BUSINESSDAY
Banks miss loan growth target as politics, fragile economy take toll
Local oil firms ramp alternative financing as bank credits dry up
AEDC to deploy 222,728 pre-paid meters to customers
African companies could free up additional $33.5bn of working capital
Dangote refinery insists it will generate 12,000mw to support national grid
NERC’s amended MYTO 2.0 and changes in electricity tariffs
Stakeholders say opportunities exist in downstream sector despite challenges
Right framework will derisk Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation program ‘ Mama
MRA inducts Bank of Industry in FOI`s hall of shame
Nigeria stock market opens week on negative footing
NDLEA seizes 18kg of cannabis in remote areas of Niger
Buhari’s re-election risk rises on waning support in key northern base
Sulphur cap regulation to squeeze Nigerian shippers by N1.8trn
World Bank pledges support for Nigeria’s economic growth strategy
Reduce borrowing, tap private investments ‘ World Bank tells FG
Shared agent networks: Much talk, but still no action
Local content: Indispensable tool for Nigeria’s development
New factories emerge in 2018 as local input sourcing rises to 63%
Gross dollar reserves resume decline as foreign inflows, crude slide
Bayelsa to establish University of Medical Sciences
PUNCH
Saraki, other National Assembly leaders hold emergency meeting today
Obasanjo laid foundation for bad leadership in Nigeria Osoba
Buhari must explain role in N9tn NNPC contract scam PDP
Two children feared dead in another Rivers boat accident
Opposition using fake news as campaign tool against Buhari FG
Adeleke presented forged school testimonial to INEC, plaintiffs tell court
Ambode asks FG to strengthen MSMEs
Oil theft: 10 bag 12 years, forfeit ship to FG
Osinbajo mourns nine drowned Taraba corps members
Asking lawmakers to reconvene is a blackmail attempt by FG, says PDP
FGs abuse of security agencies
Akpabio: Like a thief in the night
Akpabio’s visit to Tinubu part of consultations ‘Source
We never knew Akpabio was going to meet Buhari ‘PDP
Those who hijacked APC are incompetent, says Ikimi
Defection: Remain resilient despite persecution, Soyinka tells Ortom
Osun APC deputy chair claims himself, 580 exco members have defected
I’ve not resigned, says Akwa Ibom deputy governor
Akwa Ibom lawmakers pledge support to Emmanuel, PDP
Kaduna PDP receives Hunkuyi, other defectors
Lamido seeks Obasanjo’s support on presidential ambition
Expulsion: Kashamu writes Secondus, INEC, DSS, police
2019: Ihedioha warns against hate speech
New power policy’ll raise tariff by 14% ‘ Discos
Provide more credit to consumers, credit bureaux tell banks
NNPC worries over lack of funding for oil exploration
Ease-of-doing-business index: Nigeria’ll climb 45 places, says FG
Managing your money when travelling abroad
Women more likely to die of heart attack if doctor is male Study
NYSC declares three-day mourning for drowned corps members
Kano governor accepts deputys resignation
Adeosuns NYSC certificate: Until allegation is proved, dont expect Buhari to act Minister
THISDAY
PDP Fixes N12m as 2019 Presidential Nomination Form Fee
FG May Shutdown Unless National Assembly Reconvenes, Warns Presidency
Buhari Approves Fresh Measures to End Gas Flaring
IPMAN Raises Concern over Looming Fuel scarcity
Despite Improved Rainfalls, Power Supply Remains Below 4,000MW
FG May Begin 2018 Capital Releases This Week
Katsina Gov Sends Names of 34 Caretaker Committee Chairmen to Assembly for Confirmation
House S’east Caucus Cautions Ndume to Stop Interfering in EFCC’s Interrogation of Ekweremadu
2019: INEC Chair Meets National Assembly Leadership Tuesday
Extend Developments to Daura, Emir Appeals to Buhari
We’ll Resist Unconstitutional Means to Reconvene N’Assembly, Says PDP House Caucus
Updated: 9 Osun APC State Working Committee Members Defect to ADP
Court Grants Fayemi Access to Electoral Materials
