News today in nigeria newspapers
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigerian newspapers today:
The Punch
- Buhari orders probe into alleged N1.1trn oil subsidy scam: President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a probe into the alleged N1.1 trillion oil subsidy scam in the country.
- FG to establish 10 new universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new universities across the country to address the shortage of tertiary institutions.
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.01% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of 2023.
The Guardian
- Nigeria's debt hits N44.6trn: Nigeria's total debt has risen to N44.6 trillion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO).
- FG to review fuel price: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the fuel price in the country to make it more affordable for Nigerians.
- Police arrest 10 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman in the state.
ThisDay
- Buhari to inaugurate 2nd Niger Bridge on November 17: President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 2nd Niger Bridge on November 17, 2023.
- FG to establish 10 new polytechnics: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new polytechnics across the country to address the shortage of technical institutions.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.38%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.38% in October 2023.
Vanguard
- Nigeria's economy to grow by 3.2% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 3.2% in 2023.
- FG to establish 10 new universities in 2024: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new universities in 2024 to address the shortage of tertiary institutions.
- Police arrest 5 suspected armed robbers in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 5 suspected armed robbers who allegedly robbed a bank in the state.
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Nigerian newspapers today, and the accuracy of the reports may vary.