Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, December 5, 2024

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

1. South Africa clarifies position on relaxing visa rules for Nigerian tourists, businesses owners

The South African government has clarified its position on a statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that his country has relaxed rules aimed at making it easier for Nigerian tourists and business owners to apply for a visa to enter the country without submitting a passport.Read more

2. Senate summons Keyamo, NCAA boss over flight delays, cancellations

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over the incessant flight delays and cancellations in the country.Read more

3. Dele Farotimi arraigned for alleged defamation against Afe Babalola

Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights lawyer and activist, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, over allegations of defaming renowned legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN.Read more

4. SocialMediaTrends: How S’Africans reacted to their govt’s visa promise to Nigerians

South African citizens have come hard on their government following a promise by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the country had simplified its visa processes to facilitate travel for Nigerian business people and tourists, with measures such as five-year multiple entry visas.Read more

5. Tinubu bows to pressure, orders review of Tax Reform Bills

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address the issues surrounding the controversial Tax Reform Bills.Read more

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6. Akpabio vows to replace non-performing Senate committee chairmen

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a stern warning to chairpersons of standing committees in the upper chamber, stating that those who fail to perform their duties effectively will be replaced.Read more

7. Empty ATMs: CBN releases designated contacts to report erring banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a list of designated contacts for bank customers to report any banks whose Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are empty or are having difficulties in withdrawing cash over the counter.Read more

8. Senate passes bill on repositioning of capital market

The Senate on Wednesday passed the Investment and Security repeal and re-enactment Bill, 2024.Read more

9. EFCC arraigns man for alleged $3,500 fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned one Abdullahi Mukit at the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, for alleged $3,500 fraud.Read more

10. Nnadozie, Falcons, Edo Queens make final shortlists for CAF Awards

Nigeria women’s national team, the Super Falcons, first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Edo Queens are in the running for CAF Awards 2024.Read more

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