Newspaper Headlines: FG bans 91 private jets over N30bn import duty

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Newspaper Headlines: FG bans 91 private jets over N30bn import duty

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November 29, 2021

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The discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in South Africa, which led to the return of travel ban, especially on travellers from African countries, appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Nation says troops of the Nigerian Army have taken over Plateau custodial centre after gunmen attacked the facility. The newspaper says the discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has triggered global alert.

The Punch reports that the federal government has banned private jets belonging to 91 wealthy Nigerians over alleged refusal to pay over N30 billion import duties. The World Bank said Nigeria’s exchange rate is discouraging investors and fueling inflation, the newspaper says.

The Daily Independent reports that nothing significant has changed in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market after the ban of dollar to the bureau de change operators (BDCs). The newspaper says the federal government has been criticised over the rebirth of the “improper” national carrier.

The Guardian reports that the discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has led to the return of travel bans, which will dampen the future of oil and air travel. The newspaper says Nigerians have warned the federal government that the removal of petrol subsidy will overburden them.

The Daily Trust reports that air travellers will have to face hard times as ticket prices double. The newspaper says residents of Zabarmari in Borno have commemorated one year of the killing of 48 farmers in the area.

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