Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday 21 November 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Discos list conditions for N500bn NASS recapitalisation plan

FGs 20-hour power supply target

Upsurge in Lassa fever and meningitis morbidity

Sadiq laments lack of support from Nigerian fans

Adesanya to headline UFC event in Saudi

Joshua should wait for Fury fight

Partner communities to tackle Lakurawa terror group, Senate tells military
Ruling on suit to sack 27 pro-Wike lawmakers set for January 21
Customs intercepted N3bn contrabands in four months – Controller
Exam malpractices: WAEC deregisters 13 Kogi schools, blacklists 14 supervisors
Osun youths demand thorough probe into park chairman’s case
NNPCL begins sale of Utapate crude to international refiners
A’Ibom proposes N955bn 2025 budget
FCCPC warns Nigerians of substandard sugar in markets
Bill seeking proper funding for mineral exploration scales second reading
12-year-old girl emerges Oyo LG one-day chairman
NUPRC seeks FG, Ondo partnership to boost energy sector development
Abuja takes over probe of Osun transport boss shooting
Ondo poll: Court reserves judgment on PDP’s suit against Aiyedatiwa’s deputy

Edo gov dissolves varsities governing councils, sacks hospital managements
Reps demand probe into N30bn unsettled insurance claims for police, military, others
FG announces reshuffle of governing councils at FUOYE, Kogi varsity
CrediCorp unveils initiative to boost local industries
Edo Assembly confirms Okoebor as finance commissioner
BREAKING: Senate removes CCT chairman, Danladi Umar, over alleged misconduct
Chidimma Adetshina to step back from pageants after Miss Universe feat
FG lauds Ghana for rebuilding demolished Nigerians High Commission’s property
MC Oluomo defies court order, assumes office as NURTW president
BREAKING: FG sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity VC
BREAKING: FG sacks varsity of health sciences pro-chancellor for misconduct

VANGUARD  Stranded Zamfara students in Cyprus: Parents seek Lawals intervention
Nigerian newspapers: Experts warn as Tinubu seeks approval for $2.2bn fresh loans
Why Oshiomhole opposed sons nomination as commissioner Edo deputy gov
FG earmarks N112bn to safeguard schools in 3 years Minister
UK man charged with womans 1967 murder
Agbolayah debunks DESOPADEC funds allegations on Oborevwori
Umueri: Ex-Ohaneze leader writes Soludo, demands link road to Chinua Achebe airport
Drop guns, pick ballots Ex-presidential aide urges IPOB to seek Biafra politically
NNPCL: Importation of 1.6bn liters of PMS will cripple our economy CSO warns
Experts urge NASS to ban GMOs, as FG pledges to protect Nigerians
Defence Headquarters confirms killing of 5 soldiers in Borno

THE NATION 

Bank customers get N11m in promo

FCCPC raises alarm over substandard sugar in markets

Improved global rating boosting aviation

Lagos holds workshop in emergency response

Youths slam Adeleke for rationalizing criminality

Jigawa tanker explosion claims 209 lives, injured 99

Seized tanker laden with HPFO not crude, report

Passengers decry extortion at Lagos airport

Customs intercept live turtles, military hardware at airport

Navy dismantles 23 illegal refining sites

Ex-convict arrested for stealing gate

LAWMA clamps down on cart pushers, seals restaurant

Gunmen kill policemen, injure another in Abia

Edo Gov dissolves university councils, sacks management of state hospitals
Police commence investigation over alleged extortion of motorist in Abuja
Reps Committee seeks to strengthen police service commission for effective oversight
No tension in PDP leadership, state chairmen back Damagum
Petrol price rises by 87.88 percent in one year, says NBS
Edo Assembly confirms Okpebholos nominee, Okoebor as finance commissioner
Ondos governorship victory was free of external influence, says APC Ganduje

