Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 8 February 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Blinken meets Israeli PM for talks on Gaza truce plan

AFCON 2023: Stanley Nwabali’s rise from obscurity to Super Eagles hero

Biden celebrates Black History as report reveals discrimination against Africans

World’s ‘Oldest Man’ Celebrates 123rd Birthday in Brazil

Inflation, price hike push an egg a-day diet beyond Nigerians’ reach

NNPCL spends N267.98 billion on security as oil operators struggle

Nigeria slips lower on African ICT development index

Petrol scarcity looms in Abuja as marketers raise supply concerns

Court orders FG to fix prices of goods, petroleum products within seven days

How general overseer acquired hotel, factory with alleged fraudulent funds – EFCC

House of Reps initiates probe into NAFDAC’s ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets

88.4 million Nigerians are living in extreme poverty says FG

Super Eagles keep their cool to edge South Africa in dramatic AFCON semi-final penalty shootout

AFCON 2023: Shettima off to Côte d’Ivoire to support Nigeria against South Africa

Sports minister secures N200m support from governors for Super Eagles ahead of AFCON semis

AFCON 2023: South African club backs Nwabali, Nigeria to beat Bafana Bafana

Kanye West’s Wife, Bianca Censori, Steps Out Nude In Raincoat

Kanye West Teases Show In Lagos; But Will He Show Up?

HURIWA demands urgent action as smuggling threatens food security

Lagos TUC, others protest ban on sachet alcohol, cite potential 500,000 job loss

Energy transition challenges may stall gas pipeline projects

Lagos Polo Club delegation presents prestigious CNS Cup to Chief of Naval Staff

NSA urged to investigate alleged threat against Emeka Offor

N10b money laundering: Bureau de Change operator testifies against Dauda Suleiman

Insecurity: FCT NSCDC Commandant summons area commanders over threats to FCT

Nigeria to force hospitals to treat gunshot victims, says health ministry

Police say student allegedly committed suicide in hotel room

Nigeria registers 300,000 Tuberculosis cases in 2023, Pate announces

Report CBT centres charging more than ₦7,700 – JAMB

PUNCH

APC warns as Assembly receives letter to dissolve Kano emirates

Tension as bandits kill soldiers on peacekeeping mission in Nasarawa

Ban on alcohol stirs controversy in Niger, sellers fear clampdown

PDP knocks Tinubu as police arrest 25 Niger protesters

Nigeria needs unity to make progress Kwankwasiyya leader

Defeated Ebonyi South PDP, APGA candidates allege malpractices

Water scarcity, outage, broken down ambulances paralyse Anambra PHCs

Tinubu inaugurates student loan scheme Feb 21

INEC issues by-election, rerun winners certificates

Forex crisis: EFCC 7,000-man task force goes after dollar racketeers

Otti assures traders of remodeling Abia burnt market

Mbah orders reinstatement of sacked Enugu water corporation workers

Alleged killers of three Catholic worshippers arrested, paraded in Ebonyi

Imo community accuses monarch of high-handedness, extortion

Senate gives Edun seven-day ultimatum on N100bn gas project

FG trains 3,000 farmers in 12 states

Cashless transactions rise to N611tn NIBSS

NPA asks Customs to scrap export seats in commands

Grow fishing industry investment, stakeholders urge FG

EFCC arrests three for selling naira notes in Kaduna

Nurses lament closure of NMCN verification portal

Insecurity: Oyo threatens to take over abandoned property

Protesters storm NAssembly over sachet alcohol ban

NSCDC moves to end insecurity in FCT

INEC issues certificates of return to winners of rerun, bye-elections

Osun assembly suspends LG chairman for misconduct

[PICTORIAL] N1.3bn fraud: General Overseer acquired hotel, others with subscribers funds EFCC

Fire guts wooden stores in Delta

THISDAY

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Beat SAfrica in Dramatic Shoot-outs to Qualify for Final

Governors Need More Powers to Secure States, Obi, Attah, Tambuwal Declare

Nigeria Recorded N600 Trillion e-Payment Transactions in 2023

MAN: Banning Spirit Drinks in Sachets, Will Endanger 500,000 Jobs, Hurt Billions of Naira Investments

