{"id":23857,"date":"2020-01-29T06:06:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T06:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23857"},"modified":"2020-01-29T06:21:20","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T06:21:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-29-january-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23857","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 29 January 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria To Begin Rice Exportation In 2022 &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Oil Prices Gain Weight<\/p>\n<p>UNIZIK VC Counsels Fresh Students On Conditions To Achieve Success<\/p>\n<p>NEXIM Bank Urges South South States To Utilise Over N1bn Intervention Funds<\/p>\n<p>NERC Accuses DisCos Of Exploiting Consumers<\/p>\n<p>DESOPADEC: Jubilation In Isoko Communities Over Development Projects<\/p>\n<p>PDP Governors&#8217; Forum Pledges To Work With FG, Security Agencies On Insecurity<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Suspected fraudster makes N141m with fake Ebonyi bank account<\/p>\n<p>FG recorded N4.62tn fiscal deficit in 2019 &#8216; CBN<\/p>\n<p>Imo chemist arrested over death of SARS commander<\/p>\n<p>Herders attack Nollywood actors, kill one<\/p>\n<p>Unemployment, inflation upsetting tax system &#8216; Experts<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity worsening, we must act now, National Assembly warns<\/p>\n<p>TUC opposes pay increase for politicians<\/p>\n<p>NBA, labour want slash in public officials salaries<\/p>\n<p>PDP reports APC govt to US Consul General<\/p>\n<p>FG recorded N4.62tn fiscal deficit in 2019 CBN<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mother, son jailed three years for Internet fraud<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen kill Edo farmer, policeman, community protests<\/p>\n<p>I was not elected to do small things Trump<\/p>\n<p>US visa restriction against Nigerians, commendable Ex-Lagos deputy gov<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram continuous existence surprising, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Imo rerun: Police storm INEC collation centre, stop announcement of results<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t allow terrorists kill all Nigerians, Plateau CAN cries to UN<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG Tasks New FIRS Management on Improved Tax Revenue Collection<\/p>\n<p>Factory Bill Will to Boost Financial Inclusion, Job Creation, Says NEXIM Bank Boss<\/p>\n<p>FG Confirms 41 People Killed, 258 Lassa Fever Cases<\/p>\n<p>Atiku Expresses Shock over Renewed Violence in Taraba, Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Buhari: Nigeria Committed to Providing Enabling Business Environment<\/p>\n<p>$500,000 Bribery: Lassa Fever Killed My Witness&#8217; Brother, Farouk Lawan Tells Court<\/p>\n<p>Senate Awaits Petition to Probe Omo-Agege<\/p>\n<p>FG Committed to Speedy Completion of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Says Director<\/p>\n<p>FG not Distracted by Ratings, Mohammed Tells TI<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Wage: Again Niger, Labour Meeting Ends in Deadlock<\/p>\n<p>Court Reduces Maina&#8217;s Bail Conditions to N500m<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Ports most Expensive in West Africa, Says Minister<\/p>\n<p>Imo PDP Sinking Fast in Political Quicksand<\/p>\n<p>FG Upgrades Navigational Facilities at Enugu Airport<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $1.6bn Fraud: EFCC Files Fresh Charges against Omokore, Others<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imo Legislators&#8217; hasty alliance with Uzodimma dangerous &#8216;Nnanna<\/p>\n<p>PDP may boycott 2023 polls &#8216;Secondus<\/p>\n<p>LG poll: Stakeholders allege plot by Ayade to single-handed pick candidates<\/p>\n<p>INEC cancels rerun in Cross River, Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Union Bank divests from UK subsidiary<\/p>\n<p>NFF to unveil new national team coaches Feb<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hold rallies in our area, Edo South warns Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>PDP loses more seats as Imo Speaker, 7 others defect to APC<\/p>\n<p>..Defectors lured with N50m, lands &#8216; Imo PDP<\/p>\n<p>Plans ongoing to construct Port Harcourt -Maiduguri rail line, says Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>FCTA begins N30,000 minimum wage payment<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to get $417m from Global Fund to tackle malaria<\/p>\n<p>More trouble for Omo-Agege over US court indictment<\/p>\n<p>Buhari writes Senate, to reconstitute NDDC board<\/p>\n<p>Lassa Fever: With 41 deaths, FG says no cause for alarm<\/p>\n<p>$1.6bn fraud: EFCC files fresh charges against Omokore, others<\/p>\n<p>N2bn fraud: Court slashes Maina&#8217;s bail to N500m, 1 senator<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>World Bank identifies key