Today news in nigeria newspapers
Here are some of the top news stories from Nigerian newspapers for 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: Nigeria's debt has risen to N44.6 trillion, with the country's debt service-to-revenue ratio standing at 93.4%.
- FG to establish special court for corruption cases: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a special court to handle corruption cases.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.71% in April 2023.
ThisDay
- Buhari to inaugurate 2nd Niger Bridge on July 21: President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 2nd Niger Bridge on July 21.
- FG to establish 10 new polytechnics: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new polytechnics across the country.
- Nigeria's power generation drops to 3,544MW: Nigeria's power generation has dropped to 3,544 megawatts, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria.
Vanguard
- Nigeria's economy to grow by 2.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund has predicted that Nigeria's economy will grow by 2.5% in 2023.
- FG to establish special fund for farmers: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a special fund for farmers to support agricultural development.
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.71%: The National Bureau of Statistics has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.71% in April 2023.
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Nigerian newspapers and may not be exhaustive.