Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 4 November 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BLUEPRINT:

US Presidential election: Biden leads Trump in electoral college early votes as counting continues

Governance, social media regulation and the Nigerian society

FG is producing biodegradable grease as alternative for mineral oil-based lubricants

Nigeria has highest owner-managers entrepreneur in the world ‘ Economist

Stock market gains N132bn

AIB releases 4 aircraft accident reports, affirms commitment to timeliness

Police brutality: Lack of petition worries Imo panel chair

PUNCH

Dont amend National Health Act, JOHESU tells NAssembly

Regular eye check prevents diabetic retinopathy Expert

ASUU tackles AAU visitation panel, says committee didnt meet workers

Three soldiers, 75 terrorists killed in military operation

Police academy proposes courses to check human rights abuse

Air Peace takes delivery of aircraft

APC crisis: 10 states reconciled, says caretaker committee

SDP exco pass no confidence vote in national chair

Trump, Biden upbeat as US voters express confidence in process

APC insincere about restructuring, says PDP

Security tops agenda as govs meet today

Error in Obasekis certificates caused by loss -PDP

Oyo Assembly suspends 13 LG bosses for failing to submit reports

Thugs, who stabbed my brother to death, spared another man because he could speak Hausa Sister of Abuja murdered #EndSARS protester

US election: Trump hails parade in Nigeria, says great honour

Nigeria debts will hit N38.68trn in 2021 Finance minister

US election: California leads as over 100 million cast votes

#EndSARS: IGP visits Sanwo-Olu, says Lagos loss unbearable

FG clamps down on #EndSARS promoters, freezes accounts

US election: Former White House doctor Ronny Jackson wins seat in Congress

Democrats win US Senate seat in Colorado

US election: Trump wins Indiana, Kentucky, Biden takes Vermont, Virginia

Corps members to undergo new COVID-19 tests before orientation NCDC

Senate queries Lai on N19m travel expenses during lockdown

Shiites burn French flag over publication

6,800 Nigerian students in China Envoy

Fowler returns to EFCC for questioning

Wike redeems N200m pledge to slain policemen, soldiers families

FGs panel gets 160 petitions, begins sitting today

US Armys operation not violation of Nigerias sovereignty Minister

Arson: Ayade begs as WAEC relocates Calabar office to Akwa Ibom

Alleged chicken theft: Battered suspect sues IG, others, demands N450m

NSCIA petitions IG, DSS, demands pastors interrogation for inciting sermons

Benue mob sets houses, church ablaze over alleged genital disappearance

European countries prioritising student visas despite COVID-19, says EU delegation

#EndSARS: NEC committee asks govs to meet with youths, monarchs, others

Lekki tollgate camera stopped working at 8pm, says MD

How I ended up in wheelchair after SARS threw me from two-storey building -Trader

Alleged Oyigbo killings threatening Igbo, Rivers relationship Ohanaeze

Four IPOB members paraded for looting Rivers police station

17 persons abducted by gunmen set free in Nasarawa

COVID-19: Lagos warns against complacency

IG visits Lagos, urges policemen not to be discouraged

Nigeria needs $5bn to implement broadband plan NCC

Nothing stops lecturers from resuming tomorrow Minister

OML 40 explosion damages marine storage vessel, stalls 10,000bpd

Strike: Ordinary students attend public varsities, Fayemi begs ASUU

BREAKING: Panel rejects LCCs request to take back Lekki tollgate

US election: Oregon gov declares state of emergency

COVID-19: Lagos may re-impose lockdown, other measures Health commissioner

EU prioritises student visas despite COVID-19 Envoys

Why prisons reject new suspects -Aregbesola                                                                                  

THISDAY

Enhancing Inland Waterways for More Efficient Transportation

Stanbic IBTC Lists Benefits of Savings, Investment

African Finance Ministers Urged to Invest More in Water Resources

Another Look at the Delay in Distributing COVID-19 Palliatives to…

WTO Officials Mull Delay in Okonjo-Iwealas Fate over COVID-19 Scare

Oil Marketers: Stalled PIB Hampered Investment in Downstream Assets Digitalisation

