BUSINESSDAY
Concerns mount over huge barriers to Nigeria’s 2020 financial inclusion target
Civil service reforms to boost government revenue
Experts urge quick resolution of power, infrastructure challenges to spur economy
Gas diplomacy heats up as buyers, suppliers juggle interests
NPA decries rising cost of cargo importation over war risk insurance premium
Weaker palm oil prices crimp Presco, Okomu H1 earnings
Solutions to Nigeria’s electricity problems invite all sources of energy mix
Nigeria’s December crude loading emerge, swap deal extended
Energy efficiency as catalyst for sustainable energy
PUNCH
Shell empowers 100 Bayelsa entrepreneurs with N32m capital
NSDC arrests three for pipeline vandalism in Rivers
Aviation experts decry continued closure of Warri airport
Akure airport records steady passenger growth
FG to carve five firms out of NIPOST
Reps approve Buharis $2.7bn loan request, $82.54m to refinance Eurobond
$8.1bn refund: MTN took govt for granted, says minister
Businesses groan as diesel hits N250 per litre
Some pensioners earning N4,000 monthly, says union
AMCON releases list of N906bn bad debtors
Nigerians spend N2.45tn yearly to import vehicles Osinbajo
CBN raises capital requirements for microfinance banks
FG to audit TSA, management of IDPs, others
Education that can’t create jobs is useless Ngige
APC protesters accuse Akeredolu, Bindow, others of leading revolt against Oshiomhole
FG to limit number of children per mother
Kaduna govt relaxes curfew for residents to shop
Stop Kaduna killings now, Reps tell Buhari
Rainfalls helping criminals hide in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba Military
FG owes my companies N183bn Babalakin
Poor power supply: SERAP gets court order against Fashola
What should be done to insulate the military from political interference
West Africa lost $7bn to Ebola epidemic WAHO DG
Farmers killings may worsen food crisis in Borno NRC
FGGC old students want lecturer, son prosecuted for rape
Looters list not a violation of named persons right Court
Reject suit seeking to probe me for corruption, Oshiomhole tells court
Curfew: Life has become difficult for us, says Kaduna residents
Some pensioners earn as little as N4,000 monthly, union says
SUN
Big firms taking FG’s regulations for granted ‘ Minister
NASS pegs presidential election expenses at N5bn
Accept results of 2019 polls, Gowon tells Buhari, Atiku, others
Plot against president will fail ‘ Amosun
Defence council: South East exclusion splits senators
Party primaries: Nigerian democracy not advancing ‘ Dogara
Dangers of herbicides and other chemicals
Ekiti Assembly moves to probe Fayose
Mass exodus looms in Niger APC as Senator quits party
El-Rufia’s wife condemns rape of minors, implores women to prioritize education for girls
Aggrieved APC women aspirants threaten protest votes
Flood: No date yet for resumption of schools in Bayelsa ‘ Govt.
APC primary candidates selected and imposed, Girei complains
Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Army begins `Crocodile Smile III’ exercise in Niger Delta
Northern group to Atiku: Drop Obi or forget 2019
FG to make tourism veritable earner for Nigeria ‘ Buhari
Pipeline fire: ABSUTH says victims died of severe burns, not incompetence
N-Power: FG recruits 5000 extension workers in Kano state
Ekiti denies ‘malicious reports’ of N30bn allocation from Fed. Govt.
