Nigerian newspapers review: Nigeria fails fiscal transparency test for 2nd year – US report

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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Nigeria failing the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the US Department of State saying the country made no significant progress in improving its financial management and opening up its public finances in 2025.

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Another headline features the Osun State Police Command questioning the Senator representing Osun-East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for about two hours over an alleged inciting statement ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

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Vanguard also reports that Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, said he has no regret over his recent declaration of support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, despite criticisms trailing the statement.

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Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian’s lead headline states that donor fatigue and the economy are taking a toll on blood donations in health faciliities across the country.

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The Punch leads with the Presidency announcing that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police.

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Lastly, The Nation reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) hinted it recovered N115 billion and $67 million in statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies between 2021 and 2023.

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