The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is "back from the brink," crediting hard decisions taken at the right time to save the nation from bankruptcy. Speaking at the State House while hosting media leaders including the Nigerian Press Organisation, Newspaper Proprietors Association, and Broadcasting Organisation, Tinubu stated: "Having asked for the job and got it, I can't look back other than to make corrections as I move along. We had to save the nation and bring it back from the brink. Can you imagine a nation that owes airlines for ticket reimbursements and faces galloping exchange rates and inflation? Today, I can stand proudly before you and say that we are back from the brink." He acknowledged accepting his predecessor's assets and liabilities, and thanked the media for constructive criticism. Media leaders sought Tinubu's intervention on import tariffs for newsprint and broadcast equipment, and protection from big tech companies using Nigerian editorial content without compensation.
Key Points
- Tinubu declares Nigeria "back from the brink" after hard decisions.
- Acknowledges accepting predecessor's assets and liabilities.
- Thanks media for constructive criticism during early administration.
- Media seeks tariff relief on newsprint, broadcast equipment.
- Calls for protection from big tech using Nigerian content without payment.
Sources: Channels Tv, Daily Trust
