Major news items in leading Nigerian media outlets

The following are highlights of leading Nigerian media outlets on Tuesday.

-- The Federal Government says it has uncovered discrepancies of about 3.3 trillion naira (more than 165 billion U.S. dollars) in the remittance of funds by various ministries, departments and agencies of government as well as foreign missions in the 2014 fiscal year. (The Punch)

-- President Muhammadu Buhari says the world has to come together, present a common front and deal with terrorists and their sponsors. ( Daily Trust)

-- The Federal Government will soon sign a global agreement on zero routine gas flaring that is targeted at ending the flaring in 2030. (The Guardian)

-- The Federal Government has given marching orders to Electricity Distribution Companies in the country to supply prepaid meters to electric consumers without further delay. (Vanguard) Endit