Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Blinken’s Visit

American, Nigerian Tech Companies Will Partner To Deliver Tinubu’s 1m Digital Jobs Initiative
Nigeria Offers Real Opportunities For Investors, But Long-Term Challenges To Unlock Its Full Potentials Persist
US Will Continue To Support Nigeria To Cushion Effects Of Tinubu’s Reforms
Pledges $45m In Additional Financing To Help Fight Conflict, Bring Stability To Coastal West Africa

The big brother role of the United States was again brought to the fore as Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State has unveiled the world's super power packages for Nigeria. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/blinkens-visit/

2. Outrage Still Trails FG’s Plan To Relocate Departments Of CBN, FAAN To Lagos

There Will Be Political Consequences If Tinubu Fails To Reverse It-Bdume Threatens

The planned relocation of some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos is still generating heated debates in the country. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/outrage-still-trails-fgs-plan-to-relocate-departments-of-cbn-faan-to-lagos/

3. NIMASA, Dangote Refinery Unveil Committee to Tackle Operational Concerns

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Dangote Refinery have set up a special committee to address the operational concerns of the refinery. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/nimasa-dangote-refinery-unveil-committee-to-tackle-operational-concerns/

4. Rhodes-Vivour Pays Wife’s £778 Debt To Chika Jones, Says It’s An Exception

The Lagos State governorship candidate for Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has finally paid the debt owed by his wife, Ify Aniebo, to popular Nigerian poet and writer, Chika Jones READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/rhodes-vivour-pays-wifes-778-debt-to-chika-jones-says-its-an-exception/

5. FAAC Disburses N1.1trn December Allocation To FG, States, LGs

The three-tier of government in Nigeria, Federal, States and LGAs have shared the sum of N1.12 trillion as December 2023 allocation, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disclosed. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/faac-disburses-n1-1trn-december-allocation-to-fg-states-lgs/

6. AFCON 2023: Nigeria To Lock Horns With Cameroon In Round Of 16

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will square off against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) come Saturday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/23/afcon-2023-nigeria-to-lock-horns-with-cameroon-in-round-of-16/

7. Alleged N4bn Fraud: Obiano In EFCC’s Custody Ahead Of Arraignment Today

Reports have emerged that Willie Obiano, the former governor of Anambra State, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at its headquarters in Abuja ahead of his arraignment before a Federal High Court on January 24, 2024 in Abuja. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/23/efcc-to-arraign-obiano-over-alleged-n4bn-fraud-in-abuja-on-wednesday/

8. How Strengthen The Value Of Naira- Economists

Analysts suggest that boosting crude oil production for export earnings is vital to fortifying the value of the Nigerian naira. Persistent pressure on the currency stems from diminished inflows from oil sales, remittances, and foreign capital. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/24/how-to-strengthen-the-value-of-naira-economists/

9. IGP Orders Posting of 54 ACPs, Urges Intelligence-Base Combact Of Crime

Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) will be assigned to lead the Force's intelligence division at the zonal and state command levels across the country, per an order from Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.
According to the IGP, the move aims to elevate the Police Force's intelligence division even further. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/23/igp-orders-posting-of-54-acps-urges-intelligence-base-combact-of-crime/

10. Veteran Musician, Kollington Ayinla In Critical Condition

According to people close to the performer, his health recently deteriorated to the point that oxygen support was required.
Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, better known as Kollington Ayinla, is a Nigerian Fuji icon who is supposedly fighting for his life. READ MORE: https://matrixngr.com/2024/01/23/breaking-veteran-musician-kollington-ayinla-in-critical-condition/