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

1.  Rivers Crisis: Fresh Drumbeat Of War Resounds

* Lawmakers Loyal To Fubara To Screen Commissioner-Nominee Today
* Ex Commissioner Reveals How Fubara Spent Money without appropriation
* Falana Insists Lawmakers That Defected Have Lost Their Seats

Fresh drumbeat of war is reverberating loudly in the oil rich- south-south state of Rivers as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and led by factional Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo will today screen a commissioner-nominee.

2. Fresh Outrage Rocks Cybersecurity Levy

* SERAP, BudgIT, 136 Nigerians Sue CBN

The recent introduction of the Cybersecurity Levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has continued to draw criticism and condemnation.

3. Bayelsa Gov, Diri Makes Fresh Case For Resource Control, Faults 13% Derivative Formula

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has become the latest high-profile individual to back the calls for resource control.

4. Tariff Hike: NLC To Picket DisCos, NERC Offices Today To Press Home Reversal Demand

Following an increase in the tariff of electricity consumers under Band A (those who enjoy 20 hours per day electricity supply), the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed its members to picket offices of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, today (Monday, May 13, 2024).

5. 95% of Informal Sector Should be Exempted from Paying Taxes- Taiwo Oyedele

The federal government is working on a system that will provide tax relief to 95 per cent of the informal sector of the country’s economy.

6. Prince Harry, Meghan Wrap Up 3-Day Tour To Nigeria With Lagos Visit

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, with a visit to Lagos State, Nigeria’s economic capital.

7. Crypto: Binance’s bribery allegation may hinder foreign investments into Nigeria – SBM Intelligence 

The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, has accused Nigerian government officials of accepting bribes. According to risk consulting firm SBM Intelligence, this could jeopardize the nation's efforts to attract foreign investment.

8. FG, CBN to distribute N100 billion worth of fertilisers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) contributed N100 billion worth of fertilizers, which the federal government would soon start distributing.

9. EPL: Resilient Arsenal Take Title Fight To Last Day

 A resilient Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League with a one-nil win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, to take the title race to the final day.

10. Why Emeka Ani has not featured in any movie for long time 

Emeka Ani, a prolific Nigerian actor recently spoke about why he went off the scene and was not featuring in movies lately, his upcoming projects and lots more. Excerpt:


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