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<p>Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Monday 7th August 2023. The PUNCH: Nigerians have spent about $4.66bn on foreign air travels in 15 months, according to findings by The PUNCH. Data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the amount was […]</p>
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Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Monday 7th August 2023.
The PUNCH: Nigerians have spent about $4.66bn on foreign air travels in 15 months, according to findings by The PUNCH. Data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the amount was sold to foreign airlines between the first quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023.
The Guardian: Though the Nigerian Senate, at the weekend, rejected President Bola Tinubu‘s request to deploy Nigerian troops in Niger Republic to restore democratic rule in the troubled country, military intervention may have come to Nigeria at a heavy cost to warrant a pull back from the avoidable brink.
The Nation: Preparatory talks over enhanced minimum wage have opened between the Federal Government and states. The outcome of the discussions will guide the Minimum Wage Review Committee on working out a new wage for workers. This is part of the moves to mitigate the spike in inflation, following the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of exchange rates.
Daily Trust: The one week deadline that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) handed the military coupists has elapsed. Last week, the regional body gave the junta seven days to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and restore democratic order.
Thank you for reading, that is all for today, see you again tomorrow for a review of Nigerian newspapers.
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<h2>Niger Republic has reopened its <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/border/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">border</a> with Nigeria in the regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso.</h2>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the land border between the two countries was closed as a result of the coup d’état on July 26 and the subsequent sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (<a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/ecowas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>ECOWAS</strong></a>).</p>
<p>The Nigerien Ministry of Interior was said to have issued instructions to the governors of these border regions on Thursday, to allow the reopening at exactly 12:00 midnight through a radio message broadcast on social networks.</p>
<p>Additionally, the ministry has mandated the governors to enhance controls and security measures along the 1,500-kilometre stretch of the land boundary.</p>
<p>While Nigeria had already opened its border weeks ago after the lifting of ECOWAS sanctions, Niger had not reciprocated the action until now.</p>
<p>However, the border with Benin, a country rich in uranium, remains closed on the Niger side despite Beninese authorities promptly implementing the ECOWAS directive.</p>
<p>The transitional authorities in Niger had previously cited security concerns as the reason for not reopening the border with their southern neighbours.</p>
<h2><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/21/australian-government-implements-stricter-visa-regulations-for-nigerian-students-others/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australian Government Implements Stricter Visa Regulations For Nigerian Students, Others</a></h2>
<p>Meanwhile, the Australian Government has declared its intent to implement stricter visa regulations for Nigerian students and other international applicants due to a surge in migration numbers.</p>
<p>According to Reuters, starting this Saturday, there will be stricter English language requirements for student and graduate visas. Additionally, the government will gain authority to suspend education providers from enrolling international students if they repeatedly violate regulations.</p>
<p>In a statement, Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil said,<em> “The actions this weekend will continue to drive migration levels down while delivering on our commitments in the migration strategy to fix the broken system we inherited.”</em></p>
<p>The report said that a new<em> “genuine student test”</em> will be introduced to better target international students who come to Australia mainly for work purposes, alongside increased use of “no further stay” conditions on visitor visas.</p>
<p>This development stems from a range of actions taken last year to reverse COVID-era concessions introduced by the former government, including the removal of unrestricted working hours for international students.</p>
<p>At that time, the government announced plans to implement stricter rules for students, potentially reducing migrant intake by half within two years.</p>
<p>In 2022, Australia increased its yearly migration figures to aid businesses in hiring employees to address shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which enforced strict border regulations and barred foreign students and workers for almost two years.</p>
<p>However, the sudden surge of foreign workers and students has further tightened an already constricted rental market.</p>
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<p>The state government is also introducing subsidised road transportation on major routes. </p>
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