Firm Seeks N100bn Fund to Tackle Youth Unemployment

Mamman Blames Obsolete Equipment for Epileptic Power Supply

Momoh: Huge MDAs Debts Hampering Power Sector Growth

Dangote Sugar Refinery Grows Nine-months Profit by 81% to N27bn

SUN

Stop blame game, address state’s challenges, Imo PDP tasks Uzodimma

Error in Obaseki’s certificate caused by photocopier, PDP replies ADP

APC frustrating genuine restructuring ‘ PDP

Fresh crisis looms in APC, Caretaker com’tte keeps mum on National Convention

Wike announces arrest of 2 IPOB kingpins in Oyigbo by security

IGP meets Sanwo-Olu, says officers morale down

Northern govs under fire over clamour for social media regulation

Obiano presents N143.65bn 2021 budget to Anambra Assembly

VAT generated N424bn in Q3, 2020, says NBS

Oyo Assembly suspends 13 LGA chairmen

Lekki tollgate shooting: Cameras stopped working by 8pm, no audio LCC

Foreign debts to hit N38.68trn next year FG

2021 budget: FG seeks NASS approval for a US$1.2bn agriculture loan

GUARDIAN

Lekki tollgate surveillance camera stop working at 8pm, says LCC boss

Only 10 died in Enugu school children accident

Renewed bargain-hunting lifts index by 0.63 per cent

Banks urged to channel loans to productive sectors

Lack of funds hindering creation of job centres in Lagos

Survey envisages better business outlook in coming months

Kaduna dry port processes 68.4 metric tons of cargo

FG to use big data, others to improve public administration

The Bitcoin wallet: What it is and how to choose one

#EndSARS: Govt’s multiple lies against the youth

Agents, truckers prepare to check Apapa gridlock, extortions

NEC committee begins work, to engage youths, CSOs, others

Oyo Assembly suspends 13 council chairmen over report

Ohanaeze Ndigbo express concern over killings of Igbo in Rivers

AU hopeful rules of origin in AfCFTA supporting local production

Akeredolu, Jegede split SANs at Ondo guber tribunal

Senate probes Lai Mohammed for N109m travel expenses

COVID-19 Test: PTF to sanction defaulting travelers

Gov. Oyetola approves N708m for payment of retirees

Nile University of Nigeria confirms resumption dates for 2020/2021 Academic Session

VANGUARD

Artisans receive FG grant, commend the process

COVID-19: PTF has released N50 billion to states so far ‘ Official

Why sound business ethics is crucial to building a viable enterprise ‘ Osinbajo

Governors meet Wednesday over security, defunct SARS, looting

Britain misses legal deadline in Brexit-infringement case, EU says

JUST IN: NNPC confirms explosion at OML 4O, says no casualties

Reps blast Minister over poor treatment of Nigerians abroad

Nigeria’s debts to rise from N31trn to N38.68trn by Dec 2021 ‘ FG

50 AK-47 rifles belonging to Army carted away by IPOB ‘ Rivers Gov’t

Child rights act dumped by several states ‘ Gbajabiamila

NYSC: All corps members to undergo Antigen-based Test ‘ NCDC

US election: Trump describes parade for him in Nigeria as ‘great honour

EndSars: Over 1,500 suspects arrested nationwide ‘ IGP

Senate drills Lai Mohammed over N23m spent on travels in 3 months

Akwa Ibom LG polls: PDP clears 31 chairmanship, 367 councillorship positions

Edo 2020 Tribunal: PDP blames photocopier for Obaseki’s certificate error

APC frustrating genuine efforts at restructuring ‘ PDP

Sanwo-Olu approves nomination of chair, 4 new members of state-local govt service commission

Plateau IGR shoots by over N500m despite lockdowns

EduTech: Only technology can accelerate access to quality education in Nigeria ‘ Shonubi

Nigeria, six foreign countries to showcase eGovt experience at Nigerian Summit

FG is wasting future of Nigeria ‘ ASUU

122 million Nigerians at risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases ‘ FMI

