OsunDailyNG looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Friday 25th August 2023.
The PUNCH: Oil marketers, on Thursday, insisted on a possible hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, following a further plunge in the value of the naira against the United States dollar.
The Guardian: From arbitrary airport screenings to lengthy security questioning, the plight of the Nigerian passport holder is unending, so much that even the bourgeoisie can relate when Bosun Tijani, the minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy narrated how he felt embarrassed with the way officials at the Chinese Embassy treated him for holding a Nigerian passport during the ministerial screening. Will Nigerian passport holders ever become proud or earn some respect again? It would take more than nation branding to an intentional foreign policy that puts value on the life of every Nigerian
The Nation: Nigerians had a glimpse of the economic outlook yesterday. The Federal Government stepped up efforts to rein in inflation, increase productivity and boost savings and investments. The initiatives are expected to lead to a general improvement in the average living standards.
Daily Trust: Importation of cattle, camel, sheep, dates (Dabino) and other food items from Niger Republic has been grounded following the closure of borders by Nigerian authorities as part of efforts to restore civil authority to the neighbouring country.
Thank you for reading, that is all for today, see you again tomorrow for a review of Nigerian newspapers.
