
Nigerian Newspapers – Summary Notes: 27 MAR 2025
1. FG Declares Public Holidays for Eid-el-FitrThe Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holidays in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday. 2. INEC Confirms Receipt of Details...
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Black Market Dollar to Naira exchange rate today 27th March 2025
Via Naija News: Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for ₦1550 and sell at ₦1560 on Wednesday 26th March, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC). Please note that the Central...
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Senate moves to halt high cost of data imposed by telecom operators
DAILY TRUST The Senate on Wednesday asked the federal ministry of telecommunications and digital economy to engage with telecom operators with a view to addressing the recent increase in the cost of data and other services. This was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River South) during plenary. Telecommunications...
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Bill to strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs of immunity scales second reading at Reps
DAILY TRUST The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on...
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Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs Of Immunity Scales Second Reading At Reps
DAILY TRUST The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
PUNCH The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for...
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Natasha Recall: Petitioners have provided details – INEC
DAILY TRUST The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says petitioners for the recall of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have submitted their contact address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam...
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Medicine prices to fall as Customs implements zero-tariff on pharmaceutical products
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the policy aims to support local pharmaceutical manufacturers, lower production costs, and reduce medicine prices. The exemption covers Active...
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“Fubara remains governor” – Presidency insists, criticizes Peter Obi as ‘dangerous’
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu removed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, clarifying that he was only suspended to address the political crisis in the state. Tinubu’s aide, Olusegun Dada, criticized Peter Obi for calling the intervention a collapse of democracy, accusing him of hypocrisy. He argued that...
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Minister raises alarm over 26,000 children in prisons
PUNCH The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised concerns over the incarceration of over 26,000 children in Nigeria’s custodial centres. He described the situation as alarming, noting that these children make up 30% of the total inmate population. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he emphasized the need for urgent reforms...
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