Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 1 March 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Republican calls grow for US to boycott 2022 Olympics in China

New loan benchmark may trigger asset bubble in banks

FG says it’s set to receive COVID-19 vaccines tomorrow

Terrorists kill seven in fresh Kaduna attack

Ofili’s form excites hope ahead Tokyo 2020 Olympics

300 abducted students not released, says Zamfara government

Agitators demand arrest of Gumi, Bauchi governor over stance on banditry

Drug trafficker nabbed in Sokoto with N1bn worth of cocaine

JAMB sets deadline, others for 2020/2021 admissions

FRSC warns against reckless driving as Third Mainland Bridge opens

Late monarch’s children file N50b suit against Ogboni society over burial

Hunters, others rescue seven kidnapped travellers in Ondo, kill gang member

2020/21 admissions: JAMB, institutions set June 15 deadline

Nigerian Music Producer Dr Frabz Is Dead

Trump endorses rival to Republican who voted to impeach

Data usage pushes MTN revenue to #1.3tr

Okonjo-Iweala leads Adesina, Oramah to rule the world of trade and commerce

Almost 100 migrants rescued off Libya, 20 missing

Police nab 3 suspected cultists in Anambra

FG begins eviction enforcement on shanties, businesses encroaching on project

Militia raids in eastern DR Congo kill 10 civilians

Pope condemns mass abduction of Nigeria schoolgirls

PUNCH 

Fuel queues spread over looming price hike

UK property market records 35.5m house price gap

IMF, World Bank to combat climate risks

PDP berates Ngige, Uzodimma over seen, unforeseen forces comments

APC should outlive Buharis tenure Chairmanship aspirant

PDP members allege plot to impose Oyo LG candidates

Stock investors lose N1.37tn in one month

NRC plans 16 trips along Lagos-Ibadan rail line

UPDATED: Controversy surrounds Zamfara students release

Terminal operator, workers resume activities after three-day strike

Reps demand documents on N2.2tn foreign, domestic debts utilisation

Nigeria begins documentation of onion exports

Shell to boost Nigerias domestic gas plan

Surveyors ask FG to update Nigerias survey map

We wont repeat oil sector mistakes in mining FG

LAWMA seeks judiciary support to prosecute offenders

Nigerians’ll be shocked by those behind schoolgirls abduction, says Matawalle

NPHCDA allays fear over COVID-19 vaccine storage

Okorocha alleges assassination attempt of hospitalised son-in-law

There were plots to kidnap my children during consolidation -Soludo

Capacity, not zoning should decide Ayades successor

LG poll: Omo-Agege woos non-indigenes for APC

Parties fight over Delta PDP N5m largesse

Sacked Gandujes aide denied access to lawyer, family Father

JAMB to announce sale of 2021/2022 form next week

Buharis aide knocks Emmanuel, senators on Cross River projects

Ganduje shuts five health training institutions in Kano

Police may arraign Ogun deputy speaker for violent conduct

PDP cautions new EFCC boss against abuse of power

Tinubu, Buhari weren’t arrested for demanding Jonathans resignation Falana

Group alleges Delta speaker blew N1.6bn on vehicles

Tension as NASC moves to review lopsided appointments

Man petitions Akeredolu over alleged misconduct of ex-AG

Mai Tangale: Danjuma group demands installation of winner

Mohammed revokes N75m contract awarded to associate

Rector denies corruption allegation, ready to face EFCC

40 FCT suspects to face prosecution for car theft, robbery

Invading bandits killed seven in Kaduna fresh attack Commissioner

Odi massacre: Diri hails Jonathan for rebuilding destroyed community      

Treat schoolchildrens abductors as terrorists, NANS tells Buhari

40 arrested for car theft, armed robbery in FCT

Why UK nominated Akande as international law commission candidate -Foreign secretary

DSS attack was an attempt to assassinate me -Sunday Igboho

Ofili breaks African 200m record, qualifies for Olympics

Insecurity: Katsina reopens boarding schools Tuesday

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to be completed 2022 -Fashola                                                                             

