{"id":30881,"date":"2024-12-20T05:50:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T05:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30881"},"modified":"2024-12-20T05:50:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T05:50:19","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-20-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30881","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

US govt shutdown looms as Trump, Musk kill funding deal<\/p>\n

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Sell San Francisco Home for<\/p>\n

Wike revokes Buhari foundation, SGF, ex-CJN, others FCT land<\/p>\n

Debt servicing, salaries take N24.8tn in 2025 budget<\/p>\n

Tax bills: Dogara tackles northern govs, Shekarau group demands review<\/p>\n

Marketers project N950\/litre as Dangote lowers petrol price<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>[UPDATED] Ibadan funfair tragedy: Police arrest Ooni\u2019s ex-wife, others as death toll hits 35<\/p>\n

Yuletide: Dangote refinery slashes petrol price to N899.50<\/p>\n

Cash scarcity: OPS faults CBN\u2019s limit on PoS withdrawals<\/p>\n

FG plans N13tn loan as Tinubu presents N49.7tn 2025 budget<\/p>\n

Wike revokes Buhari, Onnoghen, Akume’s Abuja land titles<\/p>\n

6,000 Kano wheat farmers get FG\u2019s subsidised inputs<\/p>\n

Yahaya Bello gets N500m bail, barred from foreign trips<\/p>\n

Delta deputy gov summons LG chair over absence from meeting<\/p>\n

Court awards N8.5bn against Kano over hotel demolition<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets wheat production to strengthen naira, boost economy<\/p>\n

NAFDAC seizes N107M worth of illegal drugs in Abuja raid<\/p>\n

UAE promises not to arm Sudan paramilitaries- US lawmakers<\/p>\n

Japa: FG cautions youths against irregular migration<\/p>\n

Ibadan funfair tragedy: I’m heartbroken, Atiku mourns<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Vandals damage electricity transmission line in Abuja<\/p>\n

Sokoto gov unveils enrollment campaign for school-age children<\/p>\n

North major problem is poor resource management \u2013 Dogara<\/p>\n

Kwara fire service warns against bush burning, cites recent incident<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of Ogun warehouse linked to Emefiele<\/p>\n

Only one bank robbery succeeded in Lagos since 2007 IG<\/p>\n

Death toll in Mozambique’s Cyclone Chido hits 73<\/p>\n

Okpebholo promises Edo traders interest-free loans from January<\/p>\n

Ogun senator, monarchs push for Ijebu State<\/p>\n

Politicising NBS data will be counterproductive, says Atiku<\/p>\n

NDDC denies offering N30,000 Xmas cash transfer<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Airline Operators Groan over Multiple Taxation, Call for Review of Levies Imposed by FG<\/p>\n

African Development Bank, PMI Partner to Strengthen Capacity Building<\/p>\n

Stock Market Sustains Positive Run for Eighth Consecutive Session, Gains N467bn<\/p>\n

USAID:U.S. Government Has Supported Over 5m Farmers Since 2019<\/p>\n

Nigerian Banks Harp on Cybersecurity Measures at Resilience Workshop<\/p>\n

FIRS Boss Commends NPA on Success of Tinubus Sale of Crude Oil in Naira Initiative<\/p>\n

NACCIMA, BOI Seal Deal for Disbursement of N75bn Lifeline Intervention Fund for MSMEs<\/p>\n

Tanimu Yakubu: How Tinubu Will Cut Inflation from over 34% to 15% in 2025<\/p>\n

Fagbemi: No Governor Has Powers to Remove LG Chairman<\/p>\n

Lagos Boosts Police Operations with 260 Vehicles, Gadgets<\/p>\n

NLC Protests Exclusion of Organised Labour from Formulation of Tax Bills<\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves Redeployment of 11 Permanent Secretaries<\/p>\n

FCT Internal Revenue Service Generates N252.8bn in 2024<\/p>\n

NERC Hands over Electricity Regulation, Oversight Powers to Lagos Government<\/p>\n

FG: Nigerias Leather Industry Worth N23bn, Can Create 700,000 Jobs<\/p>\n

NACCIMA, BOI Seal Deal for Disbursement of N75 Billion Intervention Fund for MSMEs<\/p>\n

Africa Intelligence: NNPC Set to Finalise New $2 Billion Crude-backed Loan<\/p>\n

FG Signs MoUs with UK Varsities to Enhance Tech Transfer in Oil Sector<\/p>\n

Police Confirm 35 Dead, Six Injured, Eight Arrested in Ibadan Children Funfair Tragedy<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oyo tragedy: PDP cancels birthday party for Makinde in SEast<\/p>\n