SUN
Russia: FG spends $1m to evacuate stranded Nigerians ‘ Onyeama
How alleged withdrawal of policemen from IDP camps causes fear in Benue
Osama bin Laden’s son marries daughter of 9/11 hijacker
Boat mishap: Operators step up safety measures
Nigerian student wins Chinese language contest
Dalung inaugurates 6-man reconciliation committee on NFF leadership crisis
Customs seizes 5,448 bags of foreign rice, arrests 3 suspects
FIFA U-20 Women World Cup: Nigeria fall 0-1 to Germany
GUARDIAN
Opposition using fake news to campaign against Buhari’s government
Cleric sues for peace, unity as town marks one year of Ozubulu massacre
Public transportation as a social service requires subsidy
Construction on Bakassi Deep Seaport begins soon
Apapa gridlock: How poor state capacity stifles competitiveness
Asaba 2018: Great spectatorship, poor facilities
NYSC declares three-day mourning for seven corps members in Taraba
How ginger tea banishes bad breath
Nigeria launches Epidemic Response Scheme to combat infectious diseases
Nigeria risks total government shut down ‘ Ita Enang
Tributes Paid To Student Who Dies By Suicide After Allegedly Being Raped
Police arrest four for alleged assassination attempt
Opposition uses fake news to de-market Buhari ‘ Lai Mohammed
Nigeria needs N4bn to tackle infectious diseases says, NCDC
Nigeria’s Emmanuel Amuneke appointed Tanzania coach
Ekiti poll: Tribunal grants APC order to inspect election materials
VANGUARD
Isoko Unity group endorses Okowa for 2nd term
US investors vow to revamp Nigercem
Security chiefs behind oil bandits, Rivers monarch screams
Truck drivers parking on highway not our members’NARTO-Delta
2019: ECES trains INEC officers, police on prosecution of electoral offences
Saraki summons emergency meeting of NASS leaders
2019 presidency: Lamido visits Obasanjo, says no hope for Nigeria
Anglican bishop warns politicians against foisting anarchy
NNPC, international banks sign $3bn finance deals
Accommodating once termed ‘looters’ shows Buhari’s corruption fight is dead- Timi Frank
Certificate saga: Senator Adeleke knows fate Wednesday, August 8
Ekiti poll: Tribunal grants APC order to inspect election materials
15 presidential aspirants flay defections, say it’s plot to sabotage change
Delta APC crisis depens as leaders reject Erue chairmanship
Saraki knows he must step down as Senate President ‘ Omo-Agege
Naira appreciates to N361.96/$ in I&E window
Nigerian traders not affected by Ghana quit notice, says envoy
700 women, girls to brainstorm on Nigerian woman’s future in digital age
African Championship: Nigerian athletes get N107k each
Breaking: Ex-Nigeria star Amunike hired as Tanzania coach
Nigeria records declining rig count, as OPEC shows minus 13
Nigeria’s economic diversification not yet visible
Edo Govt., experts begin work on new environment policy
AMCON: Youths flay Lagos Senators over Banire’s appointment
Masari nominates caretaker Chairmen for 34 Katsina LGA’s
Femi Fani-Kayode, Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB and other Victims of Oppression
Do not be distracted by security challenges, Sultan urges corps members
Ishaku condoles families, NYSC over death of 9 corps members
Nigerian banks increasingly involved in petroleum upstream ‘ NNPC
2019: Hijackers wrecked APC govt ‘ Ikimi
NASS Recess: Presidency raises alarm over possible shut down
LEADERSHIP
Certificate Saga: Senator Adeleke’s Out Of Court Settlement Hits Rock
Gov Dickson Revalidates PDP Membership Card
Gowon Calls For Extension Of Voter Registration
A/Ibom Deputy Gov Debunks Resignation Rumor
PDP Reps Caucus Decries Planned Invasion Of NASS
Can Oshiomhole Halt Looming Implosion In Edo APC
NYSC Declares 3-day Mourning For Drowned Corps Members
Wife In Police Net For Faking Her Kidnap
OAU Faults NUC For Non-Accreditation Of Law, Dentistry, Others
Ekiti Poll: Tribunal Grants Fayemi Leave To Obtain, Inspect Election Materials
