Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including universities adopting 150 as the admission cut-off mark, Dangote refinery’s petrol price slash, a deadly truck accident in Oyo, and the rescue of 38 Cameroonians in Ogun.
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1. Nigerian universities adopt 150 as minimum cut-off mark for 2025 admissions
Vice Chancellors across Nigerian universities have unanimously agreed to set 150 as the minimum cut-off score for the 2025/2026 admission cycle. The decision was made during a policy meeting convened by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja, with JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, supervising the session.
2. Dangote refinery slashes petrol price again to N820 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cutting it to N820 per litre. This marks the second decrease within a week, resulting in a cumulative reduction of N60 per litre, amid ongoing market adjustments.
3. Federal Government sets 16 years as minimum age for tertiary admissions
The Federal Government has established 16 years as the minimum age requirement for students seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made this announcement during the JAMB 2025 Policy Meeting held in Abuja.
4. US adjusts visa policy for Nigerians, issues single-entry visas
The United States has modified its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians, limiting most new visas to a single entry with a validity of three months. This development was announced by the US Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday, and the new rules take effect immediately.
5. ADC coalition yet to back any presidential candidate for 2027 – David Mark
Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, says the newly formed coalition is focused on building a strong, credible platform and has not endorsed any presidential aspirant for the 2027 elections. He emphasized unity and wide acceptance as the coalition’s immediate goal.
6. Presidency predicts ADC coalition will collapse in six months
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that the ADC coalition lacks ideological foundation and will disintegrate within six months. He noted that key opposition figures, including Datti Baba-Ahmed, have already distanced themselves from the group.
7. Naira gains in parallel market but dips at official exchange window
The naira strengthened in the parallel market on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,560 per dollar from N1,565. However, it weakened slightly in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), trading at N1,530.5 per dollar.
8. Police rescue 38 Cameroonians from captivity in Ogun State
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have freed 38 Cameroonian nationals held in a locked building in Mowe. The victims, lured under false pretenses of business opportunities, were rescued after a tip-off about their unlawful confinement.
9. Truck accident kills three students and Okada rider in Oyo
A fatal accident involving a commercial truck in Oyo State claimed the lives of three secondary school students and a motorcyclist on Tuesday. The crash occurred along the Abanla–Idi-Ayunre road as the victims were on their way to school.
10. Senator Natasha delays Senate return despite court ruling
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has postponed her return to legislative duties following a court order reinstating her. She cited advice from her legal team and respect for due process as reasons for not resuming immediately, despite the court voiding her earlier suspension.