House to Probe Non-compliance by Banks with CBN Directives on NOP Limits

NNPCL Excited as Production Commences at 14,000bpd Akpo West Field, Hails Kyaris Leadership

Naira Continues to Fall at Parallel to N1465/$1, Gains at the Official Window to Close N1,418/$1

Senate Urges FG to Account for N100bn Gas Project Funds Disbursement Within 7 Days

FG to Disburse N200bn at 9% to MSMEs, SMEs, Manufacturers through BOI

Shettima to Unveil Team to Unlock $2.5bn Green Economy Opportunity Today

FOU Records N83m Revenue,Seized Contraband Worth N854m in January

Menace of Oil Spillage in Niger-delta Region

Shettimas Aura Lifts Nigeria to Soar over South Africa

Nwabali Voted Man-of-the-Match in Nigeria v SAfrica

Construction Workers Call off Strike As Labour Minister Intervenes

Insecurity: Nigeria, UK Commit to Defence, Security Imperatives

VANGUARD

Nigeria to face hosts Cote D’Ivoire in AFCON final on Sunday

2024 census’ll hold as scheduled, Senate assures Nigerians

We’ll open reserves to address food costs — FG

World Bank lists naira among worst-performing African currencies

Naira depreciates to N1,465/$ in parallel market

Investigate alleged killing of 11 Fulani by soldiers in Kaduna — Northern Elders

Plateau Killings: Senate summons security chiefs

Senate kicks against Chevron, Exxon, others turning Nigeria to extractive zone

Gunmen kill 3 soldiers, 2 vigilantes in Nasarawa

Relocate from A’Ibom or face wrath of the law, CP Ayilara tells criminals

Alleged N1.3bn fraud: How Pastor Ebonyi acquired hotel, factory with subscribers’ funds

EFCC raises task force against dollarisation of eonomy, mutilation of naira

Court orders FG to fix prices of petrol, diesel, others within 7 days

AFCON: Shettima’s presence inspired Super Eagles victory – Presidency

Nwabali wins ‘Man of the Match’ after saving two penalties against South Africa

‘December’ll be wild’ — Kanye West hints at Lagos, Nairobi tour

Sachet alcohol ban will trigger loss of 500,000 jobs — NUFBTE

Labour protests at NAFDAC over ban on sachet alcoholic beverages

Pope Francis appoints Obiatuegwu Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu

Anambra woman faces prosecution for using grandson for child labour

Otti clears air on N1.5bn ‘strange estimate’ for 2 Hilux vehicles

INEC fixes Feb 14 for supplementary, rerun polls in Taraba, Enugu

LEADERSHIP

EFCC Raises Special Task Force Against Dollarisation Of Economy

Cote d’Ivoire Face Nigeria In 2023 AFCON Final After Beating DR Congo

AFCON: You’ve Made Nigeria Proud, Tinubu Tells Super Eagles

BREAKING: Nigeria Edge South Africa To Reach First AFCON Final In 11 Years

BREAKING: Court Orders Federal Gov’t To Fix Price Of Goods In 7 Days

#LetThePoorLive: CSOs Protest Ban On Sachet Alcohol, Beverages In Abuja

Ex-Super Falcons Coach, Godwin Izilein, Dies At 81

House Of Reps Probe Ban On Satchet Alcoholic Drinks

VP Shettima Off To Cte d’Ivoire To Watch Super Eagles’ AFCON Semi-final Match

Group Faults NAFDAC’s Ban On Alcohol in Sachets, Seeks NASS Intervention

TRIBUNE

Experts list drugs which bitter kola makes ineffective

Senate demands report on 70 firms accessing NCDMB’s $330m intervention fund

Reps to summon NSA, security chiefs over insecurity in FCT, others

EFCC raises special task force against dollarisation, mutilation of currency

Ibadan explosion: Oyo govt identifies three suspects for possible prosecution

Reps to probe MDAs involvement in Nigerian students’ certificate racketeering

Reps probe Jonathan, Buhari over PPP agreements

Senate reschedules security brief meeting with security chiefs to Feb13

Reps uncovers five banks withholding $5bn forex

Reps to interface with NECO over promotion exam for 1500 staff

Protests: Tackle hunger in the land, PRP warns APC

Female genital mutilation is against good health ‘Don

Researchers warn of possible spike in heart disease cases in Lagos State

Nigeria’s health sector renewal initiative is all about better healthcare services

