Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines across Nigeria, including the US imposing visa bans on religious-freedom violators, the Senate confirming Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, FEC’s approval of the 2026–2028 economic framework, fresh calls to name terrorism financiers, and the CBN’s new N500,000 withdrawal limit.
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1. US slams visa ban on violators of religious freedom
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals responsible for religious freedom violations in Nigeria and other countries, extending the sanction to their families.
2. Senate confirms Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
The Senate has approved retired CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after receiving President Tinubu’s nomination.
3. FEC approves 2026–2028 economic framework with N50.7tn revenue projection
The Federal Executive Council has endorsed the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, projecting 4.68% growth and N50.74 trillion in federation revenue.
4. Senate clears three ambassadorial nominees after tough screening
Three ambassadorial nominees were grilled on national security and competence before the Senate eventually confirmed them.
5. Defence Minister Musa rejects ransom payment, demands unified database
Defence Minister Christopher Musa says the government must not negotiate with terrorists and insists Nigeria needs a centralised national identity system to curb insecurity.
6. CBN raises withdrawal limit to N500,000, removes cash deposit cap
The Central Bank has increased weekly withdrawal limits and removed restrictions on cash deposits to ease financial operations.
7. Lawmakers push for naming and prosecution of terrorism financiers
The National Assembly has called on the government to expose and prosecute sponsors of terrorism as insecurity worsens.
8. Court warns EFCC chairman over delay in releasing seized properties
A Federal High Court has cautioned the EFCC chairman for failing to comply with a ruling ordering the release of 27 seized houses.
9. Three die in separate Lagos road crashes
A policeman, a firefighter, and a scavenger were killed in two separate accidents in Lagos, according to LASTMA.
10. Wike appoints Mukhtar Galadima as SSA on Development Control
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has appointed Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on Development Control and Planning.
