Index to Nigerian Newspapers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated 45 ministers to implement his Renewed Hope Agenda in Abuja. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, assured Nigerians that President Tinubu would not turn back on the Nigerian masses suffering from the President's reforms. He urged all members of the ministry to perform and deliver as expected. Health Minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has stated that the ministry will improve governance processes, prioritize health security, and reduce medical tourism. He also called for better synergy among federal, state, and local governments, including the private sector and all critical stakeholders.Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has vowed to restore Abuja's Master Plan after President Tinubu's support. He aims to improve the city's sanitary outlook and curb security challenges within six months. Wike warns against distorting the plan and will demolish all illegal buildings and structures without fear. He also promises to work with security agencies and consider natives in political appointments.

Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22-24. The event, attended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will focus on trade and investment facilitation, sustainable development, innovation, and global governance reform. The summit will also address global geopolitics, trade, and infrastructure development. The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to restructure the global political, economic, and financial architecture to be fair, balanced, and representative.