Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 19 August, 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Communication lines with Taliban remain open US

Alleged blasphemy: Kano cleric faults SANs involvement in trial

Nigerian insurers settled N5.4bn #EndSARS claims NIA

Ambode group, others appeal against APC ward congress

FEC approves N658m for sniffer dogs, education, others N21bn

MAN seeks policy consistency for industrial growth

Oyo youths protest WASSCE candidate killing, blame Amotekun

Police fume as vigilantes detain, torture cops over hemp

NNPC, partners sign contract for 50MW Maiduguri power project

Police fume as vigilantes detain, torture cops over hemp

World Bank, AfDB, others to fund N4.89tn budget deficit

Cryptocurrency: Nigeria ranks 6th on adoption despite CBN ban

Insecurity in states responsible for shift in NGF meeting Source

Congress: Drama as APC appeal committee meets aggrieved members in Lagos

MDAs couldnt account for N4.97tn in 2019, says auditor-general

Lagos community laments as cultists raid 12 streets, vandalise 30 vehicles

Call for self-defence: ACF, Middle Belt back Masari, Ohanaeze flays gov

IT investments drop by $53m in one year

Sanusis expos on Buhari, APC, vindicates us PDP

Ive reconnected with family, currently in medical facility, Kayvee breaks silence on withdrawal from BBNaija

Firm launches technology to track lost containers on sea

APC releases time-table for September 4 LG congresses

One way: Residents slam Lagos over lack of signage, decry extortion

Petroleum Industry Act: States tackle FG today as FAAC meets, NBA advises governors

Nigeria claim mixed relay gold at World U-20 championships

PIA full implementation in 2022, Nigeria loses $50bn investments

Oyo N50bn supplementary budget gets Assemblys nod

Lalong begs warring groups, gunmen kill five, four missing

VAT judgment: 30 states may suffer revenue drop, say experts

Robbers kill Ondo petrol marketer, steal N2m

Ogun driver accuses firm of abandonment after suffering stroke

Two die, policeman hospitalised in Rivers explosion

Command intensifies probe into Osun residents death

Barge operators, maritime workers move to improve waterway transport

Niger bandits demand extra N20m, school sells land to raise N50m

FEC approves N1.7bn for scanners, vehicles, NEITIs office

 

I have no mission with Twitter in U.S Lai Mohammed

Youth group laments increase in alcohol, drug intake in Gombe

Osun govt orders investigation into death of family of seven

FG should motivate soldiers in Borno so they wont flee like Afghan forces Don

THISDAY

PIA: Buhari Blames Past Leaders for Lacking Political Will to Transform…

Auditor General: FG’s 2019 Audit Report Contains N4.973trn Unsubstantiated Balances

Report: Women Hold Less Than 25% Corporate Board Positions in Nigeria

Bandits Kidnap Nine Islamiyya Pupils, Teacher in Katsina

FG, Cross River Set to Build 1,000 Social Housing Units

Osinbajo Challenges Laboratory Scientists on COVID-19 Vaccine Production

Despite Curfew, Gunmen Kill Six in Fresh Plateau Attacks

Govs to Engage Presidency over Act, other Issues Today

Sanusi’s Exposé on Buhari, APC, Vindicates Us, Says PDP

UAE Excludes Nigeria from Countries to Benefit in Visa-on-Arrival Policy

Insecurity: Nigeria, Bulgaria to Sign Defence Pact

Lagos Bans Street Begging, Begins Arrest of Beggars

Obaseki: No Plans to Increase Taxes in Edo

FEC Okays N21.107bn Contracts for Aviation, Education Ministries, Four Agencies

‘Anambra APGA Not Intimidated by Membership of APC Campaign Council’

House Member Petitions Customs over Extortion, Harassment

WHO: 5,000 Young Persons Die Daily from Accidents, Maternal Injuries

Court Adjourns for Accelerated Hearing on Killer of A’Ibom Job Seeker

ICPC Arraigns University Don over N20.6m Fraud

Group Pushes to Recall Two Abia Senators from N’Assembly

Many Injured as Robbers Attack Bullion Van in Ondo

FIRS Targets N10trn Revenue in 2022

SEC to Collaborate with Stakeholders on Capital Market Dispute Resolution

FCMB Supports PSP Operators with N3bn Loan

GUARDIAN

Group restates commitment to youth development

20 years on: Telcos attain 297m phone lines, fail on financial inclusion, security

