Nigerian Newspapers: Key Advocacy Calls | Friday 18th October

Nigerian Newspapers

In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Friday 18 October, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.

Skyrocketing inflation: Nigerians lament hunger, W’Bank says 129m trapped in poverty – Punch

The World Bank has released the Nigeria Development Update report, offering a bleak outlook on poverty in Nigeria, as it stated that over 129 million Nigerians now live below the national poverty line.

We call on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate and decisive action to address the escalating poverty crisis by  ensuring that economic policies prioritise the welfare of the most vulnerable citizens.

With 129 million Nigerians now living below the poverty line, the government must take decisive action to strengthen sustainable poverty alleviation programmes and reduce inflation through fiscal and monetary reforms that promote inclusive growth, food security, and sustainable development.

Many injured as CNG-powered vehicle explodes in Benin City – Vanguard

A tragedy occurred on Thursday morning in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, when a Compressed Natural Gas, CNG-powered vehicle exploded at the NIPCO filling station on Aduwawa along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.

This highlights the urgent need for the government to prioritise safety and regulatory measures in its CNG initiative. The government must ensure that adequate infrastructure, safety protocols, and public awareness campaigns are in place to prevent further accidents. We call on relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident, enforce strict compliance with safety standards, and accelerate efforts to educate citizens on safe CNG usage.

Security agents supplying arms to terrorists, bandits – Daily Trust

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday disclosed that a sizeable number of illicit arms being used to commit crimes in the country belonged to the government, stating that such were being transferred to the terrorists, bandits and other non-state actors by security agents.

The alarming revelation by NSA Ribadu calls for immediate and decisive action. We urge the NSA to launch a thorough investigation into these criminal activities within the security forces, ensure the prosecution of those involved, and implement stringent measures to safeguard government arms.

Furthermore, transparency and accountability must be prioritised to restore public trust and enhance national security.

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