Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 31 March, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

PUNCH

Report says Nigerias smartphones attracting mobile money investments

COVID-19: Entertainers, events planners lament N1bn loss

Reduce cost of governance now, TUC tells Buhari

PDP, INEC lament cost of coronavirus

Nigeria needs more e-commerce operators Ekeh

COVID-19 threat shows need for more Africa-based research

Lockdown: Online instant payments hit 3.69 million

Nigerias mobile internet speed below global average Study

We didnt give N300m subvention to NITDA – NCC

Cyber scams linked to COVID-19 rising, says Sophoslabs

Dollar sells for N412

COVID-19: US begins evacuation of citizens from Nigeria

CBN suspends cheques clearing instruments indefinitely

AGF slams Adegboruwa for faulting Buharis lockdown order

Nigerias economy fragile before COVID-19 pandemic – Finance minister

UPDATED: COVID-19 cases rise to 131 in Nigeria

Cross River turns back 35 US oil workers, demands thorough screening

I thought I was going to die, says COVID-19 survivor, Osowobi

Customs seize N197.4m contraband, generate N224m

Coronavirus: FRSC shuts down drivers database centres

Oil price plunges to $22, lowest in 18 years

South Africa to begin mass screening for coronavirus

Electricity tariff to increase on Wednesday

Close all mining operations immediately, MAN orders miners

Massive congestion looms at Lagos ports

Power supply worsens as gas shortage stalls 4,156.5MW

Lockdown: Customers make last-minute withdrawals, banks overwhelmed

COVID-19: CBN suspends cheques clearing instruments indefinitely

IG raises panel to unravel cause of Ondo explosion

Osun man arrested for exchanging PVC for relief materials

Harry, Meghan sign off royal Instagram account

France records 418 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

Pastor remanded in prison for denying coronavirus existence

Opposition leader in Niger freed under COVID-19 prison release

Coronavirus deaths hit 35,000 worldwide

UPDATED: Gov Makinde tests positive for coronavirus

UPDATED: Nigeria records second coronavirus death

Lagos discharges five more coronavirus patients

Ogun lockdown to commence Friday Abiodun

COVID-19: Stay inside, stay safe Guardiola

COVID-19: Prince Charles out of isolation, says royal officials

SUN 

COVID-19: Security experts warn that Nigeria is not ready for total lockdown

NJC should investigate APC’s conflicting courts’ orders ‘Adegoke

COVID 19: Need for stimulus package to cushion effects of lockdown

Is Kyari Nigeria’s de facto President

COVID-19: Govs’ Forum DG slams PDP, Adegboruwa over criticism of Buhari’s address

Ndidi Nigeria’s costliest player at ’45m

Dennis valued at N7bn

Coronavirus: Kalu gets permission to return to Nigeria

Customers storm banks as Nigeria shuts down

COVID-19: CBN grants 2-week market holidays to BDCs

FCMB to roll out safety measures against COVID-19

Diri directs distribution of foodstuff in SEMA warehouse

COVID-19: NAFDAC orders mass production of chloroquine for emergency treatment

COVID-19: Panic in Imo as suspected hotelier dies

Don’t mock those who tested positive to Coronavirus, Niger gov tells citizens

COVID-19 scourge: From socioeconomic wars to ‘global peace

Ogbia communities cry for help as crude oil contaminates Kolo Creek

Tears as Delta community buries 10 victims of herdsmen’s attack

Panic buying in Abuja as residents bemoan price hikes for food, essentials

GUARDIAN

Buhari’s stay-at-home directive raises constitutional issues, say lawyers

Police nab 165 in Kaduna for violating curfew, impound 205 vehicles

Umahi orders shoot on sight of escapees from isolation centres

Reply to SMS received today to get stimulus package, Lagos tells aged residents

I have won, I celebrate my resilience, says COVID-19 survivor

Rivers churches split into sessions to observe social distancing

HURIWA raises the alarm on poor handling of coronavirus

Israel’s Netanyahu under precautionary COVID-19 quarantine

Study shows potential impact on football’s transfer market of virus pandemic

COVID-19 and challenges of economic development

Senators donate 50% of salaries for COVID-19 fight

Media group tasks multinationals, agencies on safety kits for journalists

Lady kills lover as housewife stabs commercial sex worker to death in Imo

Editors, rights group deplore incessant attacks on journalists by security agents

Akure explosion: We have set up investigative team, says Police DIG

Harry And Meghan Sign Off Royal Instagram Account

Merkel again tests negative for coronavirus

Mike Adenuga donates N1.5bn to COVID-19 funds

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde tests positive for coronavirus

