Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 18 July 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Joe Biden diagnosed with COVID-19, will self-isolate and continue duties

IMF projects 3% growth for Nigeria in 2025, higher than most EMs

Soludo receives health Minister, urges FG synergy on healthcare

Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack as new Head of Service

United Capital proposes 90kobo interim dividend, bonus of 2 new shares for 1

Stock market records first negative close this week

Endless pit of financial distress amongst Nigerians

NBA-AGC 2024: Reconsider registration fee for new wigs, lawyer urges NBA

PUNCH

Police hunt area boys for killing final-year Bayelsa varsity student over N150 levy

UI students protest 10-hour electricity rationing, tuition hike

Court remands man over alleged assault

Why Edo activists son killed father with sledgehammer Police

401 Osun LG caretaker excos resign over S’Court judgment

Over 600,000 Nigerians sought asylum abroad under Buhari – Report

FG gets over $751m World Bank loan

North tops applicants’ list as FG begins student loan disbursement

Petrol landing cost now N1,117/litre – Marketers

Lagos not returning monthly environmental sanitation – Commissioner

Why wage increase is good for economy

Defend Africa from illegal exploiters, Tinubu tasks solid minerals ministers

N’Assembly mulls stricter laws to tackle crude oil theft

IOCs still causing crude supply crisis, Dangote refinery cries out

INEC warns election observers against rules violation

Doctor-patient ratio worsening over japa, NMA laments

FERMA begins rehabilitation of failed roads in Rivers

Motorists groan over Asaba-Onitsha expressway gridlock, demand highway repairs

Tinubu names Walson-Jack new Head of Service

LASG partners FG to tackle child malnutrition

TASUED suspends final year activities after students death

Cop arrested for robbing neighbours’ homes

Navy arrests eight stowaways, rescues eight trafficked victims

Trump running mate Vance to light up Republican convention

FIFA to probe Argentina players’ racist chants

Italy probes Armani, Dior for misleading consumers, labour abuses

LG autonomy: 13 states rush to hold council polls

THISDAY

FG Set to Leverage Technology Solutions for Livestock, Dairy Production

Osimhens Rant Was a Moment of Madness, Says Amaju Pinnick

FG to Save $120,000 Capital Flight from Seafarers Certification

NCDC Launches Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory, Says Itll Improve Testing Standard

NASS Okays Tinubus Fresh Request for N6.2tn Injection into N27.5tn 2024 Budget

PDP Govs: Tinubu Has Failed in Governance, Impoverished Nigerians, Worsened Economy

TotalEnergies EP Agrees to Sell 10% Stake in Oil, Gas Assets to Chappal for $860m

Financial Times to Tinubu: Shock Therapy Alone Wont Cure Nigerias Economic Ills

President to Solid Minerals Ministry: Issue Mining Licenses to Only Firms with Local Value Addition

Tinubu Names Mrs. Walson-Jack as New Head of Service of the Federation

Nigeria, UAE to Strengthen Partnership, Collaboration

Tinubu Identifies Education as Vital Tool to Combat Poverty

Power Supply: FG Signs Performance Bonds with NERC, TCN, REA, Others

Nigeria Needs to Deploy Technology to Revolutionise Agric Sector, Says Israeli Govt

UK Appoints New Country Director for Nigeria

Rewane: Nigeria Economy Underperformed in First Half 2024

Shettima to Declare Open Workshop on AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Friday

Abbas: Outdated Laws, Regulations Hinder Smooth Operations of Public Institutions

Dangote Lauds NUPRC for Publishing DCSO Guidelines, Insists IOCs Frustrating Crude Supply

Governors Call Off Meeting Over Minimum Wage, Financial Autonomy for LGs

COREN: Lagos, Anambra Top Building Collapse Cases, Rising Incidences Worrisome

Obi at 69: Celebrate Me By Channeling Resources to Poor, Needy

Court to Continue Proceedings in Yahaya Bellos Alleged Money Laundering Case, Adjourns till Sept 25 for Arraignment