THISDAY

Stock Market Sheds N1.364tn on Profit-taking, Weakening Sentiments

Buhari Launches Eastern Rail Corridor March 9

Dangote: Nigeria to Save $2.5bn Annually from Petrochemical, Fertiliser Plants

NERC: Niger, Others’ Debts Worsening Illiquidity in Power Sector

Restore Professionalism in EFCC, PDP Charges Bawa

Nigeria Receives 3.92m Doses of AstraZeneca Tomorrow

Magashi: Airpower, Equipment will Turn Tide against Insurgency, Banditry

Okonjo-Iweala Assumes Duty as WTO DG Today

Hunters Kill Kidnapper, Rescue Seven Victims in Ondo

Kano, Yobe Close Schools over Security Threats

Again, Bandits Kill 10, Abduct Others in Niger Communities

Okorocha Alleges Plot to Assassinate His Hospitalised Son-in-law

PDP Postpones Purchase of Forms for Anambra Governorship Election

Declare Abductors of Students Terrorists, NANS Tells – FG

Nigerian Editors Condemn Incessant Abduction of Students

Civil Society Groups Blame Insecurity on Corruption, Failed Leadership

FG Inaugurates Hybrid Solar Power Project in Petroleum Varsity

2.6m Nigerians Displaced by Insurgency, Natural Disaster, Says Agency

Omo-Agege Rallies Non-Indigenes for APC Registration, Revalidation Exercise

Pyrates Confraternity Demands End to Bandits’ Attack on Nigeria

Ruogang: Lekki Port Key to Bridging Gap in Nigerias Maritime Infrastructure

SUN

Amnesty to bandits: How Buhari’s pronouncement doused tension

Fayose on his way from PDP to APC, Ambassador Arapaja alleges

PDP Ebonyi Crisis: Multiple petitions surfaces against Court officials

Uzodinma/Okorocha rift over 2023 ‘ Northern Youth, Elders

Ofili races to new African 200m indoor record

Gas business responsible for Seplat’s sustainability ‘Brown

Banks to increase agric loans to 10% ‘Emefiele

Kaduna: Bandits kill 7, injure 1 in two LGAs

2020/21 admissions: JAMB, institutions set June 15 deadline

Bishop Chukwuma hits Buhari for handling situation with kid gloves

Ethnicity, religious biases fueling insecurity NAssembly

His arrest over issues beyond expression of opinion -DSS

Resisting deregulation dangerous for economic growth, experts warn

99% of battles we fight are useless

VANGUARD

Arrest of Ganduje’s aide: PDP Reps’ caucus accuses Buhari of breaching democratic ethos

DSS arrested Tanko-Yakassai over issues beyond expression of opinion ‘ PRO

EndSARS: Kingsley Moghalu advises Nigerian youth to get involved in politics

Bandits kill 7 persons in Kaduna

AfCFTA will stem illegal mining ‘ FG

Legal aid council receives 45 cases in 1 month

Obasanjo lauds Kogi Gov Bello for good governance, tackling insecurity

NNPC says no plan to increase petrol price, cautions against panic buying

CSO calls for release of Yakasai

PDP advices Bawa to restore professionalism in EFCC

APC chieftain urges security agencies to end kidnappings of children

Clamp down on bandits now’ NAS tasks Buhari

APC chieftain urges security agencies to end kidnappings of children

Arrest of Ganduje’s aide: PDP Reps’ caucus accuses Buhari of breaching democratic ethos

PDP postpones purchase of forms for Anambra governorship primaries

PDP disqualifies 41 chairmanship aspirants for LG polls in Oyo

Anti-corruption Fight: CSOs express views on FG’s whistle-blower policy

Obasanjo urges Bello to sustain fight against criminality

Kebbi University closes indefinitely as student’s death sparks outrage

Don escapes death after failed kidnap attempt in Calabar

Zamfara govt yet to confirm release of Jangebe kidnapped schoolgirls

Fuel: Stop panic buying, IPMAN advises

Restore professionalism in EFCC, PDP charges Bawa

COVID-19: Nigeria to take delivery of 3.92m doses of Astrazeneca vaccine

Naira devaluation increases Nigeria’s debt profile ‘ Alaje

TRIBUNE

Akeredolu restates commitment to conducive business environment

NALDA harvests 25,000 litres of urine from 5,000 rabbits for fertiliser in Imo

Farmers seek FG support on dwindling fortunes in oil palm sector

Nigeria records 240 new COVID-19 infections, total now 155,657

ANALYSIS: One year after index case, Nigeria yet to meet COVID-19 testing target

FG to prioritise frontline healthcare workers as four million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive Tuesday

