{"id":31425,"date":"2025-05-20T05:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T05:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31425"},"modified":"2025-05-20T05:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T05:04:45","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-20-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31425","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 20 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pope\u2019s offer to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, receives global backing<\/p>\n

Vatican trip not political, Pope\u2019s message should inspire reform – Obi<\/p>\n

Suspected IPOB fighters kill soldier who sneaked out to attend party<\/p>\n

Atiku hosts Peter Obi in Adamawa<\/p>\n

CBN slashes FG loans by over N4tn<\/p>\n

Ibadan, Ogbomosho leaders reject making Alaafin permanent chair of Oyo’s Obas<\/p>\n

Lagos builds 61 roads, repairs over 1,000<\/p>\n

Oil spill forces Renaissance to halt production, investigate cause<\/p>\n

FG lists rising revenue, lower debt as reform gains<\/p>\n

UNESCO emphasises role of media leadership in promoting public trust<\/p>\n

Dangote promises petrol price stability supports Nigeria’s economy<\/p>\n

NLC demands update from unions on unpaid wage award<\/p>\n

NITDA raises alarm over 56% failed IT projects<\/p>\n

Trump govt to pay family of woman killed during Capitol riot $5m<\/p>\n

2026: Ex-gov aspirant says he’s ‘best’ candidate for Osun APC ticket<\/p>\n

Speak your language to your children, Soyinka urges Africans<\/p>\n

Court affirms police probe of ex-pastor, dismisses N1bn suit<\/p>\n

Nigeria to roll out $2bn fibre network to boost internet access<\/p>\n

NSCDC trains FCT officers in sign language to improve accessibility, communication<\/p>\n

Army chief orders probe into alleged assault on police officer in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

NELFUND begins April upkeep disbursement to eligible students<\/p>\n

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

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ‘Immediate’ ceasefire talks after Putin call<\/p>\n

How we spend \u20a626m every month on electricity \u2014 AFUED acting VC<\/p>\n

Nigeria leads push for seamless air travel in Africa<\/p>\n

Lagos to enforce full ban on single-use plastics from July<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s $200bn free zones face trade abuse allegations<\/p>\n

Manufacturers\u2019 energy cost jumps 44x amid factory shutdowns<\/p>\n

Telcos bet on IPOs to catch fintechs’ mobile money race<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s health insurance lags peers on low funding<\/p>\n

Microfinance banks trade off MSMEs in pursuit of returns<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Q1 gas flaring hits 5-year high despite outcry<\/p>\n

OMO market yields outpace T-bills on limited participation<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s soybeans seen gaining from China’s import shift<\/p>\n

PETROAN raises alarm over prolonged Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refinery repairs<\/p>\n

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

$3m Legacy Debt: Fidelity Bank Refutes Bankruptcy Claims, Seeks Clarification on Court Judgment<\/p>\n

Wood McKenzie: With Huge Sub-commercial Portfolio, NNPC\u2019s Oil Output May Slump By 50%<\/p>\n

FG: Rollout of N3.3tn 90,000km Fibre Lines, 7,000 Telecom Towers Begins Q4 2025<\/p>\n

Obi: I\u2019m Not Tinubu\u2019s Enemy<\/p>\n

Renaissance Energy Records Fresh Oil Spill at Rivers Facility<\/p>\n

N95m Fraud: Wema, Moniepoint, Kuda, Other CEOs Risk Prison for Defying Court Orders<\/p>\n

Unlocking Full Potential of AfCFTA Pivotal to Economic Prosperity of Africa<\/p>\n

NUPRC Excited as Conoil Lifts First Cargo of Obodo Oil Blend<\/p>\n

Army Lauds FG for Inaugurating 2.5mw Solar Hybrid Plant at NDA<\/p>\n

Goldman Raises Oil Demand Outlook<\/p>\n

Nigeria Underproduces Crude by 46.4m Barrels in 4 Months in Threat to 2025 Budget<\/p>\n

Court Reserves Ruling on Fayoses No-Case Submission in N6.9bn Fraud Trial<\/p>\n

CAC, NIBSS Inaugurate Platform for Effective Service Delivery<\/p>\n

Warri Delineation Crisis: Ijaw, Urhobo Urge INEC To Resist Political Pressure<\/p>\n

Bosun Tijani: Investment In Digital Economy Grows Ninefold, Attracting $191m in FDI in Q1 2024<\/p>\n

JAMB Glitches: House South East Caucus Demands Oloyedes Resignation<\/p>\n

Traces of Time As Otu Blends History, Vision at Carnival Calabar Theme Unveiling<\/p>\n

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

Abia: PDP leaders defect to APC, cite Kalus influence<\/p>\n

Crisis hits SDP over NWC formation<\/p>\n

World Family Doctors Day: Minister pushes for more investments in primary healthcare<\/p>\n

Nigerias digital economy soars with $191m FDI, $2bn fibre optic rollout set for Q4 FG<\/p>\n

