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1. The Federal Government has renamed some federal airports after several prom­inent Nigerians, including the name of Ex-President, Muhammadu Buhari. Report by, Independent NG.
2. The World Bank Group has approved a loan of 500 million dollars, to help Nigeria drive women empowerment. Report by, Punch Newspaper.

1. : The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has approved his first appointments, which include 33 aides.
2. The CBN has announced the approval of a plan, to allow the e-Naira to be used for foreign remittances.
3. : Ex-President, Muhammadu Buhari has said, he delayed the removal of the petrol subsidy for, Bola Tinubu and the APC, to win the 2023 election.

1. Nigeria, and Ghana, Sign MOU to Combat Transborder Organized Crimes. Report by, Newsdiary.
2. CBN’s Naira Devaluation, Drives Up Cost of Vehicle Duties, as Customs Fix its Own Exchange Rates.

1. The CBN and Bill Gates Foundation come together, to Collaborate On Financial Inclusion in Nigeria.
2. Burna Boy Wins Best International Act, At the BET 2023 Awards.
3. The Debt Management Office says the total public debt stock of Nigeria as of March 2023, was 49.95 trillion naira.

1. According to Ray Youssef, former Paxful CEO, only two to three percent of Nigerians own Bitcoin, contrary to the widely reported 33%. Report by, Coin Edition.
2. Amid the rising cost of energy and petrol, the Federal Government has said that renewable energy projects would be accelerated. Report by, The Guardian NG.

1. President Tin-nu-boo Lauds the AFDB’s $ 520 Million Investment, In Agro Industries.
2. ‘Withdraw regulations on customers’ social media handles, or face legal action’, SERAP tells the CBN.
3. The UK pledges its continued efforts, to assist Nigeria in tackling insecurity.

1. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has described the proposed 40 percent hike in electricity tariff, as “simply outrageous.” Report by, Thisday Live.
2. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Friday, closed his case against President Bore-la Tin-nu-boo's election. Report by, Premium Times.

1. President Bola Tinubu says the country’s financial system was badly damaged, in the hands of Godwin Emefiele, ex-governor of the CBN.
2. The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked some media reports that, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on vehicle importation, through the Seme border.
3. The CBN Directs banks, to collect the social media handles of its customers.

1. Nigerian lady emerges as best graduating student, in a Chinese Speaking university. Report by, The Vanguard NG.
2. INEC has disclosed that it would commence a review of the 2023 elections, in the month of July. Report by, Thisday Live.

1. Norway has committed an additional $4.5 million, to address the lingering hunger crisis in Nigeria’s North-East.
2. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudy weather, and thunderstorms, between Friday and Sunday across Nigeria.
3. A U.S. Immigration lawyer has disclosed that Lagos deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, took an oath of allegiance in the USA, to renounce his Nigerian citizenship.

"Breaking News: The Federal Government Re-Opens Seme Border, and A Former World Bank President, applauds President Tinubu's recent efforts.This and more, are the latest developments happening in Nigeria.This is a quick summary of Nigeria's News Headlines on News Scroll, at Midday. I am Lola, and Today is 22nd June 2023.Here are top News Headlines, filtered from multiple sources.

1. The CBN readjusted the exchange rate on its website to 645 naira to a dollar, following the currency's fall in both the black, and official markets on Tuesday. Report by, Legit NG.

2. Nigerian Midstream Downstream Regulatory said the nation’s oil and gas sector would, before the end of August this year, incorporate distinct midstream entities. Report by, The Guardian NG.

Our final 3 Headlines are as reported by Daily Post, Independent NG, and All Africa.

1. The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the re-opening of the Seme land border, for the importation of vehicles.

2. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, commends and applauds the new Electricity Act 2023.

3. Former World Bank President, Lauds Tin-nu-boo Over Forex Reform, and Fuel Subsidy Removal.

This Rounds Up The Midday Newscroll headlines broadcast.

1. With the increasing congestion on the Badagry axis due to reconstruction, Lagos State has launched a new ferry route, from Badagry to Marina. Report by, The Guardian NG.
2. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Hakeem Odumuse, as the Chairman of the EFCC. Report by, Champion News.

1. The Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department deported 165 female illegal immigrants to Nigeria.
2. The United Nations Allocates $20 Million, To Scale Up Emergency Response In North-Eastern Nigeria.
3. The dollar rate falls at the official market, but the USD, euro, and pound, sustain a rising momentum in the black market.

1. The Federal Government implements 7.5% VAT, on diesel. Report by Punch Newspaper.
2. President Bola Tinubu, has terminated the appointments of the service chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, and the Comptroller General, of the Nigeria Customs Service. Report by, Green B Reporters.

1. Airtel Africa, Welcomes Changes to Nigeria's Foreign Exchange Market.
2. The United Kingdom government has significantly simplified trading rules for Nigeria and 65 other African countries, removing duties on cocoa, tomatoes, and other products.
3. Nigeria must double its ex­ports capabilities, in the drive to achieve external reserves target of $60 billion.

1. The CBN has ordered banks to allow customers to have unfettered access, to funds in their domiciliary accounts. Report by, Vanguard NG.
2. Former Governor of Rivers State, Wee-kay, disclosed that he was a target of numerous political attacks, including poisoning. Report by, Politics Nigeria.

1. Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared June 28th, 2023, as the day of Eid-il Adha 1444 AH.
2. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians and the international business community, of the National Assembly's readiness, to work with President Bola Tinubu's led administration.
3. Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 3-2, and seal AFCON 2023 ticket.

1. The federal government may have decided, to dissolve the boards of federal agencies, and parastatals. Report by, Thisday News.
2. Nigeria's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has lost the number one spot as Africa's richest man, on the Forbes list. Report by, Legit NG.

1. Driven largely by expected growth in the metal and minerals sector of the economy, the value of Nigeria’s export to other countries is predicted to hit, $127 billion by 2030.
2. President Putin rejects the peace plan, proposed by African leaders.
3. Qatar and Egypt sent humanitarian aid to Sudan, amid ongoing clashes between the army and Support Forces.