Top news in nigerian newspapers today
Here are some of the top news stories in Nigerian newspapers today:
The Punch
- FG to review fuel price: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the current fuel price of N162 per liter, following a meeting with stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
- Buhari to sign new minimum wage bill: President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to sign the new minimum wage bill into law, which will increase the minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000.
- Police arrest 10 suspected kidnappers in Abuja: The police have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers in Abuja, who allegedly kidnapped a businessman and demanded a ransom of N50 million.
The Guardian
- Nigeria's economy grows by 2.3% in Q1: Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- FG to establish new universities in 6 states: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new universities in six states, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Delta, and Rivers.
- Police arrest 5 suspected armed robbers in Lagos: The police have arrested five suspected armed robbers in Lagos, who allegedly robbed a bank in the state.
ThisDay
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 17.1%: Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 17.1% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
- FG to establish new agricultural processing zones: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new agricultural processing zones in six states, including Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Sokoto.
- Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna: The police have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Kaduna, who allegedly kidnapped a businessman and demanded a ransom of N20 million.
Vanguard
- Nigeria's foreign reserves drop to $35.4 billion: Nigeria's foreign reserves have dropped to $35.4 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
- FG to establish new vocational training centers: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new vocational training centers in 10 states, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Enugu, and Anambra.
- Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers in Port Harcourt: The police have arrested two suspected armed robbers in Port Harcourt, who allegedly robbed a bank in the city.
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories in Nigerian newspapers today, and the actual news may vary depending on the source and the day.