Nigeria news papers today headlines
Here are some of the top headlines from Nigerian newspapers today:
The Punch
- Buhari's govt under fire over rising inflation rate: The Federal Government has come under intense criticism over the rising inflation rate in the country, with many Nigerians calling for urgent action to address the issue.
- FG to establish new universities in 12 states: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new universities in 12 states across the country, as part of efforts to increase access to tertiary education.
- Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers in Katsina: The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a businessman and demanded a ransom from his family.
The Nation
- Nigeria's economy in recession, says IMF: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria's economy is in recession, citing the country's high debt profile and declining oil revenues.
- Buhari's anti-corruption war: A review of achievements: As the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration marks its fifth year in office, this article reviews the progress made in the fight against corruption.
- Lagos to establish new police command: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new police command to tackle rising crime rates in the state.
ThisDay
- Nigeria's debt profile hits N25.7 trillion: Nigeria's debt profile has hit N25.7 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 70.3 per cent, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO).
- FG to concession 12 airports: The Federal Government has announced plans to concession 12 airports across the country to private investors, as part of efforts to improve the country's aviation sector.
- Police arrest 20 suspected cultists in Rivers: The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 20 suspected cultists who allegedly engaged in violent clashes in the state.
Vanguard
- Nigeria's economy to grow by 2.3% in 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.3 per cent in 2023, driven by improvements in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
- FG to establish new agricultural zones: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new agricultural zones across the country, as part of efforts to increase food production and reduce imports.
- Police arrest 10 suspected armed robbers in Ogun: The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected armed robbers who allegedly robbed a bank in the state.
Please note that these headlines are subject to change and may not reflect the current news cycle.