Issue Mining Licences Only to Firms With Local Value, Tinubu Tells Solid Minerals Ministry

Economic Hardship: SDP Backs Mass Protest Against FG

Ministry of Livestock: Group Drums Support for Prof Bashir Fagge as Minister

SUN

PDP govs knock APC on state of nation

Guber: PDP hails court judgment affirming Ighodalos candidacy

Edo govt files appeal as court reinstates Shaibu

President should come up with truly national Minimum Wage Ajaero

Reasons for challenges in Nigerias oil sector Festus Osifo

Tinubu should be careful with Rivers crises Dan Nwanyanwu

Supreme Court responsible for illegitimate mandates Chidi Odinkalu

LP Attacks Falana, Warns over intimidation of INEC, terrorizing party members

Confusion in APC over zoning

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack as new head of civil service of the federation

PDP govs, others vow support for Fubara, resolve political crisis

Restriction order: Tricycle riders beg Otti to rescind decision

NIMASA: Reps panel fumes over DGs absence at investigative hearing

Renewable energy sector attracted $2bn in investment- Tinubu

Foreigners patronizing private hospitals in Nigeria-NMA

Police foil another kidnap attempt in Bwari

GUARDIAN

FG, protect local refineries from saboteurs

Amotekun rescues kidnap victim, parades 24 suspects

Outrage as Bayelsa youths stab final-year student to death over N150

Lawmakers task FERMA on deteriorating state of federal roads in Oyo

US-based philanthropist Jude Ejoh calls for hunger relief in Nigeria

Pope Francis appoints Crotty as new Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria

UNIPORT moves to commercialise research

Students seek Tinubus intervention as protests hit varsities

Experts urge learners, educators to prioritise digital wellness

Students advised on hardwork at school graduation

CBNs financial inclusion strategies to foster economic growth

$6bn fraud: Court rejects Agunloyes request for medical treatment abroad

Court adjourns Yahaya Bellos arraignment to Sept 25

Woman seeks N20 million for kidney transplant

NiMet DG urges Nigerians to heed early climate warnings

Osoba urges journalists to emulate culture of celebrating excellence

1.3 million Nigerians, 2000 foreigners writing ongoing SSCE NECO

Forget the $10k, N640k fees, follow regular visa process, UAE tells Nigerians

Over 800 million people are malnourished globally FAO

EFCC arrests UNIMAID student for fraud

VANGUARD

Methodist Bishops, Islamic Clerics to FG: Hardship may lead to chaos, anarchy

Police foil plans to kidnap residents of El-Rufai Estate in Abuja

Protest: We can’t breathe under high tuition fees, power outage — UI students

Naira depreciates to N1,570/$ in parallel market

PDP govs warn against presidential interference in Edo, Ondo guber polls

Telecoms sector hard hit by harsh govt policies — REPORT

Military’s marching orders against oil theft

APC destroyed Nigerian economy, all institutions built for 16 years – PDP Governors

We’ll reclaim all leadership positions – PDP governors vow

APC replaces Ndume with Tahir Monguno as Senate Chief Whip

Navy arrest 8 stowaways, rescues 8 victims of human trafficking, 2 drowning fishermen

Bandits abduct over 150, including newborns in Zamfara

President Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack as new Head of Civil Service

Selloffs in MTN, others drag market cap down 0.04%

IMF downgrades Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 3.1%

FG commits $2.8m to improve Clean Technology

Police officer in detention over alleged robbery, car theft in Kogi CP

Shettima to declare open workshop on AfCFTA digital trade protocol

Council on nutrition approves new measures to address food, health concerns

Chekwas Okorie alleges plot to destroy APGA

Yahaya Bello asks Federal High Court to adjourn case indefinitely

Police kill suspected bandit in Katsina, recover AK-47 rifle

Court orders bank to refund N112.5m for undervalued sales of property

LEADERSHIP

President Biden Suffers COVID-19 Infection, Says White House

Agbomhere Warns Top NNPCL Executive Eyesan Against ‘Frustrating Tinubu’s Agenda’ For Niger Delta

