Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines with advocacy calls.

1. ‘How federal government spent $8 billion to support naira’ – Daily Trust

The federal government has spent approximately $8 billion to stabilise the naira, the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has said.

Our Take: If the federal government has truly spent $8 billion to prop up the naira, Nigerians deserve more than just a dismissive wave, because this is not exactly pocket change. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must break its silence and explain where, how, and why this money was spent.

2. ‘Tax reform: National Assembly engages caucus leaders as hearing begins’ – Punch

After weeks of uncertainty, the Senate will today (Monday) commence a public hearing on the tax reform bills.

Our Take: As the Senate kicks off its public hearing on the tax reform bills, this is more than just a legislative formality, but a chance to craft policies that truly ease the burden on Nigerians, not add to it. Lawmakers must ensure that stakeholder input isn’t just heard but reflected in reforms that promote economic growth and fairness.

3. ‘Concerns as Adeleke swears in newly elected council chairmen, councillors’ – The Guardian

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday inaugurated newly elected local government chairmen and councillors in Osogbo, urging them to prioritise good governance and avoid forcibly occupying council secretariats.

Our Take: Now that the celebrations are over, it’s time for Osun’s newly elected local government chairmen and councillors to roll up their sleeves and deliver real change where it matters most, the grassroots. Governance is not about occupying offices but about improving lives, ensuring communities see tangible development, and proving that democracy works for the people, not just those in power. The mandate given to them must translate into roads, schools, healthcare, and opportunities, not empty rhetoric.