Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Goldman Sachs warns $20 oil price coming soon

COVID 19: The need for business continuity plan

Nigeria’s third coronavirus case questions FG’s reluctance to impose travel restrictions

A Large informal sector is nothing to celebrate

Inflation rises by 12.2% in February, highest in 22 months

CBN’s measures in line with IMF policy steps to addressing impact of Covid-19

How Abule-Ado explosion victims may get compensation from NNPC

NIWA seeks free funds to complete abandoned Oguta, Jamata River Ports

PUNCH

Highway to hell: Kidnappers, robbers, killers reign supreme on Abuja-Lokoja expressway

Supreme Court reserves ruling in Zamfara poll judgment review

Delta teenager, who stabbed friend to death, nabbed

There’s corruption in constituency projects execution ICPC

Lawmakers spent over N1tn on constituency projects without results

Buhari, implement the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act

Expert recommends effective home malaria management

N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner

Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession

Oil drops to $28, dollar exchanges for N369

AfDB suspends two Nigerian companies for fraud

Reps condemn prepaid cable subscription, to probe DSTV, others

Lawmakers probe FGs abandoned N3.4bn solar power project

Restrict foreign airlines to Lagos, Abuja, operators tell FG

AFEX Commodities to unlock funding for 50,000 farmers

Foreign capital inflow to telecoms rises by $829.62m NBS

Reduce petrol pump price, suspend stamp duty, Atiku tells FG

Dangote leads others to sustain markets N85bn loss

Foreign stock investors withdrew N523.42bn in 2019 NSE

Zenith, UBN deny acquisition reports

Coronavirus: Cut N10.59tn budget, target overhead, says Senate

IPMAN calls for reopening of Warri refinery

FG tackles constraints in oil and gas zones

Inflation rate rises to 12.2% NBS

33 states benefit from WBanks $750m fiscal programme

FG suspends issuance of $3.3bn Eurobond

FG releases N20bn for East-West road project

Coronavirus infection: Nigerias third case attended UK summit with Canadian PMs wife, says friend

Edo begins operation show your building plan

Oshiomhole resumes, APC lifts Shuaibu, Abdulkadirs suspension

Bandits kill popular twin brothers in Zamfara

Coronavirus: FG bars govt officials, workers from travelling abroad

Tsav, experts disagree as police assign cops to ex-officers

Lawmakers begin probe into Boko Haram killings in Auno

New Coronavirus case: Lagos begins contact tracing of BA passengers

BREAKING: FG raises special task force on Coronavirus

Lagos Explosion: We can compare the damage to Syria and Iraq, says Gani Adams

Indian with Coronavirus symptoms picked up at Dangote refinery

APC crisis: Oshiomhole resumes, says Ive learnt to reconcile my style with others

China attacks US for calling coronavirus Chinese Virus

Two WHO workers infected with Coronavirus

Coronavirus: UK advises citizens against non-essential foreign travel

Coronavirus: Chad records no case, shuts airports, borders

THISDAY

Trade Unions Urged to Key into CBN Development Finance Initiatives

FG Assures AfDB of Transparent Utilisation of Funds for Power Transmission Upgrade

Oil Firm to Fund Postgraduate Studies of Nigerians, Others in Oxford

PPPRAs Petrol Landing Cost Drops on Declining Oil Prices

Growing Non-Oil Exports in Nigeria

Group Decries Dearth of Finance, Technology Talents

SUN

Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s request for review of Zamfara judgment

APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa

Edo APC faction backs NEC meeting, urges Oshiomhole to put house in order

I’m not best world party chairman, Oshiomhole begs NWC members

Court of Appeal ruling on Oshiomhole, victory for justice ‘ Edo APC

Buhari meets Diri, promises to work for peace in Bayelsa, Niger Delta

Tension as Oshiomhole storms APC secretariat for NWC meeting

COVID-19: Global economic outlook bleak ‘LCCI

Transactions jump to 23% on NSE as 27 equities post gains

Inflation rises to 12.20% in February

Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with N87.9bn dividend

COVID-19: Revenue at MMIA drops over suspension of visa on arrival

Bill seeking better life for elderly passes second reading

FCCP decries denial of medical treatment to victims of gun shots

Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition ‘Medical Director

FG confirms 3rd case, suspends National Sports Festival, may ban religious rallies

