Newspaper Headlines Review — Monday, September 1, 2025
Welcome to today’s verified newspaper headlines across Nigeria.
1) Vanguard — PenCom DG visits Labour House over funds crisis
The pensions watchdog meeting labour signals cracks in remittance compliance and mounting worker frustration. Expect labour to use this as leverage in fresh negotiations with government.
2) The Punch — Infractions: FG threatens to disconnect Gencos from the power grid
Federal Government is drawing a hard line on erring power producers. While meant to enforce discipline, such disconnections could worsen electricity shortages if not carefully managed.
3) Daily Post — Rivers LG poll: Wike’s aide tackles Atiku over criticism of the election
The Rivers local government elections are becoming a battleground of national figures. Atiku’s intervention frames the polls as a test of democratic credibility, while Wike’s camp pushes back fiercely.
4) Daily Independent — “Military should embrace technology” in fight against terrorists — Mathew
This reflects growing calls for Nigeria’s armed forces to modernize beyond manpower-heavy strategies. Drone surveillance, AI intelligence, and cyber tools may hold the key to reducing insurgency.
5) THISDAY — Chatham House: Corruption undermining Nigeria’s economic growth, eroding public trust
The Chatham House warning is a reminder that without transparency, reforms risk becoming cosmetic. Investors and citizens alike are losing patience with unfulfilled anti-graft promises.
6) The Guardian — Nigerian professionals, families stranded as U.S. cancels visas
Visa cancellations disrupt academic, business, and migration plans for many families. This could spark diplomatic lobbying, but it also underscores Nigeria’s vulnerability to foreign policy shifts.
7) Daily Trust — FG explains delay in releasing 2024 budget report; now due end of September
The delay fuels suspicion about fiscal transparency at a time Nigerians want clarity on spending. If delivered as promised, the September report will be a key test of accountability.
8) The Nation — ‘Enforce executive order on prices of drugs,’ ex-lawmaker urges Tinubu
Soaring medicine costs have made healthcare less affordable for average Nigerians. Enforcing price control orders could provide relief, but implementation and market response remain challenges.
9) Nigerian Tribune — Naira strengthens as capital inflows, reserves rise
Signs of currency stabilization are positive, but sustainability depends on consistent inflows, not just short-term interventions. Nigerians still feel the pinch of inflation despite a stronger Naira.
10) The Sun — Government empowering bandits — El-Rufai
The former Kaduna governor’s allegation will inflame debates on Nigeria’s security architecture. It also risks polarizing discourse further between government defenders and critics.
