Nigeria news papers news today
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: 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.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.71% in April.
ThisDay
- Buhari to inaugurate new Abuja-Kaduna rail line: President Muhammadu Buhari is set to inaugurate the new Abuja-Kaduna rail line, which is expected to boost economic activities in the country.
- FG to establish new police university: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new police university to train and equip police officers with modern skills.
- Nigeria's power generation hits 4,000MW: Nigeria's power generation has hit 4,000 megawatts, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
Vanguard
- Nigeria's economy to grow by 3.2% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 3.2% in 2023.
- FG to establish new agricultural processing zones: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new agricultural processing zones to boost agricultural production in the country.
- Nigeria's inflation rate to drop to 15% by 2025: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has predicted that Nigeria's inflation rate will drop to 15% by 2025.
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Nigerian newspapers today, and the accuracy of the reports may vary.