{"id":24186,"date":"2020-03-31T07:10:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T07:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24186"},"modified":"2020-03-31T07:10:56","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T07:10:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-31-march-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24186","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 31 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>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Report says Nigerias smartphones attracting mobile money investments<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Entertainers, events planners lament N1bn loss<\/p>\n<p>Reduce cost of governance now, TUC tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>PDP, INEC lament cost of coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs more e-commerce operators Ekeh<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 threat shows need for more Africa-based research<\/p>\n<p>Lockdown: Online instant payments hit 3.69 million<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias mobile internet speed below global average Study<\/p>\n<p>We didnt give N300m subvention to NITDA &#8211; NCC<\/p>\n<p>Cyber scams linked to COVID-19 rising, says Sophoslabs<\/p>\n<p>Dollar sells for N412<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: US begins evacuation of citizens from Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>CBN suspends cheques clearing instruments indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>AGF slams Adegboruwa for faulting Buharis lockdown order<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias economy fragile before COVID-19 pandemic &#8211; Finance minister<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: COVID-19 cases rise to 131 in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Cross River turns back 35 US oil workers, demands thorough screening<\/p>\n<p>I thought I was going to die, says COVID-19 survivor, Osowobi<\/p>\n<p>Customs seize N197.4m contraband, generate N224m<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: FRSC shuts down drivers database centres<\/p>\n<p>Oil price plunges to $22, lowest in 18 years<\/p>\n<p>South Africa to begin mass screening for coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Electricity tariff to increase on Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>Close all mining operations immediately, MAN orders miners<\/p>\n<p>Massive congestion looms at Lagos ports<\/p>\n<p>Power supply worsens as gas shortage stalls 4,156.5MW<\/p>\n<p>Lockdown: Customers make last-minute withdrawals, banks overwhelmed<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: CBN suspends cheques clearing instruments indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>IG raises panel to unravel cause of Ondo explosion<\/p>\n<p>Osun man arrested for exchanging PVC for relief materials<\/p>\n<p>Harry, Meghan sign off royal Instagram account<\/p>\n<p>France records 418 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours<\/p>\n<p>Pastor remanded in prison for denying coronavirus existence<\/p>\n<p>Opposition leader in Niger freed under COVID-19 prison release<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus deaths hit 35,000 worldwide<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Gov Makinde tests positive for coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Nigeria records second coronavirus death<\/p>\n<p>Lagos discharges five more coronavirus patients<\/p>\n<p>Ogun lockdown to commence Friday Abiodun<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Stay inside, stay safe Guardiola<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Prince Charles out of isolation, says royal officials<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Security experts warn that Nigeria is not ready for total lockdown<\/p>\n<p>NJC should investigate APC&#8217;s conflicting courts&#8217; 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Minister<\/p>\n<p>Further cut in 2020 budget imminent as oil price drops to $20<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NIMASA donates 20 Ventilators, N50m, vessels, others<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 lockdown: Gov. Sanwo-Olu tasks security operatives on friendliness<\/p>\n<p>Lockdown: Baskets of tomato, pepper flood Oyo markets, no buyers<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: CBN begins provision of medical facilities in 6 geo-political zones<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 lockdown: Alakija&#8217;s ROSF to give widows, orphans in 36 states, N25,000 each<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: First Bank donates N1bn, reiterates commitment to safety of Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 lockdown won&#8217;t disrupt fuel supply, NNPC assures Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria earned $32.6bn from oil, gas in 2018 &#8216; NEITI<\/p>\n<p>COVID 19: Kaduna Police arrest 165 for violation of sit at home order<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus update: Spain cases slowing down<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Ajimobi wishes Makinde quick recovery<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Don&#8217;t Politicize FG&#8217;s Containment measures, APC Govs forum DG tells PDP<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers seek pre-COVID-19 forex rates, other incentives<\/p>\n<p>NCDC confirms 20 new cases of COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>People with health complications more vulnerable to Coronavirus &#8216; 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Lagos CP, Odumosu<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Buhari signs COVID-19 regulation, 2020<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Buhari appoints Osinbajo as Chairman, Economic Sustainability Committee<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: CBN-led coalition begins supply of medical facilities in six geo-political zones<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 20 new cases, toll rises to 131<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Governor Makinde tests positive, explains how he got infected<\/p>\n<p>Senate President bemoans poor agriculture research, inadequate