Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, August 30, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

FG, States, LGs shared N3.9trn, half year 2019

Achieving economic prosperity through manufacturing value chain

Fear rising Nigeria could run out of money

VAT rises 7.92% to N312bn in Q2

Raw materials drive manufacturing PMI expansion in August

 

PUNCH

BHaram fighters killed while planting IEDs Army

FGs school feeding begins in Lagos Sept

Sanwo-Olu urges manufacturers to use recyclable packaging materials

Were ready to negotiate $9.6bn fine with P&ID FG

School enrolment: UNICEF targets one million out-of-school girls

Investors dump Dangote Cement, MTN shares

SEC woos army, police officers to capital market

RIPAN to begin sale of rice at N13,300 per bag

MAN, LCCI, NECA caution FG against border closure

Lagos-Ibadan road: FG targets December for Berger/Kara completion

Airtel overtakes Globacom, mobile subscription peaks at 174.67m

FBI indictment can frustrate IT start-ups NITDA

Stakeholders decry low access to ECOWAS trade scheme

FG takes delivery of $8.5m calibration aircraft

BoI vows not to cancel N3.4bn cassava loan

Protect consumers against cybercrime, NCC tells telcos

NSE lifts trading suspension on Royal Exchange shares

Food imports gulped $14bn in five years CBN

Oil price: OPEC may halt slide below $60

Digital space will develop Africas agribusiness Experts

Invest $2.5bn in African entrepreneurs, Elumelu tells Japan

Cops killing: Panel report delaying soldiers trial

Insecurity: IG deploys helicopters in South-West, North-West

Fraudulent Nigerians abroad not representing our values Buhari

Minimum wage: NECA seeks compromise to end disagreement

Further borrowingll hurt economy, experts warn FG

NYSC DG sad over corps member shot for allegedly stealing handset

$9.6bn damages: FG denies alleged non-diligent defense of case

Kogi gov poll: Aspirant walks out of APC primary as delegates claim to be illiterates

Police not involved in rescue effort, relations of kidnapped ABU students tell Buharis aide

High court refuses to stop Kogi APC gov primary election

Ukraine parliament approves 35-year-old lawyer as PM

APC appoints Yobe gov as Bayelsa primary returning officer

 

THISDAY

BPE Applaud APM Terminals N126bn Investment in Nigeria

Bayelsa Guber: No Deal With Sylva, APC, Says Dickson

Cross River REC Rigged General Election, PDP Insists

Buhari Rallies Japan, Says Investment Returns Highest in Nigeria

NEC: 22m Barrels of Oil Stolen in First Half of 2019

ICPC Nabs Suspect on EFCC Wanted List

Yahaya Bello Wins APC Guber Ticket

Gunmen Kill Catholic Priest in Taraba, Burn Corpse

N’Delta Govs Kick against Composition of NDDC Board

Border Closure Boosts Production, Say Rice Producers

Ekiti Assembly Summons Fayose, Others over ‘Misappropriated’ LGs Funds

Xenophobia: Nigerians in South Africa Storm High Commission in Protest

$9bn Judgment: FG Defended Case Diligently, Says Lai Mohammed

Investor Bemoans Invasion of Business Premises by Customs Officers in Ilorin

Alleged N1.6bn Fraud: EFCC to Appeal Judgment Acquitting Ex-President Jonathan’s Aide

Saudi Ministry Seeks Broader Ties with Nigerian Media Practitioners

FG’s Social Investment Programme Not Lifting People Out of Poverty, Says CSO

Cybercrime: NITDA Decries Labelling of Nigerians as Criminals

AfDB Sets Aside $25bn for Agriculture in Africa

Buhari: Nigerians Engaging in Criminal Activities Abroad Do Not Represent Our Values

 

SUN

Jega’s membership tears PRP apart

Gunmen kill, burn Catholic priest

FG seeks NURTW’s support to tackle insecurity

Lagos killings: Families absolve children of robbery

Police, relations of kidnapped ABU students disagree over ransom

Bandits kill 1,460 in 7 months ‘FG

N1.6bn: Court acquits Jonathan’s aide, Dudafa, ex- banker

IGP orders aerial surveillance of South West, North East

 