PIA implementation begins next year

Concerns as COVID-19 survivors live with life threatening conditions

Driving economy with oil palm, other crops should begin now, POFON says

World Athletics U20 Championships: Nigeria wins historic 4x400m mixed relay gold

Local aviation loses N11.6bn yearly to poor ground handling rates

Crime rate heightens as Lagos Neighbourhood Watch goes ‘AWOL’

FG probes death of 13-year-old

Six killed in fresh Jos attack, gov convenes security meeting

APC denies zoning President to South

Niger: Gunmen kill 37 people in village attack

Current PDP leadership can’t win 2023 election, says Wike⁣ and more

Why Hundreds of Boko Haram terrorist fighters are surrendering to Nigerian troo

NGX absorbs FGN bonds as capitalisation plunges by N2 billion

Nigeria draws Egypt, Sudan, Guinea Bissau in Group D

Mixed reactions as inflation eases to 17.38 per cent in July

FG sticks to national carrier, airport concession, MRO projects

MRA sues NBC over social media regulation

Flood displaces 2000 people in Adamawa ‘ SEMA

FG spends N1.8bn on School Feeding Programme in 3 years in Ondo

Buhari approves steering committee on Petroleum Industry Act

Police burst syndicate of notorious kidnappers in Adamawa

UK inflation slows but expected to rise again

NAFDAC nabs man for counterfeiting products’ registration numbers in Onitsha

VANGUARD

Poultry farmers groan as bird flu worsens in Delta

Sanusi’s expose on Buhari, APC, vindicates us ‘ PDP

Makinde has made PDP, South-West proud, says Owokoniran

Just In: Gunmen kill 4, kidnap 11 Islamiyya school pupils, teacher in Katsina

NPA commences review of terminal concession agreements

Apapa Gridlock: Customs agents commends NPA’s management for effective control of traffic

Northern leaders have a duty to fix the North

Nigeria does not need the creation of new states

FinTech group raises over N2bn to improve financial inclusion across Africa

CSOs react to FG’s move to return tollgates on highways

Lagos COVID-19 cases surpass 69, 000, records 9 deaths

Nigeria receives 699,760 COVID-19 vaccine doses, donated by UK govt

We won’t rest until we regulate social media ‘ FG

Stakeholders applaud CBN’s N100bn intervention fund for health sector

After COVID-19 scare, UNILAG reopens hostels, begins exams August 26

Judge available to release Igboho’s associates after meeting N80m bail conditions, Court clarifies

State of the Nation: Buhari means well for Nigeria but” Oba Akiolu

FEC approves N21bn for aviation, education, NDLEA others

12 Zamfara kidnap victims including College Chief Security Officer rescued ‘ CP

Secondary schools reopen in Kaduna for JSS3 exams

NPA admits collapse of break-waters in Warri Port

Smart City Project: Lagos embarks on CMS Marina road rehab, calls for caution

No going back on privatisation of public enterprises in Benue ‘ Ortom

Securities Dealers to discuss strategies to grow economy through financial market