Soldiers destroy bandits camps in Benue, recover weapons<\/p>\n

Lawmaker warns CBT for WASSCE will harm Nigerias education system<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Benin Republic to tackle trans-border fraud with SIGMAT platform<\/p>\n

Lagos completes 61 roads, 5 bridges, secures $22m for fibre network<\/p>\n

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

South-West: Bandits, herders\u2019 invasion puts 40% of region\u2019s food production at risk<\/p>\n

2027: Obi set to declare presidential bid as Atiku explores ADC alliance<\/p>\n

el-Rufai alleges corruption among judges, lawyers, seeks return of public trust<\/p>\n

Otti to move into old govt house as ex-commissioner threatens legal action<\/p>\n

Benue Assembly Speaker decries Reps summons, advocates training for lawmakers<\/p>\n

Edo Deputy Speaker resigns position as APC leads majority<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku reacts to report on offering Peter Obi vice president slot<\/p>\n

PDP knocks AbdulRazaq on move to restrict FoI in Kwara<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly deputy speaker resigns position<\/p>\n

FG refunds N9.75b to Nasarawa for Usman Dan Fodio Airport<\/p>\n

Peter Obi returns from Vatican with a call to conscience<\/p>\n

20,000 flee Marte four years after resettlement<\/p>\n

FG, Gov Eno congratulate Jackson on emergence as UK Mayor<\/p>\n

I apologised to my daughter for raising her harshly Mercy Aigbe<\/p>\n

Obidients debunks coalition rumours, says Peter Obi cant be Atikus running mate<\/p>\n

Nigerias economy vulnerable due to dependency on oil revenues Speaker<\/p>\n

Jumoke Georges daughter returns to Nigeria after four years in Mali<\/p>\n

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

2027: Why I\u2019m in coalition \u2014 Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Hardship: Mental health crisis looms \u2014 family physicians<\/p>\n

Compulsory voting bill violates Nigerian constitution \u2013 Falana<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria must promote local languages, culture \u2013 Soyinka<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s banking sector stable -CBN<\/p>\n

Britain, Canada, France warn Israel over \u2018egregious actions\u2019 in Gaza<\/p>\n

Lagos Govt shuts down Cubana Chief Priest\u2019s restaurant<\/p>\n

Again, many feared dead in Abuja\u2019s Nyanya-Mararaba Road accident<\/p>\n

Anti-Tinubu coalition: Peter Obi disagrees with Atiku\u2019s camp over VP slot<\/p>\n

2027: PDP defections driven by personal gain \u2014 Organizing Secretary<\/p>\n

Canada tightens foreign workers rules as Nigerians, others risk deportation<\/p>\n

High interest rate affecting manufacturing sector, SMEs \u2014 Reps to CBN<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery gets 146,000 metric tonnes of oil from global market<\/p>\n

Lagos Govt shuts down Cubana Chief Priests restaurant<\/p>\n

Just In: Actress Jumoke Georges trafficked daughter returns from Mali after 4 years<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs good fathers, says Akinola Davies Jr, director who made Cannes history<\/p>\n

Tinubu cant spark renewed crisis in Ogoni by forceful oil resumption, MOSOP warns<\/p>\n

2027: PDP defections driven by personal gain Organizing Secretary<\/p>\n

JAMB Glitches: South East Reps caucus demands Oloyedes resignation<\/p>\n

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

CBN Reassures Public Of Stability In Banking Sector<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Missionary Health Caregivers In Rivers<\/p>\n

Sokoto Community Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS For Neutralising Terrorist Turji\u2019s Ally<\/p>\n

Anambra Guber: INEC Unveils Political Parties, Gov\u2019ship Candidates For Nov Poll<\/p>\n

Court Remands 3 Suspected Killers Of Man In Adamawa Prison<\/p>\n

NELFUND Begins Disbursement Of April Upkeep For Students<\/p>\n

Digital Economy Attracts $191m In Q1 As Fibre Rollout Begins Q4<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Officer Seen Assaulting Uber Driver In Viral Video In Lagos<\/p>\n

Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Fayose Tells Court He Has No Case To Answer<\/p>\n

National Sports Festival: FCT Beat Borno 4-1 In Male Football Event<\/p>\n

DSS Arrests Mastermind Of \u20a6500m State House Land Scam<\/p>\n

Edo Dep Speaker Edeko Resigns As APC\u2019s Atu Takes Over<\/p>\n

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

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

Peter Obi returns from Vatican with a call to conscience<\/p>\n

20,000 flee Marte four years after resettlement<\/p>\n

FG, Gov Eno congratulate Jackson on emergence as UK Mayor<\/p>\n

I apologised to my daughter for raising her harshly Mercy Aigbe<\/p>\n

Obidients debunks coalition rumours, says Peter Obi cant be Atikus running mate<\/p>\n

