{"id":20576,"date":"2018-10-24T06:35:55","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T06:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=20576"},"modified":"2018-10-24T06:35:55","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T06:35:55","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-october-24-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=20576","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, October 24, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><code><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- www.newsroom247.com.ng --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2163942495525027\" data-ad-slot=\"1411897411\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Concerns mount over huge barriers to Nigeria&#8217;s 2020 financial inclusion target<\/p>\n<p>Civil service reforms to boost government revenue<\/p>\n<p>Experts urge quick resolution of power, infrastructure challenges to spur economy<\/p>\n<p>Gas diplomacy heats up as buyers, suppliers juggle interests<\/p>\n<p>NPA decries rising cost of cargo importation over war risk insurance premium<\/p>\n<p>Weaker palm oil prices crimp Presco, Okomu H1 earnings<\/p>\n<p>Solutions to Nigeria&#8217;s electricity problems invite all sources of energy mix<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s December crude loading emerge, swap deal extended<\/p>\n<p>Energy efficiency as catalyst for sustainable energy<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shell empowers 100 Bayelsa entrepreneurs with N32m capital<\/p>\n<p>NSDC arrests three for pipeline vandalism in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Aviation experts decry continued closure of Warri airport<\/p>\n<p>Akure airport records steady passenger growth<\/p>\n<p>FG to carve five firms out of NIPOST<\/p>\n<p>Reps approve Buharis $2.7bn loan request, $82.54m to refinance Eurobond<\/p>\n<p>$8.1bn refund: MTN took govt for granted, says minister<\/p>\n<p>Businesses groan as diesel hits N250 per litre<\/p>\n<p>Some pensioners earning N4,000 monthly, says union<\/p>\n<p>AMCON releases list of N906bn bad debtors<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians spend N2.45tn yearly to import vehicles Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>CBN raises capital requirements for microfinance banks<\/p>\n<p>FG to audit TSA, management of IDPs, others<\/p>\n<p>Education that can&#8217;t create jobs is useless Ngige<\/p>\n<p>APC protesters accuse Akeredolu, Bindow, others of leading revolt against Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>FG to limit number of children per mother<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna govt relaxes curfew for residents to shop<\/p>\n<p>Stop Kaduna killings now, Reps tell Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Rainfalls helping criminals hide in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba Military<\/p>\n<p>FG owes my companies N183bn Babalakin<\/p>\n<p>Poor power supply: SERAP gets court order against Fashola<\/p>\n<p>What should be done to insulate the military from political interference<\/p>\n<p>West Africa lost $7bn to Ebola epidemic WAHO DG<\/p>\n<p>Farmers killings may worsen food crisis in Borno NRC<\/p>\n<p>FGGC old students want lecturer, son prosecuted for rape<\/p>\n<p>Looters list not a violation of named persons right Court<\/p>\n<p>Reject suit seeking to probe me for corruption, Oshiomhole tells court<\/p>\n<p>Curfew: Life has become difficult for us, says Kaduna residents<\/p>\n<p>Some pensioners earn as little as N4,000 monthly, union says<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Big firms taking FG&#8217;s regulations for granted &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>NASS pegs presidential election expenses at N5bn<\/p>\n<p>Accept results of 2019 polls, Gowon tells Buhari, Atiku, others<\/p>\n<p>Plot against president will fail &#8216; Amosun<\/p>\n<p>Defence council: South East exclusion splits senators<\/p>\n<p>Party primaries: Nigerian democracy not advancing &#8216; Dogara<\/p>\n<p>Dangers of herbicides and other chemicals<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti Assembly moves to probe Fayose<\/p>\n<p>Mass exodus looms in Niger APC as Senator quits party<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufia&#8217;s wife condemns rape of minors, implores women to prioritize education for girls<\/p>\n<p>Aggrieved APC women aspirants threaten protest votes<\/p>\n<p>Flood: No date yet for resumption of schools in Bayelsa &#8216; Govt.