Labour Party inaugurates LG executives in Edo<\/p>\n

Keyamo leads Delta APC leadership to Gandujes office ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Lookman now worth N90bn<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves redeployment of federal permanent secretaries<\/p>\n

FG moves to prevent unborn babies from contracting HIV\/AIDS<\/p>\n

Why screening of South East, North West devt commissions nominees is delayed Senator Orji Kalu<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Afenifere celebrates Lookman, Super Falcons, Nnadozies CAF Awards<\/p>\n

NNPP decries alleged police hunt for Kano official<\/p>\n

Group trains market women on free bail demand in Lagos<\/p>\n

NIWA bans night travels, enforces passengers manifest, life jackets<\/p>\n

Foundation donates lecture hall to boost public education in Rivers<\/p>\n

Tinubu demands probe of Ibadan tragedy<\/p>\n

Lagos nabs 15 minors, others over street begging<\/p>\n

Group empowers 500 children with disabilities, caregivers in Lagos<\/p>\n

U.S. pledges to enhance migrants local support system<\/p>\n

Scholz, Trump agree Ukraine war has lasted ‘far too long<\/p>\n

Nigerians, experts express mixed feelings over 2025 budget proposal<\/p>\n

Chaotic scenes at Lagos, Abuja airports over flight delays, disruptions<\/p>\n

SEC mandates listed firms to publish periodic returns on websites<\/p>\n

FG opens Italy, Brazil, Canadian routes to local operators<\/p>\n

NASS lauds Dangote for investments in heavy-duty truck assembly<\/p>\n

Nigeria, U.S. state explore opportunities in transportation sector<\/p>\n

Why agricultural productivity has declined in northern states<\/p>\n

Wike revokes lands owned by Buhari, Abbas, Akume, 759 others over debts<\/p>\n

Lagos Central Mosque seeks better welfare for pilgrims<\/p>\n

Reps panel reads riot act to CBN over 1000 sacked workers<\/p>\n

I regret taking my children to Ibadan Christmas funfair, says mother of victim<\/p>\n

DSS invites, grills statistician-general as presidency hails CESPS report<\/p>\n

Benue Assembly summons former special adviser on missing N1.78b<\/p>\n

Bill to rename Benue varsity passes second reading<\/p>\n

Yuletide: Police ban fireworks, others in Delta<\/p>\n

Tems debut album ranks No 2 on Billboards best R&B albums of 2024<\/p>\n

Niger Govt holds SIP despite suspension of funding by FG<\/p>\n

ICPC talks tough as 330 MDAs fail financial, governance, other test<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoruba elders lament rising cases of ritual killings in South West<\/p>\n

2025 budget: FG, 22 states allocate N6.13trn to Education<\/p>\n

Suspension of 18 Edo LGA chairmen illegal, unconstitutional \u2014 AGF<\/p>\n

IPoB lawyer, Ejiofor hails judgment discharging 5 Biafra agitators in Umuahia<\/p>\n

Inferno: Market leader lauds Onitsha South Council boss, residents for timely interventions<\/p>\n

FG\u2019s agricultural interventions to tackle rising food prices \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

Supreme Court, NAHCON, others fail ICPC integrity scorecard<\/p>\n

Ibadan stampede: Death toll rises to 35; police arrest Ooni\u2019s ex-wife<\/p>\n

Suspension of 18 Edo LGA chairmen illegal, unconstitutional \u2014 AGF<\/p>\n

Land revocation in Abuja: Buhari not personally involved, says Garba Shehu<\/p>\n

Reps to present N704.91m half-year salary donation to Tinubu Dec 31<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to \u20a6899.50 per litre<\/p>\n

Police detain principal, invite Ooni\u2019s ex-wife over stampede at Ibadan children\u2019s carnival<\/p>\n

Lagos task force apprehends 27 for alleged street begging<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly denies awarding N17bn gate contract<\/p>\n

NAHCO targets group revenue of N300bn<\/p>\n

We agreed on sale of 20% stake at $2.76bn \u2014 Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

Fury, Usyk break record with \u2018longest face-off ever\u2019 ahead of heavyweight rematch<\/p>\n

Ibadan funfair tragedy: Tinubu expresses grief, demands investigation<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms must respect constitution, religious, cultural practices LND<\/p>\n

