Index to Nigerian Newspapers

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting in Abuja to assess global growth prospects and monitor the policy options of global central banks. Dr. Femi Saibu of the Department of Economics, University of Lagos, argues that 80% of Nigeria's inflation is caused by food shortage and that monetary tools are not effective in addressing it.

The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Governor Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, while the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) is a programme to promote global aviation safety. Salihu Lukman has demanded the immediate resignation of the Governor Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) if it cannot conduct the national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He argued that the CECPC has made up its mind to be disrespectful to the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari, in conjunction with the Governor Atiku Bagudu-led PGF, to hold the convention. Musa Nuhu, the Assistant General Manager in the Directorate of Air Transport Regulations (DATR) of Kaduna Regional Office of NCAA, rallied all media stakeholders behind the progamme, while Senate President Ahmad Lawan urged politicians to be selfless and work in the interest of the country. Nigeria is well-positioned to develop a strong, vibrant digital economy, despite its political, social and economic hurdles. Lawan urged journalists to eschew sensationalism and focus on fundamental issues that should be addressed regardless of political affiliation. He argued that journalists' watchdog role is essential for fostering stability.