No Borno Gov’s Son Arrested In India Or Anywhere Over Murder ‘ Media Aide

Prophet Fufeyin Defends Sale Of ‘Spiritual Items’ For Miracles, Emphasises Power Of Faith

Ndume: Speaking Truth To Power Now A Crime In Nigeria ‘ Labour Party

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Didi Walson-Jack As New Head Of Service

17 Locomotive-driven Containers Arrive Lagos From Kano Dry Port

Reps Okay N1.9trn NDDC’s 2024 Budget

Police Arrest 3 Suspected Gunrunners In Delta

Federal Varsities In Manchok, Birnin Kebbi, Ilaro Will Boost Education ‘ Akpabio

Pending Appeal: High Court To Proceed With Yahaya Bello’s Alleged Money Laundering Case

TRIBUNE

LG autonomy: S’Court judgment best for rapid grassroots devt ‘ Senator Alli

Student loan scheme will be fair, equitable, inclusive ‘ Tinubu

Tinubu wants African solid minerals ministers to defend continent

Hardship: Gov Zulum, stakeholders hold emergency talks to avert protest

Reps pass bill seeking six-year single term for President, others through first reading

University don calls on FG to formulate policies on actualization of renewable energy system

Plateau lawmakers vow to work together for state’s development

LG autonomy will expose govs’ incompetence, unproductiveness

Ibadan hospital organises free medical services for 1,000 pregnant women

Hardship: Don’t bring protest to South-East, Ohanaeze youths warn organisers

Leadership Tussle: Aggrieved members bar ASCSN President from office

Granting mining licences must be tied to local value ‘ Tinubu

NATION

Wanted: Private sector-led initiative to close TB funding gap

Banks to pay tax on forex business gains

Tinubu kicks off payment of N32b to students as loans

401 Councils caretaker committee members resign in Osun

Reps okay N1.9trillion for NDDC

Senate replaces Ndume as Chief Whip

Tinubu okays Walson-Jack to succeed Yemi-Esan as Head of the Civil Service

Balami dumps Obi, LP, returns to APC

Edo LG chairman impeached over alleged N1.7b budget padding, gross misconducts

Akpabio reshuffles Senates standing committees

Edo: Court dismisses suit seeking Akpatas sack as LP guber candidate

Akpabio reshuffles Senates standing committees

JUST IN: Imo Assembly votes to remove Chief Judge over alleged age falsification

HERALD

Kizz Daniel Requests Refund Amidst Marriage Breakup Rumors

RNC Highlight: Gov. Sarah Sanders Throws Epic Shade at First Lady Jill Biden

Rema Urges Nigerian Artists to Preserve Afrobeats Culture

Simi Opens Up About Stage Fright, Shares Rehearsal Footage

DAILY TIMES

Yahaya Bellos lawyers in open court in a war of words, judge walks out

Tinubu suggests increasing recurring expenditure by N3 trillion

Tinubu effectively kicks off student loan scheme

Wike woos Nigerians abroad to invest on infrastructural development

FCT: Court orders final forfeiture of 20 cars stolen from Canada

Over $2 billion is invested on renewable energy Tinubu

Shettima Declares Workshop On AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol Opens Friday

DAILY TRUST

Rescued trafficked Benue girls returned from Cte dIvoire

Bandits gun down chief, abduct 3 others in Kaduna

Hoodlums kill NDLEA official in FCT

Bayelsa varsity student killed over N150

4 months after, kidnapped Plateau woman cries out

Help us tackle energy theft, Jos DisCo urges communities

FCTA dismisses measles outbreak claims in Abuja

Fire kills Kano commissioners daughter, 2 others

Kenyan president names ally as stand-in for sacked ministers

Dinosaur skeleton breaks auction record in New York

53 dead, 18,000 affected in Niger Republic floods UN

IMF slashes Nigerias 2024 growth rate to 3.1%

AfCFTA: Nigeria, Africa must export their way out of poverty, depression Awolowo

Sims Nigeria unveils subsidiary to provide power solutions

Mining Sector gets international boost with Jupiter Lithium, Bevexs processing agreement

