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1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs, Inspector-General of Police, and Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made new appointments for the positions of Service Chiefs, Inspector-General of Police, and Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. This announcement was made on Monday evening through a statement issued by Mr. Willie Bassey, the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
2. President Bola Tinubu Set to Join World Leaders in Paris for Global Financial Pact
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Nigeria today to attend a gathering of world leaders in Paris, France, on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting is to review and sign a new global financial pact that places vulnerable countries on a priority list for support and investment. This pact aims to address the devastating impact of climate change, the energy crisis, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Naira Slumps Further Against Dollar, Closing at N770.38/$
The value of the Nigerian naira declined further against the US dollar as it closed at N770.38/$ at the end of trading on the investor and exporter forex window this Monday. This represents a significant drop compared to the trading rates recorded on Friday, which stood at N686.96/$ according to figures obtained from the FMDQ.
4. Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress Barred from Strike by Court Order.
The National Industrial Court reaffirmed its previous order prohibiting the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from embarking on their planned strike. The court has instructed all parties involved to maintain the status quo and has adjourned the matter until July 20 for a hearing.
5. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Dissolves Governing Boards of Federal Government Parastatals and Agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned companies. This decision was made in accordance with the president’s constitutional powers and in the interest of the public.
6. Labour Party Accuses Independent National Electoral Commission of Hindering Election Petition
The Labour Party, along with its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of frustrating their petition challenging the result of the February 25 presidential election. Their legal representative, Jubrin Okutepa (SAN), lodged a complaint at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, stating that INEC has refused to provide them with the requested documents.
7. Federal Government Begins Implementation of 7.5% VAT on Automotive Gas Oil
The Federal Government has confirmed the commencement of the implementation of a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on Automotive Gas Oil, commonly known as diesel. Officials from the Nigeria Customs Service and Federal Inland Revenue Service have verified this development in Abuja.
8. Labour and Federal Government Agree on Eight-Week Deadline to Resolve Contentious Issues
Organized labor and the Federal Government have reached an agreement to address all contentious issues and implement resolutions arising from the demands of labor within an eight-week timeframe.
9. Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates Visit President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Presidential Villa
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, and former world richest man, Bill Gates, paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.
10. Three Men Arraigned for Stealing N60m Worth of Roofing Sheets.
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned three men, Stanley Gabriel, Yusuf Olaitan, and Ifeanyi Ogbu, for allegedly stealing roofing sheets worth N60 million. The stolen property belonged to a company named Landing Zhao, located in the Dopemu area of the state. The trio was presented before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun and charged with three counts of stealing and receiving stolen goods.
That is all for Nigerian Newspapers headlines for today –Newsonline Nigeria
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