In today’s Nigerian Newspapers review program, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with decline in purchasing goods by consumers has led to a 357.57% rise in inventory of unsold finished products of manufacturers in Nigeria to N1.24 trillion in the second half of 2024.
Another headline reports on President Tinubu and Governor Sanwo Olu plead with Nigerians that times are hard but things will get better.
Other reports on Mining marshals and security forces clash in Kebbi over the arrest of illegal Chinese miners extracting lithium in Libata, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Nation leads with the FG urging Ikeja Electric to not collect money to replace meters of consumers under their district.
Moving to other Nigerian newspapers, The Guardian leads with consequences of power outages in the health sector as hospitals spend largely on diesel, a 20% fee increase as energy costs strain budgets, and medical staff are forced to use phone flashlights amid surgery delays.
Finally, The Punch leads with petrol pump prices likely to drop as Dangote refineries and oil marketers sign a deal to life products directly.
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