exploration of technology<\/p>\n<p>33-year-old Okeho General Hospital becoming economic waste<\/p>\n<p>NIHORT to begin evaluation, distribution of new hybrid plantain, banana varieties to farmers<\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry and Meghan bid farewell to royal roles<\/p>\n<p>Trump, Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Come help us,&#8217; New York gov tells US health-care workers<\/p>\n<p>Oil falls to $20, hits 18-year low<\/p>\n<p>NNPC assures nationwide products delivery as depots remain operational<\/p>\n<p>Heavy gas shortage causing incessant blackouts &#8216; TCN<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Kwara arrests 15 transporters, seizes 80 okada<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FRSC shuts down driver&#8217;s licence capture centres nationwide<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Festus Keyamo asks DStv, Startimes to give subscribers one month free viewing<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Lagos, Ogun, Abuja shutdown illegal &#8216; Soyinka, Falana<\/p>\n<p>Adesina Hails Broadcaster Victor Oladokun As He Retires As AfDB&#8217;s Director Of Communications<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s exemption of Oyo State from lockdown surprising &#8216; Govt<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 lockdown: Financial institutions allowed to operate &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Lock down Nigeria completely, Nigerians in Ireland urge Buhari<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sultan cautions Muslim clerics against misleading followers<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC orders chloroquine production<\/p>\n<p>Soyinka to states: Dont cede your powers to Fed Govt<\/p>\n<p>Amokachi names Mikel as greatest Nigerian player<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt deploys relief materials to Lagos, Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Toyota seeks $9b credit line from banks<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Authoritys tax rises to $96m<\/p>\n<p>Wike suspends LGA chairman, imposes curfew<\/p>\n<p>I murdered COVID-19, says activist discharged from IDH<\/p>\n<p>Masari, Deputy test negative for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Makinde tests positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Relief materials to get to Lagos, Abuja, Ogun before midnight, says Minister<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Govts urged to give cash gifts, food items to Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun tests negative for COVID 19, postpones lockdown<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LCCI boss calls for urgent containment of COVID-19 pandemic<\/p>\n<p>SEC announces regulatory framework for crowdfunding, proposes N70m limit for SMEs<\/p>\n<p>Lockdown: Your ID card is your pass, minister tells journalists<\/p>\n<p>PDP Senate caucus commends FG measures to combat COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: President Buhari approves procurement of resources<\/p>\n<p>I asked Buhari to lock the country down: he listened Fani-Kayode<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Cambodia to close casinos, halt rice exports<\/p>\n<p>FG confirms death of second COVID-19 patient<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 may have severe implications on Nigerias economy-Ahmed<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Wike imposes curfew on two strategic locations in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n<p>Senators donate 50% of salaries to fight COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Kano goes tough on boundary closure as Ganduje arrests defaulters<\/p>\n<p>Adegboruwa was wrong in his criticism of Buharis order on lockdown- AGF<\/p>\n<p>Panic buying as FCT lockdown commences today<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Armed forces ready to implement presidential directive DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Benue wont succumb to victims threat<\/p>\n<p>Buhari exempts banks from 14 days lockdown<\/p>\n<p>Equities market begins trading low, sheds N277bn in one day<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Consider waivers on import duties during lockdown, MAN tells FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Despite testing positive, El-Rufai, Bala Mohammed still in charge<\/p>\n<p>PDP Senate caucus wants strict monitoring of FG&#8217;s palliative<\/p>\n<p>Food stuff prices soar as residents rush to stockpile<\/p>\n<p>Herbalists support FG&#8217;s measures against coronavirus spread<\/p>\n<p>FCTA takes sensitisation campaign to traditional rulers<\/p>\n<p>Security agents chase traders out of Abaji market<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus scare as man slumps, dies on Osogbo street<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: U.S. to evacuate citizens from Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Pastor jailed for alleged coronavirus denial<\/p>\n<p>FDA approves chloroquine for emergency treatment of coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>What Nigeria could learn from other countries on tackling COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai&#8217;s wife tests negative for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Buhari signs COVID-19 Regulations, 2020<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Nigeria records 20 new cases, as total hits 131<\/p>\n<p>Benue govt, UK returnee disagree over COVID-19 status<\/p>\n<p>Gas shortage: Blackout looms nationwide as GenCos cut generation<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: IoD tasks govts on impact mitigation for businesses<\/p>\n<p>KADCCIMA seeks single-digit interest on loans for MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Subscribers mount pressure on telcos for slashed tariffs<\/p>\n<p>Adenuga Foundation commits N1.5bn to Nigeria&#8217;s Coronavirus fight<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: LCCI seeks fiscal, monetary incentives for importers, others<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nasarawa plans 60% cut in governance cost<\/p>\n<p>Garba Lawal shocked by &#8216;Mike is the greatest Nigerian footballer&#8217; 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