Nigeria requires N154bn to eradicate, control Neglected Tropical Diseases

COVID-19: Lagos risks second lockdown ‘ Prof Abayomi

Nigeria steps up effort to sustain polio-free certification status

161 doctors dead from COVID-19 ‘ Report

Why we have numerous abandoned road projects across Nigeria, FG tells Senate

CSOs fault narrative on alleged Lekki shooting

Nigeria mulls exit from some international organisations ‘ Onyeama

BUA posts N156bn revenue in Q3 financial result

Lekki Shootings: CCTV stopped recording after 8p.m. ‘ LCC boss

COVID-19: FG to set up indigenous vaccine production

Nigeria requires $5bn for National Broadband Plan says Official

Maternity leave now 6 months in Oyo ‘ Commissioner

LEADERSHIP

JUST IN: AIB Releases 4 Air Accident Reports, Targets 57 By December

Ex-APGA Presidential Candidate Advocates Youth Devt Bank

ICT Competition: Top Students From Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa Awarded for Excellent Performance at Huawei’s Sub-Saharan Africa, Qualify for Global Final

NTDs: Nigeria Needs N154bn To Bridge Funding Gap By 2025

Arewa Group Faults Southern Govs Over Death Of Northerners

Create Special Intervention Fund For Criminal Justice Sector, ACJMC Tasks FG, States

PDP Blame Error In Obaseki’s Certificate To Photocopier

TRIBUNE

FG yet to address menace of containers falling on motorists ‘ Expert

Group cautions on rise in use of pesticides as preservatives

Female workers to enjoy six months maternity leave in Oyo

Man arrested for stealing chickens slams N450m suits against police in Bauchi

FG donates building materials, food items to victims of market fire in Delta

We do not own schools where 100 teachers were purportedly sacked ‘ DSS

Wike announces arrest of two IPOB leaders in Oyigbo

Probe panel never met with us, AAU ASUU says

US secured our permission to conduct rescue operation in Nigeria ‘ Defence Minister

Reps pass vote of confidence on Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar, on war against insurgency

We don’t discriminate in funding schools ‘ TETFUND

FG must end ASUU strike for the sake of poor Nigerian parents ‘ Fayemi

We are not on strike for personal gains ‘ ASUU

Ekiti APC crisis: El-Rufai peace committee yet to act one month after inauguration

I was tortured naked, had my spinal cord broken by SARS, victim tells judicial panel

Senate tackles Lai Mohammed over controversial constituency project

IGP visits Lagos, urges policemen not to be discouraged

SDP southern executives pass vote of no confidence on acting chair

Court remands two farmers over alleged killing of FUOYE security guard

Sanwo-Olu appoints new members of Local Government Service Commission

JUST IN: Oyo Assembly suspends 13 caretaker chairmen, directs secretaries to take over

CCTV camera audio not active during protest at Lekki Toll Gate, LCC tells judicial panel

Universities will soon reopen for academic activities ‘ Education Minister

Governors to meet Wednesday to review internal security

#EndSARS: Foundation condemns destruction of property in Okitipupa

My son, arrested in 2019, not seen till date, petitioner tells Delta judicial panel

