In a recent review of Nigerian newspapers, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have issued a warning about the potential job crisis in Nigeria and other developing countries. They state that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could worsen unemployment unless governments and businesses take immediate steps to prepare workers and use the technology to create new jobs.
Another story highlights a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was kidnapped in Imo State. She shared her harrowing experience of being beaten and threatened while being held captive in a forest, forced to survive on garri (a type of cassava flour) and dirty water.
Additionally, former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai (retd) revealed that $1 billion approved for defense purchases during his time as Army Chief was given to the Ministry of Defence, not directly to the military services.
In other news, The Guardian reports that with less than 100 days until the 2027 general elections, key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, have not yet fully started their nationwide campaigns, although their supporters are mobilizing.
The Punch reports that commuters are hoping for lower transport fares for vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The federal government’s CNG initiative has attracted over $2.5 billion in investments from the private sector.
Lastly, The Nation features an explanation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the exclusion of several candidates from the final list for the upcoming elections.
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