GUARDIAN

Ogun revenue service generates N15bn in 6 months

Osaka cruises into third round at US Open

EFCC to appeal court ruling acquitting Jonathan’s former aide

FG to recruit 40,000 police constables to strengthen community policing

What To Do When Your Smartphone Falls Into Water

Nigeria, EU enter N20b pact to develop North-East

 

VANGUARD

Resist temptation of killing innocent people in name of religion, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerian youths

Benue begins clampdown on illegal schools, warns Head Teachers against illegal levies

Killings, Kidnappings, Banditry: Enough is enough, Masari warns bandits

NDDC governors meet over NDDC board appointment

Insecurity: IGP orders deployment of police helicopters across country

INSECURITY: Joint Task Force’ll be funded by govs, private sectors- DAWN

Insecurity: IGP orders deployment of police helicopters across country

Cybercrime: Don’t taint Nigeria with single brush for alleged crimes of few ‘ NITDA tells Global community

FG to launch solar-powered vehicles ‘ Amaechi

FG committed to ending security challenges, says Dingyadi

More heads to roll over $16bn power probe

Breaking: Ihedioha orders arrest of Okorocha

Minimum wage: NECA calls for compromise

Breaking: 24 years After: How I witnessed the Killing of Ken Saro- Wiwa in Port- Harcourt Prison, Ex- Prisoner

Invest to secure your future, SEC advises security personnel

FG to recruit 40,000 police constables to strengthen community policing, says IGP

FG launches campaign against insecurity at grassroots level in Enugu

Next Level to witness faster pace of development ‘ Lai Mohammed

Osun declares Friday public holiday for Hijrah

PDP Will lose Kogi unless ‘ Concerned Stakeholders

Breaking: Court acquits, discharges Jonathan’s aide, Dudafa over alleged N1.6bn fraud

LEADERSHIP

Insecurity: Northwest Records 1,460 Deaths, 330 Attacks In 7 Months ‘ FG

$16bn Power Probe: 4 Detained Officials Get Administrative Bail

N1.6bn Fraud Trial: EFCC To Appeal Acquittal Of Jonathan’s Aide

Missing In Action: Senators Who Will Be Missed In The 9th Assembly

Criminals Abroad Don’t Represent Nigeria’s Values ‘ PMB

Bello Wins Kogi APC Governorship Ticket

Sultan Calls For Intertribal Marriages

$9.6bn UK Judgement: Due Diligence Followed In Case Defence ‘ FG

Kogi Guber: SDP Certifies Natasha’s Candidature

Cybercrimes: Nigerians Not Criminals ‘ NITDA Counters Critics

AfDB Investing $25BN In Agriculture, Agribusiness ‘ Akinwumi Adesina

AFDB Spends $2bn To Train 6 Million African Scientists

Falconets Break 12-year Record To Win Africa Games

Like Ministers, Senators Deserve Official Cars To Work ‘ Senate Leader

As NIMASA Sets To Tackle Insecurity In Nigeria, Gulf Of Guinea

NGO Cries To CRHA Over Malpractice In Land Use, Allocation

Ekiti Seeks 200 Megawatts To Boost Economy

Ogun Residents Raise Alarm Over Invasion By Land Speculators

Edo, Alford Conferences To Host World Digital Exhibition

Anger, Protest In Edo Over NDDC Nominations

 

TRIBUNE

Politician, 2 others arrested over decomposing corpse of lady found under bed in Delta hotel

Kogi Guber; SDP Certifies Natasha’ s Candidature

Buhari commends supportive role played by NURTW members during 2019 elections

Chibok Girls, Leah Sharibu, Sowore: Nigerians to protest against Buhari at UNGA ‘ Frank

