Here’s a brief update of Latest Nigerian News from Nigerian Newspapers of Thursday 18th January 2024.
- President Bola Tinubu approved three resolutions during a Federal Executive Council meeting to strengthen the health and social welfare sector, addressing pharmaceutical costs, funding for regulatory bodies, and human resource flight.
- Tinubu directed the deployment of NEMA officials to assist victims of an explosion in Ibadan and expressed support for the state government’s recovery efforts.
- Femi Otedola visited the Dangote refinery, praising Aliko Dangote for building the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery.
- Governor Seyi Makinde identified the company responsible for storing explosive devices in the Ibadan explosion, noting foreign names on CAC documents.
- The federal government reaffirmed the January launch of the Students Loan Scheme, as confirmed by Minister Yusuf Sununu after the FEC meeting.
- The Inspector-General of Police deployed a Special Intervention Squad to tackle kidnappers and bandits in the Federal Capital Territory, cautioning against raising ransom for victims.
- The Central Bank of Nigeria uncovered foreign exchange market infractions and pledged to punish those responsible in collaboration with relevant agencies.
- The Kwara State Garment Factory closed its job application portal after receiving 8,373 applications in less than 48 hours for 300 positions.
- Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) arrested 36 suspects for various crimes, with 19 specifically detained for alleged kidnapping activities.
- FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike initiated confidence-building visits to area councils, declaring intensified efforts by security agencies against bandits following ongoing kidnappings and killings in the region.
