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Newspaper Headlines: FCTA mulls third term extension for primary schools over strike

Abdullah.Abdulsalam@thecable.ng'byAbdulsalam Abdullah
July 10, 2025 7:00 am

Reports on the pushback against the visa policy restrictions on Nigerians traveling to the United States, and the federal government’s efforts to resolve it, dominate the dailies.

The Nation reports that the Lagos high court faulted Union Bank for converting Nicon Investment’s £130.7m deposit, dismissing its loan recovery defence. The paper also reports that the federal government has opened talks with the United States over its newly introduced visa policy affecting Nigerian travellers.
Daily Trust reports that Boss Mustapha, former secretary to the government, said opposition parties in the 2013 All Progressive Congress (APC) merger gave only 3 million of Buhari’s 2015 election votes.
The newspaper adds that the federal capital territory administration (FCTA) is considering extending the current third term academic session for its public primary schools.
Daily Independent reports that Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has inaugurated the new governing board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) led by Abdullahi Ganduje. The newspaper adds that the United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa applications entirely.
Nigerian Tribune reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Bayo Onanuga, presidential aide, for alleging that the opposition is plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The newspaper states that the senate will probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to stop CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), a crypto platform that defrauded Nigerians of N1.3 trillion.
Daily Independent reports that Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has inaugurated the new governing board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) led by Abdullahi Ganduje. The newspaper adds that the United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa applications entirely.
The Guardian reports that Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser, warned critics not to underestimate President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s transformation. The newspaper notes that Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says he has repeatedly appealed to lawmakers to pass the bill seeking to criminalise unexplained wealth.
The PUNCH reports that Olohundare Jimoh, commissioner of police in Lagos, has ordered heavy deployment of personnel across the state ahead of the LGA elections scheduled for July 12. The newspaper adds that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for what it described as “significant progress” in the agency’s core responsibilities.
THIS DAY reports that Salihu Lukman, a member of the ADC, says the party’s 2027 ticket must be earned through primaries to avoid past election mistakes. The newspaper also reports that Boss Mustapha said ex-president Muhammadu Buhari prioritised strong institutions and structure over flamboyance in office.

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