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28/07/2023

VIDEO: 'I Won't Be Minister' - Wike's Old Video Trends Following Ministerial Nomination

An old video of the immediate past Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, saying he did not intend to become a minister after his tenure as governor has begun to trend following his nomination in the ministerial list.

In the trending video, Wike was heard saying, “Only one person can be a minister from a state, I will not be a minister. I will not. I am not a liability, Rivers State is an asset.

“So if you don’t want to win an election, it’s your business. I’m not the one running the election.

“He who wears the shoes knows where it pinches him”.

Wike, and his colleague from Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, made the list of ministerial nominees.
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28/07/2023

Igwe's Newspaper Review (INR):

The Punch:

Tinubu pleads for more time as NLC issues strike notice

Presidency meets NLC, TUC over palliative delay, Labour insists on Wednesday protests

Resident doctors' strike grounds hospitals, FG may enforce court order against Labour

National Assembly to unveil ministerial list today - Akpabio's aide

IPOB: Senate to work for Ekpa's extradition kills pro - Kanu motion

Daily Sun:

Tinubu talks tough over coup in Niger Republic

Meets Benin Republic President, insists ECOWAS won't tolerate anti-democratic acts

No tuition fees increase in federal universities - Presidency

APC vice chairman resigns over leadership crisis

Nasarawa guber: Witnesses allege non-entry of PU results into form EC8B

Vanguard:

Wike, Edun, Oyetola, el-Rufai, Adelabu, others on Tinubu's ministerial list

Lateef Fagbemi tipped for AGF position

Tinubu sends list of 43 nominees today

Patients stranded as residents doctors begin strike

Blow for Nigeria as Oshola set to miss Australia clash

The Nation:

Strike: Give Govt more time, President tells Labour

We will protest Aug 2, says NLC

Notice contempt of court

Federal varsities remain tuition-free, says Presidency

American proposes marriage to Chibok girl in U. S.

We reject threat to democracy in Niger Republic, says Tinubu

The Guardian:

Tinubu toes familiar path as ministers may not resume till Sept

Nigeria, others risk losing U. S. market over uneven AGOA utilisation

ISWAP targets herders kills 27 in Borno

NBA, Ubani, Falana, others knock DSS over 'disgraceful' conduct

Business Day:

Dying minutes for Tinubu's ministerial list today

Job losses rise as Nigerian small business shut down

Stock rally cools as rate hike boosts yields

New Telegraph:

FG requires fresh N9tm loan to finance 2023 budget deficit - DMO

Reverse 'anti-poor policies' in 7 days or risk nationwide strike

Ministerial Nomination: Allegation against me malicious - Johnathan

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28/07/2023

Tinubu Blamed Emefiele For The Country's Economic issues But Praised The Man Who Appointed Him - Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed his concern over the deepening poverty in the country and the skyrocketing inflation during President Bola Tinubu's administration, which has made innocent Nigerians vulnerable to manipulation in just 40 days

He also lament that that Tinubu criticized Emefiele for the economic issues in the country and commended the individual responsible for his appointment. The politician made this statement through his special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu

In his own words, Atiku Abubakar said "Today, the affordability of food has become a luxury. The purchasing power of the people has significantly declined, primarily due to an unplanned removal of petrol subsidies without accompanying palliative measures. With a mere N1,000, anyone on the street can be handed a t-shirt and placard to participate in protests they have no understanding of.

"Nigeria has sunk to such a low state since Tinubu assumed leadership. Tinubu holds Godwin Emefiele responsible for the country's economic struggles and has even ordered his detention, while simultaneously lavishing praise on the individual who not only appointed Emefiele but also awarded him a national honor. Such hypocrisy reaches its pinnacle here."

28/07/2023

TINUBU'S OFFICIAL MINISTERIAL NOMINEES
- 1st Batch of 28 Names:

- Abubakar Momoh
- Ambassador Yusuf Miatama Tukur CON
- Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa
- Barr. Hannatu Musawa
- Chief Uche Nnaji
- Dr. Berta Edu
- Dr. Dorris Aniche Uzoka
- H.E. David Umahi
- H.E. Nyesom Wike
- H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON
- H.E. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai
- Rt. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo
- Hon. Nkiru Onyeojiocha
- Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo
- Hon. Stella Okotette
- Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye
- Mr. Bello Muhammad G.
- Mr. Dele Alake
- Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN
- Mr. Muhammad Idris
- Mr. Olawale Edun
- Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu
- Mrs Iman Suleiman Ibrahim
- Professor Ali Pate
- Professor Joseph Utsev
- Senator Abubakar Kyari
- Senator John Eno
- Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi

28/07/2023

Kano Bans Traders, Others From Listening To Davido’s Songs

Kano Bans Traders, Others From Listening To Davido’s Songs The announcer of the ban said to have been authorised by the leader of the market, Hassan Abubakar Bawasa, warned that any defaulter would be

28/07/2023

CBN, CBE Set Up ‘Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge’

CAIRO - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge.

The signing ceremony, which took place at the Seamless North Africa 2023 conference at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, on July 17 – 18, 2023, comes after a series of engagements on issues around payment systems, financial technology, and financial inclusion in Africa.

Speaking at the event, the CBN Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, Mrs. Aishah Ahmad, who signed on behalf of the CBN, said that the Bank was extremely excited by the partnership with the Central Bank of Egypt, which followed several months of engagement on payments, fintech and financial inclusion.

“We look forward to cultivating an innovative space for fintech startups and entrepreneurs in Egypt and Nigeria to accelerate financial inclusion, deepen our payment systems and drive economic growth across the African Continent,” Mrs. Ahmad declared.

Also speaking, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Egypt, Mr. Rami Aboulnaga, commended the MOU and expressed optimism that the partnership would yield the desired expectation.

The groundbreaking partnership between the apex banks of the two largest economies in Africa encompasses a broad range of collaborative initiatives, including joint regulatory innovation projects, coordinated licensing and supervisory frameworks, information sharing, fintech cross referrals and talent development.

The conference was hosted by the Central Bank of Egypt and had in attendance over 4,000 policymakers, payment service providers, financial institutions and technology startups from Egypt, Nigeria and across the African continent.