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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, January 24

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Top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.

1. CBN unveils new compliance dept to strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to launch a new Compliance Department by the end of February in a bold move to restore transparency and resilience within Nigeria’s financial system.Read more

2. Okonjo-Iweala to US, others: ‘Tit-for-tat tariffs’ will hurt world’s economy

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday called for restraint amidst the ongoing dispute between the United States and other nations over tariffs.Read more

3. Wike a transactional politician whose ambition eclipses loyalty, collective interest – Gov Mohammed

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir, on Thursday blasted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent conduct in the country’s political space.Read more

4. IPOB leader, Kanu insists on case transferred to South-East

Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has insisted that his case should be taken away from Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja and transferred to the South-East.Read more

5. Senate Committee rejects Investment Tribunal’s 2025 budget proposal

The Senate Committee on Capital Market on Thursday rejected the Investments and Securities Tribunal’s 2025 budget proposal due to errors in the figures and items presented.Read more

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6. Nigerian govt approves N4bn as conditional cash transfer for vulnerable households

The Federal Government has announced a fresh N4 billion intervention funds for conditional cash transfers to vulnerable households in the country.Read more

7. Nigerian govt sets 2027 target for transition of WASSCE, NECO, other examinations to CBT

The Federal Government has set a 2027 target for transitioning the country’s examination system fully to Computer-based Testing (CBT).Read more

8. Court cautions IGP in N400m fraud charge against Andy Uba

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, cautioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in the charge filed against the former Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Andy Uba, and two others over alleged N400 million fraud.Read more

9. NAPTIP rescues 9 pregnant women in Abuja baby factory

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued nine pregnant women from a baby factory in Abuja.Read more

10. Europa: Dessers scores but Man Utd seal late victory over Rangers

Nigeria international, Cyriel Dessers scored a late equaliser for Rangers against Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night, but still lost.Read more

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