Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.
1. Vanguard: Nigeria Reaches 79.65 Percent Teledensity, 48.81 Percent Broadband Penetration – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday, said the country has attained 79.65 percent teledensity and 48.81 percent broadband penetration as of May 2025.
Our Take: With Nigeria’s teledensity and broadband access improving, the Nigerian Communications Commission should make sure the new General Authorisation Framework leads to real change by helping more people and businesses get involved in the digital space, supporting innovation, protecting users, and making it easier for startups and underserved groups to grow.
2. Punch: Shocking surge: Electricity Subsidy Jumps 220 Percent to Nearly N2 Trillion
The Punch reports that the federal government’s electricity tariff subsidy jumped from N610 billion in 2023 to N1.94 trillion in 2024. This represents a 219.67 percent increase in yearly subsidy funding, despite the Band A tariff hike of April 2024.
Our Take: With electricity subsidies now almost N2 trillion because of the weak naira and rising prices, the Ministry of Power headed by Adebayo Adelabu needs to rethink how power subsidies are handled. It should support local production of important power equipment, be open about how subsidy money is used, and work on long-term plans to fix the power sector so that Nigerians can have more reliable and affordable electricity.
3. The Guardian: Amnesty Faults Tinubu’s ‘Empty’ Directives Against Attacks, Killings
Amnesty International has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s repeated directives to security agencies to end killings in Plateau and other states as “useless” in the face of the escalating insecurity in the country.
Our Take: In light of Amnesty International’s strong criticism of the Nigerian government’s failure to address the ongoing killings in Plateau and other states, President Tinubu must go beyond issuing directives and ensure real, coordinated action from security agencies. Holding those responsible for lapses accountable, strengthening community-based intelligence, and prioritising the protection of lives and property to restore public trust and end the cycle of violence should be the right actions to be taken.