Lagos fresh food agro-hub records N2.5bn transactions<\/p>\n

Suspension of Edo LG Chairmen illegal, unconstitutional AGF<\/p>\n

Rivers: Police rescue kidnapped 10yrs-old-boy, arrest kingpin<\/p>\n

Oyo Stampede: PDP cancels Gov Makindes birthday Party in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Welcome Donald: Zelensky seeks to win Trump to Kyivs side<\/p>\n

SEDC will accelerate South east Dev Ogbonnaya<\/p>\n

Yuletide: Police restates ban on fireworks in Delta<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

NERC Transfers Lagos Electricity Regulatory Oversight To LASERC<\/p>\n

Customs Promotes 1,419 Junior Officers, Partner NASRE On Border Security<\/p>\n

Lifestyle Initiatives To Feed 10,000 Individuals At Festive Period<\/p>\n

2025 Budget: LCCI Advocates Tax-to-GDP Ratio Improvement<\/p>\n

Yuletide: NIWA Bans Night Traveling, Insists On Life Jackets For Passengers<\/p>\n

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Properties Linked To Emefiele<\/p>\n

Police Hunt For Lady Who Swapped ATM Card Of 58-yr-old Woman To Steal N2m In Anambra<\/p>\n

Buni Assures Yobe Residents Of Hitch-free Christmas Celebration<\/p>\n

Confusion As Tinubu Appoints 2 MDs For Upper Niger River Basin Authority<\/p>\n

Federal Gov’t Faults Gov Okpebholo On Suspension Of Edo LG Chairmen<\/p>\n

MNJTF Troops Repel Attack On Military Base, Kill 10 Terrorists In Cameroon<\/p>\n

EFCC Summons Suspended 18 Edo LG Chairmen<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria achieving 80% success in anti-kidnapping efforts ‘ NSA Ribadu<\/p>\n

Foundation advocates convening stakeholders’ forum to address ritual killings in Yorubaland<\/p>\n

Jobs you can combine with your ‘9-5’ to make more money<\/p>\n

FG redeploys permanent secretaries in civil service<\/p>\n

Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N899.50k\/litre<\/p>\n

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SEC mandates public companies to publish financial statements online by January 2025<\/p>\n

S’Court, NAHCON, others fail ICPC’s 2024 ethical, compliance integrity scorecard<\/p>\n

Hajj fares set to drop as NAHCON plans to abolish dollar payments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

JUST IN: Kumuyi calls on leaders to show empathy for Nigerians<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Made in returns to office as Accountant Generalof Federation<\/p>\n

Reps approve extension of 2024 budget implementation to June next year<\/p>\n

Commissioner floats new initiative to tackle unemployment, others<\/p>\n

Tinubus vision for the livestock sector will unlock vast potential Minister<\/p>\n

NLC demands suspension of tax reform bills for broader consultation<\/p>\n

ALGON condemns suspension of Edo LG chairmen, councillors<\/p>\n

NBA president tasks varsities, others on academic innovations<\/p>\n

Kano sets January 31 as deadline for recertification of landed properties<\/p>\n

Ribadu reveals 80 success rate in anti-kidnaping operations<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atiku tackles Tinubu Govt over hack of NBS website<\/p>\n

People curse me, my family over tax reform bills Oyedele<\/p>\n

2025 budget passes second reading<\/p>\n

Garba Shehu: Revoked land not for Buhari<\/p>\n

Assailants kill man who went to reconcile with wife in Jos<\/p>\n

Security man collapses, dies on duty<\/p>\n

Man sentenced to death for killing during wedding in Kano<\/p>\n

18 industries to transform global economy in 2025 Report<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts goods with N229.112m DPV in Ogun<\/p>\n

How FG will achieve 15% inflation in 2025 Presidency<\/p>\n

Marketers react as customs implements zero tariffs on cooking gas<\/p>\n

Tax waiver on pharma products begins January 2025 -FG<\/p>\n

Nigeria exports $1.901bn worth of non-oil exports in 11 months<\/p>\n

Epileptic power, insecurity crippling industrial hubs ACCI<\/p>\n

Tax reform bill may threaten Nigerias stability Expert<\/p>\n

NERC transfers regulation of electricity market to Lagos<\/p>\n

FFK to Badenoch: You trust British police but Nigerian policemen protecting your mum in Lagos<\/p>\n

Ibadan stampede: Tinubu mourns, wants perpetrators sanctioned as death toll hits 40<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts cannabis, fuel, others worth N229m at Ogun border<\/p>\n

Ibadan stampede: 35 children killed as police arrest ex-Onis wife, 8 others<\/p>\n