Nigerias economy vulnerable due to dependency on oil revenues Speaker<\/p>\n

Jumoke Georges daughter returns to Nigeria after four years in Mali<\/p>\n

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

FG promotes 18 to Assistant Corps Marshal in FRSC<\/p>\n

Dollar trumps kinship<\/p>\n

Alleged defamation: Natasha petitions IGP over Prof Mgbeke, Akpabio<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Many feared dead in Karu Bridge accident<\/p>\n

FG to World Bank: Economic reforms on track, revenues up, debt down<\/p>\n

NELFUND pays April upkeep allowance to student loan beneficiaries<\/p>\n

JAMB: Seven courses with highest cut-off marks in 2025 UTME<\/p>\n

Abdulrazaq excited as Kwara hoists unity flag pole<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Actress Jumoke Georges missing daughter returns from Mali<\/p>\n

2026 guber: Ill unseat Adeleke as Osun governor Ex-senator Husain vows<\/p>\n

Minister pushes for more investments in primary healthcare<\/p>\n

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

Banking sector is stable, CBN shuts down rumour<\/p>\n

DSS nabs another kidnap kingpin going for Hajj<\/p>\n

How costs of passport, drivers licence, data shot up in 2 years<\/p>\n

Zamfara residents flee homes at night, return daybreak<\/p>\n

How immoral acts triggered ban on pre-wedding celebrations in Kano<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku, Obi deny power-sharing deal<\/p>\n

State police in Nigeria: Is it for Norths strategic interest<\/p>\n

Terrorists rehabilitation gamble<\/p>\n

Again, many feared killed in Abuja-Karu bridge car crash<\/p>\n

We spend N26m on electricity monthly, use 5,000 litres of disel in 2wks VC<\/p>\n

Tussle over VC deepens in Katsina Varsity as aspirant writes Minister<\/p>\n

UTME glitch: South East Reps demand Oloyedes Resignation<\/p>\n

Edo Deputy Speaker resigns<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 3, abduct 26 in Zamfara communities<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

NTDA,ATC move to drive tourism devt nationwide<\/p>\n

Bildup unveils AI scheme to boost learning nationwide<\/p>\n

Sokoto community residents laud Tinubu, Matawalle, defence chief over killing of terrorist Turjis ally<\/p>\n

New City, New Vibes: Say Hello to the itel City 100 The Bold New Smartphone Made for the Young and Vibrant<\/p>\n

Old video shows Utomi praising Tinubus leadership amid current criticism<\/p>\n

Breaking: Why Kaduna is No Longer a War Zone Gov Sani<\/p>\n

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

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

Insecurity: Niger Seeks Workable Solution To End Challenges<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker Resigns<\/p>\n

Dangote Assures Of Petrol Price Stability<\/p>\n

MTN Commences Media Innovation Programme<\/p>\n

2024: Shell Reports 122% Increase In Oil Spills In Nigeria<\/p>\n

CBN Dismisses Fears Of Instability In Banking Sector<\/p>\n

Nigeria Calls For Accelerated Implementation Of Single African Air Transport Market<\/p>\n

Strengthening Research Centresll Unlock Crop Production Abbas<\/p>\n

Edun Unveils ISA 2025, SEC New Website At CMC Meeting<\/p>\n

Lagos Police Summons Inspector For Assaulting Driver<\/p>\n

Lagos: Daniel, Tambuwal To Co-Chair Constitutional Summit<\/p>\n

FG To Rollout $2b Fibre Optic Infrastructure By Q4, 2025 Tijani<\/p>\n

Economic Reforms On Course, Bagudu Tells World Bank<\/p>\n

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

We never understood magnitude of our refinery \u2013 Dangote<\/p>\n

FG unveils $2bn fibre infrastructure, digital economy attracts $191m FDI<\/p>\n

Court hears NIBSS suit seeking exclusive power to manage BVN database<\/p>\n

CBN reassures on banking sector stability<\/p>\n

FCT minister seeks more investment in primary healthcare<\/p>\n

Nigeria generates over N7.1bn from Kashimbila hydropower concession<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Babayemi declares interest, says governorship not amusement park<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct 8 Christian worshippers in Kebbi community<\/p>\n

NOTAP moves to establish tech hub in all geopolitical zones<\/p>\n

Keyamo reaffirms commitment to regional aviation cooperation, development<\/p>\n

Islamic Development Bank releases 2024 Annual Report<\/p>\n

AMMC partners FCT NUJ on infrastructure development<\/p>\n

Equity market opens bearish, sheds N8bn<\/p>\n

NEMA takes flood sensitisation to Akwa Ibom market<\/p>\n

Alaafin can\u2019t be made permanent chair Oyo Obas\u2019 council \u2013 Ogbomoso Mogajis<\/p>\n

Tension in Imo community as \u2018herders\u2019 kill pregnant woman<\/p>\n

Over-dependence on oil revenues making Nigerias economy vulnerable Abbas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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