Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 1 September, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

GUARDIAN

Biden: ‘Weak’ Trump has fomented violence in US cities

Worsening welfare and security of IDPs

Ndigbo will suffer more under an Igbo presidency, says Onyia

Nwodo, Umeh insist on Igbo presidency in 2023

Plateau senatorial by-election will test APC’s cohesion, says Lalong

UNILORIN student to clear drainage for three months over romance scam

Motorists lament narrow lanes, gridlocks on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway

Why Nigerian players’ salaries, sign on fees are shrouded in secrecy

Stakeholders decry fintech challenges as e-trading hits $25.6 trillion

Market closes August trading upbeat as index rises by 0.07%

Experts task government on economic impact of taxation

Returnees begin new life in Edo after Libya, Mali experiences

Aviation workers, NLC protest against planned concession of airports

Lagos Assembly urges Sanwo-Olu, others to curb drug abuse in schools

Fayemi swears in eight new commissioners, sacks two, re-appoints four as special advisers

AMCON seeks NASS support in N5 trillion debt recovery

Nigeria to benefit as 27 youths complete digital training

Nigeria’s GDP hits $440 billion

Nasarawa speaker lauds President Buhari, Governor Sule for tackling insecurity

Niger Delta Students Association commends Buhari for paying overseas scholarships fees

India economic growth hit by record slump after virus lockdown

PUNCH

APC has lost polls due to unnecessary infighting Buhari

There was no meeting between Obaseki, Akwa Ibom -REC Spokesman

PDP leaders backing Fayose to destroy Ekiti chapter, says Olujimi

FCT doctors begin strike today over COVID-19 allowance

Ortom demands Ruga probe

Delta threatens clampdown on illegal levies

Children drop out of schools, farmers labour in vain as Akwa Ibom communities endure 10 years of collapsed bridges

VCs, IPPIS staff manipulating appointments, promotion processes ASUU

Adesinas re-election: Slap in the face for America

How sarcasm, euphemism could have saved Fani-Kayode

LASU elects DVC, denies report on exam

APC, PDP clash again over shooting in Edo communities

Move to communications: We’ve not been informed, says NIMC

MTN launches campaign promoting mask-wearing

Government lauds ITF-NECA technical skills development project

800m people must learn new skills, says Microsoft

FG to provide affordable learning devices for students

IOC taxes plunge by N16.46bn amid production cuts

Oil marketers deny NNPC on N5.35bn petrol subsidy payment

Metals import gulps $3.3bn annually, says minister

Oil price posts fifth monthly gain, hits $46

Contractors picket finance ministry over N18bn debt

CBN drops savings account interest rate to 1.25%

Group seeks accountability for N10bn transporters fund

UNILAG visitation panel in closed-door session, receives 21 memoranda

Stock market extends gains with N9bn

School resumption: PTF asks states to learn from Germany, US, others

Reopening varsities now suicidal, social distancing impossible ASUU

FG raises agric credit scheme fund to N50bn

Dont ambush Nigerians, drop water bill, NLC tells National Assembly

2023 Presidency: No zoning in APC constitution, says Kalu

International flights: FG to ban travellers six months for non-compliance

Boko Haram killed 13 district heads, other leaders Shehu of Borno

Osun reopens schools Sept 21, releases operational guidelines

APC, others celebrate as Supreme Court upholds Bellos election

Court orders IGP to produce detained Bayelsa governorship candidate

Rivers restricts tricycle operations in Port Harcourt, LG

Cinemas lost N8bn to closure for six months Board

Troops rescue 778 family members of dislodged terrorists

Reps to set new rules for probe panels

Adeboye declines interview after Villa closed-door meeting with Buhari

Beirut blast caused up to $4.6bn in physical damage -World Bank

FRSC impounds 150 vehicles, arraigns 47 for traffic violation in Oyo

Troops kill two, arrest 12 Zamfara, Katsina bandits

THISDAY

Banks Credit to Private Sector Rises to N30.189tn

Huaweis 5G Equipment Passes GSMA Security Assessment

IG: Politicians Arming Thugs Ahead of Edo, Ondo Gov Polls

Yuguda: We Will Simplify Capital Market Operations, Protect Investors

NTA-StarTimes Welcomes National Assemblys Proposed Forensic Audit

Saraki to Champion Transport Infrastructure on AfCTA

SUN

Igini writes Ize-Iyamu’ s campaign team, APC chair, threatens to sue over allegation of rigging plot

Why corruption persists in Nigeria ‘Esele, ex- PENGASSAN President

Thousands dump APC for PDP in Rivers

ADC denies adopting Ajayi, ZLP candidate

FG spends N5.34bn on fuel subsidy in June ‘NNPC

Stamp duty on tenancy agreement shouldn’t raise house rent ‘Nami, FIRS Chairman

Widen tax net, reduce borrowings,’ NECA charges FG

CBN sets PSB capital base at N5bn

COVID-19: FG intentionally neglected Oyo on special funds, resources Commissioner

