Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, April 10. 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Cargo backlog piles up at airports, seaports over Customs’ server breakdown

Nigeria’s cashew price falls 60% to lowest in 3 years

Operators excited as Nigeria’s off-grid market attracts new $300m funding

Boost for food security as Atlas, AGRA collaborate on AI to predict farm yields

Nigeria dithers as strict reforms lift millions out of poverty in China, India

Apapa:Local currency trading flourishes on bridges, checkpoints as businesses bleed

Dangote outlines five projects in works to boost development in Africa

IMF revises Nigeria’s GDP forecasts to 2.1% for 2019

CBN enhances liquidity in FX market with $210

 

PUNCH

Boeing records zero orders for 737 MAX in Q1

Pro-Buhari group asks security agencies to investigate Atiku

FG acquires N5bn aircraft fire simulator for aviation college

Ambode inaugurates 20-man transition committee

Adamawa employs 1,540 teachers despite Finitiris warning

Falana condemns Ubanis continued detention by EFCC

Senate approves MTEF, gets 2019 budget report Thursday

N33bn probe: PenCom ignoring demands for bank statement – Lawmakers

Customs generate N65.5bn from three commands in Q1

Nigeria should tighten monetary, fiscal policies IMF

Customs to generate N937.28bn from import duty, others in 2019

FG failed to implement N734.53bn capital budget in 2017 FRC

Three rectors arrested for N10.2m bribe

Killings in North: ACF meets today as minister says top traditional rulers aiding bandits

Ochanya: Court remands accused lecturers wife in prison

Anambra warns herdsmen against killings

Bench warrant means nothing to me Nnamdi Kanu

FG lost N90bn to NBETs violation of procurement act Reps

Police fire nine officers, demote six

Soldiers evacuate residents from Boko Haram hideout

Buhari has proved commitment to Niger Delta growth Osinbajo

Govt seeks increased naval presence in Bayelsa

Ex-deputy gov sues Akeredolu, alleges unpaid entitlements

Distribution of uncollected PVCsll resume soon, says INEC

Dokubo justifies amnestys N88m salon contract

FG not complacent about insecurity Buhari group

Aviation unions protest assault on members at Lagos airport

Boko Haram carries out fresh attack in Yobe

BREAKING: INEC to resume distribution of 11,228,582 PVCs Okoye

21 persons killed, 50 cows rustled in Kajuru attack Police

Court admits evidence on Olisa Metuhs N400m alleged fraud case

Man in court for allegedly stabbing neighbour with iron rod

I owe millions in legal fees, ex-president Zuma wails, denies keeping Ghadafis $30m

 

THISDAY

FG Seeks Investors for Aircraft Leasing

PETAN: Nigeria Must Take Advantage of Opportunities in Oil Industry

Africa Urged to Prepare for Chinas 85 Million Jobs Export

SWAN President Backs Inclusion of Shooting Sport in NSF

FIFA Womens World Cup Trophy Arrives Nigeria on Tour

Reconstruction of Ogbemudia Stadium ‘ll Boost Sports Devt, Say Edo Acting Gov

INEC Fixes Kogi, Bayelsa Gov Polls for November 2

DPR to Shut Fuel Stations in Bayelsa for Increasing Pump Price of PMS to N160

FG Approves N100bn for Completion of East-West Road

Senate Passes Police Trust Fund Bill

Amnesty Office Justifies N88m Barbing Salon Contract

36 Killed, Scores Injured as Bandits, Vigilantes Clash in Katsina Community

Anambra has Resolved Herdsmen, Farmers’ Feud, Says Commissioner

113 Students Bag First Class in Usman Dan Fodio

Protect Public Utilities in your Domain, Ekiti Gov Tells Residents

 

