Nigerian newspapers review: Our N2.2trn IPO’ll democratise wealth creation – Dangote

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, saying the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE would democratise wealth creation by giving Nigerians and investors globally an opportunity to own shares in one of Africa’s major industrial projects.

Another headline features former President Olusegun Obasanjo saying South Africa would not have ended apartheid when it did without Nigeria’s support for the struggle against white minority rule.

Vanguard also reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar faulted the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the current pump price of petrol, noting that Nigerians are now paying as much as ₦1,470 per litre even though crude oil, at $102.52 per barrel, sells for far less than the $147 per barrel it fetched in 2008 when petrol sold for ₦65 per litre under the late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua.

Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian reports that with the release of the final list by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are up in arms over most of the 109 senatorial seats in the 2027 general elections.

The Punch leads with security agencies heightening surveillance around schools, NYSC orientation camps, places of worship and other vulnerable locations following intelligence indicating plans by terrorists to launch coordinated attacks across the country.

Lastly, The Nation leads with the campaign for the re-election of President Tinubu roaring to life on Monday, with the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) visiting traditional rulers in Sokoto and Lagos.