NNPCL Utapate crude hits global market
Olajumoke, former viral bread seller, makes comeback as radio presenter
Tinubu administration kicks off Calabar-Abuja superhighway project
Court orders IGP, PSC to pay Police Constabularies four-year salary arrears

Insecurity: Senate urges military to halt spread of Lakurawa insurgency
OCP Africa backs agricultural transformation at food, energy security conference
Obasanjos ex-aide, Sen. Andy Uba, others charged with N400m fraud
NURTW commends IGP over arrest of Osun park manager linked to murder, gun battle
Nigerian children suffer poverty more than adults FG
North should blame its leaders, not Tinubu, for under-development ACF
UN seeks establishment of terrorism victims trust fund

THISDAY 

FAAC Disburses N1.41tn October Revenue as Federation Account Grosses N2.668tn

New FPSO Targets 100,000 bpd Output, Lokpobiri Lauds NNPC for Driving Oil Growth

Gbenga Komolafe Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration to Unlock Ondos Potential

Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Council, VC, Registrar, Pro-Chancellor of Otukpo Varsity of Health Sciences

Senate Probes Contractors Handling Odukpani-Itu Highway, Seeks Project Completion

House Committee Seeks Special Intervention Fund to Revamp FMBN

PDP Governors Meet Saturday Ahead 99th NEC to Decide Damagums Fate

UK Govt Backs Stakeholder Roundtable to Address Cybersecurity Challenges in Nigeria

Acting COAS Oluyede: Troops Welfare, Protection of Nigerias Territorial Integrity, My Key Priorities

Rivers: Court Fixes Jan 21 for Ruling in Suit Seeking to Sack 27 Lawmakers

FG Recommits to Reducing Spate of Out-of-School Children

NSE, Two Firms Sign MoU to Establish Demonstration Farms

Peter Obi: Nigeria Can Feed Herself with Massive Investment in Agriculture

FG Set to Enforce Drill or Drop Clause, NUPRC Sensitises Operators on PIA

FAAC Disburses N1.41tn October Revenue, as Federation Account Grosses N2.668trn

Senate Authorises Sack of CCT Chairman over Alleged Misconduct

Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Council, VC, Registrar,Pro-Chancellor of Otukpo Varsity of Health Sciences

Ondo: INEC Presents Certificates of Return to Aiyedatiwa, Deputy

Again, Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen in Abia

Fagbemi Decries Conflicting Judgments Among High Court Judges

Prof. Gambari One of Africas Unsung Heroes, Says COSFAN

MAN Unveils Peterside As Keynote Speaker At 36th AGM

Innovation Hub, Our Other Projects to Make Kwara a Go-to Place, Says Abdulrazaq

Acting COAS Orders Investigations into Audio-visual Allegations of Brutality by Army Personnel

Ekiti, NLC, TUC Sign MoU on 70,000 Minimum Wage

SUN

Tinubus economic policies lack human face ACF

Reps seek N500bn capital base for Discos

WAEC bans 13 schools in Kogi for examination malpractices

Tinubu dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity council, sacks VC, others

Doctors advocate telemedicine as insecurity threatens healthcare delivery

FG earmarks N112bn to safeguard schools in 3 years

N75,000 minimum wage implementation is our commitment to workers welfare Osun govt

Fresh tension mounts in PDP ahead NEC

Abia 2027: Otti Charts political future amid crises in LP

Ondo: INEC insists it delivered transparent governorship election, issues certificates of return to Aiyedatiwa, deputy

Ondo governorship election: How Aiyedatiwa won the battle

Soludo promised mountains but delivered molehill in Anambra -Nwosu, LP Guber Aspirant