Oil Prices Rise Amidst US-China Trade War
Nigeria Loses N3trn On Agro Export Commodities
Discordant Tunes Over Property Taxation On Unoccupied Houses
Dankwambo Takes Presidential Consultation To North West, Address Statutory Delegates In Kaduna
Illegal Oil Deal: EFCC Secures 70 Years Against 10 Persons
Police Nab Man In Connection With Alleged Plot To Assassinate Aunt For N4.5m
TRIBUNE
Ignore PDP over expulsion, Kashamu tells INEC, DSS, police
NASS resumption: Osinbajo, Ahmad, Enang meet; Presidency fears government shut down
Akpabio visits Tinubu in Abuja
Ngige again shifts inauguration of NSITF Board
Over 23,000 workers to lose jobs over blanket ban on codeine ‘Labour union
Why National Assembly won’t reconvene now ‘ Reps group
INEC budget: NASS leadership meet Tuesday
ADC Chair to NASS: Commence Buhari impeachment process
APC should be ready to see the anger of Nigerians in 2019 ‘ Senator Hunkuyi
Tribunal grants APC permission to inspect election materials
APC can’t win election in 2019, says Lamido
Kachikwu tasks NLNG on expansion beyond train 7
APC corruption fight dead ‘ Timi Frank
North West important for any presidential candidate ‘ Dankwambo
PDP’ challenges Buhari over thriving corruption cases under APC led administration
NATION
Akpabio, Tinubu meet as PDP threatens action
National Assembly leaders meet ahead of lawmakers recall
Ortoms defection wont affect APCs chances in Benue
Makarfi: Defectors will add value to PDP
World Bank asks Nigeria to raise non-oil tax collection
Illegal miners constitute 90% o Nigeria miners
NIMASA to end dumping of vessels, ship wreckage on waters
FIRS to GE: show evidence of $2m tax remittenace
Oyo ADC releases timetable for membership registration, congresses
2019: Those who hijacked APC failed to manage it well Ikimi
INEC discovers 19 illegal polling units in Akwa Ibom
Three Gandujes aides resign in quick succession
DAILY TIMES
Well hold Ndume responsible if harm befalls Ekweremadu SEast Reps
PDP: Were not aware of Akpabios defection, faults his London trip
I have not resigned says Akwa Ibom deputy governor
Akwa Ibom PDP loses deputy governor to APC
Saraki bows to pressure, summons NASS leadership meeting
N1.6bn Fraud: Court dismisses Dudafas no-case submission
IPOB, sale-out, no going back on Biafra Zionists
Edo NMA bags award for leadership values, ethical standards
Ebonyi Investor Protection Act equals to none, says Umahi
FG urges lottery operators to sit up or have their license revoke
UK based woman allegedly attempts to assassinate 60yrs old sister
Amuneke named as new Tanzania coach
DAILY TRUST
PDP to presidency: You cant compel N/Assembly to reconvene
Ex-Kwara PDP members renounce membership
Ex-Senate presidents chief of staff, Galaudu, joins PDP
Fear of impeachment made my deputy resign Ganduje
Osun 2018: Out of court settlement on Adelekes cert case suffers setback
Wabara denies plot to unseat Abaribe
2019: Kano people should be patient till PDP returns – Yusuf
How trafficker paid killers to kill elder sister
My wife staged her kidnap to extort N15m from me -Bizman
DMO offers August FGN bonds at 10% interest rate
Nigerias electricity management system faulty
Nigerian retailers not affected by Ghana quit notice
Dangote refinery to save Nigeria $7.5bn FX Official
We broke the monopoly in pay TV and crashed prices StarTimes CEO
Tribunal gives Fayemi nod to inspect election materials
Benue Assembly: Impeached speaker fails to vacate court order
Masari appoints caretaker chairmen for 34 local councils
Presidential aspirant, Dankwambo addresses North West statutory delegates in Kaduna
2019: Opposition uses fake news to de-market Buhari Lai Mohammed
2019: Youths charged to vie for all political seats
Prosecution of electoral offenders will improve democracy – Enugu REC
How former Kano deputy governor spent over N150m travelling allowance Ganduje