{"id":24119,"date":"2020-03-18T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T07:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24119"},"modified":"2020-03-18T07:00:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T07:00:22","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-18-march-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24119","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 18 March, 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>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goldman Sachs warns $20 oil price coming soon<\/p>\n<p>COVID 19: The need for business continuity plan<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s third coronavirus case questions FG&#8217;s reluctance to impose travel restrictions<\/p>\n<p>A Large informal sector is nothing to celebrate<\/p>\n<p>Inflation rises by 12.2% in February, highest in 22 months<\/p>\n<p>CBN&#8217;s measures in line with IMF policy steps to addressing impact of Covid-19<\/p>\n<p>How Abule-Ado explosion victims may get compensation from NNPC<\/p>\n<p>NIWA seeks free funds to complete abandoned Oguta, Jamata River Ports<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highway to hell: Kidnappers, robbers, killers reign supreme on Abuja-Lokoja expressway<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court reserves ruling in Zamfara poll judgment review<\/p>\n<p>Delta teenager, who stabbed friend to death, nabbed<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s corruption in constituency projects execution ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers spent over N1tn on constituency projects without results<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, implement the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act<\/p>\n<p>Expert recommends effective home malaria management<\/p>\n<p>N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner<\/p>\n<p>Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession<\/p>\n<p>Oil drops to $28, dollar exchanges for N369<\/p>\n<p>AfDB suspends two Nigerian companies for fraud<\/p>\n<p>Reps condemn prepaid cable subscription, to probe DSTV, others<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers probe FGs abandoned N3.4bn solar power project<\/p>\n<p>Restrict foreign airlines to Lagos, Abuja, operators tell FG<\/p>\n<p>AFEX Commodities to unlock funding for 50,000 farmers<\/p>\n<p>Foreign capital inflow to telecoms rises by $829.62m NBS<\/p>\n<p>Reduce petrol pump price, suspend stamp duty, Atiku tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Dangote leads others to sustain markets N85bn loss<\/p>\n<p>Foreign stock investors withdrew N523.42bn in 2019 NSE<\/p>\n<p>Zenith, UBN deny acquisition reports<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Cut N10.59tn budget, target overhead, says Senate<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN calls for reopening of Warri refinery<\/p>\n<p>FG tackles constraints in oil and gas zones<\/p>\n<p>Inflation rate rises to 12.2% NBS<\/p>\n<p>33 states benefit from WBanks $750m fiscal programme<\/p>\n<p>FG suspends issuance of $3.3bn Eurobond<\/p>\n<p>FG releases N20bn for East-West road project<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus infection: Nigerias third case attended UK summit with Canadian PMs wife, says friend<\/p>\n<p>Edo begins operation show your building plan<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole resumes, APC lifts Shuaibu, Abdulkadirs suspension<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill popular twin brothers in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: FG bars govt officials, workers from travelling abroad<\/p>\n<p>Tsav, experts disagree as police assign cops to ex-officers<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers begin probe into Boko Haram killings in Auno<\/p>\n<p>New Coronavirus case: Lagos begins contact tracing of BA passengers<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG raises special task force on Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Explosion: We can compare the damage to Syria and Iraq, says Gani Adams<\/p>\n<p>Indian with Coronavirus symptoms picked up at Dangote refinery<\/p>\n<p>APC crisis: Oshiomhole resumes, says Ive learnt to reconcile my style with others<\/p>\n<p>China attacks US for calling coronavirus Chinese Virus<\/p>\n<p>Two WHO workers infected with Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: UK advises citizens against non-essential foreign travel<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Chad records no case, shuts airports, borders<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trade Unions Urged to Key into CBN Development Finance Initiatives<\/p>\n<p>FG Assures AfDB of Transparent Utilisation of Funds for Power Transmission Upgrade<\/p>\n<p>Oil Firm to Fund Postgraduate Studies of Nigerians, Others in Oxford<\/p>\n<p>PPPRAs Petrol Landing Cost Drops on Declining Oil Prices<\/p>\n<p>Growing Non-Oil Exports in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Group Decries Dearth of Finance, Technology Talents<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC&#8217;s request for review of Zamfara judgment<\/p>\n<p>APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa<\/p>\n<p>Edo APC faction backs NEC meeting, urges Oshiomhole to put house in order<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not best world party chairman, Oshiomhole begs NWC members<\/p>\n<p>Court of Appeal ruling on Oshiomhole, victory for justice &#8216; Edo APC<\/p>\n<p>Buhari meets Diri, promises to work for peace in Bayelsa, Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>Tension as Oshiomhole storms APC secretariat for NWC meeting<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Global economic outlook bleak &#8216;LCCI<\/p>\n<p>Transactions jump to 23% on