Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.
1. The Guardian: Tinubu Insists Economic Reforms are Working, Opposition Kicks
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others, have launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it marks its second anniversary in office, but the president has lauded the progress of his government, affirming that economic reforms are yielding positive results.
Our Take: Mr. President, if indeed your economic reforms are working as claimed, Nigerians deserve to feel the impact in their daily lives, not just hear about it in speeches. The hardship, inflation, and unemployment they continue to face contradict your administration’s message of progress. It is time to move from promises to tangible outcomes. Let citizens see these reforms reflected in affordable food, stable power supply, improved healthcare, quality education, and real job opportunities.
2. Vanguard: WAEC Candidates Write Exams in Darkness Due to Power Outage
A concerning video has emerged showing students taking the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) under extremely poor conditions, with no electricity available during their English Language paper.
Our Take: No student should be forced to write critical exams in darkness, a condition that undermines fairness, focus, and performance. The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with state governments, must treat this not just as an infrastructure failure, but as a serious breach of educational equity, and act swiftly to ensure such shameful conditions are never repeated.
3. The Nation: Presidency, Finance Ministry Explain Borrowing Plan
The Presidency and the Ministry of Finance have clarified that the borrowing plan submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly represents a proposal and consists of projected borrowings by the federal and state governments over the next two years.
Our Take: President Tinubu and the Ministry of Finance must ensure full transparency and accountability in the execution of the proposed borrowing plan by publicly detailing the specific projects each loan is tied to, timelines for implementation, and measurable outcomes that directly benefit the Nigerian people. It is important that every kobo borrowed translates into tangible improvements in infrastructure, public services, and livelihoods.
