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Newspaper Headlines: Nigeria’s external debt may hit $45bn before January

byAyomikunle Daramola
November 17, 2024 7:00 am

The dailies report that Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is only a handful of LGAs away from being declared winner of the Ondo governorship election. 

Punch reports that Nigeria’s external debt may rise to $45.1 billion by the end of 2024 as the federal government advances plans to secure additional external funding. The newspaper says four people, including a soldier, were killed by suspected cultists in Benue.
The Nation says restoration of vandalised electricity installations in the north of Nigeria cost N9 billion. The newspaper reports that Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), handed over 58 kidnap victims to the Kaduna state government.
Tribune reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima said despite challenges, Nigeria’s economy is on the path of growth on account of President Bola Tinubu’s policies. The newspaper says Abdulbasit Silame, a prominent Islamic cleric in Sokoto state, has revealed how the Lakurawa terrorist group deceived the people of Sokoto and Kebbi into believing they came to rescue them from bandits.
Independent says Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, has warned of state capture under Tinubu. The newspaper reports that some Nigerians have expressed concerns on the possibility of a one-party state.

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