GUARDIAN
NAMA, operator disagree on debt, alleged extortion at Warri airport
FG disburses TraderMoni to Bayelsa, Bauchi traders
Sultan wants FG to walk the talk on security
Kaduna government varies curfew, gives residents four hours to restock
Army to begin Operation Crocodile Smile III in Calabar to tackle kidnapping, others
Nail Biting Health And Social Risk: A Habit To Break
Edo assembly swears in new deputy speaker
Mikel Obi offers to help Nigeria Amputee Eagles
Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment bill
Ambode confident of Buhari, Sanwo-Olu victory in 2019
Buhari support group accuses three governors of sabotage
VANGUARD
2019: Senate passes Electoral Bill for the fourth time
2019: We’ll defeat our opponents in their home ‘Okowa
Buhari’s order over Kwara a dream’PDP
2019: Atiku advises Buhari to adopt issues-based campaign
Protests rock APC secretariat as Govs Amosun, Akeredolu throw weight behind Buhari
NHIS crisis: Presidency steps in, as Reps resolve to probe agency
Nsukka journalists demand equity in establishment of educational, social amenities in Enugu
Nigeria collapsing under $80bn debt ‘ Obi
Council promises to review curriculum for Pharmacists, others
We’ll make tourism veritable income earner for Nigeria ‘ Buhari
We’re committed to making Aba investment hub ‘Abia govt
Looters’ list not violation of persons’ rights ‘ Court
CBN orders astronomical increase in capital base of Microfinance banks
FG’s Energising Economies gives birth to three IPP projects
AMCON names non-paying debtors
Use green bonds to finance infrastructure, minister charges FG, others
NOIPolls consumer confidence index drops 7 points in Q3’18
Revenue growth: Widen tax base, increase VAT compliance, IMF tells FG again
NIGERIA, UAE to partner on solar energy, Artificial intelligence
How John Abebe allegedly perpetrated $4m fraud ‘ witnesses
NUC orders varsities to revert to 5-point grading system
Lagos State Government restores door-to-door waste evacuation by PSP operators
Sanction vehicles without valid insurance cover ‘ NIA
Davido blows hot, attacks Kemi Olunloyo for interfering in his relationship with Chioma
Buhari strong to defend Nigeria against threat, Presidency tells IPOB, others
Court keeps Imo APC governorship candidates waiting, adjourns indefinitely
Rivers election violence: Community tasks FG on justice for those murdered in 2015
NMA calls for polio-free Nigeria by 2019
Army will sanction personnel for indecisive act in operations ‘ Buratai
FG reinstates commitment to end Apapa gridlock
Umeh’s motion seeking appointment of Ibo as Service Chief suffers setback
LEADERSHIP
Court Asks FG To Make Power Sector Spending Public
UN Appeals For Protection Of Civilian Communities
Tambuwal Seeks More Funding For NASS
Court Grants EFCC Leave To Summon Taraba APC Gov’ship Candidate
PIGB: NASS To Mount Pressure For Presidential Assent ‘ Saraki
Again, IMF Urges Nigeria To Review Tax Policies
NPA MD: Revenue From Calabar Port Will Determine N50bn Dredging Investment
Sterling Bank Records Profit After Tax Growth Of 39% In Q3
FG Restates Commitment To Delivering ERGP Target
FG Set To Tackle Apapa Gridlock
CBN Reviews Minimum Capital Base For Microfinance Banks
Nigeria’s Clash With MTN Over $8.1bn Damaging ‘ FG
2019 Governorship Contests Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Adamawa, Imo, Others As Battlegrounds
THE VERDICT: 2019 Election Results Must Be Electronically Transmitted
2019: Crack In Southeast PDP Over Plot To Sideline Ekweremadu
Pro-Oshiomhole Protesters Besiege APC Secretariat
PMB, Sanwo-Olu Will Win Lagos In 2019, Says Ambode
Man Remanded Over Alleged Raping Of 16-year-old Daughter
TRIBUNE
Implement new Minimum Wage or face wrath of workers, public servants warn govt
Oyo Assembly set to question LG boss over stoppage of projects, poor attitude
Strike out suit seeking to compel EFCC to investigate, prosecute me, Oshiomhole begs Court
One killed, several injured as cult members clash in Ondo
PDP crisis: Why Ekweremadu is ‘eyeing’ APC
Kaduna crisis: Set back in the quest for lasting peace ‘ Makarfi