<\/p>\n<p>APC primary candidates selected and imposed, Girei complains<\/p>\n<p>Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill<\/p>\n<p>Army begins `Crocodile Smile III&#8217; exercise in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>Northern group to Atiku: Drop Obi or forget 2019<\/p>\n<p>FG to make tourism veritable earner for Nigeria &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Pipeline fire: ABSUTH says victims died of severe burns, not incompetence<\/p>\n<p>N-Power: FG recruits 5000 extension workers in Kano state<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti denies &#8216;malicious reports&#8217; of N30bn allocation from Fed. Govt.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=17024&amp;ad_type=64&amp;rl=180\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NAMA, operator disagree on debt, alleged extortion at Warri airport<\/p>\n<p>FG disburses TraderMoni to Bayelsa, Bauchi traders<\/p>\n<p>Sultan wants FG to walk the talk on security<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna government varies curfew, gives residents four hours to restock<\/p>\n<p>Army to begin Operation Crocodile Smile III in Calabar to tackle kidnapping, others<\/p>\n<p>Nail Biting Health And Social Risk: A Habit To Break<\/p>\n<p>Edo assembly swears in new deputy speaker<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Obi offers to help Nigeria Amputee Eagles<\/p>\n<p>Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment bill<\/p>\n<p>Ambode confident of Buhari, Sanwo-Olu victory in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Buhari support group accuses three governors of sabotage<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2019: Senate passes Electoral Bill for the fourth time<\/p>\n<p>2019: We&#8217;ll defeat our opponents in their home &#8216;Okowa<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s order over Kwara a dream&#8217;PDP<\/p>\n<p>2019: Atiku advises Buhari to adopt issues-based campaign<\/p>\n<p>Protests rock APC secretariat as Govs Amosun, Akeredolu throw weight behind Buhari<\/p>\n<p>NHIS crisis: Presidency steps in, as Reps resolve to probe agency<\/p>\n<p>Nsukka journalists demand equity in establishment of educational, social amenities in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria collapsing under $80bn debt &#8216; Obi<\/p>\n<p>Council promises to review curriculum for Pharmacists, others<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll make tourism veritable income earner for Nigeria &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re committed to making Aba investment hub &#8216;Abia govt<\/p>\n<p>Looters&#8217; list not violation of persons&#8217; rights &#8216; Court<\/p>\n<p>CBN orders astronomical increase in capital base of Microfinance banks<\/p>\n<p>FG&#8217;s Energising Economies gives birth to three IPP projects<\/p>\n<p>AMCON names non-paying debtors<\/p>\n<p>Use green bonds to finance infrastructure, minister charges FG, others<\/p>\n<p>NOIPolls consumer confidence index drops 7 points in Q3&#8217;18<\/p>\n<p>Revenue growth: Widen tax base, increase VAT compliance, IMF tells FG again<\/p>\n<p>NIGERIA, UAE to partner on solar energy, Artificial intelligence<\/p>\n<p>How John Abebe allegedly perpetrated $4m fraud &#8216; witnesses<\/p>\n<p>NUC orders varsities to revert to 5-point grading system<\/p>\n<p>Lagos State Government restores door-to-door waste evacuation by PSP operators<\/p>\n<p>Sanction vehicles without valid insurance cover &#8216; NIA<\/p>\n<p>Davido blows hot, attacks Kemi Olunloyo for interfering in his relationship with Chioma<\/p>\n<p>Buhari strong to defend Nigeria against threat, Presidency tells IPOB, others<\/p>\n<p>Court keeps Imo APC governorship candidates waiting, adjourns indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>Rivers election violence: Community tasks FG on justice for those murdered in 2015<\/p>\n<p>NMA calls for polio-free Nigeria by 2019<\/p>\n<p>Army will sanction personnel for indecisive act in operations &#8216; Buratai<\/p>\n<p>FG reinstates commitment to end Apapa gridlock<\/p>\n<p>Umeh&#8217;s motion seeking appointment of Ibo as Service Chief suffers setback<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- www.newsroom247.com.ng --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2163942495525027\" data-ad-slot=\"1411897411\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court Asks FG To Make Power Sector Spending Public<\/p>\n<p>UN Appeals For Protection Of Civilian Communities<\/p>\n<p>Tambuwal Seeks More Funding For NASS<\/p>\n<p>Court Grants EFCC Leave To Summon Taraba APC Gov&#8217;ship Candidate<\/p>\n<p>PIGB: NASS To Mount Pressure For Presidential Assent &#8216; Saraki<\/p>\n<p>Again, IMF Urges Nigeria To Review Tax Policies<\/p>\n<p>NPA MD: Revenue From Calabar Port Will Determine N50bn Dredging Investment<\/p>\n<p>Sterling Bank Records Profit After Tax Growth Of 39% In Q3<\/p>\n<p>FG Restates Commitment To Delivering ERGP Target<\/p>\n<p>FG Set To Tackle Apapa Gridlock<\/p>\n<p>CBN Reviews Minimum Capital Base