Tinubu Pledges Media Tariff Relief
President Bola Tinubu pledged to address tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials during a meeting with Nigerian media leaders at the State House. He committed to empowering the media industry to fulfill its constitutional role effectively. The president acknowledged the media's critical work in informing citizens and providing employment, while emphasizing that responsible leadership requires timely decisions. Tinubu noted the administration's hard choices to prevent national bankruptcy, stating "we are back from the brink" after resolving issues like unpaid airline reimbursements and inflation. He promised to revisit tariff discussions and take action if needed, commending media criticism as constructive. Media representatives, including NPAN and BON, sought intervention on import tariffs for newsprint and broadcast equipment, and protection from tech companies using their content without compensation. Tinubu urged media to demand accountability from all government levels, noting increased federal allocations to states.