Immigration suspends e-registration, passport issuance in Jigawa

Prince Charles out of virus isolation: royal officials

Oil prices slide on shattered demand, stocks scatter

COVID-19: Inflation hits prices of food commodities in FCT

Nigeria records second death from coronavirus

VANGUARD

Covid-19: Youths allegedly battle garri sellers over hike in price

COVID-19 lockdown: Sanwo-Olu tasks security operatives on friendliness

Lockdown: FCTA to provide palliatives for vulnerable groups ‘ Minister

Further cut in 2020 budget imminent as oil price drops to $20

COVID-19: NIMASA donates 20 Ventilators, N50m, vessels, others

COVID-19 lockdown: Gov. Sanwo-Olu tasks security operatives on friendliness

Lockdown: Baskets of tomato, pepper flood Oyo markets, no buyers

COVID-19: CBN begins provision of medical facilities in 6 geo-political zones

COVID-19 lockdown: Alakija’s ROSF to give widows, orphans in 36 states, N25,000 each

COVID-19: First Bank donates N1bn, reiterates commitment to safety of Nigerians

COVID-19 lockdown won’t disrupt fuel supply, NNPC assures Nigerians

Nigeria earned $32.6bn from oil, gas in 2018 ‘ NEITI

COVID 19: Kaduna Police arrest 165 for violation of sit at home order

Coronavirus update: Spain cases slowing down

COVID-19: Ajimobi wishes Makinde quick recovery

Covid-19: Don’t Politicize FG’s Containment measures, APC Govs forum DG tells PDP

Manufacturers seek pre-COVID-19 forex rates, other incentives

NCDC confirms 20 new cases of COVID-19

People with health complications more vulnerable to Coronavirus ‘ Minister

COVID-19: NAFDAC orders manufacturing of Chloroquine for clinical trial

COVID-19: NUPENG seeks govs, security agents’ cooperation over fuel distribution

COVID-19: Anxiety, panic as FG keeps mum over identity of 2nd dead case

COVID-19: Adeboye donates surgical masks, hand gloves to Lagos govt

Covid-19 border closure: Ganduje orders arrest of defaulters in Kano

Lockdown of Lagos, Ogun, FCT: You’re wrong; Buhari is right, Malami replies Adegboru

COVID-19 lockdown won’t disrupt fuel supply, NNPC assures Nigerians

COVID-19: Oyo federal lawmaker fumes over exemption of state in FG’s palliative measures

Operations continue at the ports ‘ NPA

TRIBUNE

COVID-19: Lockdown enforcement will have human face ‘ Lagos CP, Odumosu

BREAKING: Buhari signs COVID-19 regulation, 2020

COVID-19: Buhari appoints Osinbajo as Chairman, Economic Sustainability Committee

COVID-19: CBN-led coalition begins supply of medical facilities in six geo-political zones

COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 20 new cases, toll rises to 131

COVID-19: Governor Makinde tests positive, explains how he got infected

Senate President bemoans poor agriculture research, inadequate exploration of technology

33-year-old Okeho General Hospital becoming economic waste

NIHORT to begin evaluation, distribution of new hybrid plantain, banana varieties to farmers

Prince Harry and Meghan bid farewell to royal roles

Trump, Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus

Come help us,’ New York gov tells US health-care workers

Oil falls to $20, hits 18-year low

NNPC assures nationwide products delivery as depots remain operational

Heavy gas shortage causing incessant blackouts ‘ TCN

COVID-19: Kwara arrests 15 transporters, seizes 80 okada

COVID-19: FRSC shuts down driver’s licence capture centres nationwide

COVID-19: Festus Keyamo asks DStv, Startimes to give subscribers one month free viewing

COVID-19: Lagos, Ogun, Abuja shutdown illegal ‘ Soyinka, Falana

Adesina Hails Broadcaster Victor Oladokun As He Retires As AfDB’s Director Of Communications

Buhari’s exemption of Oyo State from lockdown surprising ‘ Govt

COVID-19 lockdown: Financial institutions allowed to operate ‘ FG

COVID-19: Lock down Nigeria completely, Nigerians in Ireland urge Buhari

NATION

Sultan cautions Muslim clerics against misleading followers

NAFDAC orders chloroquine production

Soyinka to states: Dont cede your powers to Fed Govt

Amokachi names Mikel as greatest Nigerian player

Fed Govt deploys relief materials to Lagos, Ogun

Toyota seeks $9b credit line from banks

Maritime Authoritys tax rises to $96m

Wike suspends LGA chairman, imposes curfew

I murdered COVID-19, says activist discharged from IDH

Masari, Deputy test negative for COVID-19

UPDATED: Makinde tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19: Relief materials to get to Lagos, Abuja, Ogun before midnight, says Minister