Ortom spits fire, urges EFCC to probe RUGA contracts

Dont reopen varsities now, ASUU warns FG

COVID-19: Buhari to give new directives Thursday

Saboteurs behind Nigerias insecurity Kalu

Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to communications ministry

Bayelsa rural health in shambles

NCDC reports 138 new COVID-19 cases, total now 53,865

VANGUARD

Michael And Cecilia Ibru varsity set to host Urhobo Innovation Hub

PDP tasks military, INEC on credible poll

Legal experts demand designated courts to try criminal cases

NASS leadership not aware of some investigative hearing ‘ Gbajabiamila

Edo/Ondo guber polls: Police uncover movements of arms, thugs into both states

Checkmating Banditry: CAS inaugurates new accommodation for troops in Agatu, vows commitment to internal security

EDO 2020: APC, PDP bicker over attack on campaign

COVID-19: Low testing worries health minister

Edo 2020: PDP calls for police investigation in Akoko-Edo campaign violence

Abuja resident doctors begin strike Sept 1 over COVID-19 allowances

APC leaders laud Oyibo for promoting unity, growth of party in Delta

Updated: Guests die on way to funeral, four rescued, one missing in Lagos boat mishap

Constitution Review: We are prepared to engage you, senate dares Northern Elders Forum

Ondo 2020: ADC disowns ‘purported’ adoption of ZLP candidate

Supreme Court: We leave the matter to God ‘ Kogi PDP

S/Court: Oppositions should congratulate Gov Bello ‘ Sen Adeyemi

APC hails new Executive, Legislative, Party Consultative C’ttee

FG secures $6.15bn for Nigeria’s power infrastructure

NASS leadership not aware of some investigative hearing ‘ Gbajabiamila

Nigeria loses N300bn to gas flaring in 7 months

Restructuring: APC’s implementation claim fraudulent ‘ PDP

Oyo APC crisis worsens as chieftains disown Akala as party leader

Supreme Court judgment, a morale booster to perform more, Oyetola tells Kogi governor

PDP boasts of reclaiming Ekiti As new exco takes over

Buhari forms Exco-Legislative party forum, names Osinbajo as chair

Just in: Gov Bello reacts to S’court judgement affirming his reelection

Who will save Nigeria from imminent debt bondage

UNILAG Panel begins sitting as ASUU wants Council dissolved, Babalakin removed

NECO: No extension to Sept 10 registration deadline

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom govt to shut down unapproved testing centres

COVID-19: Lagos health commissioner recovers, tests negative

Breaking: Four rescued, two dead, one missing in Lagos boat mishap

Court fines firm N7m for dealing in petroleum product illegally

Enugu widow laments non-prosecution of husband’s killer

Vanguard’s GM, Gbenga Adefaye, named Provost of NIJ

Edo and Ondo elections: Your role is critical, IGP tells CSOs

Atiku asks Lawan, NASS to reject non-viable loan requests

Igini demands ‘modest sum’ of N1bn from Imuse over defamatory statement

Nigeria spends $3.3bn importing metals annually ‘ Adegbite

Hunger Strike: Why we have not paid FG contractors ‘ Ministry of Finance

Buhari inaugurates APC tripartite consultative committee

LEADERSHIP

El-Zakzaky: Call IMN, Others To Order ‘ Coalition Tasks US, EU

Banditry: Army Hailed Over Success Of Operation Sahel Sanity In N’West

COVID-19: Is Nigeria Winning The War

Gov Zulum Inaugurates Committee For Relocation Of IDPs

Why I’m investing in Cross River ‘ Arthur Eze

Aggrieve College Of Education Workers Demand Payment Of Salaries

Farmer Petition Police Over Threat To Life By Community

Edo 2020: APC, PDP In War Of Words Over Alleged Shooting of 16 Persons

Factional Crisis Rocks NUFBTE Over Leadership Tussle

TRIBUNE

Lagos boat mishap claims two lives in Ikorodu

Osun set to reopen schools September 21

Nigeria records 143 new COVID-19 cases, total now 54,008

Over 30 WASSCE candidates have recovered from COVID-19 ‘ FG

Nigeria recorded fewer COVID-19 cases, deaths, more recoveries last week

Unlatched container fatalities: Lagos residents blame bad roads, security agencies’ inaction

How Solarquick’s lithium battery solutions bring sustainability to solar projects in Nigeria

Too many apps on phone consume more data ‘ ATCON scribe

PENGASSAN elects new president, other national officers

AfDB election: People in authority have many things to learn from Adesina’s good qualities ‘ TUC

Reps decry contractors’ performance on N193bn Abuja-Kano, Kano Bye-pass road contracts