Why INEC should conduct LG polls HURIWA, ADC

Senate sacks Ndume as chief whip; expert decries attack on free speech

Loan: Students will start receiving alerts next week NELFUND

Rivers Crisis: We are with you, PDP Governors tell Fubara

UK appoints new country director to lead trade, investment relations with Nigeria

Fresh 250 Nigerians to be repatriated from UAE NiDCOM

Student Loan: Northern institutions leading in applications NELFUND

How Police forced kidnappers out of Abuja Estate

Archaic laws, regulations discouraging investors, entrepreneurs Speaker Abbas

AUTHORITY

Tinubu hosts Africas Solid Minerals Ministers, charges them to combat continentsexploitation

Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack to replace retiring Yemi-Esan as Head of Service

No life lost in Ekiti NYSC camp, youth ministry assures

Youth on World Youth Skills Day: FG pledges to empower Nigerian youths

AFNIS Summit: Alake African mining ministers plan tougher rules for value addition

Oil production: National Assembly pledges support to NNPC Ltd

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Need For Policy On Alternative Communication Skills To Address Developmental Challenges

Bankers Committee: National Theatre Nearing Completion

PMS Landing Cost Hits N1,117

Report: World Bank Eyes First Drought Bond In Next 12-18 Months

Govts Weaken Adoption Of 5G As 57.55% Subscribers Still On 2G

Nigeria, UNICEF To Roll OutE-Birth Registration In Five States, Month End

E-Birth Registration:Nigeria Targets14 Million Unregistered ChildrenTo Improve Basic Services

Only Investors Adding Value To Locally Sourced Minerals Should Be Eligible For Mining Licenses -Tinubu

Rivers Crisis: PDP Governors, Others Pledge Support For Fubara

FG Gifts Rivers 21,650 Bags Of Grains Amid Economic Hardship

IBB Promises To Lead Crusade For Reintroduction Of Religious Knowledge In Public Schools

NEW TELEGRAPH

GP Tasks Police Officers On Commitment To Duty, Transparency

APC Chieftain Warns Eyesan Against Frustrating Tinubus Agenda For Niger Delta

NNPP: INEC To Mar Or Sustain Nigerians Democracy

Jos Building Collapse: Senate Asks FG To Check Construction Activities

Nigeria Needs Sustainable Mining Practices Abbas

No Borno Govs Son Arrested, Committed Crime Anywhere

BLUEPRINT

2027: Kukah harps on developing mechanism in political space

Tinubu: All new mining licenses must have local value

Senate: Again, Ndume suffers removal as principal officer

UAAG: Direct release of African grant, group begs Tinubu

Smear campaigns against Ighodalo will end in vanity – PDP chieftain

Edo: Court judgment affirming Ighodalo’s candidacy signposts victory – PDP

Smear campaigns against Ighodalo ‘ll end in vanity – PDP chieftain

Kwankwaso ‘ll no longer run on NNPP platform – Aniebonam

Building Collapse: Lagos, three others lead as Nigeria records 418 deaths

Otu begins remodeling of Calabar stadium hostel to boost sports dev’t

New Super Eagles coach: Straight fight between Chelle, Saintfiet

Navy arrests 8 suspects, 8 traffickers, rescue 2 drowning fishermen

Senate gives Tinubu’s N6.2trn appropriation amendment bill expeditious action

Mass exportation of agric produce solution to weak naira – Expert

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Didi Esther Walson-Jack new Head of Civil Service of the Federation

Anambra: Political group with 500 members join APC in Ogbaru

Shaibu returning nowhere, Omobayo remains deputy governor Edo government

Edo: PDP speaks on Court judgment affirming Ighodalo as governorship candidate

Breaking: Edo Assembly reacts to judgment reinstating Shaibu as deputy governor

Edo: Another High Court affirms Ighadalo as PDP governorship candidate

 


 

 

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