In a review of Nigerian newspapers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is reported to be investigating restrictions imposed by some banks on customers' foreign exchange accounts, aiming to compel banks to honour legitimate withdrawal requests from domiciliary accounts and dispense foreign currencies as requested. Another headline features the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) giving the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to resolve outstanding welfare and professional issues, warning of possible industrial action. Additionally, President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday after a four-week working vacation in Europe and will mark Nigeria's 66th independence anniversary in Lagos. The Guardian leads with opposition and lawyers questioning President Tinubu's prolonged absence from the country.
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