Warri port reaping from Executive Order ‘ NPA

Niger Delta govs kick against NDDC Board composition

Bauchi gets N800m from FG to control flooding

Osinbajo assures private sector of continued support

Insecurity: IGP orders deployment of helicopters to tackle crimes nationwide

Egypt’s 1.6 gigawatt solar park: Will Nigeria take a leaf

INEC’s Riot Act on Bayelsa, Kogi gov poll ‘Okoye

Dapo Abiodun’s 100 days of progressive strides in Ogun

The Gambia returns to tourism marketing in Lagos, appoints destination manager

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off US coast

Rice worth over N145bn smuggled into Nigeria since January ‘ Rice processors

Nigeria’s agric sector is underperforming ‘ Minister

Aggrieved APC members pass vote no confidence on Edo SSG

Don’t cause hardship for the masses through revenue generation, Elebuibon urges govts

Couple allegedly beat man to death over attempted stealing in Osun

ICAN to collaborate with Kwara, EFCC, NFIU on anti-corruption war

Killings of Nigerians in South Africa barbaric, unacceptable ‘ Senator Basiru

 

NATION

Court acquits Jonathans ex-aide over N1.6b fraud

Customs impounds N501.6m contraband in Owerri

Governors plan relief for travellers as Enugu airport is shut

What investors stand to gain in Nigeria, by Buhari

$9.6b verdict: Fed Govt hires foreign lawyers to upturn judgment

Fed Govt seeks NURTWs support to fight insecurity

AfDB invests $2b to train six million African scientists

Alleged N7.2bn fraud: EFCC persecuting me for not implicating Kalu

OPC may join partisan politics soon, says Gani Adams

Edo, Alford Conferences to host World Digital Exhibition

Lagos-Ibadan expressway closes Sept. 2

 

DAILY TIMES

Court acquits, discharges Jonathans aide over N1.6bn fraud

Buhari seeks Japans support to end piracy, signs MOU with EU

We lost 1, 460 persons to 330 bandit attacks in 7 months -FG

Ekiti assembly summons Fayose, ex-speaker over LG funds

Lai exonerates FG over defence of $9.6bn judgment debt case

NAPTIP investigates reports of human trafficking in OyoD-G

Police not responsible for kidnapped ABU students rescue Family

 

DAILY TRUST

Aspirant kicks as Bello wins Kogi APC Governorship ticket

PDP urged to disqualify 3 aspirants from same family

INEC less transparent in 2019 ‘ CDD

Tribunal upholds senators Elisha, Yero’s victories

SDP gets candidate for Kogi gov’ship

Mona Audu sues Oshiomhole, others

APC appoints Buni returning officer for Bayelsa gov’ship primary

 

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Lagos Lawmaker Attributes Political Fortunes To Tinubu

Osun Has Done Well Since Its Creation ‘Ooni

Theatre Practitioners Want Film Village In Oyo

Osun To Commence Repair Of 56km Iwo-Osogbo Road

As Prof. Gambari Reflects On Nigeria’s Education System

OPC Factions In Renewed Face-Off Over 25th Anniversary

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigeria offers attractive investment opportunities ‘Buhari

IGP orders deployment of helicopters to tackle crimes

Lagos tasks manufacturers on recyclable packaging materials

Ekiti Assembly summons Fayose, ex-Speaker, others over LGs fund

Adefarasin to singles: Hardwork, contentment, keys to success

NUP lauds Akeredolu for paying members’ N4bn gratuity

Gani Adams: We expect Buhari to restructure Nigeria soon

FG: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway’ll be completed by 2022

Buhari seeks Japan’s support to fight piracy

 

BLUE PRINT

77 indicted fraudsters not true Nigerians ‘ Buhari

As gunmen kill Taraba Catholic priest’ FG says over 1,400 lost to banditry in 7 months, recommends Zamfara peace model

US$9.6bn damages: FG denies non-diligent prosecution of case

Updated ‘ Kogi: Bello picks APC ticket, Natasha emerges SDP flag-bearer

Olympic Eagles step up preparation for Sudan

Presidential aide confesses to luxury life, sacked, faces probe

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