News Agency of Nigeria News Expectations for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016

1. The Association of Micro-Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (AMEN) holds news conference in Lagos on the state of the economy.

2. Ekiti State Government distributes new cars to best performing teachers in recognition of the state’s performance in the last NECO examination.

3. The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) organises a Skill Acquisition/Youth Empowerment Programme in Akure.

4. An NGO, Community Peace Partnership Initiative (CPPI), meets with traditional rulers in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, to find lasting solution to the crisis in the area.

5. National Veterinary Research Institute NVRI), Jos, briefs journalists on new research devices by the institute.

6. Kokona Local Government of Nasarawa holds peace and security meeting in Keffi.

7. Taraba Coordinator, Legal Aid Council, briefs journalists in Jalingo.

8. A case of a man who allegedly raped a minor comes up at Egor Magistrate’s Court in Benin.

9. The Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communication Commission, inaugurates the inter agency professionals for the evaluation of the 2016 research submitted by the academics.

9. Breast Without Spot, an NGO in Enugu, marks World Cancer Awareness Day.

10. House of Representatives conduct investigative hearing on alleged corruption, malpractices and breach of due process in the award of oil prospecting licence.

11. House of Representatives continues plenary to deliberate on a Bill for an Act to provide for the Administration and Political Structure of Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory and Other Related Matters.

12. Senate continues deliberation on the recent earth tremours in Kaduna State and other legislative matters.

13. Chief of Army Staff addresses a news conference on the opening of 2016 Nigerian Army Sports Festival in Abuja.

14. Abuja International Trade Fair Continues.

15. The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for alleged false asset declaration, continues at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Abuja.

16. FCT High Court, Maitama, continues hearing in a case of alleged money laundering against retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser.

17. National Industrial Court hears a case of alleged unlawful dismissal, filed by some aggrieved staff against the Nigeria Police Service Commission.