Nigeria newspaper latest breaking news today
Here are some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria's 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 has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.01% in the first quarter of 2023.
The Guardian
- Nigeria's debt hits N44.6trn, says DMO: The Debt Management Office has announced that Nigeria's debt has risen to N44.6 trillion, with the country's debt-to-GDP ratio standing at 23.1%.
- FG to establish new police academy in Kano: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new police academy in Kano State to address the shortage of police personnel in the country.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.71% in April: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 17.71% in April, from 18.17% in March.
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 agricultural processing zones: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new agricultural processing zones across the country to promote agricultural development.
- Nigeria's power generation drops to 3,544MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that Nigeria's power generation has dropped to 3,544MW, due to technical challenges.
Vanguard
- Nigeria's foreign reserves drop to $38.5bn: The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that Nigeria's foreign reserves have dropped to $38.5 billion, due to the country's reliance on imported goods.
- FG to establish new medical school in Lagos: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new medical school in Lagos State to address the shortage of medical personnel in the country.
- Nigeria's unemployment rate drops to 33.3%: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's unemployment rate has dropped to 33.3%, from 34.3% in the previous quarter.
Please note that these are just some of the latest breaking news from Nigeria's newspapers today, and the information may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.