JAMB sets June 15 as deadline for 2020 admissions

Open banking, changing traditional financial transactions ‘Expert

Emefiele says GDP growth still fragile, charges bank CEOs reset of economy

Leading PR professionals, business leaders headline maiden edition of Experiencing Public Relations

Investors lose N1.4trn as rising yields in FI takes toll on equities market

Can Cryptocurrency act as a Secure payment gateway for businesses

Nigerians apprehensive over possible increase in fuel price, says IPMAN

Obasanjo urges Bello to sustain effort in fight against insecurity

PDP Reps caucus tackle Buhari over alleged breach of democratic ethos

Appointment of justices to Appeal Court follows due process ‘ Justice Dongban-Mensem

Pope Francis holds special prayer for kidnapped 317 Zamfara schoolgirls at Vatican

Government at all levels should take responsibility for insecurity ‘ Group

Senator Ndume wants Buhari to sign executive order on unexplained wealth

Restore professionalism in EFCC, PDP tells Bawa

NATION

28 policemen killed in three months

CAN opposes negotiation with bandits

Asset managers to supervise N15tr infraCorp

APC, PDP in silent battle for succession in Kaduna

Rivers council polls mirrors division in PDP

Jakande was conscientious, meticulous as governor, says former Speaker

Few safe havens as equities lose N1.36tr in February

SEC to develop enabling regulation for digital assets

Southwest GDP worth over $80b, says Odua Investment

COVID-19 changes spending priorities for airports, airlines

Economy depends on recovering manufacturing

Appeal Court faults claim of manipulation in Justices appointment

COVID-19: SERAP seeks probe of missing billions in water ministry, agencies

PDP charges Bawa to restore professionalism in EFCC

Homosexuality: Anglican Communion in Nigeria affirms rejection

Eight hit songs produced by late Dr. Frabz

Zamfara abducted schoolgirls will be released soon Matawalle

DAILY TIMES

2020/21 admissions: JAMB, institutions set June 15 deadline

Insecurity: Yobe Govt shuts Boarding Schools

DSS gives reason for the arrest of Kano governors ex-aide

Jangebe schoolgirls yet to be released Zamfara govt

GOPRI tasks Buhari to concentrate on addressing security challenges

807 school pupils stolen under Buhari; hope Nigeria Itself wont be abducted’ Ozekhome

DAILY TRUST

Mob kills undergraduate in Kebbi

Strategic leadership, effective risk mgt key to good performance in hard times — Chambers

FG may approve fuel price hike this week

Ajaokuta Steel Plant can create 10,000 jobs — Adegbite

Dangote preps local engineers for refinery

CBN to increase Agric loans by 6%

Bandits kill 10 in Kaduna, Sokoto

3 kidnapped as bandits attack another Niger community

Power system collapses lowest in 12 years

Gov Emmanuel donates land for proposed Air Traffic School

Borno confirms 10 killed, 47 injured in B/Haram attack shells

Strategic leadership, effective risk mgt key to good performance in hard times — Chambers

FG may approve fuel price hike this week

Ajaokuta Steel Plant can create 10,000 jobs — Adegbite

Dangote preps local engineers for refinery

CBN to increase Agric loans by 6%

E-call up: NPA to punish erring truckers — Amaechi

‘Servicing debt with 60% revenue dangerous’

Demolition: Home owners count losses, want justice

FCT minister orders prosecution of traffic offenders

‘Banditry now threatening Nigeria’s future’

Cross River: Attempt to kidnap Unical don fails

Nasarawa: Community appeals to govt to fix dilapidated school

Ogun: Deploy coercive method to end kidnapping, peace scholars tell FG

Police arrest 40 suspects over drug peddling, other offences in FCT

NDLEA arrests drug trafficker in Sokoto with N1bn cocaine

Corporal shot in gun battle with armed robbers

Police to arraign dep speaker as crisis dogs Ogun APC registration

Okorocha’s son-in-law shot during brawl over seized property to be flown abroad

Jangebe abduction will be the last – Buhari

Ganduje donates N3m to man who lost 7 family members in fire outbreak

Nigerians Will Benefit From N37bn Allocated For National Assembly Renovation – Fashola