$33bn Chinese loan: Gbajabiamila reaffirms stance on suspension of investigative, public hearings

UNILORIN undergraduate to clear drainage for 3 months over romance scam

Our public universities are still unsafe for reopening ‘ ASUU

Kogi: PDP expresses shock over Supreme Court judgment

Constitution amendment: Send your position to the committee, Senate replies NEF

Lawmaker begs Secondus to reverse senate bye-election disqualification

NATION

COVID-19 cases dropping due to low testing, says PTF

Why Senate is tracing $18b NLNG dividends

NDDC contractors threaten hunger strike over debt

Buhari: needless squabbles cost APC governorship, National Assembly seats

Fed Govt may extend 774,000 public works jobs

Constitution review: Senate urges Norths elders to forward their views

LASU students to resume in batches

Ize-Iyamu will fight infrastructure battle, says wife

Doctors arraigned for professional negligence

Supreme Court upholds Yahaya Bellos election

NLC, Ortom to lawmakers: dont resurrect Water Resources Bill

Two feared killed, policeman missing in Anambra

#BBNaija: Erica emerges Head of House for second time

WASSCE: COVID-19 positive students back to class FG

Kogi guber: PDP expresses shock over S/Court judgment

Finally, NDDC pays stranded scholarship students $5.9m

PHOTOS: Lagos reconstructs damaged property in helicopter crash

DAILY TIMES

Int flights: FG gives six months ban to travellers for non-compliance

WAEC: Students who tested positive for COVID-19 recover, back to class

Edo 2020: Arewa youths throw weight behind Igini

IPOB members allegedly attack Police in Enugu CP

JAMB relaxes ban on services to cover pre-2020 candidates

Publish names of lawmakers involved in NDDC fraud- CNPP to Buhari

FG dedicates polio certification to deceased health workers

FACT-CHECK: Under CAMA, can FG install permanent board of trustees in churches

ASUU tasks FG on 2019 MoA, universities revitalisation fund

Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to communications ministry

Cost of healthcare may become unaffordable, GMD warns

Why banks must maintain human element amid surge in digital solution

Manufacturers demand a review of Central Bank of Nigeria policy

FCT residents warned against consumption of bush meat

How COVID-19 will shape evolution of public-private partnership, aviation security

Buhari transfers NIMC to Federal Ministry of Communications

Dangote Fertilizer crucial to govt agricultural agenda, says minister

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria’s GDP will continue to decline unless it unlocks real estate potentials ‘ Stakeholders

Why home ownership level remains low despite developers efforts to increase stock

How Nigeria plans to increase bi-fuel vehicles count on roads

Mali’s coup d’tat: Nigeria must embrace dialogue, avoid Mali’s route

Fitch’s Dissanayake on Nigerian banks amid COVID-19

Multinationals stuck with naira they don’t need find way of beating dollar crunch

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Disregard APC’s Boast Of Prepared Election Result, PDP Encourages Edo Voters

APC Shouldn’t Be Entangled In Politics Of Bitterness ‘ Buhari

FG Rejects Plans By MultiChoice To Sack Workers

Why Infectious Rate Of COVID-19 Is Low In Nigeria ‘ FG

NLC, Aviation Unions Protest Concessioning Of Four Airports

Kogi: Supreme Court Affirms Gov. Bello’s Election

Pastor Adeboye Meets Buhari Amid CAMA Controversy

COVID-19: ASUU Warns Against Reopening Tertiary Institutions

There’s Need To Bring War Against Insurgency To A Closure ‘Bulama

PEOPLESDAILY

CAN urges Christians to sustain adherence to COVID-19 guidelines

Gen Abdulsalami calls for harmony amongst 3 tiers of Govt

Constitutional, electoral reforms our top priorities, says Gbajabiamila

FEMA, NEMA rescue 3 persons trapped in building

Edo guber: INEC requests 3,000 infrared thermometer from PTF on COVID-19

PDP slams APC for justifying suffering of Nigerians under Buhari

Group lauds President Buhari for establishing National Youth Investment Fund

NEW TELEGRAPH

As CBN resumes sale of forex to BDCs

Controversy as Abia sacks 5,666 teachers

Keeping children busy with entrepreneurial skills

When aid workers become endangered species

Adefaye named NIJ Provost

Stock market: Investors gain N331bn in August

Useni kicks, calls for parallel PDP state exco

BLUEPRINT

Zulum urges speedy completion of 200 IDPs housing estate

VCs conniving with IPPIS staff to rig appointments, promotions, ASUU alleges

Masari distributes empowerment to 1,300 in Daura

Protesters shut down Minna over epileptic power

2023: No zoning in APC ‘ Kalu

Group places embargo on livestock from North

Edo: Obaseki survives robbery attack

Court declares Sukubo as duly elected NYCN president

COVID-19: Buhari set to give new directives ‘ PTF

 

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