THE CABLE
Reports on talks regarding the new national minimum wage, proposed military intervention in Niger Republic, and the state of the Nigerian economy, dominate the cover pages of the newspapers today.
The Punch reports that Nigerians have spent about $4.66bn on foreign air travels in 15 months. The newspaper says the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools said some schools would suspend bus services owing to the hike in price of petrol.
The Nation says discussions have started between the federal and state governments over the review of the minimum wage. The newspaper reports that Crusoe Osagie, media aide to Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, said no amount of blackmail would make his principal support the governorship aspiration of his deputy, Philip Shaibu.
Vanguard reports that manufacturers of consumer goods borrowed N1.834 trillion in the first half of the year 2023. The newspaper says the Edo house of assembly is set to sit for plenary today amid the feud between Obaseki and Shaibu.
The Guardian reports that Nigeria may incur over N2.98 trillion double defence spending yearly if President Bola Tinubu decides to launch military action on the coupists in Niger Republic.
THISDAY reports that the appeal court has ruled that federal and local governments have the legal authority to celebrate, contract and register marriages between prospective couples. The newspaper reports that Tinubu has met with governors of five Nigerian states sharing boundary with Niger Republic, to consider options in the bid to restore democratic governance in the neigbouring country.
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