Ban on single-use plastics: Provide incentives for alternatives, CAPPA urges Lagos govt

$2.4trn investment needed yearly to achieve climate transition ‘ UNFCCC

It is unlawful for EFCC to seize passports without court order

US organisation, group hold training for Kwara teachers, students on E-STEM, Robotics

Flight delays: FG set to introduce insurance coverage for passengers

Fintech: Nigeria’s GDP growth to hit $6bn by 2026 ‘ Expert

Reps directs FRSC, Police to enforce law on siren use

Reps probe non-release of national identity cards since 2012

Nigeria’s e-payment transactions rose to N600trn in 2023 ‘ NIBSS

NATION

Kanye West announces tour to Nigeria, Kenya

EFCC clamps down on firms for issuing invoices in dollar

NNPCL begins production of extra 14,000bpd

Reps bill for polls in one day passes second reading

Creative industry leaders reject ministers African Grammy plan

Insecurity: Senate summons NSA, Service chiefs, others

Gains of Tinubus economic policies will be massive, says Sylva

Court orders Federal Govt to fix prices of goods within seven days

Three senators -elect, 15 House members-elect get certificates of return

Fed Govt, U.S. raise working group on mining development partnership

Saudi Arabia: no diplomatic ties with Israel without independent Palestine

Anti-corruption groups fault EFCC on Bello

Fubara promises alternative route to East-West Road

IOM, Fed Govt assist 34,694 stranded Nigerian migrants in seven years

Senate seeks information on N100b gas project fund disbursement

Welfare: NCoS supported 924 personnel with N778.12m in 2023, says Nababa

Dollarisation: EFCC raises 14 task forces, arrests racketeers

Former sports minister heads Edo APC guber screening committee

FG reiterates determination to conquer cancer

Rivers kinsmen defend Fubaras Chief of Staff, others, write Tinubu

HERALD

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Slated For Tomorrow ‘ Lawyer

JUST IN: Nigeria knock out South Africa, qualify for AFCON 2023 final

Lagos, Niger, Kwara states establish partnership for improved food security, reduction of waste

I would rather have a boyfriend who plays video games’ ‘ Grammy winner Tyla

EFCC raises task force against dollarisation of economy, arrests suspects in Lagos, Port Harcourt

Police arrest ‘ghost’ for defrauding residents in Adamawa

Police neutralise another bandit in Abuja, foil kidnap attempt

Woman connives with car dealer to sell husband’s house under EFCC investigation in Ilorin

DAILY TIMES

AMAC Chairman to Wike: Provide water for residents to avoid digging of boreholes

Shell to develop gas field for Dangote fertiliser

World Bank worries over high global food prices

FG partners EU on 5,400 Household in Energy Demand Survey

Domiciliary account holdings wont be converted into Naira, CBN assures

CBN stops Cash Reserve Ratio, adopts new measure

Customs to spend N706.43bn in 2024

NCAA should not generate funds for FG- Capt Sanusi, MD, Aero Contractors

DAILY TRUST

Electoral Act amendment bill scales second reading

How politicians use religion to achieve goals in Plateau Yilwatda

Edo govship: APC rakes in N600m from sale of forms, inaugurates screening cttee today

Protest: Stop blame game, fulfil your promises, PRP tells APC

INEC fixes Feb 14 for postponed rerun elections

Tinubu govt doesnt have capacity to solve Nigerias problems LP

NSCDC summons senior officers over insecurity in FCT

Youth President hangs self in Bayelsa

88.4m people in Nigeria living in extreme poverty FG

Why proposed 5% tax on private schools may end on parents

Man bags life imprisonment for raping 4-year-old girl

Mob burns man accused of raping, killing brothers wife in Benue

Man remanded for alleged murder of 20-year-old lady

Doctor donates N79m medical equipments to Sokoto govt

Bank of Industry to disburse N200bn to MSMEs, others

Lagos pastor, wife remanded for alleged N33.8m fraud

Walmart Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls

Prince Harry returns to US after visiting ailing king

AFCON: Shettima off to Ivory Coast for Nigeria vs South Africa clash

Married man sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling 4-year-old