Xmas holiday: AIbom governor reads riot act to contractors

Incompetence bane of Tinubus govts non-performance Adebayo

Italian team sweats on injured Nigerian striker

Opposition elements behind bloodletting in Anambra APGA

Napoli rubbishes Man Utds player plus cash offer for Osimhen

2027: LP NWC, NAS members, youth wing in move for party

FCT: Wike pledges funding for road projects in satellite towns
Substandard sugar smuggled from Brazil has flooded Nigerian markets, FCCPC warns
FAAN promises support for Borno airports Jan 1 launch
EU commends Mbah for blazing trail in Nigerias solar-for-healthcare project
Keep public record of offenders, election monitor urges INEC
Tinubus economic policies lack human face: ACF
World Childrens Day: 10m Nigerian children out of school, 2.1m unvaccinated, 90% of kids face violence UNICEF
INEC issues certificates of return to Aiyedatiwa, deputy
National Library has protected Nigerias intellectual heritage in 60 years: Minister
FG dissolves UNIZIK governing council over VC selection crisis
NANS/JCC commends Adeleke as Osun govt approves N75,000 minimum wage
Community raises alarm over looming crisis in Abia, Cross River boundary disputes
Police smash notorious kidnapping syndicate, rescue victim unhurt

GUARDIAN 

Texas offers thousands of acres to Trump for deportation facilities

Spain to legalise undocumented migrants

Cost of living crisis versus minimum wage

Broos sure South Africa will beat Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup ticket

Nwoko pledges support for youth sports development

Court orders INEC to recognise Ezeokewa as APGAChairman

Court to rule on Rivers lawmakers defection on Jan 21

Monumental fraud, abuse of power reason for my persecution, says Adebutu

Okpebholo dissolves governing councils of Edo tertiary institutions

Accord Party expels Imumolen, seven others

HURIWA urges FG, NYSC to secure release of kidnapped corps member in Niger State

Police rescue kidnap victim in Rivers, recover suspects vehicle

LAWMA seals business, cracks down on cart pushers over waste disposal violations

Pandemonium in Osogbo as transporters protest shooting of park mgt boss

Customs intercepts military helmets, drones, contraband worth N3.3b at Lagos airport

No bomb explosion in Orlu, police assure Imo residents

Driver jailed for knocking policeman into Lagos canal three years after

Enugu community lauds Mbahs Smart Green School project

Lagos Keke driver returns forgotten phone to passenger, rejects reward

LASTMA boss pledges innovative traffic solutions as he marks first year in office

Syria war monitor says 4 fighters dead in Israeli attack on Palmyra

Kidnapped’ Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

US decision on Ukraine missiles ‘big mistake’ that could ‘escalate conflict’: Erdogan

Haldane McCalls listing adds over N11 billion to market turnover

Uncertainty as FG adopts six-month port concession renewal

Experts seek targeted policies to shape digital economy

Court awards N55m against ECTDA over illegal demolition in Enugu

PDP dismisses suspension of Ikem as Cross Rivers chairman

FG showcases mining sector reforms

PDP senators dare Wike, promise to bounce back to power

Bauchi to pay N70,000 minimum wage from November – Mohammed

Group defends Wike over land grabbing allegation

Airline operators want Najomo confirmed as NCAA DG

Court fixes Jan 21 for ruling on sack of 27 Rivers lawmakers

Afe Babalola seeks law enforcement role for military

Aiyedatiwas guber victory not influenced by Presidency – Ganduje

Apapa Customs revenue collection hits N2tr Comptroller

CSOs wants police officer removed for shooting Adeleke’s aide

NBA seeks end to extortion by police, others at checkpoints

Nigeria has made strides in child rights protection, says FG

209 confirmed dead in Jigawa tanker explosion

DAILY TIMES

Tinubu Dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, Sacks VC and Registrar
Coalition Lauds Wikes Milestone Achievements As FCT Minister
Nigerian Immigrants in the USA: A Story of Resilience and Success
Adebutu Invited By Police After DSS Grilling
Gov Okpebholo swears in Oshiomholes son as commissioner for health
Governor Alex Otti Reveals Perpetrators of Gunmen Attacks in Abia State
US-Based publisher condemns Tinubus inaction about Igbo killings
Lula da Silva Urges G20 Leaders to Prioritize Global Transformation
Senate holds valedictory session for Senator Ifeanyi Uba
VP Shettima Praises Ifeanyi Ubahs Free Spirit for Bridging Political and Ethnic Divides
Senator Mrs. Okadigbos Seat Was Earned, Not Allocated, as Falsely Claimed by Senator Ndume Chief Izuora
Wike approves N70,000 minimum wage, three months arrears for FCTA staff
Norths Development Central To Nigerias Prosperity, President Tinubu Declares