bottlenecks before Nigeria in implementing AfCFTA<\/p>\n<p>Gbemisola Saraki unveils plan to overhaul Nigerian port operations<\/p>\n<p>IDC forecasts used Smartphones market to hit $67 billion<\/p>\n<p>Fintech startups rake in $107m in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Election of APC lawmaker in Cross River thrills Ndoma-Egba, party<\/p>\n<p>Mother, son get 12-year jail term for $82,570 internet fraud<\/p>\n<p>Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project: more buildings to be demolished<\/p>\n<p>Man drags DSS, Buhari&#8217;s daugther to court for &#8216;illegal&#8217; detention over MTN sim card<\/p>\n<p>Court reduces Maina&#8217;s bail conditions, admits him to N500m bail<\/p>\n<p>Buhari disbands NDDC board confirmed by Senate before innauguration<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to reconcile Sanusi, Ganduje still ongoing, says Shekarau<\/p>\n<p>50 killed in militia clashes in Central Africa town<\/p>\n<p>1.2 million Nigerians out of reach of humanitarian aids<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG not fighting corruption to impress T.I. &#8216; Lai Mohammed<\/p>\n<p>Police smash gang that killed husband, wife in Umuahia<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: FG assures tight surveillance at 5 international airports<\/p>\n<p>Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: More buildings for demolition over interchange, flyovers<\/p>\n<p>NDDC: Buhari u-turns, says new board ready after probe<\/p>\n<p>Group kicks against planned inclusion of Lagos in proposed amendment of NDDC Act<\/p>\n<p>94% of companies in Africa, others experienced cyber attack in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Military reopens 185km Maiduguri &#8216; Damboa &#8216; Biu road<\/p>\n<p>Lassa fever: Plateau confirm 7 cases, no death recorded<\/p>\n<p>US visa restriction&#8217;ll boost devt in Nigeria &#8216; Ojikutu<\/p>\n<p>PDP Governors pledge to work with FG, security agencies on insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs a diversity bill not a hate speech bill<\/p>\n<p>NIS arrests 4 human traffickers, rescues 4 at Seme Border<\/p>\n<p>Rerun election: INEC rejects Akwa-Ibom LGA&#8217;s results<\/p>\n<p>Edo APC crisis will end when nomination is done &#8216; Ize-iyamu<\/p>\n<p>Thief stole $500K in jewelry from ex-NBA star Allen Iverson<\/p>\n<p>Profit taking continues as equities market down by 0.6%<\/p>\n<p>Minimum wage: Bayelsa NLC blocks treasury building, demands Dec. salary<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA secures 24 convictions, arrests 385 suspects in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Kwale Industrial Park: Firms indicate readiness to set up plants &#8216; Okowa<\/p>\n<p>SGF inaugurates NISS Governing Board<\/p>\n<p>NEMA prepared to tackle floods in 2020 &#8216; DG<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders advocate quality control to sustaining FG policies on rice, others<\/p>\n<p>PDP Governors&#8217; Forum appoints CID Maduabum Director-General<\/p>\n<p>9 road maps to selecting the right event venues<\/p>\n<p>Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: More than 75 buildings in RCCG axis to be demolished &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>Harnessing gas resource for economic development<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria was not listed on global civil service effectiveness index &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>FG&#8217;s borrowing to be invested in infrastructure &#8216; Fashola<\/p>\n<p>Ikeja Electric records reduced ATC&amp;C, commits to improved service delivery<\/p>\n<p>Deadly attacks: Atiku wants security architecture rejigged<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere condemns IGP over Oyo LG dissolution<\/p>\n<p>Job, wealth creation: FG to accord top priority to research findings<\/p>\n<p>Oyo will increase IGR to cover recurrent expenditure &#8216; Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Buhari demands telecom services at moderate cost<\/p>\n<p>FG challenges governing board of NISS on national security<\/p>\n<p>NLC, TUC demand payment of new minimum wage before Dickson leaves office<\/p>\n<p>Unemployment, inflation bedevilling tax system in Nigeria &#8216; Prof Ajibola<\/p>\n<p>PDP governors partner global stakeholders to deepen democracy<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Reps PDP caucus challenges Buhari to endgenocide in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$1.09b Malabu Oil deal: EFCC seeks arrest warrant to extradite ex-Minister Etete, others<\/p>\n<p>Imo Speaker, majority leader, six others defect to APC<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi: Fed Govt to build Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail<\/p>\n<p>Crisis looms in CRiver PDP over LG polls<\/p>\n<p>Buhari to reconstitute NDDC board<\/p>\n<p>Rerun election: INEC condemns violence in Imo, Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Pastor, wife