rises to N1,340/$ in parallel market

The Nigerian naira (NGN) had yesterday Wednesday appreciated to N1,340 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,350 per dollar on Tuesday. 

In a similar development, the naira yesterday appreciated to N1,300.43 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Read more here.

End insecurity in Igbo land - Ohanaeze urges South-East governors, security agencies

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on South-East governors and security agencies to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity within the region.

This plea was articulated in a statement released at the conclusion of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo retreat themed "Ako Bu Ije", signed by the national secretary, Okey Emuchay, and national publicity secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, on Wednesday in Enugu. Read more here.

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