COVID-19: Govts urged to give cash gifts, food items to Nigerians

Abiodun tests negative for COVID 19, postpones lockdown

DAILY TIMES

LCCI boss calls for urgent containment of COVID-19 pandemic

SEC announces regulatory framework for crowdfunding, proposes N70m limit for SMEs

Lockdown: Your ID card is your pass, minister tells journalists

PDP Senate caucus commends FG measures to combat COVID-19

COVID-19: President Buhari approves procurement of resources

I asked Buhari to lock the country down: he listened Fani-Kayode

COVID-19: Cambodia to close casinos, halt rice exports

FG confirms death of second COVID-19 patient

COVID-19 may have severe implications on Nigerias economy-Ahmed

COVID-19: Wike imposes curfew on two strategic locations in Port Harcourt

Senators donate 50% of salaries to fight COVID-19

Kano goes tough on boundary closure as Ganduje arrests defaulters

Adegboruwa was wrong in his criticism of Buharis order on lockdown- AGF

Panic buying as FCT lockdown commences today

COVID-19: Armed forces ready to implement presidential directive DHQ

Coronavirus: Benue wont succumb to victims threat

Buhari exempts banks from 14 days lockdown

Equities market begins trading low, sheds N277bn in one day

Covid-19: Consider waivers on import duties during lockdown, MAN tells FG

DAILY TRUST

COVID-19: Despite testing positive, El-Rufai, Bala Mohammed still in charge

PDP Senate caucus wants strict monitoring of FG’s palliative

Food stuff prices soar as residents rush to stockpile

Herbalists support FG’s measures against coronavirus spread

FCTA takes sensitisation campaign to traditional rulers

Security agents chase traders out of Abaji market

Coronavirus scare as man slumps, dies on Osogbo street

COVID-19: U.S. to evacuate citizens from Nigeria

Pastor jailed for alleged coronavirus denial

FDA approves chloroquine for emergency treatment of coronavirus

What Nigeria could learn from other countries on tackling COVID-19

El-Rufai’s wife tests negative for COVID-19

Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 20 new cases, as total hits 131

Benue govt, UK returnee disagree over COVID-19 status

Gas shortage: Blackout looms nationwide as GenCos cut generation

COVID-19: IoD tasks govts on impact mitigation for businesses

KADCCIMA seeks single-digit interest on loans for MSMEs

COVID-19: Subscribers mount pressure on telcos for slashed tariffs

Adenuga Foundation commits N1.5bn to Nigeria’s Coronavirus fight

COVID-19: LCCI seeks fiscal, monetary incentives for importers, others

COVID-19: Nasarawa plans 60% cut in governance cost

Garba Lawal shocked by ‘Mike is the greatest Nigerian footballer’ report

Nigeria’s Dennis now the 3rd Most Valuable Player in Belgium 

COVID-19 lockdown: FCTA enforcement team arrests pastor, close 16 churches

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Bishop Sam Zuga Unveils Solution To Coronavirus April 1

COVID-19’s Invisible Hand On NSE Share Price Mechanism

COVID-19: FCTA Takes Sensitisation Campaign To Traditional Rulers

COVID-19: Adamawa Imposes Lockdown From March 31

Shutdown Begins As Nigeria Confronts COVID-19 Headlong

COVID-19: Undermining Government Effort May Spell Doom- DG PGF

BUSINESSDAY

Planned electricity tariff hike to wait till July amid coronavirus

PDP, BMO lock horns over ‘palliatives’ in Buhari’s broadcast

Lockdown may strain debtors’ ability to repay banks loans

Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations 2020

Updated: Our close encounter with death, by discharged Lagos coronavirus patients

COVID-19: Stay at home, be compliant and receptive!

NSE to sustain remote trading as FG exempts financial system, money markets from lockdown

NEW TELEGRAPH

COVID-19 shuts down Nigeria

Varsities back to the trenches

ASUU leadership not fair to LASU ‘Chairman

Frequent strikes forcing Nigerians to study in inferior varsities abroad ‘Don

Govs: We’ve recommendations on COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: When ‘social distancing’ is luxury

Coronavirus: Ebonyi quarantines 37 UK-returnees

Doctor seeks FDA’s approval to treat Coronavirus with Asthma drugs in U.S

PEOPLESDAILY

Troops kill top Boko Haram commander, others in Borno, Yobe

COVID 19: Armed Forces earmark 17 centers across 6 geopolitical zones

COVID 19: Army to recall retired medical personnel

Borno ambush: Army clears air, says 100 terrorists killed

Troops kill 9 bandits, arrests 23, release 12 kidnaped victims in Zamfara

Troops kill top Boko Haram commander, others in Borno, Yobe

COVID 19: Armed Forces earmark 17 centers across 6 geopolitical zones

 

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