Petroleum industry act ‘ll affect revenue generation in 2022- FIRS boss

Buhari’s minister pledges support for military widows of 1992 plane crash

LEADERSHIP

NITDA Partners Microsoft On Quantum Leap To Implement Cloud First Strategy

Why We Are Taking Beggars, Destitute Off Our Streets ‘LASG

Gombe Weeds Out 1,000 Civil Servants

Police Arrest 38 Kidnap Suspects, Others In Adamawa, Kano

Flood Sacks 2,000 People, Submerges 227 Farmlands In Adamawa

Federal Govt Okays N21.11bn For Aviation, Education, Other Projects

Chibok Girls: Violators Of Ruth, Hassan Should Be Punished ‘ CSWN

AGF Files Application To Vacate Court Order Restraining Igboho’s Arrest

Nigeria Lost $50bn To Uncertainty In Petroleum Industry For 10 Years ‘ Buhari

2023: It Will Be Difficult For APC To Return To Power ‘ Chieftain

TRIBUNE

Olu of Warri coronation: Delta CP deploys 1,000 policemen

Nigeria does not need new states

SAHCO engineers produce browsers that can eliminate waste from aircraft

Concession: Sirika again allays fears over job loss

Concession of Lagos airport to generate N30 billion annually

PIA: APC governors fault Southern governors forum

Lagosians to pay up to N210,175 for new vehicle number plates

PIA: APC governors fault Southern governors forum

Malami asks court to dismiss Igboho’s suit

FEC okays N21.11bn contracts for Aviation, Education, others

Protests rock Ibadan over alleged killing of teenager

NIMASA DG underscores maintenance of Deep Blue assets

Civil society groups bestow recognition award on MAN Rector

Group raises alarm over fake seafaring associations, warns cadets

NUT kicks as Kaduna govt plans another competency test for teachers

Panic in Ghana as COVID-19 undertakers suspend burials, begin strike

We should be looking at prospects in PIA, not the problems, Senate President tells Niger Delta leaders

2022 budget: Registration of Facebook, Twitter to boost N10.104trn revenue target ‘ FIRS boss

FG, Cross River set to build 1,000 social housing units

FCTA promises better learning facilities, environment for students

Armed robbers attack empty bullion van in Ondo

NNPC, firms sign contract for 50MW Maiduguri emergency power project 

NATION

AuGF uncovers N4.973tr ‘suspicious’ balances in MDAs

N21.10b contracts for Aviation, Education, others

Declare Buni-led caretaker panel illegal, APC chief tells court

Buhari: $50b investment lost in 10yrs without oil sector law

Petroleum law open to amendment, says Lawan

Court turns down govt’s request to dismiss Igboho’s suit

N21.10b contracts for Aviation, Education, others

JUST IN: Lalong relaxes curfew in Plateau councils

How I’ve been coping with diabetes for 35 years, by Obasanjo

Gunmen kill 26 in Niger

Gunmen attack empty bullion van in Ondo

10 abducted from Katsina mosque escape

Bandits kill four, kidnap six in Katsina attack

DAILY TRUST

FEC approves N16.7bn for Yobe Airport, other projects

PIA can still be amended — Lawan

#EndSARS: 10 months after, police stations still in ruins in Oyo, victims in pain

Bandits kill 7 Nigerien soldiers, 3 villagers, abduct 17 others in Katsina

Doubts trail ‘surrender’ of Boko Haram members

Kaduna reopens schools, asks students to appear in mufti

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai

Flood: Buhari seeks better coordination with FG

Anxiety as 7 family members die in Osun

Robbers attack bullion van, shoot policeman in Ondo

We discovered N4.9trn unsubstantiated balance in 2019 audit report – AGF

Jos killings: Lalong meets Irigwe, Fulani leaders, frowns at persisting attacks

Reps query NPA over N101bn dredging vote

FEC approves N4.2bn for Delta varsity, NEITI, others

Bandits have threatened to kill us – abducted Zamfara students

Varsity Don docked over N20.6m contract fraud

I’ve been battling diabetes for 35 years – Obasanjo

Blasphemy: Kano engages 4 senior advocates to prosecute Abduljabbar

Insurgency: Chief of Defence woos North Central retired military officers

NNPC, CMEC, GE sign contract for 50MW Maiduguri power project

Ondo bans tipper, quarry owners over price hike

1 killed, 22 houses burnt in latest Kaduna attack

Buhari appoints Sylva as head of committee on Petroleum Industry Act

Plateau killings: Lalong directs arrest of persons sharing fake messages, videos to ignite crisis

