Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Tinubu calls for manufacturing-led West Africa as ECOWAS opens new headquarters in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has urged West African nations to accelerate industrialisation and build a production-driven regional economy, saying the inauguration of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters in Abuja should inspire a renewed commitment to integration, peace and shared prosperity.Read more
2. US Scales down military presence in Nigeria, maintains counterterrorism intelligence cooperation
The United States has begun reducing its military footprint in Nigeria following the completion of a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin, but says it will continue to work closely with Nigerian authorities through intelligence sharing and other security partnerships.Read more
3. FG yet to decide on NYSC uniform, minister clarifies adire remarks
The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire, following widespread public reactions to comments made earlier by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande.Read more
4. Nigerian govt reduces import duties on essential goods
The Federal Government has announced sweeping reductions to import duties on essential goods, from food staples to passenger vehicles.Read more
5. Fuel scarcity looms as marketers resist govt’s demand for price cut
Nigerian may experience another episode of scarcity of fuel.products, as independent fuel marketers resist Federal Government’s demand for them to cut pump prices.Read more
6. CBN revokes licenses of 46 MFBs (See full list)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks (MfBs) with effect from July 1.Read more
7. Actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer’s disease
Hollywood actor Danny Glover, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease, but says he has refused to accept it in his mind.Read more
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