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

1. State Of The Nation: Atiku, Presidency In War Of Words

* Tinubu’s Initiatives Are Literally Uninformed, Arbitrary, And Chaotic- Atiku
* Urges President To Explore Other Alternatives To Address Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
* Nigerians, Global Investment Communities Trust Ability, Competence Of President Tinubu-Presidency
* Says Atiku Abubakar, His Cohorts May Continue To Bellyache

For the second time in about a week, former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed the President Bola Tinubu over the state of the nation with the presidency also firing back at the former vice-president. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/05/state-of-the-nation-atiku-presidency-in-war-of-words/

2. SERAP Charges Tinubu To Probe Missing $3.4bn IMF Loan

 * Says Servicing IMF Loan That Is Allegedly Missing, Diverted or Unaccounted For Is Double Jeopardy For Nigerians

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe the allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is missing, diverted or unaccounted for.” READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/04/serap-charges-tinubu-to-probe-missing-3-4bn-imf-loan/

3. China Promises More Nigerian Products in Chinese Markets

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, has assured Nigeria of a robust China-Nigeria collaboration for Nigerian products and commodities to be made available in the Chinese market within the next five years. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/05/china-promises-more-nigerian-products-in-chinese-markets/

4. Grammy Award: Tyla Beats Asake, Burna Boy, Davido, To Win Best African Music Performance

South African singer, Tyla, on Sunday, has won the award for the Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammys. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/05/grammy-award-tyla-beats-asake-burna-boy-davido-to-win-best-african-music-performance/

5. EPL: Arsenal Beat Liverpool To Close Gap At The Top As Chelsea Suffer Defeat At Home

Arsenal reduced Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points after a deserved victory in a tense encounter at Emirates Stadium. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/05/epl-arsenal-beat-liverpool-to-close-gap-at-the-top-as-chelsea-suffer-defeat-at-home/

6. Flight Delays, Disruptions: NCAA To Sanction Errant Domestic Airline Operators

The era of arbitrary flight delays and disruptions may soon be over as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Sunday, threatened to sanction domestic airline operators over the alarming reports of incessant delays, flight disruptions, and schedule changes without adequate notice to passengers. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/05/flight-delays-disruptions-ncaa-to-sanction-errant-domestic-airline-operators/

7. TCN Breaks Silence, Says ‘Grid Fully Restored’ After Blackout, Laments Gas Constraints

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has finally reacted to the reports of the latest collapse of the national grid that has thrown Nigerians into darkness. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/05/tcn-breaks-silence-says-grid-fully-restored-after-blackout-laments-gas-constraints/

8. Shell to provide Dangote Fertilizer facility with 100 million cubic feet of gas per day.

Plans to provide the Dangote Fertilizer and Petrochemical Plant in Lekki, Lagos State, with 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day have been finalized by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/04/shell-to-provide-dangote-fertilizer-facility-with-100-million-cubic-feet-of-gas-per-day/

9. FirstBank clinches the Prestigious Corporate Bank Award at the 2023 Euromoney awards 

At the recent annual Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023, FirstBank—Nigeria's leading financial institution and supplier of financial inclusion services—was named the Best Corporate Bank. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/04/firstbank-clinches-the-prestigious-corporate-bank-award-at-the-2023-euromoney-awards/

10. Oyebanji Hails Tinubu Over Release Of Abducted Ekiti Pupils, Teachers As Kidnappers Kill, Burn Driver

Following the release of the pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Montessori School in Emure Ekiti kidnapped on January 29, 2024 on Sunday, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his support that led to the timely rescue of the victims. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/04/oyebanji-hails-tinubu-over-release-of-abducted-ekiti-pupils-teachers-as-kidnappers-kill-burn-driver/