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Tinubu alarmed by Nigeria's '20 million' out-of-school children, suggests solutions

View this email in your browser Headlines Fraud, exorbitant charges discourage digital payment services in Nigeria There is a consensus among industry experts that the twin problems of e-fraud and exorbitant charges hinder financial inclusion in Nigeria and across West Africa. Read More Tinubu alarmed by Nigeria's '20 million' out-of-school children, suggests solutions Only India has more children out of school than Nigeria, according to the UN agency. Two police officers shot dead in Anambra The attackers were disguised in military camouflage, the police said. France strategizes to regain lost grounds in Sahel To lead this team, France's current Ambassador to Nigeria, Emannuelle Blatmann, will return to Quai d'Orsay as the Head of Africa and Indian Ocean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Most Recent Stories 2024 Budget: Justice ministry significantly slashes amount to prosecute Boko Haram suspects The allocation for the prosecution of Boko Haram suspects received N500 million in each of the 2022 and 2023 appropriations of the immediate-past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Read More Plateau Attack: Why there's growing insecurity in Nigeria – Ohanaeze Some gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, killing over 100 people and destroying about 221 houses. Israel pushing Palestine towards economic disaster – Embassy Israel said in November that it would withhold funds bound for Hamas-ruled Gaza, even though the Palestinian authorities cover public sector expenses. Nigerian Army decorates 47 new major generals The Army Council had, on 21 December approved the promotion of 47 brigadiers- general to the rank of major general. 2024 Budget: Group decries Tinubu's 82% decrease in allocation to women's empowerment According to the group, the allocation in the 2024 proposed budget for WEE is the lowest since 2019. Business Nigerian firm plans first-ever gas supply deal to South Africa "We'd probably very early in the year close out another segment of the market, an off-take for South Africa," David Ige, the CEO of the Lagos-based energy firm, said. Union Bank Controversy: CBN Investigator rejects request of Titan Trust Bank investors Tunde Lemo and the two major investors in Titan Trust Bank and Union Bank had requested to delay their appearance before the Special Investigator. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment 'Understanding girlfriend', 'Bala Blue', 'Idan', other viral slang of 2023 A new year means a new slang, and in 2023 alone, Nigerian pop stars, comedians, and politicians, including the President, were behind some of the viral ones. Saint Obi, Murphy Afolabi, Fadeyi Oloro, 21 other celebrities who died in 2023 In 2023, we lost some of the industry's brightest stars, whose legacies will forever inspire and guide future creators. Each impacted many people's lives; we won't forget them even though they're gone. Opinion What goes around comes aground, By Banji Ojewale Tinubu is also under the guidance of Okigbo's cursed star. He is planting seeds certain to grow into labyrinthine forests with the potential to ground us. He's going his predecessor's way, throwing free cash at challenges on the ground, when, according to experts, he could use this money to address strategic needs of the weak, who make up the majority. What you might expect in 2024, By Azu Ishiekwene Politics promises bread, but economics bakes it and also decides how it is served. President Tinubu has weathered serious storms in the last seven months at the helm. In the new year, he will be bolder, more sure-footed – and yes, be obliged to make a few changes to his cabinet by his one-year anniversary… His biggest headache will remain the economy. With inflation at 27.3 per cent, the naira depreciated by over 50 per cent in six months, and unemployment trending up, any gains in 2024 would be marginal. Sports I had no coach, no accommodation, says Table Tennis gold medalist She had earlier won two gold medals at the West Africa University Games and a gold medal in the Michael and Felicia Alabi Table Tennis Championship. NPFL Round-up: Lobi, Remo Stars as joint table toppers as Enyimba win away Lobi Stars go joint top of the table with a 1-0 win at home against inconsistent Niger Tornadoes who lost on the day after a fine run of games in their last three. Dubawa Four times Peter Obi was lied against in 2023 Mr Obi's journey was not all smooth sailing in the messy waters of Nigeria's politics as he had to navigate through a storm of lies aimed at painting him in a bad light. Five ridiculous health misinformation circulated in 2023 False, distorted or misinterpreted health information is dangerous to public health because this information influences health decisions and attitudes towards health interventions. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? 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