News on the Go: 5 things that should matter to you today

• Tinubu attends G20 Summit in Brazil
• Nwoko seeks ban on foreign currencies in Nigeria
• GOtv extends discount for festive season

We have highlighted the five most important developments in the news today, Monday, November 18, and present them below.

5 issues in the news that should matter to you today

1. Nwoko seeks ban on foreign currencies in Nigeria: Ned Nwoko, chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, has called for a ban on using the United States dollar and other foreign currencies for transactions in Nigeria. 

He reiterated this demand during a press briefing in Abuja over the weekend.

2. Tinubu attends G20 Summit in Brazil: President Bola Tinubu left Abuja on November 17 for the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, set to take place from November 18 to 19, 2024. 

Tinubu's attendance follows an invitation from Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

3. ECOWAS President Links Africa’s Instability to Colonial Influence: The President of the Economic Community of West African States, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has attributed Africa's political instability to lingering external influences from former colonial powers. 

Chambas made this remark during the 13th Zik Annual Lecture at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on November 16.

4. Sokoto farmers raise alarm over Lakurawa terror group: Sokoto farmers, represented by the Sokoto State All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Chairman, Jamilu Mohammed, have urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts against the Lakurawa terror group. 

He commended the military's swift actions but stressed the need for continued operations to ensure safe dry-season farming.

5. GOtv extends discount for festive season: MultiChoice Nigeria has extended its Supa Plus Golden Window offer, allowing GOtv customers to enjoy the Supa+ package at a reduced price of N13,900. 

Tope Oshunkeye, Executive Head of Marketing, stated that the extension aims to provide affordable entertainment during the festive period.