{"id":24928,"date":"2020-09-23T05:46:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T05:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24928"},"modified":"2020-09-23T05:46:03","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T05:46:03","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-23-sept-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24928","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 23 Sept., 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>DAILY TIMES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>China, US clash at UN General Assembly over Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Record rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, but deaths down- WHO<\/p>\n<p>Kyari knocks NAssembly over delayed PIB<\/p>\n<p>Labour set to compound Nigerias woes with strike<\/p>\n<p>There is no constitutional provision for Tinubu, and his likes are a threat to democracy Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity issue not worse, praise Buhari BMO tackles northeast elders<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole should maintain his lane, ill stay on mine Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Bello dissolves Kogi internal revenue service management for failure to meet 1bn expectation<\/p>\n<p>Expert decries funding shortfall in family planning budget<\/p>\n<p>NDDC promises to pay outstanding fees of stranded UK students<\/p>\n<p>Okowa engages over 25,000 youths in W Bank\/EU, SEEFOR initiative<\/p>\n<p>No hidden agenda on National Water Resources Bill FG<\/p>\n<p>No APC directive against us, say Ojudu, others<\/p>\n<p>CBN cuts benchmark interest rate to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p>NIMCs DG says FG spent N5,000 to produce a physical identity card<\/p>\n<p>Ghanas president reveals how Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram are recruiting Nigerians<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa accuses RMAFC of illegal deductions<\/p>\n<p>Group, lawyer disagree on online petition against Malami<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan, Gbajabiamila, Lawan, others in Zaria, mourn Emir<\/p>\n<p>Bulk purchase of palliatives caused high food prices -Governors<\/p>\n<p>Protesters picket Imo INEC office over APC primary<\/p>\n<p>NAF names crew room after Arotile<\/p>\n<p>Lets build Edo together, Obaseki tells Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>Edo election petitions tribunal secretariat opens in Benin<\/p>\n<p>Why government intends to scrutinise LASU, other tertiary institutions internal revenue Wahab, Sanwo-Olus SA on education<\/p>\n<p>CBN prepares for recession, reduces benchmark lending rate to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p>Tanker owners halt strike as NNPC, DSS intervenes<\/p>\n<p>Electricity\/fuel price hike: NLC, TUC plan total shutdown from Sept 28<\/p>\n<p>Kyari decries PIB delay, says foreign investors losing confidence<\/p>\n<p>Govtll rehabilitate aging infrastructure despite recession Fashola<\/p>\n<p>Gas agreement review wont raise price GACN<\/p>\n<p>FG implements fertiliser law to check adulteration<\/p>\n<p>To boost revenues, FG posts treasurers to MDAs<\/p>\n<p>LDR: Banks total credit rises to N19.33tn<\/p>\n<p>FG pledges to phase out ozone depleting substances<\/p>\n<p>Ganduje in Villa, briefs Buhari on Kano blasphemy saga<\/p>\n<p>FAAN probes alleged contribution by workers to repair truck<\/p>\n<p>Igbo must return home to invest Umahi, Ohanaeze<\/p>\n<p>Police parade seven fake soldiers, reward SARS operatives<\/p>\n<p>Water Resources Bill: Afenifere, Ohanaeze, others tackle govt as FG says critics ill-informed<\/p>\n<p>N433m commission: Ajayis allegation treacherous, false, says Akeredolus son<\/p>\n<p>Atiku, family not under US surveillance, says aide<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers rule amendment: Ubani drops suit against Malami<\/p>\n<p>FBI wanted fraud suspect surrenders to EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Anambra seals building where nursing mother died<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara may sue Yari, alleges ex-gov diverted N37bn<\/p>\n<p>Pay N1bn as gratuities, pensioners tell Abiodun<\/p>\n<p>Invest in human capital, stop borrowing, Sanusi tells govts<\/p>\n<p>Man, 60, arrested for allegedly raping five-year-old child in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki orders reopening of schools Sept 28<\/p>\n<p>PDP plans database for members information<\/p>\n<p>Imo lover sells ex-girlfriends twins for N150,000<\/p>\n<p>N10bn lost, 15,000 displaced in Kwara flood AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n<p>Suspected Fulani gunmen kill five in Ortoms village attack<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram: Zulum donates house, N20m to slain commanders wife<\/p>\n<p>Electricity hike: Why Nigerians are not convinced Sanusi<\/p>\n<p>Eighth Senate did not reject water bill -FG<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: CBN reduces benchmark lending rate to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ogbonna: Banks Focused on Creating Conducive Platforms for Customers<\/p>\n<p>CBN Disburses N374bn to Smallholder Farmers<\/p>\n<p>NNPC: More Gas Flared than Supplied to Industries in One Year<\/p>\n<p>FG Seeks to Enhance Ease of Doing Business<\/p>\n<p>FG Outlines Procedures for Regional Maritime Development Bank Project<\/p>\n<p>NSE Lists Retail Investment Opportunities in Nigerian Capital