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

1.FG, Obi In War Of Words Over Food Aid From Ukraine

* Donation From Ukraine Aimed To Save Nigeria From Hunger Caused By Economic Mismanagement- Obi
* Says It’s Sad Nigeria Receiving Aid From A Country It Has Potentials To Be Better Than
* Accepting Grains From Ukraine Does Not Make Nigeria A Failed Country- FG Fights Back

The war of words from the fallout of a donation of grains to Nigeria by war-ravaged Ukraine has refused to die down.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/fg-obi-in-war-of-words-over-food-aid-from-ukraine/

2.Confusion As FG Backtracks, Says UAE Has Not Lifted Visa Ban On Nigeria

* The Document Didn’t Emanate From The Nigerian Or UAE Governments-Onanuga

The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied reports making the rounds that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has resumed visa issuance services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/confusion-as-fg-backtracks-says-uae-has-not-lifted-visa-ban-on-nigeria/

3. LCCI Cautions FG Expatriate Employment Levy Will Impact FDI

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged a balanced approach to expatriate employment, which has a potential impact on inflows of foreign direct investments. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/lcci-cautions-fg-expatriate-employment-levy-will-impact-fdi/

4. Terrorists Abduct Over 100  Female IDPs in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have carried out a mass abduction of dozens of women and boys from internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in Ngala, Borno state, according to local sources. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/terrorists-abduct-over-100-female-idps-in-borno/

5. Again, Army Reiterates Commitment To Defending Democracy In Nigeria

The Nigerian Army has once again reiterated its commitment to defending democracy in the country. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/05/again-army-reiterates-commitment-to-defending-democracy-in-nigeria/

6. Traffic Diversion on Third Mainland Bridge: Island-Iyana Oworo Bound Carriageway Closed

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion on the Third Mainland Bridge to facilitate ongoing rehabilitation works by the Federal Ministry of Works. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/traffic-diversion-on-third-mainland-bridge-island-iyana-oworo-bound-carriageway-closed/

7. EFCC Intercepts 21 Food-Laden Trucks Bound for Chad, Cameroon 

Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading toward N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic and Cameroon. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/efcc-intercepts-21-food-laden-trucks-bound-for-chad-cameroon/

8. Bezos Dethrones Musk As World’s Richest Man, Dangote Maintains Top Spot In Africa

Jeff Bezos has dethroned Elon Musk to reclaim his title as the world’s richest man after raking in a massive $23bn in 2024, while Musk lost $31bn in revenue, the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index has shown. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/06/bezos-dethrones-musk-as-worlds-richest-man-dangote-maintains-top-spot-in-africa/

9. UCL: ‘You never know’ – Haaland hints at move away from Man City

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland has said he is “really happy” at the Premier League club, but also left the door open for a move away.  
https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/05/ucl-you-never-know-haaland-hints-at-move-away-from-man-city/
10. Disney Animation/ Kugali New Series ‘Iwáju’ Premiered

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s all-new series “Iwájú” made has been premiered in Lagos at the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki ahead of today’s Disney+ launch of all six episodes. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/