NSE as 27 equities post gains<\/p>\n<p>Inflation rises to 12.20% in February<\/p>\n<p>Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with N87.9bn dividend<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Revenue at MMIA drops over suspension of visa on arrival<\/p>\n<p>Bill seeking better life for elderly passes second reading<\/p>\n<p>FCCP decries denial of medical treatment to victims of gun shots<\/p>\n<p>Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition &#8216;Medical Director<\/p>\n<p>FG confirms 3rd case, suspends National Sports Festival, may ban religious rallies<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early morning fire guts market in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct sisters, demand N100 million ransom<\/p>\n<p>Alleged winner of Akwa Ibom lottery arraigned for misleading EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over infidelity<\/p>\n<p>Rotary clubs uplift public schools in Lagos, Osun<\/p>\n<p>Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms: WHO<\/p>\n<p>IOC urges athletes to continue training despite doubts over date<\/p>\n<p>Services trade growth weakens as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy<\/p>\n<p>NCDMB reiterates support for indigenous operators<\/p>\n<p>Facebook to award $100m in grants, ad credits to SMEs against COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Onne port receives Maersk Line&#8217;s first direct service ship<\/p>\n<p>Port congestion worsens as customs halts barge operations<\/p>\n<p>Witness reveals how two JAMB officials diverted board&#8217;s N35.5m<\/p>\n<p>MASSOB gives herdsmen 48 hours to quit Enugu community<\/p>\n<p>Abule-Ado residents to lose property as FG plans take-over of explosion site<\/p>\n<p>Sell pressure on high cap stocks drags indices further by N64 billion<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court okays registration of two new pensioners&#8217; bodies<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance cost grounds waterfront patrol boats&#8217; Navy<\/p>\n<p>Backlog of unpaid pensions, one of my worst pains &#8216; Ortom<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Lagos suspends 2020 boat regatta<\/p>\n<p>INSECURITY: Kidnappers demand N100m for late Adesina&#8217;s daughters<\/p>\n<p>Yoruba group kicks against Amotekun in S&#8217;West<\/p>\n<p>FG bars officials from foreign trips<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: We&#8217;ll explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>APC CRISIS: Oshiomhole resumes, sues for peace, says no crisis in NWC<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Finance inaugurates 17-member committee for fiscal sustainability<\/p>\n<p>FG bans officials from foreign trips over Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m, EFCC witness alleges<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara poll: PDP expresses concerns over Supreme Court&#8217;s reserve judgment<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t end amnesty programme- Akpodoro begs Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Poverty Alleviation: Come to the Aid of Nigeria, Lawan begs World Bank<\/p>\n<p>STATE OF THE NATION: No compulsion to remain united without restructuring &#8216; Okon<\/p>\n<p>APC: President Buhari&#8217;s indifference festered crisis &#8216; Jackson Ojo, APC chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Shut all borders now &#8216; Senate, House of Reps, NMA, others<\/p>\n<p>Lagos 2023: BOG&#8217;s exit won&#8217;t affect our fortune in 2023 &#8221; ADP<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Facebook is giving $1,000 to every employee to help amid pandemic<\/p>\n<p>UTME: Anger as JAMB bars candidates from taking exams over lateness<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Doctor says scans for young patients were &#8216;nothing short of terrifying<\/p>\n<p>FG promises to end insurgency, return displaced persons home<\/p>\n<p>Wike berates Uzodinma for making false allegation against PDP<\/p>\n<p>Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus holds inaugural meeting<\/p>\n<p>Abule Ado: Expert wants anti-explosive devices installed on petrol, gas trucks<\/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>Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021<\/p>\n<p>Dismembered bodies litter explosion site as aid workers parade three-year-old survivor<\/p>\n<p>FG decries 400,000 barrels daily theft Nigeria&#8217;s crude oil<\/p>\n<p>How ready is Nigeria to handle possible crash in global oil demand in 2020<\/p>\n<p>Chad &#8216;repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle<\/p>\n<p>Reps probe N3.45bn abandoned solar power project<\/p>\n<p>Unaudited accounts: Reps summon former NPA boss, other Heads of MDAs<\/p>\n<p>Turkish club terminates Mikel Obi&#8217;s contract for refusing to play match over coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Senate considers review of 2020 budget<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques over coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Help Nigeria out of poverty, Senate President begs World Bank<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment, gender violence in higher institutions very worrisome &#8216; Human Rights Activist<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Dangote fertiliser contractor quarantined over suspected coronavirus<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Buhari cancels trips as Nigeria gets 3rd case<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa Assembly orders suspension of N1.8b health programme<\/p>\n<p>UTME candidates denied entry to exam hall<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Presidential Task Force takes first major step<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt launches I-MOP for access to health