In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Monday 28 October, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Hardship bites harder as North enters 8th day without electricity – Daily Trust
Residents, business owners, hospital administrators, and others in Northern Nigeria have expressed concern as the region marks its eighth consecutive day without electricity, leading to significant disruptions in essential services and economic activities.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria must urgently address and resolve the prolonged power outage affecting northern Nigeria, which has left millions of residents, businesses, and healthcare facilities in distress. Immediate action is crucial to alleviate the suffering of affected citizens.
Again, varsities face lockdown as workers begin strike today – Punch
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has vowed to indefinitely shut down all activities in universities across the country from Monday (today) when they embark on an indefinite strike.
This indefinite strike threatens the academic progress of countless Nigerian students and highlights the pressing need for improved working conditions and fair treatment of non-academic staff.
We call on the President Bola Tinubu government to engage in meaningful dialogue with the unions and prioritise funding and policies that foster stability and quality in Nigeria’s higher education sector.
RMAFC faults high cost of governance, seeks better prudence – The Guardian
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) appeared to have spoken from both mouths yesterday when it criticised Nigeria’s cost of governance, describing it as one of the highest in Saharan Africa while at the same time praising the current government as an example of cost-cutting measures. The commission which said the high cost of governance has significantly hindered the government’s ability to fulfil its primary role of development, described the situation as alarming and unsustainable.
The time has come for Nigeria’s leadership to prioritise fiscal responsibility and implement lasting reforms to curb the alarming cost of governance. RMAFC has highlighted this urgent issue, urging a shift towards prudent management of public resources to ensure that funds are directed toward critical development needs.
We call on the President Bola Tinubu-led government to begin greater accountability and transparency in government spending, as this is essential to achieving sustainable growth.