In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Tuesday, 03 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.

Protest hits Abuja over fuel crisis – Daily Trust 

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Monday, took to the streets demanding immediate resolution to the current fuel crisis in the country. The protesters, specifically demanded for reduction in the pump price of petrol, which they said had caused untold hardship to the ordinary Nigerians.

We urge President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to reduce the pump price of petrol and alleviate the suffering of ordinary Nigerians.

Anxiety as pump price of petrol races towards N1405/litre – Vanguard

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry may have gone into a frenzy, following clear indications that the Federal Government may no longer sustain the cost of under-recovery, otherwise known as subsidy, due to a the steady rise in petrol import bills.

We call on Nigerian citizens to demand transparency from the government regarding subsidy payments. We also demand that the Nigerian government urgently takes decisive measures to protect citizens from further economic hardship.

Tinubu meets Xi Jiping today, signs bilateral agreements – Punch

President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to have a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (Tuesday), in Beijing. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday to undertake a significant diplomatic mission.

President Tinubu should ensure that these bilateral agreements with China are strategically leveraged to drive sustainable development and create tangible economic benefits for all Nigerians.

For the First Time in 28 Years Nigeria Begins Production of Petrol at Dangote Refinery – ThisDay

Nigeria has commenced the production of petrol for the first time in the last 28 years, THISDAY learnt yesterday that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery located in Lagos has concluded the test production of petroleum and will begin sale immediately.

We call on the government of President Bola Tinubu to ensure consistent support and regulatory oversight to maximise the benefits of domestic petrol production at the Dangote Refinery for national economic growth.