sentenced to three years in prison for selling JAMB form above N4, 700<\/p>\n<p>Police bust five kidnap syndicates in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Army has no room for laziness, complacency Buratai<\/p>\n<p>Lassa fever: 41 deaths reported in 19 states, says FG<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $500,000 bribery: Farouk Lawan fails to commence defence<\/p>\n<p>Two feared killed in Lagos thugs clash<\/p>\n<p>TUC kicks against pay rise for political office holders<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>OPEC to postpone production cuts to June<\/p>\n<p>Fashola justifies FG borrowings, says its meant for infrastructural development<\/p>\n<p>Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of CBN, NCC nominees<\/p>\n<p>NOA, ICPC partner to scrutinize execution of constituency projects<\/p>\n<p>FG interested in conducting fresh census, NPC boss declares<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: FG will strengthen surveillance at 5 international airports-Minister<\/p>\n<p>Leadership without sacrifice meaningless, says Senator Abe<\/p>\n<p>NDDC Acting MD dares NASS, insists on budget implementation<\/p>\n<p>PDP treats me like a stranger ExImo PDP chairman.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead 2023, group rallies support for Tinubus Presidential aspiration<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun: A blessing in disguise to South West Gani Adams<\/p>\n<p>Revenue accruals to Govt. must be remitted Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Army reopens Maiduguri-Damboa road, assures users of safety<\/p>\n<p>If any politician fails to execute his\/her constituency projects, such politician will be reported to ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Just In: Buhari writes Senate on reconstitution of NDDC board<\/p>\n<p>No confirmed case of Lassa Fever in FCT Minister<\/p>\n<p>Expert calls for holistic approach in curtailing outbreaks of Lassa fever<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki orders probe of controversial Benin Specialist hospital contracts<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna State Govt. to sanction defaulting PHCs<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to get $417m from Global Fund to tackle Malaria<\/p>\n<p>Chinese authorities urge citizens to avoid travel abroad as death toll climbs to 106<\/p>\n<p>Deadly attacks persist in Plateau communities, 1 killed, houses burnt<\/p>\n<p>Imo speaker, 7 PDP lawmakers decamp to APC<\/p>\n<p>Army reopens Maiduguri-Damboa Road, assures commuters of safety<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki orders probe of Benin Specialist hospital contracts<\/p>\n<p>Well be harder on bandits, Buhari assures Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Allegations against Omo-Agege may be probed- Senate spokesman<\/p>\n<p>Be innovative in discharging your duties, BPE boss charges staff<\/p>\n<p>Buhari urges Senate to confirm Obiora as Deputy Governor, CBN<\/p>\n<p>Equities market extends losing streak, sheds N90bn over profit-taking<\/p>\n<p>FG saves N24bn monthly from TSA- Magu<\/p>\n<p>Do not be scared of audit if you are transparent, Buhari tells public officials<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No bill yet on Amotekun in S\/West Houses of assembly<\/p>\n<p>Prevail on Buhari to sign Electoral Bill, PDP tells US<\/p>\n<p>Allegation of felony: We&#8217;ll probe Omo-Agege if &#8216; Senate<\/p>\n<p>PDP loses majority in Imo Assembly as speaker, 7 others defect<\/p>\n<p>Again APC endorses Doguwa as House Leader<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara monarchs suspended for standing surety for our members &#8216; APC alleges<\/p>\n<p>Re-run: Why we accepted results in violence-hit areas &#8216; INEC<\/p>\n<p>How I&#8217;ll resolve issues among PDP govs &#8216; Tambuwal<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll disappoint those calling us rubber stamp &#8216; Reps<\/p>\n<p>Nomination of gov&#8217;ship candidate will end Edo APC crisis &#8216; Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>IPPIS: You&#8217;ll be held responsible for looming industrial crisis, ASUU tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Kano youths meet over unemployment<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa govt feeds boarding school students with N350m annually<\/p>\n<p>Mouktar Mohammed pledges more clinics for FCT coaches<\/p>\n<p>Columbus Crew snap up Nigerian forward Adi in MLS<\/p>\n<p>ITF to give start-up packs to 12,000 trainees<\/p>\n<p>Amokachi pledges unalloyed support for Oyo Unity Cup<\/p>\n<p>Agency holds National Business Plan Competition to help start-ups<\/p>\n<p>Buhari to receive 2020 NSF Unity Torch on Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Why WhatsApp may stop working on your phones next month<\/p>\n<p>Rerun polls: Why we accept results from violent areas &#8216; 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