services<\/p>\n<p>Reps summon ex-NPA boss, others over unaudited financial accounts<\/p>\n<p>Police to recruit 10,000 officers soon, says minister<\/p>\n<p>We need new revenue allocation formula for Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>UK pension funds lose 5% of value in coronavirus scare<\/p>\n<p>Lagos explosion, targeted at Igbos homes, businesses, IPOB alleges<\/p>\n<p>Wike attacks Uzodinma for accusing PDP of plotting Oshiomholes removal<\/p>\n<p>Senate seeks succour for aged persons<\/p>\n<p>Reps oppose bill seeking to regulate CSOs<\/p>\n<p>Reps threaten PPPRA Boss with warrant of arrest<\/p>\n<p>Italys coronavirus cases up to 31,506, with more than 2,500 deaths<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Supreme Court reserves Zamfara APCs request for review<\/p>\n<p>UTME candidates denied entrance to exam hall over lateness<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG set up special task force on Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID19: Airline operators call for restriction of travel into Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Lawan urges World Bank to assist Nigeria combat poverty<\/p>\n<p>Youth protest Amotekun corps formation in south-west<\/p>\n<p>FG restates commitment to end insurgency in North-east<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Mimiko declares that time to Restructure Nigeria is now<\/p>\n<p>Corona Virus: PDP tackles Delta APC, says party values projects more than human lives<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Gov. Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court reserves ruling in APCs request for review of Zamfara judgment<\/p>\n<p>Our borders remain open for Coronavirus, closed for rice-Shehu Sani<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners to stem spread<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Sri Lanka bans all incoming flights for 2 weeks Official<\/p>\n<p>First coronavirus-related death reported in Malaysia<\/p>\n<p>Irans death toll from coronavirus climbs to 988: health official<\/p>\n<p>No scientific backing for albinos not to eat salt-Dermatologist<\/p>\n<p>Lagos confirms another case of Coronavirus, acknowledges WHOs commendation<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Senate wants 2020 budget slashed as oil price slumps<\/p>\n<p>FG school feeding programme gulps N7bn in Niger<\/p>\n<p>APC crisis: NWC lifts suspensions of Shuaibu, Abdukadir<\/p>\n<p>Buratai explains involvement of military in internal security operations<\/p>\n<p>SCourt reserves ruling in Zamfara guber tussle<\/p>\n<p>Contractor seeks additional 4 years to complete Lokoja-Benin highway<\/p>\n<p>FG confirms third case of Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria inflation rises by 0.7% to 12.2%<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve learnt my lesson &#8216; Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>Suswam proposes 2-day prison term for leaders<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s intervention timely &#8216; Edo APC<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court reserves ruling on Zamfara gov&#8217;ship review<\/p>\n<p>Kano PDP holds ward congresses despite court order<\/p>\n<p>Constituency projects not gifts from legislators &#8216; ICPC<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19; Mr. President, Stop Shaking Hands<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Strike: Again, FG, ASUU talks end in deadlock<\/p>\n<p>Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: FG inaugurates 13-man committee<\/p>\n<p>Reps move to halt flights, ban large gatherings to stop coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FAAN suspends national aviation conference<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: LCCI tasks experts on growth course for Nigeria&#8217;s economy<\/p>\n<p>Science policies saved Nigeria N1trn on imported raw materials<\/p>\n<p>FG secures $750m World Bank loan<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Airline operators ask Nigerian govt to issue travel restrictions<\/p>\n<p>Reps to FG: Direct DStv, others to implement Pay-As-You-Go tariff<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Senate wants N10.5trn 2020 budget slashed<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emulate Solomon Lar&#8217;s Free Education, Scholarship To End Insecurity In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Student&#8217;s Feat At Science Contest Confirms Osun&#8217;s Functional Education Policy &#8216; Okanlawon<\/p>\n<p>Staff, Community Shut Uyo City Polytechnic Over 21-Month Salary Arrears<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Govts Should Show More Interest In Funding Drugs Research, Production &#8216; PSN President<\/p>\n<p>NMA, PSN Partner To End Disharmony In Health Sector<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholder Advocates Technology-Based School Curricular<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seeking solution among warring Ekiti monarchs<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Amotekun protest rocks Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: &#8216;Nigeria&#8217;s economy may recede into recession<\/p>\n<p>Osun PDP set to receive Oyinlola, Akinbade, others<\/p>\n<p>ASUU to FG: IPPIS is fraudulent<\/p>\n<p>MASSOB tackles herders for attacking farmer in Enugu community<\/p>\n<p><strong>PEOPLESDAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC crisis: Buhari saves Oshiomhole, as party postpones NEC meeting<\/p>\n<p>CBN earmarks N50b to combat coronavirus impact on economy<\/p>\n<p>FG to partner private sector on technology, innovation-Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Emirate crisis: Kano assembly suspends 5 members over misconduct<\/p>\n<p>Shun injustice; 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