Self-Determination Amidst Challenges: Stories of Africans with Disabilities<\/p>\n

Senator Tinubu Compassionate First Lady Uba Sani<\/p>\n

FG begins distribution of subsidised inputs to 6000 wheat farmers in Kano<\/p>\n

Sokoto approves N15bn for judges vehicles, schools renovation, others<\/p>\n

Wike revokes land allocations to Buhari, Speaker Abbas, Kaduna gov, others<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Funke Akindele eyes N5bn from ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa<\/p>\n

What Shell’s $1.3bn asset sale to Renaissance means for Nigeria<\/p>\n

16trn debt burden outstrips security, infrastructure, education budgets<\/p>\n

Naira stabilises as EFEMS, Eurobond, diaspora dollars flow in<\/p>\n

Stocks gain N467bn as Santa-Claus rally persists on NGX<\/p>\n

Leave Kemi Bedenoch alone. Let’s focus on building Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tax Reform Bills: What’s in it for Farmers<\/p>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’ll Reduce Prices Immediately We Start Lifting From Dangote Refinery ‘ IPMAN<\/p>\n

Lagos Fresh Food Agro-Hub Records ‘2.5b Transactions In 81 Days, Says Agric Commissioner<\/p>\n

FG Launches Initiative To Bolster Wheat Production In Kano<\/p>\n

Plea Bargain Not Rooted In Nigerian Laws, Only Applies To Lagos ‘ Report<\/p>\n

Group Urges CDTo Investigate Arrest Of Badejo<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Hands Over 260 Patrol Vans, Bullet Proof Vests, Others To Security Agencies<\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves Redeployment Of 11 Federal Perm Secs<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis: We’re Fighting Violence With Peace, Declares Fubara<\/p>\n

Hacking Of NBS Website: Atiku Harps On Fidelity Of Data<\/p>\n

Women Affairs Minister Lauds World Bank For Disbursement Of Grants To Women Groups<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

FMN Plans To Increase Local Wheat Sourcing<\/p>\n

FG, States To Validate Catchment Mgt Plans Under $700m ACReSAL Project<\/p>\n

RAAMP: FG, World Bank Set Aside $600m For Rural Roads<\/p>\n

Minister Seeks Research-Driven Reforms In Livestock Sector<\/p>\n

Report: AI In Social Media Market To Reach $10.33bn By 2029<\/p>\n

Lil Smart Files Petition Against Naira Marley, Zinoleesky<\/p>\n

Fagbemi Faults Edo Assembly Over Suspension Of LG Chairs<\/p>\n

Ibadan Stampede: Police Detain Principal Over Children Carnival<\/p>\n

Tinubu Expresses Sadness Over Ibadan Stampede, Demands Probe<\/p>\n

Report On Hacking Of NBS Website Suspicious Atiku<\/p>\n

Olukoya Counsels MTU Varsitys Graduates On Educational Challenges, Others<\/p>\n

FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Maintain 44th Position<\/p>\n

Sokoto Launches Enrollment Drive Campaign For School-Age Children<\/p>\n

Budget: State House Gets N47.11bn In 2025<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buratai urges leaders to shun hate speech, promote diversity for national cohesion<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Laundering charge: Court admits ex-governor Bello to N500m bail<\/p>\n

NGO moves to tackle unemployment via digital literacy<\/p>\n

Buhari speaks on \u2018ownership of revoked Abuja land\u2019<\/p>\n

ATP paid $1.3m to 26 players in 2024 under minimum wage plan<\/p>\n

2025: Enugu earmarks N55bn for urban, rural roads, N50bn for governor\u2019s office<\/p>\n

Kaduna: PDP sets up reconciliation committee<\/p>\n

Aliyu wins urban planning, housing-friendly governor of the year award<\/p>\n

NEMA distributes relief material to flood victims in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

NEMA launches awareness campaign on fire outbreak prevention in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

2025: Tinubu targets N34.82trn revenue to fund N49.7trn budget, education, health get more<\/p>\n

We have achieved 80% success in anti-kidnaping operations, fight against insecurity Ribadu<\/p>\n

Mathias: Pogbas brother sent to jail for extortion<\/p>\n

Popular broadcaster hospitalised after Ibadan tragedy<\/p>\n

2025: Senate passes N49.7trn budget for second reading, adjourns plenary to 2025<\/p>\n

41 women rice farmer groups get N492m FGs operational grants in Niger<\/p>\n

Well make concessions, Diri assures striking NDU lecturers<\/p>\n

NBA speaks onIbadan Children Funfair stampede<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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