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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, May 13

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, May 13

  1. President Tinubu’s Directive on Cybersecurity Levy: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to halt the implementation of a cybersecurity levy following a directive from the House of Representatives.

  2. Arrest of Gun-wielding Herdsman: The Benue State Community Volunteer Guards apprehended a Fulani herdsman armed with a locally fabricated pistol for trespassing on farmland.

  3. Admission of Error by FCT Minister: Minister Nyesom Wike admitted an error in his assessment of Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and appealed for forgiveness.

  4. Defense of President Tinubu’s Policies: Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, defended President Tinubu’s policies, stating they are necessary for Nigeria’s progress.

  5. Criticism of Cybersecurity Levy Implementation: Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, criticized the federal government for rushing the implementation of the cybersecurity levy without proper examination.

  6. Call for Review of Federalism Practice: Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, called for a review of Nigeria’s federalism practice, citing hindrance to state development.

  7. Loan Funding from World Bank: The Federal Government is set to receive fresh loan funding totaling $2.25bn from the World Bank.

  8. Opening of Port Harcourt-Aba Railway Line: The Port Harcourt-Aba railway line was officially opened for public use by the Federal Government.

  9. Obasanjo’s Withdrawal from Partisan Politics: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo reiterated his disengagement from partisan politics, stating that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now his former party.

  10. IMF’s Advice on Subsidies: The International Monetary Fund advised the Nigerian government to remove ‘implicit’ subsidies on electricity and fuel, commending efforts to phase out energy subsidies.

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