Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Friday 3 July

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. Tinubu calls for a manufacturing-led West Africa as ECOWAS opens new headquarters in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has urged West African countries to accelerate industrialization and build a production-based regional economy, saying that the inauguration of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) headquarters in Abuja should inspire a new commitment to integration, peace and shared prosperity.Read more

2. US Reduces military presence in Nigeria, maintains counterterrorism intelligence cooperation

The United States has begun reducing its military footprint in Nigeria following the completion of a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin, but the United States has said it will continue to cooperate with Nigerian authorities through intelligence exchanges and other security partnerships.Read more

3. The FG has not yet decided on the NYSC uniform, explained the Minister

The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniforms with Adire, following widespread public reaction to comments made earlier by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande.Read more

4. The Nigerian government reduces import duties on essential goods

The Federal Government has announced a major reduction in import duties on essential goods, from foodstuffs to passenger vehicles.Read more

5. Fuel shortages arose because marketers resisted government requests to reduce prices

Nigerians may again experience shortages of fuel products, as independent fuel marketers reject the Federal Government’s demand that they reduce petrol pump prices.Read more

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6. CBN revokes permits of 46 MFBs (See full list)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks (MfB) with effect from July 1.Read more

7. Actor Danny Glover revealed that he has Alzheimer’s disease

Hollywood actor Danny Glover, has revealed that he has Alzheimer’s disease, but says he refuses to accept it.Read more