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

1.  Economic Hardship Protests: Tinubu Slams Labour Unions

* Says It Is Unacceptable To Judge My Government In Nine Months
* Challenges Labour To Meet Him At The Polls In 2027 Or Maintain Peace
* Reiterates No Going Back On Reforms Instituted By His Administration
* President Arrives Qatar For Investment Forum After Inaugurating Monumental Red Rail Line Project In Lagos

For engaging in a strike action within nine months of his administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned organized labour composed of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of playing politics with the situation in the country. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/01/economic-hardship-protests-tinubu-slams-labour-unions/

2. Alex Otti Blames FG For Naira’s Free Fall

* Says The Economy Will Only Recover, When Nigeria Moves From Consumption To Production

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has blamed the Federal Government of Nigeria for the free fall of the Nigerian currency, the naira, by printing too much money into circulation. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/01/alex-otti-blames-fg-for-nairas-free-fall/

3. Gas-to-Power: FG Pays Gas Suppliers Over $120m

The Federal Government said it had paid over 120 million dollars out of the 1.3 billion dollars owed to Gas Suppliers in the country. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/01/gas-to-power-fg-pays-gas-suppliers-over-120m/

4. Amid Challenges, Report Says Democracy Improving In Nigeria, Africa

The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2023 Report has revealed that democracy is improving in Nigeria and other African countries despite major challenges. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/01/amid-challenges-report-says-democracy-improving-in-nigeria-africa/

5. Reps Speak On Constitution Amendment, Says First Draft Will Be Ready In August 2025

The House of Representatives is set to hit the ground running with the process of amending the 1999 constitution. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/01/reps-speak-on-constitution-amendment-says-first-draft-will-be-ready-in-august-2025/

6. Senate Directs Police To Employ 10 Persons Each From 774 LGAs

The Senate, on Thursday, mandated the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to recruit a minimum of 10 candidates from each of the 774 local government councils in Nigeria. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/01/senate-directs-police-to-employ-10-persons-each-from-774-lgas/

7. Obi Blasts CBN, Says Sharp Increase In Interest Rates, CRR Will Worsen Economy

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the last general election, has warned that the sharp increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 22.75% and 45% respectively will adversely affect the economy. This was contained in a statement released on Thursday by the former governor of Anambra State, he noted that the sharp increase in MPR and CRR will result to job loss in the productive and manufacturing sector. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/29/obi-blasts-cbn-says-sharp-increase-in-interest-rates-crr-will-worsen-economy/

8. Senate Confirms Four Out Of Five Nominees By Tinubu To Serve On CBN’s Board Of Directors
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The Senate has approved four nominees out of five from President Bola Tinubu to serve on the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/29/senate-confirms-four-out-of-five-nominees-by-tinubu-to-serve-on-cbns-board-of-directors/

[b]9. The verdict is incorrect – Pogba reacts to four-year football ban

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has said he is “shocked and heartbroken” after he was banned from football for four years for a doping offence. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/01/the-verdict-is-incorrect-pogba-reacts-to-four-year-football-ban/

10. Burna Boy Turned Down N1 Billion Performance Fee – Mr Jollof

Nigerian comedian and event promoter Mr. Jollof, also known as Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, has said that Afrobeats artist Burna Boy turned down a N1 billion gig offer. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/02/29/fact-checker-burna-boy-turned-down-n1-billion-performance-fee-mr-jollof/