Google to commit $3.7m for small, medium businesses in Nigeria ‘ Sports Minister

Nigeria confirms 72 new COVID-19 cases, total now 63,036

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

Rich countries in shopping spree for COVID-19 vaccines ‘Report

#EndSARS: NECO to resume conduct of suspended exams November 9

Senate seeks increased bailout for airlines operators

COVID-19: WHO DG goes into self-quarantine

FG yet to address menace of containers falling on motorists ‘ Expert

Group cautions on rise in use of pesticides as preservatives

Female workers to enjoy six months maternity leave in Oyo

Man arrested for stealing chickens slams N450m suits against police in Bauchi

FG donates building materials, food items to victims of market fire in Delta

We do not own schools where 100 teachers were purportedly sacked ‘ DSS

Wike announces arrest of two IPOB leaders in Oyigbo

Probe panel never met with us, AAU ASUU says

NATION

APC: we have resolved crisis in nine states

Companies rush to meet new earnings deadline

CAN faults move to regulate social media

Buhari bequeathing better Nigeria to youths, says minister

Governors meet today on effects of #EndSARS protests

Why Lekki tollgate surveillance camera stopped working

Rising global COVID-19 cases put Nigeria at risk

Nigerias debt to hit N38.68tr next year, says minister

How SARS operatives brokemy spine, trader tells panel

1, 220 operatives undergoing SWAT training in Osun, Nasarawa

Fed Govt offers three-year bond at 2.76% per annum

Equities cross N16tr mark with N133b gain

Procurement law compels 18,607 employers to remit 341,786 employees pension

Nigerias debt to hit N38.68tr by December 2021

States got as much as N50bn to fight coronavirus PTF

#EndSARS: Aregbesola backs rejection of suspected looters by prison officials

Tension in Osun over food sellers death

Wike redeems N200m pledge to families of slain security operatives

DAILY TIMES

COVID-19: Lagos to re-impose lockdownHealth commissioner

Lekki shootings: Panel declines LCCs request to take possessions of toll gate

122m persons at risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria -FG cries out

National Assembly, Northern govs to be sued over social media bill

President Buhari approved US rescue operation in Nigeria, says minister

PDP accuses APC of frustrating genuine restructuring, insists on 2014 confab report

Nigerias debt profile to hit N38.68 trillion in 2021

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative commends NNPC on 2019 audited account

EFCC grills FIRS ex-boss Fowler over firms alleged N100bn tax evasion

Northern govs back social media control, censorship

Pensioners protest in Calabar halted by soldiers

Presence of ballot boxes, absence of democratic dividends, case of Ogun-Lagos border communities

HERLAD

FG to Set Up Indigenous COVID-19 Vaccine Production Company

Cloudy, Hazy Weather Expected From Wednesday To Friday- NiMet

LASG To Promote Citizen-Police Relationship

#EndSARS: Youths Forum Urge IGP to Arrest Alleged Protest Sponsors

Oyo State Government Extends Maternity Leave To 6 Months

Vice President Charges Corporate Leaders on Business Ethics, Good Governance

AUTHORITY

AEDC rolls out mass metering, targets 900,000 customers

NIWA proposes N6.6bn to improve inland waterways transportation

APC Caretaker Committee meets, silent on National Convention plans

ECOWAS Parliament identifies Pandemic, insecurity as threat to AfCTA, business life ,others

Staff, Customers Smile Home With Tokens As KEDCO Marks 7th Anniversary In Grandstyle

We are grateful to Gov. Ugwuanyi, Catholic Church, Nsukka Stakeholders Hausa Leader

BUSINESSDAY

EXPLAINER: Here’s why Okonjo-Iweala needs US support for WTO job

In Nigeria, ‘business as usual’ signals the beginning of the end

Nigerians’ immigration to Canada booms amid economic downturn, hardship

There is sufficient capacity within the Nigerian insurance industry to take care of #EndSARS protest claims

ASUU’s UTAS and FG’s slippery offer

Lekki shooting: LCC tenders footage, says camera stopped recording at 8pm

NIGERIAN PILOT

ECOWAS denies statement on Guinea election

Covid-19: FG approves N5bn bailout for aviation sector

Workers tackle Transcorp Hilton over plot to underpay entitlements

Gun violence threat to global peace WAANSA Nigeria

Lekki shootings: Group passes vote of no confidence in Sanwo-Olus panel

Amnesty International fell for social media exaggeration, fake news in writing Lekki shootings report CISS reveals

PEOPLESDAILY

Buhari to Nigerian youths: End protests, dialogue with govt on Police reforms

Looting: NASEMA distributes 62 truck of relief materials

Reps ask Buhari to suspend propose concession of 4 airport

N75bn youth find: Each beneficiary to get between N250,000 to N5m ‘ Finance Minister

NECO to resume 2020 SSCE nationwide Nov 9

65.24% of Candidates pass 2019 WAEC

Oyigbo massacre: Amaechi behind IPOB propaganda against me ‘ Wike

N5bn bailout meagre for Aviation Industry ‘ Senate

US rescue operation: AAC calls for rejig of national security apparatus

NEW TELEGRAPH

Burying an already decaying city

BUA Cement posts N156.6bn revenue in nine months

Addressing joblessness via tech measures

#EndSARS: Ayade appeals to WAEC not to relocate to Uyo

Zulum visits five Egyptian varsities, others for Borno’s new teaching hospital

Travellers shun COVID-19 tests as FG threatens sanctions

 

 

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