This morning, Nigerian readers can catch up on the latest news from across the country with a round-up of the top 10 stories from various newspapers. Here’s what you need to know:
1. **President Tinubu’s stance on fuel subsidy**: According to the Daily Post Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, comparing it to the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
2. **Minister’s comments on oil production**: In a separate report by Daily Post Nigeria, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, stated that Nigeria’s oil production has reached 1.7 million barrels per day, a level not seen since the early 1980s.
3. **CBN’s foreign exchange policy**: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly announced a new foreign exchange policy aimed at boosting liquidity in the foreign exchange market, as reported by the Punch.
4. **Lagos-Ibadan Expressway repairs**: The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest highways, is set to undergo repairs, according to the Nigerian Tribune.
5. **Akwa Ibom airport expansion**: The Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo is set for an expansion, with the state government inviting interested firms to bid for the project, as reported by Vanguard.
6. **Edo State government’s revenue target**: The Edo State government has set a revenue target of N100 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, as reported by Leadership.
7. **Kaduna State government’s loan request**: The Kaduna State government has requested a loan of N22.7 billion to fund its 2026 budget, according to Daily Trust.
8. **Ogun State government’s economic summit**: The Ogun State government will host an economic summit aimed at attracting investors and boosting the state’s economy, as reported by The Guardian.
9. **Niger Delta Development Commission’s budget**: The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has presented a budget of N262.7 billion for 2026, as reported by The Sun.
10. **Nigeria’s digital economy growth**: The Nigerian digital economy is expected to grow by 15.2% in 2026, according to a report by BusinessDay.
These stories provide a snapshot of the news landscape in Nigeria this Tuesday. For more in-depth coverage and analysis, be sure to check out EventsNigeria.com.
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