DAILY TRUST

Some ministers only know the route to their offices SDPs Adebayo

Police arrest 26 suspected cultists in Benue

Several injured as secondary school students clash in Kwara

Man jailed 18 months for stealing goat

5 suspects held for robbing Abuja-bound passengers

FRSC charges motorists on safer motoring environment

Lagos clamps down on cart pushers, seals restaurant

Mob lynches suspected bike thief in FCT council

Man nabbed for impersonating court police officer

Lagos govt committed to sustainable retail industry growth

Nasarawa govt, FMBN partner to deliver 141 housing units

NCC engaging CBN over telcos, banks N250bn USSD debt

Travel agents kick against sale of tickets in dollars, petition NCAA

NNPCs Utapate crude grade hits market

Reps direct CBN, finance ministry to refund 50% deduction to shippers council

Recapitalisation: N1.7trn raised through e-offering, says SEC

Accord expels presidential candidate, 7 others over anti-party activities

N/Central APC forum alleges lopsided appointments by SGF Akume

PDP Crisis: Damagum denies meeting state chairmen over NEC, tenure elongation

Senate to military: Crush Mali, Burkina Faso terrorists killing Nigerians in Kebbi, others

Ghana reconstructs demolished Nigerian property in Accra

ACF to Tinubu: Your economic policies impoverishing Nigerians

Constitution amendment, stamp duty top agenda as govs meet in Abuja

Reps ask DisCos to raise investment to N500bn or exit

Terrorists using girls as suicide bombers, sex slaves

FGs action strong message to institutions councils ASUU

Complete national library building, Obasanjo urges FG, private sector

Aiyedatiwa, deputy get certificates of return

Anambra unveils Makerspace, targets becoming African Silicon Valley
UN seeks establishment of Trust Fund for victims of terrorism

Senate asks Tinubu to sack CCT chair over misconduct
Insecurity: We must educate our people on self-defence ACF
Oshiomhole kicked against sons appointment Edo Deputy Gov
BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe Council, VC as crisis worsen
Chidimma Adetshina announces break from beauty contests
Jigawa tanker explosion: 209 confirmed dead as probe committee submits report
Algerian arms dealer, others arrested in Zamfara

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Customer Experience: Surge In Demand For AI In Contact Centres

Innovations In Alternative Dispute Resolution: Technology And New Practices (2)

FG, States, LGs Share N1.411trn October 2024 Revenue

Tinubu Sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe Varsity Governing Council, VC, Registrar

FCCPC Raises The Alarm Over Substandard Sugar Brands In Markets

ACF Plans To Educate Northerners On Self-Defence Amid Insecurity

Senate Asks Tinubu To Sack Danladi Umar As CCT Chairman

North Central Disunity May Push Damagun To Complete Ayu’s Tenure

African Tech Ministers Urge Private Sector Collaboration Amid Regulatory Criticisms

TRIBUNE 

Expert calls for research for better treatment of heart failure

Venatius Ikem not suspended as Cross River chairman ‘ PDP

Akwa Ibom govt approves N955bn for 2025 budget

Sokoto govt approves N950m for completion of IPP project

Gov Bala’s wife assures children of safe school environment

Tinubu’s failure to face governance responsible for hardship ‘ SDP’s Adebayo

We’ve created 245,000 jobs since inception ‘ NSIA boss

Lagos PDP stakeholders visit Bode George, calls for end to crisis ahead elections

