1.UAE Yet to Resume Visa Services for Nigerian Citizens
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not yet resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, debunked the viral document in an update on his “X” page on Tuesday, March 5.
2. Tinubu Asserts: Nigerian Economy Not in Distress
President Bola Tinubu stated on Tuesday that the country’s economy is not distressed, emphasizing that the current circumstances are not beyond repair. Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, projected that it will take between three to five years for the economic crisis to subside.
3. Senate Plenary Delayed Due to Power Outage
The Senate delayed its plenary for about 30 minutes on Tuesday due to a prolonged power outage in the chambers. The outage was caused by a faulty generator powering the Senate wing of the National Assembly.
4. Meta Platforms Face Global Outage
Meta’s Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram experienced a worldwide outage on Tuesday, leaving users unable to access the social media platforms. The outage was reportedly caused by internal system failures at Meta.
5. JUSUN Suspends 102-Day Strike in Osun State
The national secretariat of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has suspended the 102-day strike in Osun State to demand their allowances and the suspension of some of their colleagues. A letter dated March 4th, 2024, directed members to suspend the strike action.
6. Vice President Shettima Hands Over Refurbished Stores to Entrepreneurs
Vice President Kashim Shettima handed over 200 newly refurbished stores to 400 entrepreneurs at the Asero Adire market in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Beneficiaries will use the stores free of charge for one year, after which discounted rates will apply.
7. Man Remanded for Allegedly Killing Two Traditional Rulers in Ekiti State
A 25-year-old man, Babuga Lede, has been remanded in the correctional center for allegedly killing two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The monarchs, Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin, and the Olumojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Samuel Olusola, were killed by gunmen on January 29.
8. Binance to Discontinue Services Related to Nigerian Naira
Cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced plans to discontinue all services related to the Nigerian naira amid accusations of exploiting the currency, leading to its depreciation.
9. Federal Government Intercepts Trucks Smuggling Grains
The Federal Government disclosed that it had intercepted 141 trucks attempting to smuggle grains and other staples to neighboring countries including Niger Republic, Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic.
10. Boko Haram Abducts Dozens of Female IDPs in Borno
Boko Haram insurgents reportedly abducted dozens of female internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ngala, Borno State. A local source indicated that about 113 persons were abducted.
