Nigeria news papers today headlines

Here are some of the top headlines from Nigerian newspapers today:

The Punch

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.