Kalu set to brief govs on ongoing constitution amendment

Police probe alleged extortion of motorist in Abuja

Soludo to provide grants for SMEs in 2025 budget

FAAC shares N1.411trn October 2024 revenue to FG, states, LGs

BREAKING: Senate sacks Danladi Umar as CCTchairman

FCT: Rural roads will be completed in December ‘ Wike

Alleged gun-running: Osun NURTW hails Police over arrest of park manager, Alowonle

Bank capitalization: N1.7trn raised through e-offering, says SEC

UNICEF urges action on child rights in conflict zones

Lagos govt disburses N700m to empower 2,344 vulnerable residents

FG driving initiatives to revive steel industry ‘ Minister

Aba trade fair: Experts will guide entrepreneurs on technology ‘ Abia govt

CNG buses operation to commence soon ‘ Ogun govt

Bauchi govt approves N70,000 minimum wage for workers

UNIBEN VC inaugurates ultra-modern recreation centre for students

Land grabbing threatens socio-economic growth in Oyo ‘ Estate surveyors

LEADERSHIP 

Still On Ministry Of Livestock Development

Awaiting A Sanitised Judiciary

Kano Children Seek Improved Security In Schools

United Africa Key To Tackling Security Challenges ‘ Tinubu

Wike Reaffirms Commitment To Infrastructure

We Will Back Northern Candidates In 2027 ‘ ACF

Senate Asks Tinubu To Sack Danladi Umar As CCT Chairman

FCCPC Alerts Consumers To Low-quality Sugar In Markets

209 Died In Jigawa Tanker Explosion ‘ Report

Indictment: Audit Report On Works, Housing Ministry Not About Me ‘ Umahi

We Didn’t Interfere With Ondo Guber Poll, Says APC Chair Ganduje

INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Ondo Gov-elect Aiyedatiwa, Deputy

Tinubu Swaps Pro-Chancellors Of Oye-Ekiti, Lokoja Varsities

Olamilekan Dauda Calls For AI-Driven Solutions To Transform Africa

Interrogating French Military Presence In Africa

Presidency: We Will Back A Northern Candidate In 2027 ‘ ACF

NSIA Creates 245,000 Jobs In 12 Years

Past Northern Leaders Have Failed Woefully ‘ Gov Sani

Reps Push For N500bn Capital Base For DISCOs

UN Seeks Trust Fund For Victims Of Terrorism

Ondo Guber: PDP’s Ajayi Seeks Disqualification Of Deputy Governor-elect

Federal Gov’t, States, LGAs Share N1.411trn OCTOBER 2024 Revenue

BUSINESSDAY

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged with bribery

Sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship education

Humanistic management practices: Enhancing working conditions in Nigeria for foreign firms

Tackling fake news in the digital age: Insights from the crisis communication conference

The effective leadership ‘LIE’ I taught leaders to use as a decision guide (

Thriving education sector is key to economic growth, says Bukola Aleriwa, founder Schooled Afrika

Tax reforms leave no escape route for evaders

NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global market

British Virgin Islands court grants Chinese firm right to seize Nigerian $25m assets

19 banks pay 8.18% interest on savings after MPR hike

Equity tops debt as Africa’s private investments attract $2.27bn

Nigeria’s seven- year bond hits record high

Lafarge, Eunisell, Honeywell, others spur NGX third session of positive close

Investors favour equity over debt as private investment rises to $2.27bn

Proposed innovation fund to sustain, scale Nigeria’s digital ecosystem ‘ stakeholders

Tinubu eyes global climate funds, pledges commitment to improving environment

EFCC dismisses two officials over corruption allegations

CBN warns against fake ‘Swift’ messages

Travel agents asks NCAA to stop airlines from selling air tickets in foreign currencies