GUARDIAN

Early morning fire guts market in Kwara

Gunmen abduct sisters, demand N100 million ransom

Alleged winner of Akwa Ibom lottery arraigned for misleading EFCC

Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over infidelity

Rotary clubs uplift public schools in Lagos, Osun

Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms: WHO

IOC urges athletes to continue training despite doubts over date

Services trade growth weakens as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy

NCDMB reiterates support for indigenous operators

Facebook to award $100m in grants, ad credits to SMEs against COVID-19

Onne port receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship

Port congestion worsens as customs halts barge operations

Witness reveals how two JAMB officials diverted board’s N35.5m

MASSOB gives herdsmen 48 hours to quit Enugu community

Abule-Ado residents to lose property as FG plans take-over of explosion site

Sell pressure on high cap stocks drags indices further by N64 billion

VANGUARD

Court okays registration of two new pensioners’ bodies

Maintenance cost grounds waterfront patrol boats’ Navy

Backlog of unpaid pensions, one of my worst pains ‘ Ortom

COVID-19: Lagos suspends 2020 boat regatta

INSECURITY: Kidnappers demand N100m for late Adesina’s daughters

Yoruba group kicks against Amotekun in S’West

FG bars officials from foreign trips

COVID-19: We’ll explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians ‘ Buhari

APC CRISIS: Oshiomhole resumes, sues for peace, says no crisis in NWC

Minister of Finance inaugurates 17-member committee for fiscal sustainability

FG bans officials from foreign trips over Coronavirus

JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m, EFCC witness alleges

Zamfara poll: PDP expresses concerns over Supreme Court’s reserve judgment

Don’t end amnesty programme- Akpodoro begs Buhari

Poverty Alleviation: Come to the Aid of Nigeria, Lawan begs World Bank

STATE OF THE NATION: No compulsion to remain united without restructuring ‘ Okon

APC: President Buhari’s indifference festered crisis ‘ Jackson Ojo, APC chieftain

Coronavirus: Shut all borders now ‘ Senate, House of Reps, NMA, others

Lagos 2023: BOG’s exit won’t affect our fortune in 2023 ” ADP

Coronavirus: Facebook is giving $1,000 to every employee to help amid pandemic

UTME: Anger as JAMB bars candidates from taking exams over lateness

Coronavirus: Doctor says scans for young patients were ‘nothing short of terrifying

FG promises to end insurgency, return displaced persons home

Wike berates Uzodinma for making false allegation against PDP

Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus holds inaugural meeting

Abule Ado: Expert wants anti-explosive devices installed on petrol, gas trucks

TRIBUNE

Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021

Dismembered bodies litter explosion site as aid workers parade three-year-old survivor

FG decries 400,000 barrels daily theft Nigeria’s crude oil

How ready is Nigeria to handle possible crash in global oil demand in 2020

Chad ‘repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle

Reps probe N3.45bn abandoned solar power project

Unaudited accounts: Reps summon former NPA boss, other Heads of MDAs

Turkish club terminates Mikel Obi’s contract for refusing to play match over coronavirus

COVID-19: Senate considers review of 2020 budget

Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques over coronavirus

Help Nigeria out of poverty, Senate President begs World Bank

Sexual harassment, gender violence in higher institutions very worrisome ‘ Human Rights Activist

BREAKING: Dangote fertiliser contractor quarantined over suspected coronavirus

NATION

COVID-19: Buhari cancels trips as Nigeria gets 3rd case

Nasarawa Assembly orders suspension of N1.8b health programme

UTME candidates denied entry to exam hall

COVID-19: Presidential Task Force takes first major step

Fed Govt launches I-MOP for access to health services

Reps summon ex-NPA boss, others over unaudited financial accounts

Police to recruit 10,000 officers soon, says minister

We need new revenue allocation formula for Niger Delta

UK pension funds lose 5% of value in coronavirus scare

Lagos explosion, targeted at Igbos homes, businesses, IPOB alleges

Wike attacks Uzodinma for accusing PDP of plotting Oshiomholes removal

Senate seeks succour for aged persons

Reps oppose bill seeking to regulate CSOs

Reps threaten PPPRA Boss with warrant of arrest

Italys coronavirus cases up to 31,506, with more than 2,500 deaths

UPDATED: Supreme Court reserves Zamfara APCs request for review

UTME candidates denied entrance to exam hall over lateness

BREAKING: FG set up special task force on Coronavirus

DAILY TIMES

COVID19: Airline operators call for restriction of travel into Nigeria

Lawan urges World Bank to assist Nigeria combat poverty

Youth protest Amotekun corps formation in south-west

FG restates commitment to end insurgency in North-east

Coronavirus: Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP

Insecurity: Mimiko declares that time to Restructure Nigeria is now

Corona Virus: PDP tackles Delta APC, says party values projects more than human lives

