These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Wike gets FCT ministry, Umahi works as Tinubu assigns portfolios to ministers
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assigned portfolios to the 45 ministers confirmed by the Senate last week.
2. DSS issues alert on fresh plot by bandits to attack Abuja-Kaduna train
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday issued an alert on a fresh plot by bandits to attack the Abuja-Kaduna train network.
3. ‘No discussion on Wike’s switch to APC,’ Ganduje clears air on meeting with ex-Rivers governor
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday explained why the former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, visited him at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
4. Appeal Court dismisses Adebutu’s allegation of vote-buying in Ogun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed an allegation of vote-buying leveled against the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in the state, Ladi Adebutu.
5. TETFund considers suspending foreign scholarships over forex crisis
The foreign exchange crisis currently rocking the country and making life difficult for Nigerians has led the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) into considering the suspension of its foreign scholarships programme.
6. Petrol Price Crisis: NEITI advises govt to seek private sector investment in refineries
In order to find a lasting solution to the current pricing crisis of petroleum products in the country, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has advised the Federal Government to initiate and implement a deliberate policy that would attract investors to invest and help in fixing Nigeria’s refineries.
7. NNPC secures $3bn Afreximbank loan to strengthen naira
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited on Wednesday secured a $3 billion emergency crude repayment loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to stabilise the naira.
8. Tinubu assures investors of friendly environment in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured investors of a sustainable and friendly environment for growth in the country.
9. Kano govt stops planned increase in fees by private schools
The Kano State government ordered private school owners in the state to suspend the planned increase in tuition and other fees.
10. Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup
Manchester City have emerged winners of the UEFA Super Cup after beating Sevilla on penalties on Wednesday night.
