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Daily Independent leads with the prediction that fresh naira devaluation may prod foreign investors’ return. The newspaper says all directions are pointing to a favourable atmosphere for the return of foreign investors to the Nigerian economy owing to fresh devaluation of the naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The newspaper also reports the allegation levelled against the police by the OPC that its members were arrested in Oyo for capturing Wakili.

The Punch says uncertainty surrounds health workers’ vaccination for COVID in Kano, Osun, Delta and eight other states. The newspaper reports that 12 states have met all criteria stipulated by the National Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The Punch also reports the comment of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that “unprecedented looting” is happening under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Nation reports that the police arrested OPC members over herder-kidnap suspect. The newspaper says Sylvester Ngwuta, justice of the supreme court, died 23 days to his retirement. The Nation says the federal government has rejected the plan of the house of representatives to move the national minimum wage from the exclusive to the concurrent list. However, Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, said the national minimum wage is to protect the vulnerable.

The Guardian reports that there is anxiety in Nigeria over fake COVID-19 vaccines following the report that International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) seized fake COVID-19 vaccines in China and South Africa. To commemorate the international women’s day, the newspaper says women have rejected discrimination in all forms and demand gender parity.

The Nigerian Tribune says the arrest of Wakili was met with excitement. The newspaper reports that Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, sympathised with the families of slain Ekiti farmers, describing the killing as “one too many”. The comment of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo that the federal government will not forcefully take land from state for the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) also made the headlines.

Business Day says Nigeria can save N3.7 trillion by implementing Stephen Oronsaye’s report, which proposes the scrapping and merging of some ministries, agencies and departments performing similar functions. The newspaper also reports that investors are demanding higher returns from Nigeria to be holders of its debt as compensation for tolerating its high-risk environment, even at a time when oil prices are on a tear.