Coronavirus: Gov. Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP

Supreme Court reserves ruling in APCs request for review of Zamfara judgment

Our borders remain open for Coronavirus, closed for rice-Shehu Sani

COVID-19: Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners to stem spread

Coronavirus: Sri Lanka bans all incoming flights for 2 weeks Official

First coronavirus-related death reported in Malaysia

Irans death toll from coronavirus climbs to 988: health official

No scientific backing for albinos not to eat salt-Dermatologist

Lagos confirms another case of Coronavirus, acknowledges WHOs commendation

COVID-19: Senate wants 2020 budget slashed as oil price slumps

FG school feeding programme gulps N7bn in Niger

APC crisis: NWC lifts suspensions of Shuaibu, Abdukadir

Buratai explains involvement of military in internal security operations

SCourt reserves ruling in Zamfara guber tussle

Contractor seeks additional 4 years to complete Lokoja-Benin highway

FG confirms third case of Coronavirus

Nigeria inflation rises by 0.7% to 12.2%

DAILY TRUST

I’ve learnt my lesson ‘ Oshiomhole

Suswam proposes 2-day prison term for leaders

Buhari’s intervention timely ‘ Edo APC

Supreme Court reserves ruling on Zamfara gov’ship review

Kano PDP holds ward congresses despite court order

Constituency projects not gifts from legislators ‘ ICPC

COVID-19; Mr. President, Stop Shaking Hands

UPDATED: Strike: Again, FG, ASUU talks end in deadlock

Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans

Coronavirus: FG inaugurates 13-man committee

Reps move to halt flights, ban large gatherings to stop coronavirus

COVID-19: FAAN suspends national aviation conference

COVID-19: LCCI tasks experts on growth course for Nigeria’s economy

Science policies saved Nigeria N1trn on imported raw materials

FG secures $750m World Bank loan

Coronavirus: Airline operators ask Nigerian govt to issue travel restrictions

Reps to FG: Direct DStv, others to implement Pay-As-You-Go tariff

Coronavirus: Senate wants N10.5trn 2020 budget slashed

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Emulate Solomon Lar’s Free Education, Scholarship To End Insecurity In Nigeria

Student’s Feat At Science Contest Confirms Osun’s Functional Education Policy ‘ Okanlawon

Staff, Community Shut Uyo City Polytechnic Over 21-Month Salary Arrears

Coronavirus: Govts Should Show More Interest In Funding Drugs Research, Production ‘ PSN President

NMA, PSN Partner To End Disharmony In Health Sector

Stakeholder Advocates Technology-Based School Curricular

NEW TELEGRAPH

Seeking solution among warring Ekiti monarchs

Anti-Amotekun protest rocks Ekiti

COVID-19: ‘Nigeria’s economy may recede into recession

Osun PDP set to receive Oyinlola, Akinbade, others

ASUU to FG: IPPIS is fraudulent

MASSOB tackles herders for attacking farmer in Enugu community

PEOPLESDAILY

APC crisis: Buhari saves Oshiomhole, as party postpones NEC meeting

CBN earmarks N50b to combat coronavirus impact on economy

FG to partner private sector on technology, innovation-Buhari

Emirate crisis: Kano assembly suspends 5 members over misconduct

Shun injustice; protect human rights, CJN charges judges, khadis

SSANU dumps FG, backs ASUU on IPPIS

Abandoned school project: Nasarawa Assembly summons SSG, education commissioner

Northern govs wives condole Kogi gov. over mother’s death

Buhari awards scholarship to 3 science students

BLUEPRINT

Copa America postponed to 2021- CONMEBOL

ICPC tasks citizens on projects execution in A/Ibom

Ortom donates N50m to victims of Otukpo market fire

Compensate Bakassi in perpetuity, lawmaker tells FG

Oshiomhole humbled, says I’ve learnt my lessons

AS Nigeria records 3rd CONVID-19: Let’s not push our luck too far, NASS warns as Doctors strike

Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC request over Zamfara review

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