How we saved UNIMAID from Boko Haram insurgents — Ex-VC

Borno corps members will be posted only to safe areas — NYSC

FG tasked on local production of vaccines

BUSINESSDAY

Managing and treating Covid-19 cases at home

Nigeria loses $28m annually to flawed aviation handling rates ‘ Experts

Unending troubles in Nigeria’s health sector

Jamaica shows Nigeria how to retain star athletes

How the society is affecting our youth’s desire to learn

Naira falls to N517 per dollar after one week

Recapitalisation will improve trust of Nigerians on insurance, increase uptake

AUTHORITY

Petroleum Industry Act: President Buhari democratically changing Nigeria, says PGF

Nigeria losing teachers in high number- FG

APC schedules Local Government Area Congresses for September 4

Corps security: NYSC Strengthens partnership with NCDSC

Petroleum Industry Act: President Buhari democratically changing Nigeria, says PGF

FEC approves N21.11bn for Aviation, Education and others

FCT needs more police personnel Minister

NAFDAC flags off campaign against substandard foods, drugs, cosmetics in Kebbi

NIGERIAN PILOT

Poor leadership limiting impact of trade unions- Sirika

Yobe Airport to gulp N6bn Minister

Nuhu Yahaya: Adamu sets up Committee to probe cause of death

Nigeria mulls synergy with S/Leone to secure West Africa

NDE begins empowerment training of 50 undergraduates in Anambra

APC to conduct LG Congresses Sept 4 despite controversiesw

Constitutional Review: Gov. IKpeazu calls for more inclusive, democratic participation

PIA: Buhari, APC democratically restructuring Nigeria APC govs

DAILY INDEPENDENT

ESPHCDA Charges Mothers On Optimal Hygiene During Exclusive Breastfeeding

Why Nigeria Must Adopt ROAM-X Indicators On Internet Universality

Nigeria’s Challenges Can Be Solved Through Peaceful Process, Not Violence ‘ Iwuanyanwu

Nigeria Data Center Market Investment To Hit Of $218m By 2026

AIO Confab Will Attract Economic Benefits, Foreign Investors To Nigeria ‘ LOC

PEOPLESDAILY

MTEF: Reps walk out NIMASA, Aviation representatives over non appearance of their bosses

Ngeria requires assessment of economic dynamics on budgeting, spending ‘ Gbajabiamila

Over 300 traditional stool vacant in Benue

NGO trains youths to counter fake narrative on COVID-19

Group tasks media on unity of Nigeria

Wase mourns Ex Dep. President of the Senate Mantu

Tofa, Jega, Dambazau, Agwai others lead fresh initiative to end menace 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Sylva heads PIA implementation committee

COVID-19: UNILAG reopens hostels, set to conduct physical exams

FIRS targets N10.1trn in 2022

FEC approves N16.7bn for Yobe Airstrip, aviation procurements, dogs

Obasanjo: How I survived diabetes for 35 years

My office can’t function effectively ‘AGF cries out

Nigeria loses $50bn investments to petroleum industry stagnation ‘Buhari

Banking, insurance measure of country’s devt ‘Sanusi

VAT: Perspectives on Rivers’ unsettling court verdict

$7m investment at risk over airline, NCAA spat

JSS III students in Kaduna to resume in mufti for exams

SON partners online merchants to combat substandard goods

Study: Consuming millets lowers cardiovascular disease risk

NACCIMA boss calls for urgent action on climate change report

Digital skills: NCC to train 1,000 Nigerian youths

The next govt must heal the nation, reunite the people ‘Okupe

It is unlikely we’ll see an Igbo president in our lifetime ‘Okolo

Google reveals top searches by Nigerians in 15 years

APC fixes September 4 for LGA congresses 

BLUEPRINT

Taliban takeover: At last, Afghan President, Ghani, opens up

N4.973trn balances in 2019 Audit Report unsubstantiated ‘ AGF

Breaking: Lalong relaxes dusk to dawn curfew in Jos

Judge to sign Igboho aides’ release available ‘ Abuja FHC

Edo: 12 clubs to participate in Edo gov’s wife female football tournament

NYSC will continue to prosecute fake graduates ‘ DG

Corps safety: NYSC strengthens partnership with NSCDC

 

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