SUN

Kano guber: Tribunal grants PDP candidate permission to inspect INEC materials

Uduaghan calls for stiffer punishment for electoral offenders

Rivers polls: Supreme Court can’t determine issues raised by APC, say lawyers

More trouble for APC over zoning

FG: Top traditional rulers behind violence in North

INEC fixes Nov 2 for Bayelsa, Kogi guber polls

INEC activities meant to scuttle democracy in Imo, says Okorocha

FG invests N5bn in aircraft firefighter simulator for aviation sector

Shell emerges Nigeria’s most impactful local content company

Osinbajo asks new NDIC board to sanitise banking system

In spite of cyclone Idai: Malawi maize output up 24%

FG cautions students against unaccredited Ukrainian medical varsity

ASUP issues threat over appointment of rectors

Maritime criminality biggest threat in Bayelsa ‘Govt

PANDEF sues for peace among politicians in Niger Delta

Senate panel assures Agip of commitment to $13.5bn oil project

Gunmen killed 21, razed 10 houses in fresh Kajuru attacks ‘Police

Onitsha medicine dealers protest police harassment

Banditry: Buratai, top officers relocate to Zamfara

Boko-Haram: DHQ holds second Nigeria-Pakistan staff talk in Abuja

 

GUARDIAN

AfCFTA implementation may drag till June 2020

Residents lament estimated billing, reduced power by Ikeja Electric

Ambode, UNILAG VC task civil servants on teamwork

Senate okays FG’s mid-term expenditure framework, police fund bill

Police charge four ex-SARS officers to court

Graduate policemen beg IGP to release pending promotion list

IBEDC attributes power outage in Ilesha to hoodlum attacks

Nigeria: 2,000 flee village as army prepare Boko Haram offensive

Dozens killed in Nigerian violence flareup

No clash between JAMB, WAEC timetable ‘ Oloyede

Police confirm killing of 21, rustling of 50 cows in Kajuru

VANGUARD

Osinbajo charges NDIC to tackle non-performing loans in banks

Bench warrant against me mere academic exercise ‘Nnamdi Kanu

Implementing Uwais Report’ll strengthen nation’s electoral system ‘Nnamani

Zamfara killings: Perpetrators from B/Faso, Chad, Niger, others ‘ Miners

Edo Waste Mgt Board intensifies Operation ‘Clean Up Edo’ campaign in Benin

I N S E C U R I T Y: Keep off Igboland, Ohanaeze warns killer herdsmen

Ex-Gov Jang diverted N2bn meant for SME’s ‘ Witness

Delta community threatens to shut down AGIP operations

Expect more successes in economy, security, fight against corruption, Buhari tells Nigerians in Dubai

Anambra attack: Herdsmen, farmers resolve crisis ‘Govt

How over 3,000 were killed in Zamfara by Gov. Yari

Whoever calls me Baba-go-slow, ‘ ‘ Buhari

How Atiku hired lobbyist for $30,000 to unseat Buhari, make him ‘authentic President

IGP warns police formations on stoppage of released containers

Bonny light price hits $71.74

IMF reviews Nigeria’s growth upwards to 2.1%

Too many foreign technical hands in Eagles worries Sodje

FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy arrives Nigeria on tour

Reconstruction of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium will boost sports devt in Edo ‘ Shaibu

INEC fixes Nov. 2 for Governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa

FG approves N100bn for completion of East West road project

Zamfara insecurity : FG’s ban on mining activities came too late ‘ Miners

Edo, EU, British Council strategise on response team against gender-based violence

IGP Adamu takes battle to bandits’ den in Sokoto, Zamfara

Nigerian mission condemns killing of 3 Nigerians in S/Africa

Tribunal grants PDP permission to inspect materials in Kano

 

LEADERSHIP

Insecurity: NIS Revitalises, Repositions Offices In 17 LGAs In Enugu

Edo Govt Debunks Fake Recruitment Exercise

ICPC Arrests 3 Over Alleged N10.2m Bribe

First Lady Didn’t Order Sack Of Amnesty Office Staff

Man In Police Net For Collecting Money From ATM With Special Code

9-year-old Boy, 3 Others In Court Over Assault

Students Protest Denial Of NYSC Programme, Non-issuance Of Certificate

Kajuru Attacks: Police Confirm 21 Killed, 10 Houses Burnt Down

 

