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1. Govt Traces Biafra's Source of Funding to France [Leadership] Abuja -The federal government hinted yesterday that it has traced the financial headquarters of indigenous people of biafra (IPOB) to France.
   
   
2. Court Strikes Out Charge Against Ex-Oil Minister [Vanguard] The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, struck out a charge that indicted the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke to the illegal diversion of about $1.6billion from proceeds of sales of petroleum products belonging to the Federal Government.
   
   
3. Govt Tracking Four Major Diseases Outbreaks [Premium Times] The Federal Government is tracking four major diseases out breaks in Nigeria, Health Minister, Isaac Adewole, has disclosed.
   
   
4. Dangote Wants Oil Prices to Remain Low [Premium Times] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, said at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that he was praying for the global crude oil prices to remain low for a longer period to enable resource-rich countries turn to other sectors to grow their economies.
   
   
5. Court Grants Injunction Denouncing Biafra's Activities [Premium Times] A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted the Nigerian Government an interim injunction proscribing the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
   
   
6. Africa Will Become the Food Basket of the World — Dangote [Daily Trust] In a packed room at the headquarters of global law firm Shearman and Sterling LLC  high level business leaders and international diplomats invited by the Corporate Council for Africa to hear Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Rwandan president Paul Kagame openly converse on Africa's opportunities and challenges.
   
   
7. Over 30 Million Biafra Agitators to Go On Street - Youth Leader [Vanguard] Owerri -A community youth leader in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo state, Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Benwood, said Wednesday, that over 30 million pro-Biafra agitators will continue the demonstration.
   
   
8. EU-Nigeria Trade Stands At 19.9 Billion Euros in 2016 - Official [Vanguard] Multilateral trade between Nigeria and European Union (EU) member states stood at 19.9 billion Euros in 2016, Fillippo Amato, the Union's Head of Trade and Economic Sector, has said.
   
   
9. Islamic New Year - Two States Declare Public Holidays [Premium Times] The Osun Government on Wednesday declared Thursday, September 21, as public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year - Hijra 1439 AH.
   
   
10. Lagos Third Most 'Stressful' City in the World - Study [Premium Times] Lagos, Nigeria's commercial centre, is the third most stressful city in the world, according to a study.
    
    
11. Mainstreaming Good Governance Into Nigeria Tax Reform [Africa In Fact] This study seeks to shine the light on key governance issues in the Nigerian tax system and to isolate them for in-depth analysis. This, it is hoped, will provide a clearer evidence base for addressing them more concertedly within the broader tax reform efforts in the country. The fundamental purpose of taxation is to generate revenue effectively, efficiently and fairly to finance public services. Today, tax administrators in Nigeria are under intense pressure to collect every Naira of tax payable as gover
    
    
12. Govt Inaugurates National Salaries, Wages Commission Board [This Day] Abuja -The Board of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission was tuesday inaugurated by the Acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mrs. Habiba Lawal, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari.
    
    
13. Emefiele Identifies Bottlenecks to Mortgage Financing [This Day] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has identified various bottlenecks hindering genuine investors and by extension free flow of funds into the mortgage sector.
    
    
14. NASU, SSANU, NAAT End Meeting With Govt, to Suspend Strike [Premium Times] Activities may soon resume in Nigerian universities as striking non-teaching staff have accepted government's offer on their grievances.
    
    
15. Court Formally Proscribes IPOB, Designates It Terrorist Organisation [This Day] A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has proscribed the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria, the South-east separatist group which has been agitating for the realisation of the Republic of Biafra.
    
    
16. Top Five Banks Account for 47% of Industry's Impaired Credits [This Day] The performance of the Nigerian banking industry is largely dependent on the macroeconomic environment, as well as the performance of the top five banks, a report has stated.
    
    
17. Govt Approves N450bn for Payment of Ex-Staff of Nigeria Airways [This Day] Abuja -The federal government has approved N450 billion for the payment of gratuities and other retirement benefits to the former staff of defunct Nigeria Airways.
    
    
18. S'East Lawmakers Urge IPOB to Halt Activities, Say Group Not Terrorists [This Day] Abuja -Lawmakers of the South-east Caucus of the National Assembly wednesday asked members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to suspend all its activities as the former tries to court the parliament towards finding lasting solutions to the group's concerns.
    
    
19. NNPC Begins Prospecting for Hydrocarbon in Sokoto Basin [This Day] Sokoto -The Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has said it has started the process that will lead to the exploration of oil and gas in the Sokoto Basin.
    
    
20. At $56 Per Barrel, Crude Oil Set for Highest Gain Since 2004 [This Day] Crude oil headed for its largest third-quarter gain in 13 years as prices rose wednesday after the Iraqi oil minister said the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners are considering extending or deepening output cuts aimed at reducing a global supply glut.
    
    
21. Govt's Move to Address IPOB Challenge Recieves Boost [Leadership] Abuja -A non governmental body advancing the cause of national unity, Project Nigeria First, has expressed support for efforts being made by the Federal Government governors of the south east to arrest the crisis ignited by the activities of the Independent People of Biafra.
    
    
22. NNPC Intensifies Search for Oil in Sokoto Basin [Leadership] The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, said the Corporation has embarked on properly and professional exploration of crude oil in the Sokoto basin alongside all other inland basins in the country.
    
    
23. Govt - IPOB's Finance HQ in France [Daily Trust] The financial headquarters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is in France, Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, said yesterday.
    
    
24. World Running Out of Antibiotics, Says WHO [Daily Trust] A report by the World Health Organisation has confirmed serious lack of new antibiotics under development to combat growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
    
    
25. Court Strikes Out Alison-Madueke's Name From $1.6bn Fraud Trial [This Day] Abuja -Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court Wednesday struck out the name of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the ongoing trial of the Chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept (AEDC) Nigeria Limited, Mr. Jide Omokore, and five others standing trial over their alleged involvement in a $1.6 billion crude oil fraud.
    
    
26. Dangote - We Should Pray Oil Prices Stay Low [This Day] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has told a packed room in New York that he is hoping that oil prices will remain low to wean Nigeria away from its dependence.
    
    
27. $1bn Oil Deal - EFCC Opts for Diezani's Trial in UK As Court Strikes Out Application [Daily Trust] A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the money laundering charges involving former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Allison-Madueke, which was brought alongside oil magnate, Jide Omokore and five others.
    
    
28. Nigeria Has So Much to Praise God for, Says Osinbajo [Vanguard] The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has emphasized the need for the citizens to constantly praise God as they had so much to praise Him for.
    
    
29. Meet Klem, the Guy Behind Davido, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay's Hit Songs [Vanguard] The name Klem or Ikemefunna Nwanbonye doesn't ring a bell to the average Nigerian music lover but hit songs like Sade by Davido, Yolo by Seyi Shay, Nackam by Yemi Alade, Applaudise and Gift by Iyanya are well-known songs.
    
    
30. NNPC Begins Prospecting of Hydrocarbon in Sokoto Basin [Vanguard] The Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) said it has started the process that would lead to the exploration of oil and gas in the Sokoto Basin.