Abaribe: As Deputy Gov, I was targeted for refusing to bow to Orji Kalu’s mum

Falana: Buhari Wasn’t Arrested For Asking Jonathan To Resign

UPDATED: Uncertainty Over Release Of Zamfara Schoolgirls

HERALD

DSS Arrests Tanko-Yakassai Over Issues Beyond Expression of Opinion ‘ PRO

COVID-19: SERAP writes Adamu over ‘missing billions’ in water ministry, agencies

Signs of Nigeria’s ‘dismemberment’ becoming apparent ‘ Doyin Okupe

Find Lasting Solution to Kidnapping in Nigeria Schools ‘ NCWS Begs FG

Insecurity: Southerners mocking the North are shortsighted ‘ Fani-Kayode

Survey shows environmental pollution causing Nigerians to die early

Don’t abandon Pastor Yakuru to be executed by Boko Haram ‘ Shehu Sani tells Buhari

AfCFTA will stem illegal mining ‘ FG

BUSINESSDAY

One Italian in, 1,905 dead: Nigeria’s race against COVID-19

Beyond elite’s ‘harassment’: A fair assessment of President Buhari’s government

Rise in renewables sees decline in oil discovery

Why Do Nigerians Trade Bitcoins the Most

Why are some Countries Reluctant to Adopt Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin isn’t the ultimate face of cryptocurrency

NPA lists approved satellite truck parks for electronic call-up

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Pump Price May Drop To N100, Says Buhari’s Aide

Group Seeks Clarification From NAFDAC On Alleged Marginalisation

PDP Postpones Purchase Of Forms For Anambra Governorship Election

NCC Backs e-Business Life On Girls In ICT Campaign 2021

LSE Welcomes Ecobank Nigeria’s $300m Bond

NASA Deliberately Created Artificial Glowing Clouds In Unusual Weather Control Experiment

Nigerians Will Benefit From N37bn Allocated For National Assembly Renovation ‘ Fashola

Makinde’s Terms: Oyo State About To Lose N76bn World Bank Grant, AD Chieftain Warns Lawmakers

Activist Blames Insecurity On Poverty, Youth Unemployment

Food Diversion: Niger Delta Youths Threaten Shut Down Of Oil Supply To North

Insecurity: Call Buhari To Order, Northern Youths Tell Northern Elites

FG Partners Crown Flour Mills To Boost Wheat Production In Nigeria

Kebbi State University Closes Indefinitely As Student’s Death Sparks Outrage ‘ Official

From Kagara, To Katcha: 3 Missing In Latest Niger Community Attack

Zamfara Abducted School Girls Will Be Released Soon’Matawalle

NIGERIAN PILOT

2020/2021 tertiary institutions admission process to end by June 15

SMEDAN tasks Nigerians on patronizing indigenous products

Seplat to promote institutional capacity to drive gas to power

End Fulani Crisis: Ogun will not blame anyone, but find a lasting solution Ogun Govt

Education Ministry to partner stakeholders in promoting STEM

Kagara abduction: Fears in Abuja over porous boarding schools As parents says GSS Karshi prone to attack

Kidnappings: IMF responsible for insecurity in Nigeria- Osita Okechukwu

Agric Minister commends company over moves to boost wheat production

NEW TELEGRAPH

Mother of six appeals eviction from matrimonial home

Insecurity: Bandits attack Katcha LGA, abduct 3 persons

PDP Reps calls for immediate release of Yakassi by DSS

NNPC debunks March fuel price increase

Insecurity: It seems Buhari doesn’t care about Nigerians ‘ Catholic bishop

Fuel pump price may drop to N100 ‘ Presidential Aide

NANS urges FG to declare abductors of students terrorists

Education is bedrock for nation building ‘ Jonathan

COVID-19: Nigeria to receive 4m doses of vaccine Tuesday

 

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