Hardship: Stop blame game, fulfill your promises, PRP blasts APC

Correctional Service paid N232million death claims in 2023 CG

AUTHORITY

FCT rural people need quality infrastructure Wike

PalmPay announces Purple Valentine Challenge, Win a Date Night

CSO commends Lagbaja over fight against Terrorist and Bandits

Peace needed in Southeast to sustain Ezeifes legacies Dep.Speaker Kalu

ONSA convenes second UK-Nigeria security defence partnership dialogue

APC is originator of sponsored protests, LP fires back at ruling party

BUSINESSDAY

Fuel subsidy removal: Nigeria’s painful path to economic revival

Nigeria seeks World Bank support on economic recovery

Bank of Industry set to give out N200bn to MSMEs, others

Cardoso signals return to orthodox monetary policy as T-bill yield doubles

Benin Republic surprises with oversubscribed $750m debut Eurobond

Naira falls as strong demand gulps $465.29m FX sales

Calls grow for more local meter manufacturing as consumers fume

Keyamo meets Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner over BASA agreement

Idris reveals FG’s plans on food security as Tinubu arrives Abuja

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Accountability: Reps To Investigate Past PPP, Concession Agreements

NNPC Celebrates 14,000bpd Production From Akpo West Field

Food Security: JSG To Cultivate 150,000 Hectares Of Wheat Next Year

NCC Appeals To States For Telecom Tax Reduction

Court Orders Federal Govt. To Fix Goods Prices Within 7 Days

Lagos Govt Reaffirms Stance On Issuance Of Regulatory Permits For Borehole Drillers

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nwabali the Hero as the Eagles Fly into the AFCON 2023 Final With Dramatic Win Over Africa

Tragedy As Suspected Herders Kill, Burnt Farmer In Kogi

Presidency: Shettimas Presence Inspired SEagles To Victory Over SAfrica

Adeleke Clears Another Half Salary Debt, Boasts Of Judicious Mgt Of Fund

Otti Clarifies Alleged N1.5bn For Vehicles, Says Error From Calculation

FG Trains, Empowers 3,000 Smallholder Farmers In SWest, SSouth

Senate Frowns At Chevron, Exxon, Others For Turning Nigeria To Extractive Zone

NNPCL Targets Additional 14,000bpd As Akpo West Field Begins Production

Vote Buying: Interswitch, Two Others Testify Against Adebutu

Gains Of Tinubus Economic Policies Will Be Far Reaching Sylva

BLUEPRINT

Senate assures SEC, NGX on capital market reforms

Bears persist as equity market loses N1bn

Interest rates to rise as CBN raises N1trn in Treasury Bill auction

Naira could fall to N2,300/$ if…. – Rewane

USTDA partners Ghana, Nigeria on financial sector cybersecurity

There’s no magical formula to solve kidnapping, banditry, terrorism problems, but… – Dr. Ifedimma

How absence of Ribadu, Musa, others stalled Senate’s interface with security chiefs

Messi wows Tokyo fans in friendly defeat by Kobe

Save Imo community from erosion menace, assembly urges Uzodimma

MVF empowers 10,000 vulnerable groups nationwide

We’re committed to making Kaduna hub of tech innovation – Official

Visa restriction to promote accountability for commercial spyware misuse – US

Central motor registry’ll ensure Nigerians’ protection – Gwarzo

State of economy: Don’t politicise hardship, PDP cautions Tinubu, APC

Stop demarketing Rivers, Fubara warns detractors

Senate kicks against Chevron, Exxon, others extractive operational model

FG to partner with academy engineers on road construction, management

Nigeria, US form partnership on mining development

Osun assembly suspends council chair over indiscipline

FCT Minister Wike vows to change face of area councils

 

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