For Microfinance Banks<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Clash With MTN Over $8.1bn Damaging &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>2019 Governorship Contests Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Adamawa, Imo, Others As Battlegrounds<\/p>\n<p>THE VERDICT: 2019 Election Results Must Be Electronically Transmitted<\/p>\n<p>2019: Crack In Southeast PDP Over Plot To Sideline Ekweremadu<\/p>\n<p>Pro-Oshiomhole Protesters Besiege APC Secretariat<\/p>\n<p>PMB, Sanwo-Olu Will Win Lagos In 2019, Says Ambode<\/p>\n<p>Man Remanded Over Alleged Raping Of 16-year-old Daughter<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Implement new Minimum Wage or face wrath of workers, public servants warn govt<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Assembly set to question LG boss over stoppage of projects, poor attitude<\/p>\n<p>Strike out suit seeking to compel EFCC to investigate, prosecute me, Oshiomhole begs Court<\/p>\n<p>One killed, several injured as cult members clash in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis: Why Ekweremadu is &#8216;eyeing&#8217; APC<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna crisis: Set back in the quest for lasting peace &#8216; Makarfi<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be scared of Kanu, Presidency tells Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria collapsing with $80 billion debt profile &#8216; Obi<\/p>\n<p>Why Atiku is best for Nigeria now &#8216; Group<\/p>\n<p>2019: Don&#8217;t allow yourselves to be used by selfish politicians &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Youths to Obasanjo: Atiku should drop Obi or lose<\/p>\n<p>Nine die in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident<\/p>\n<p>N5b limit for presidential bid spending<\/p>\n<p>Presidency: nothing to fear over Kanu<\/p>\n<p>Ill campaign for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, says Ambode<\/p>\n<p>NHIS crisis: Fed Govt, House to the rescue<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns indefinitely suit on Imo APC governorship primary<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole queries competence of suit seeking his probe for graft<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Benin to work closely on joint border facility, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Operation Crocodile Smile 3 flags off in C\/River<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Shehu Sani dumps APC, joins PRP<\/p>\n<p>2019: Gowon urges Buhari, Atiku, others to accept results in good faith<\/p>\n<p>Shell gives N32m to 100 Bayelsa entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<p>Alaghodaro 2018: Obaseki rallies top executives at NESG 24<\/p>\n<p>PIGB: NASS to mount pressure for presidential assent Saraki<\/p>\n<p><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=17024&amp;ad_type=64&amp;rl=180\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No cause for worry over Nnamdi Kanus outburst, says Presidency<\/p>\n<p>NUC orders varsities to revert to 5-point grading system<\/p>\n<p>Justice Yunusa admitted its unethical to receive money from lawyers EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Imo APC guber primary: Nwosu faction accuses Justice Musa of bias<\/p>\n<p>Ill remain in APC, fight injustice, Senator Abe vows<\/p>\n<p>2019: Well defeat APC with ease Kwara PDP<\/p>\n<p>Reps charge police to arrest perpetrators of Kaduna mayhem<\/p>\n<p>APC women aspirants allege marginalization, threaten protest vote in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Osun poll: Tribunal orders substituted service on INEC, Oyetola<\/p>\n<p>CACOL commends EFCC for arraignment of Fayose, calls for diligent prosecution, speedy trial<\/p>\n<p>Credible 2019 polls underway: Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill<\/p>\n<p>3 days after dumping APC, Sen Shehu Sani joins PRP<\/p>\n<p>Fraud allegations: Reps intervene, to probe crisis rocking NHIS<\/p>\n<p>Buhari ensuring Nigerian resources benefit Nigerians, says Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Composition of security architecture: Saraki stems uproar over alleged SEast exclusion<\/p>\n<p>2019: Well campaign vigorously for Buhari, Sanwo-olu, says Ambode<\/p>\n<p>Youth unemployment: Labour, Ngige advocate public private partnership<\/p>\n<p>ERGP 2020: FG is focused on delivery Finance Minister<\/p>\n<p>$8.1bn row: MTN in discussion with Nigerian officials<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pro-Oshiomhole protesters accuse APC govs of sabotaging Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Bribe video: NANS suspends planned protest against Buhari<\/p>\n<p>2019: No going back on Amosun&#8217;s anointed candidate &#8216; 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