Don’t be scared of Kanu, Presidency tells Nigerians
Nigeria collapsing with $80 billion debt profile ‘ Obi
Why Atiku is best for Nigeria now ‘ Group
2019: Don’t allow yourselves to be used by selfish politicians ‘ Buhari
NATION
Youths to Obasanjo: Atiku should drop Obi or lose
Nine die in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
N5b limit for presidential bid spending
Presidency: nothing to fear over Kanu
Ill campaign for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, says Ambode
NHIS crisis: Fed Govt, House to the rescue
Court adjourns indefinitely suit on Imo APC governorship primary
Oshiomhole queries competence of suit seeking his probe for graft
Nigeria, Benin to work closely on joint border facility, says Buhari
Operation Crocodile Smile 3 flags off in C/River
Sen. Shehu Sani dumps APC, joins PRP
2019: Gowon urges Buhari, Atiku, others to accept results in good faith
Shell gives N32m to 100 Bayelsa entrepreneurs
Alaghodaro 2018: Obaseki rallies top executives at NESG 24
PIGB: NASS to mount pressure for presidential assent Saraki
DAILY TIMES
No cause for worry over Nnamdi Kanus outburst, says Presidency
NUC orders varsities to revert to 5-point grading system
Justice Yunusa admitted its unethical to receive money from lawyers EFCC
Imo APC guber primary: Nwosu faction accuses Justice Musa of bias
Ill remain in APC, fight injustice, Senator Abe vows
2019: Well defeat APC with ease Kwara PDP
Reps charge police to arrest perpetrators of Kaduna mayhem
APC women aspirants allege marginalization, threaten protest vote in 2019
Osun poll: Tribunal orders substituted service on INEC, Oyetola
CACOL commends EFCC for arraignment of Fayose, calls for diligent prosecution, speedy trial
Credible 2019 polls underway: Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
3 days after dumping APC, Sen Shehu Sani joins PRP
Fraud allegations: Reps intervene, to probe crisis rocking NHIS
Buhari ensuring Nigerian resources benefit Nigerians, says Osinbajo
Composition of security architecture: Saraki stems uproar over alleged SEast exclusion
2019: Well campaign vigorously for Buhari, Sanwo-olu, says Ambode
Youth unemployment: Labour, Ngige advocate public private partnership
ERGP 2020: FG is focused on delivery Finance Minister
$8.1bn row: MTN in discussion with Nigerian officials
DAILY TRUST
Pro-Oshiomhole protesters accuse APC govs of sabotaging Buhari
Bribe video: NANS suspends planned protest against Buhari
2019: No going back on Amosun’s anointed candidate ‘ Ogun West Elders
Pro-Oshiomhole protesters accuse APC governors of working against Buhari
Suspended’ NHIS boss vows to stay as Reps probe crisis
Senators divided over S/East’s ‘exclusion’ in security councils
Sultan warns religious leaders over inciting utterances
IPOB: British authorities brief FG on Kanu travel documents
Kaduna crisis: El-Rufai confirms 22 dead
Airlines suspend Kaduna flights, assess security situation
Militia killing travellers on Jalingo road ‘ Muslim council
Investigate Kasuwan Magani violence ‘ CAN, JNI
Electoral Act: Senate approves card reader for 2019 elections
Nigerians spend $8bn annually on importation of vehicles ‘ Osinbajo
Investments on pension funds yield 16.42% in 2017 ‘ Data
Solid 21, Hublot agree to settle out of court after 8-year litigation
Shippers Council plans $150m dry port, truck park in Abuja
Babalakin’s companies not indebted to AMCON
We have funded 4,000 entrepreneurs directly ‘ Elumelu
We’ll use Nigeria’s money for all Nigerians’ ‘ Osinbajo
2019: Don’t allow politicians use you, Buhari tells youths
Fayemi denies receiving N30b from Buhari, FG
Accept results of 2019 polls, Gowon tells Buhari, Atiku, others
Senator Shehu Sani joins PRP
2019: We will campaign vigorously for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, says Ambode
Senator Ogembe cautions FG against selling Ajaokuta steel complex
Outcry over alleged imposition of the son of Aisha Buhari’s aide as APC candidate
Kawu regrets mass defections of APC aspirants in Kano
Jigawa APC Chieftain wants minister resign