Troops arrest 5 gunrunners, recover of arms in Plateau State

Army Chief orders investigation into viral altercation video

Ekiti cancels installation of Traditional Chief over process flaws

Okpebholo declares war on cultism, orders security sweep in Edo

Investors strike gold as Nigerian stocks up 264% in 5 years

Trump effect sees US property market rebound

Nigeria’s life expectancy stagnates on decade-long underinvestment

NEW TELEGRAPH

Equities Market Extends Bullish Streak With N166.64bn Surge

Pension Fund Administrator Sponsors ART X Lagos

Ecobank Opens London Stock Market To Celebrate Issuance Of $400m Eurobond

Additional Borrowing May Worsen Nigerias Debt-To-GDP Ratio

Hijacking A sully Judiciary With Gifts

Internet Governance: Africa Must Adopt Policies That Reflect Stakeholders Voices Oyo Rep

Africa Celebrates 2024: Harnessing Unity, Culture, Innovation For Economic Growth, Societal Progress

Internet Governance: Africa Must Adopt Policies That Reflect Stakeholders Voices Oyo Rep

Africa Celebrates 2024: Harnessing Unity, Culture, Innovation For Economic Growth, Societal Progress

Tackling Scourge Of Sexual, Domestic, Gender-Based Violence In Nigeria (II)

Anti-Fraud Awareness: PalmPay Set To Educate Public On Digital Security

Lafarge, Eunisell, Honeywell, others spur NGX third session of positive close

Investors favour equity over debt as private investment rises to $2.27bn

FG Neglected Federal Infrastructures In Our State Niger Govt

Kwara Govt Hails FG Over Digital Economy, E-Governance Bill

Reps To Sanction Five Federal Polytechnics

NSIA Created 245, 000 Jobs In 12 Years MD

Court Reserves Judgment In PDPs Suit Challenging Adelami

Lokpobiri Hails Production Gains At Abigail Joseph FPSO

Eno Warns Against Reselling Of Christmas Village Kiosks At Inflated Rates

Otto, AbdulRazaq, Others Campaign For Responsible Mining, Ethical Practices In Africa

Gov Inuwa Flags-Off Construction Of Utra-Modern Gombe Assembly, High Court Complexes

Ondo Guber: Ebiseni Slams INEC Over Disqualification

PDP NEC: Damagum Rallies State Chairmen For Support

Okpebholo Dissolves AAU Governing Council, Other State-Owned Institutions

BLUEPRINT

Head of Service launches online compendium of government circulars

Tax Reform Bill: VAT as a Consumption Tax

Tinubu declares 2nd Africa Military Games open, advocates unity in fight against insecurity

Senator Wamakko receives APC leadership in Abuja

Livestock production: Nigeria far from meeting consumption needs Reps

2024: How Apapa Customs command raked in N2 trillion in 11 months Area Comptroller

Naira falls to N1,750/$ at black market as dollar demand surges

Stakeholders kick against Chartered Out of-Home Media Practitioners Establishment Bill

LGs need deliberate revitalisation, freedom from state governments

Akwa Ibom proposes N955bn 2025 budget

Jigawa tanker explosion claimed 209 lives, injured 99 Report

PSC appoints new DIG to replace Ade Ayuba

Lokpobiri hails production gains as Abigail Joseph FPSO targets 100,000bpd output

Beyond Tinubus policies, North must evaluate its leaders ACF

FCT Police investigate extortion of motorists by traffic officers in Kubwa

IGP mourns AIG Njangor Egbe

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.411trn in October

NNPCs Utapate crude grade hits global market

Lagos SWAN mourns tragic loss of seasoned journalist Dapo Sotuminu

Nigeria Pitch Awards: Organisers announce plans for 11th award ceremony

NFSC boss hails brave Edo Queens despite semi-final ouster

Ademola Lookman nominated for Serie A forward of the year

Insurgency victims at the heart of our counterterrorism efforts, Says NCTC boss

Akpabio, Wike, Umahi others bag Seal of Excellence award

Senate summons works minister, others

Norwegian council trains journalists, CSOs on harmful tradition practices

Oyo government recruits 5,600 primary school teachers, 80 caregivers

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