NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




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

Two Gandujes aides resign

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

 

 





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