Nigerian newspapers review: [M-East war]  Despite Dangote refinery’s price cut, petrol is still N1,300 per litre

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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with oil marketers yet to reduce pump prices despite Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowering its petrol gantry price by N100 to N1,075 per litre following the global crude oil price drop from $110 to $88 per barrel.

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Another headline features the Federal Government of Nigeria unveiling plans to deploy widespread internet connectivity across schools nationwide to improve digital learning, expand access to online educational resources, and enhance the overall quality of education in Nigeria.

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Vanguard also reports that a Nigerian was among 122 people injured after Iran launched missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates, with casualties occurring during interceptions by the country’s air-defence systems.

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Moving to the next paper, The Guardian leads with the world marking World Kidney Day as the rising cost of kidney care in Nigerian hospitals, where dialysis costs N50,000–N80,000 per session and transplants range from N25m to N30m, has become a major factor determining patients’ survival rates.

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Next paper, The Punch leads with stakeholders, including energy experts, economists and Nigerian workers raising alarm over the suspension of petrol imports by the Federal Government, urging urgent price regulation as Dangote Petroleum Refinery takes command of Nigeria’s N14.4trn petrol market, signalling a major shake-up in the nation’s energy sector.

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Lastly, The Nation leads with the Peoples Democratic Party caretaker committee, backed by Nyesom Wike, setting conditions for reconciliation with the faction led by Taminu Turaki, which is supported by Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed.

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