TRIBUNE

How ex-gov Jang withdrew N5b SMSE, SUBEB money ‘ ICPC

Okorie begs warring communities in Ebonyito embrace peace, stop killings

BREAKING: INEC holds Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections Nov 2

Buhari condemns killing of 20 in Adara, renewed Rivers cultist clashes

FG tasks oil companies on spillage contingency plan

Delta proposes bill to report every death in hospitals

Checkmate fund diversion in Niger Delta,OMPALAN urges FG

Tripoli hospitals report 47 dead in recent fighting ‘UN

Osinbajo wants CBN, NDIC to take over N-Power, Tradermoni, others

FG cautions intending Nigerian medical students to Ukraine on authenticity

Niger/Delta: FG approves N100bn for East West road

Lagos Assembly urges FG to allow states to generate electricity

Police confirm killing of 21, rustling of 50 cows in Kajuru

PDP hails Supreme Court verdict on Rivers APC primaries

Drug dealers protest against policeman attach to NAFDAC for alleged extortion

 

NATION

Fear over 23 Nigerians on death row in Saudi Arabia

Banks shut down in Ondo communities

FG blames monarchs for Northwest violence

Senate okays N1.64tr borrowing plan

IMF: growth for commodity exporters weighed down in Nigeria, Angola

Reps angry with PenCom over N33b remittances

Customs Q1 revenue collection hits N312.6b

Fed Govt seeks partnership with AfDB on youth employment

Edo, EU, British Council strategise against gender-based violence

INEC fixes Kogi, Bayelsa governorship polls for Nov 2

FG warns Nigerian students seeking to study medicine in Ukrane

Banditry: Over 3,000 killed, 500 villages affected in Zamfara Yari

 

DAILY TRUST

INEC fixes Nov. 2 for Kogi, Bayelsa gov’ship polls

Protesting ad hoc staff spreading falsehood ‘ Lagos INEC

Ambode inaugurates 20-man transition c’ttee

Zamfara gov-elect writes INEC, demands certificate of return

Senate presidency: Choice of Lawan not imposition ‘ Group

Parties should be pruned to 5 ‘ GDPN presidential candidate

Nigeria remains calm despite election challenges ‘ NOA DG

Buratai reveals why Nigerian Army creates female corps

Acting IGP visits Zamfara, pledges decisive action against bandits, kidnappers

Expect more successes in economy, security, fight against corruption’Buhari

President’s wife did not order sack of presidential amnesty office staff members ‘ Aide

NAF launches operation ‘Tsaftan Daji’ to flush out bandits in Zamfara, other states

Sultan tasks NYSC members on national development

Buhari condemns latest violence in Kaduna, resurgent of cultism in Rivers

Motorcycle ban: Police arrest 90 defaulters in Minna

Taraba violence: Tiv not at war with Jukun ‘ Cultural leader

113 bag first class in Usmanu Danfodio varsity

Timetable: JAMB allays fears over clash with WAEC

ASUP threatens strike over FG’s failure to implement agreement

Niger: NSCDC deploys 39 officers to man UTME centres

Executive Secretary commissions TETFund buildings in UniPort

UNICEF condemns Yemeni school blast killing 14 children

Nigeria declares state of emergency on rising deaths of women, babies

Exporters decry non-execution of N29bn export grant

MainOne, Facebook spent $20m on Edo fiber- Gov Obaseki

Zamfara governor-elect writes INEC, demands release of Certificate of Return

INEC announces date for governorship poll in Bayelsa, Kogi

FG urged to begin gradual release of funds to INEC in 2020 ahead of 2023

I’m going slow so that I can survive ‘ Buhari says in Dubai

Senate assures AGIP of commitment on $13.5bn oil project

SON destroys N50m substandard tyres in Enugu

 

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