Market<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Oshiomhole are Extra-Constitutional Players, Danger to Democracy, Says Obaseki<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our people&#8217;ll resist rigging &#8216; Jegede<\/p>\n<p>Ondo COVID-19 fund campaign targeted at Akeredolu, says Olugboyegun<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki woos APC, Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>APC petitions IGP over harassment of members in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Forged Certificates; APC Loses House Of Representatives Seat In Niger<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki receives Certificate of Return, extends hand of fellowship to Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Group decries violence against women, says it received over 150 complaints<\/p>\n<p>Poor PAAR management negating ease of doing business at seaports<\/p>\n<p>Effective public service&#8217;ll grow economy &#8216;Jamoh<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to receive multifunctional classroom simulator at MAN<\/p>\n<p>Barge operators to engage FG over restriction<\/p>\n<p>FG goes after lottery operators, permit holders<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: 38,000 Nigerians apply for govt&#8217;s N75bn MSME survival fund &#8216;Katagum<\/p>\n<p>Borrowing cost to crash as CBN reduces MPR to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria losing foreign investors&#8217; confidence in oil, gas sector &#8216;Kyari<\/p>\n<p>CBN to sanction banks delaying farmers&#8217; loan disbursement<\/p>\n<p>World Teachers Day: 12 states didnt submit nominations for awards, says FG<\/p>\n<p>Electricity tariff hike: Anambra sex workers mobilise for strike<\/p>\n<p>Rivers sets up team to minimise gas explosion<\/p>\n<p>Igbo leaders applaud Ugwuanyis good governance<\/p>\n<p>Ojukwu varsity ASUU boycotts school resumption<\/p>\n<p>No going back on Water Resources Bill FG<\/p>\n<p>NLC finalises plan for nationwide strike<\/p>\n<p>Atiku, family not under US surveillance<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 threatens Eagles&#8217; friendlies as case rises in Austria<\/p>\n<p>Britain to impose new virus curbs as WHO issues grim warning<\/p>\n<p>Yahaya, Dankwambo&#8217;s row deepens over Gombe PDP chieftain&#8217;s detention<\/p>\n<p>KwanKwaso hails Obaseki, says US, UK advisory on election riggers timely<\/p>\n<p>Edo strengthens compliance to safety protocols in MDAs<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian suspect on FBI wanted list for $6m scam surrenders to EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Police explain brutality in viral video of arrested suspect<\/p>\n<p>Four policemen detained for killing musician in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two car snatchers for stabbing Uber driver<\/p>\n<p>FG restates commitment to renewable energy intervention<\/p>\n<p>High inventories weigh on oil markets, refiners as demand weakens<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers worry about rising inflation, access to forex for raw materials<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA partners BPSR on change initiatives<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Academy to receive first multifunctional classroom in Africa<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki receives certificate of return, seeks support from Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu, APC<\/p>\n<p>Hit-and-run bus driver kills LNSC officer in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Abiru warns against dangers of youth unemployment<\/p>\n<p>NECO seeks ICPC&#8217;s prosecution of employees with fake certificates<\/p>\n<p>FG moves against ozone-depleting substance in foam industry<\/p>\n<p>Economic recovery: CBN reduces Monetary Policy Rate<\/p>\n<p>NDDC promises to pay outstanding fees of stranded UK students<\/p>\n<p>AfCFTA must be backed by adequate policies -Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Xi defends China&#8217;s ambitions at UN, warns of &#8216;clash of civilizations<\/p>\n<p>All 26 FRSC operatives kidnapped have regained their freedom, says Gov. Sule<\/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>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: WHO reports highest weekly increment of nearly 2m cases globally<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: As 2nd wave rages in Europe, Nigerian airlines jettison physical distancing in aircraft<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo, Obi agree on need for more investment in education<\/p>\n<p>How contractor stalled Social Investment Funds&#8217; payment in Bayelsa, A-Ibom, Abia, Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Again, Wike calls for SARS reform, as police allegedly kill P-H musician<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki&#8217;s re-election: Benin monarch calls for support<\/p>\n<p>Electricity tariff, fuel price hike: NLC, TUC strike, mass protest begin Sept 28<\/p>\n<p>FG losses billions of naira to unpaid revenue from lottery operators, says Akume<\/p>\n<p>AfCFTA must be backed by adequate policie &#8216; Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Oshiomhole are threat to Nigeria&#8217;s democracy &#8216; Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>No mercy for Oshiomhole if he creates problems, says Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>My re-election &#8216;ll pave way for consolidation in South- South &#8216; Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Edo APC faction dispels rumoured expulsion of Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>APC Govs hail Okorocha, Oluremi Tinubu for deepening democracy<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki to Oshiomhole: The fight is over<\/p>\n<p>INEC presents Obaseki, Shaibu certificates of return<\/p>\n<p>CBN cuts monetary rate to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to review termination rate on international calls<\/p>\n<p>Lagos moves towards affordable electricity<\/p>\n<p>Christian Council tasks religious leaders on peace in Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>NECO invites ICPC to prosecute staff with fake certificates<\/p>\n<p>Teachers&#8217; Day: NUT seeks upward review of retirement age for teachers<\/p>\n<p>41 Delta teachers demoted, barred from exams supervision over WASSCE malpractice<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: It is premature to say Nigeria is flattening curve &#8216; Experts<\/p>\n<p>FCT police orders postmortem on bride-to-be allegedly raped, murdered by SARS officers<\/p>\n<p>Kukah to Politicians: Stop seeking endorsement from Bishops, Imams<\/p>\n<p>RMAFC deducting Bayelsa funds in favour of Rivers unacceptable &#8216; Gov Diri<\/p>\n<p>National Water Bill not RUGA replacement, has no hidden agenda &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>We only wanted to scare our victims &#8216; Suspected robbers confess<\/p>\n<p>Northern youths commends INEC, Police over Edo election<\/p>\n<p>Police parade 7 fake soldiers, 2 others for robbery, rape<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAN Lauds Ayade For Running Welfarist Governemnt<\/p>\n<p>Benue Group Wants PMB To Revisit Probe Of Zaki Biam, Odi Genocide<\/p>\n<p>. PMB Restates Plans To Renew Nigeria&#8217;s Aging Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>AfCFTA Needs Adequate Policies, Robust Implementation For Success &#8216; Lawan<\/p>\n<p>APC Stakeholders Kick Against Reopening Of Bida-Minna For Articulated Vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s Economy Not Diversified 60 Years After Oil Discovery &#8216; Sanusi<\/p>\n<p>PMB Restates Plans To Renew Nigeria&#8217;s Aging Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Nigeria Will Certainly Overcome&#8217;Minister<\/p>\n<p>FG Yet To Release Funds For The Implementation Of Ncos Act 2019<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Not On US Watch List, Atiku Insists<\/p>\n<p>Constitution Review Must Include Women&#8217;s View &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>Edo Govship Election: Tribunal Opens Secretariat in Benin<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria confirms 176 new COVID-19 cases, total now 57,613<\/p>\n<p>Petrol\/electricity price hike: Prepare for unprecedented mass action from next Monday, NLC, TUC tell Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Truck owners sue AGF, 36 states, FCT over road blocks, too much taxes, levies, fees<\/p>\n<p>Equities market gains N43bn on 0.31 per cent increase<\/p>\n<p>Non-passage of PIB fuelling uncertainty in the oil, gas industry &#8216; Kyari<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians anticipate a rebound in Naira exchange rates<\/p>\n<p>CBN reduces deposit rate to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p>N100m jobs: AfCTA Sec-Gen raises concern over possible losses<\/p>\n<p>Water Resources Bill to benefit South more &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>N430million allegation: Akeredolu&#8217;s son hires Falana to file suit against Agboola Ajayi<\/p>\n<p>Airforce names building after late Arotile, late female combat officer<\/p>\n<p>Bulk purchase for palliatives responsible for rising food costs &#8216; Food Security Council<\/p>\n<p>Joint border operations seize 1,212 fertilizer bags, intercept 15 Benin Republic nationals<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Teachers beg states, school owners to abide by protocols<\/p>\n<p>President Buhari; APC is collapsing!<\/p>\n<p>The facts, the myths of Air Doctor virus blockers<\/p>\n<p>NCDC to launch survey on burden of pandemic<\/p>\n<p>1.9m die yearly from tobacco-induced heart disease, says WHO<\/p>\n<p>Lagos receives 107,546 CA-COVID food palliatives<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian wins Bill Gates 2020 Changemaker Award<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court urged to reject Shells request to vacate N17b verdict<\/p>\n<p>Senator Tinubu, a political unifying, rallying point, say APC governors<\/p>\n<p>AIB: no evidence of certification exemption for pilot<\/p>\n<p>NUC to varsities: prepare for full reopening<\/p>\n<p>INEC presents Certificate of Return to Obaseki, Shaibu<\/p>\n<p>No going back on Water Resources Bill FG<\/p>\n<p>Man impregnates ex-lover, sells twins for N150,000<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: CBN cuts interest rate to 11.5%<\/p>\n<p>NUC, TUC plan nationwide protest, strike for Monday<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have stocks gained from Nigeria&#8217;s financial repression<\/p>\n<p>Interest rate cut to 11.5% means more liquidity for banks, savings rate drop<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki&#8217;s victory: Lessons for Nigerian leaders!<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s agric sector handicapped by low technology<\/p>\n<p>Africa has a tremendous amount of hope &#8216; 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