{"id":32753,"date":"2026-03-03T06:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32753"},"modified":"2026-03-03T06:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:50:18","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-3-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32753","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 3 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran threatens to burn any ship trying to pass through Hormuz<\/p>\n

Trump doesnt rule out sending US troops into Iran<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s private sector rebounds as PMI climbs to 53.2 pts in February<\/p>\n

U.S. citizens urged to leave Middle Eastern countries including Israel<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Net External Reserves rises 50.5% to $34.8bn- Cardoso<\/p>\n

FG begins implementation of Executive Order on oil, gas revenues<\/p>\n

Shocking revelations behind Egbetokun\u2019s removal as IGP<\/p>\n

M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran \u2014 FG<\/p>\n

Governors back Tinubus oil revenue reform, urge direct remittance to Federation Account<\/p>\n

2.2m children back in school as Zulum expands infrastructure<\/p>\n

M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran FG<\/p>\n

5,000 Ogun residents benefit from National Health Fellowship Programme Commissioner<\/p>\n

US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo violation<\/p>\n

Court refuses ex-Kano commissioners bid to stop retrieval of official vehicles<\/p>\n

Well not remain silent after US-Israel strikes on school, hospital Iran President<\/p>\n

Ignore congress rumours, PDP not holding any Turaki<\/p>\n

INEC raises alarm over trust deficit, seeks peace committee support for credible 2027 polls<\/p>\n

Global oil and gas prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate<\/p>\n

Senate withdraws motion seeking CAC Registrars removal<\/p>\n

FG commences February Salary payment<\/p>\n

UK wont join air strikes on Iran Starmer<\/p>\n

Nigeria will rise again if nation repents RCCG Official<\/p>\n

Breaking: Dangote Refinery raises petrol price from N774 to N874<\/p>\n

UK PM defends Iran strikes stance despite Trump criticism<\/p>\n

Vehicle theft: FRSC warns motorists to properly document cars<\/p>\n

US stocks fall as Middle Eastern war lifts oilprices<\/p>\n

Iran-US-Israel war: Gas price jumps 50%; crude, 10%<\/p>\n

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

Putin seeks ceasefire in talks with UAE, Qatar<\/p>\n

ICPC lists documents, devices seized from El-Rufai\u2019s Abuja home<\/p>\n

US-based Nigerian jailed 19 years over $4m romance, fraud<\/p>\n

Tinubu to swear in Disu as IG Wednesday<\/p>\n

Atiku\u2019s son resigns from Fintiri\u2019s cabinet<\/p>\n

Petrol may hit N1,000\/litre as Dangote hikes price<\/p>\n

Net reserves jump 772% to $34.8bn in two years<\/p>\n

CBN bets on easing inflation, FX stability for rate cut<\/p>\n

Lawyer queries minister, DSS over alleged abducted Jigawa girl\u2019s age<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Reps consider Fintech regulatory commission as Nigerias industry hits $230bn<\/p>\n

CSO seeks review of South East commissions 2026 budget allocation<\/p>\n

Sophia Momodus lawyer demands N1bn from Davido over harassment allegation<\/p>\n

Residents escape injury as fire razes building in Taraba<\/p>\n

Court fixes April 13 for judgment in ex-AGs N868m case<\/p>\n

NANS zonal leaders back convention committee, say process will be fair<\/p>\n

Oil, gas prices surge as strikes disrupt Middle East supply<\/p>\n

BREAKING: DSS arrests suspect over attack on Peter Obi, others in Edo<\/p>\n

Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo unveils agenda, seeks support<\/p>\n

Police Council confirms Disu as IG,<\/p>\n

FG begins direct oil revenue remittance,<\/p>\n

Osun PDP factions disagree on Adelekes reelection bid<\/p>\n

FCTA okays N1bn for security gadgets, N7.3bn waste management<\/p>\n

NGF backs direct oil revenue remittance<\/p>\n

Forex reserves hit $34.8bn in December 2025 CBN<\/p>\n

Technology-driven registration boosting APC electoral edge, says national chair<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N875<\/p>\n

FG gives N4bn each to 12 varsities for engineering upgrades<\/p>\n

Wike accuses Amaechi, opposition of double standards over Electoral Act<\/p>\n

Ekiti prosecutes 55 for environmental sanitation offences<\/p>\n

Shiites protest in Lagos over Irans invasion, Ayatollah Khameneis death<\/p>\n

ADCs free registration swamped with fake names, pictures, NINs<\/p>\n

FG blames technical hitch for February salaries delay<\/p>\n

Two children drown in Edo flood<\/p>\n

Govs back Tinubus order on oil, gas revenue remittance<\/p>\n

Revised Executive Order: FG adjusts oil revenue remittance framework<\/p>\n

CAC boss apologises as Senate rescinds call for his sack<\/p>\n

300-level UI medical student dies after ingesting insecticide<\/p>\n

Galatasaray drop Osimhen for Alanyaspor cup tie<\/p>\n

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

Cardoso: Net Reserves Jump 772% from $3.99bn to $34.8bn in Two Years<\/p>\n

Oil Market Impacted as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Vows to Attack Errant Ships<\/p>\n

Botswana President Appoints Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation\u2019s Board of Directors<\/p>\n

Police Council Okays Tunji Disu\u2019s Appointment as IGP<\/p>\n

Oil Market Crisis: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price to N874<\/p>\n

Stock Market Gains N1,72trn on Demand for MTN, Dangote Cement<\/p>\n

FG Sets Up Steering Cttee for National Gas Infrastructure Centre<\/p>\n

NIMASA Renews Strategic Partnership with World Maritime University<\/p>\n

Underutilisation of NCDMBs $40m Women in Energy Fund Worries WIEN<\/p>\n

NBA Warns CCB Against Investigating Justice Tsoho, Cites Exclusive NJC Authority<\/p>\n

NGX Group Declares N3.00 Dividend, 1-for-3 Bonus Issue as FY 2025 Profit Rises 44%<\/p>\n

Tinubu Presides Over NPC For Confirmation Of Disu As IGP<\/p>\n

12 Rescued, One Dies, As Nigerian Tugboat Capsizes Off South Africa Coast<\/p>\n

Court Adjourns Suit Against Nigerian Army Over Unpaid Rent to Houseboat Contractors to April 15<\/p>\n

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

NGF expresses support for Tinubus Executive Order 9 on oil revenue payment<\/p>\n

Otuaro repositioning Niger Delta with PAPs 8,205 scholarship students, say ex-agitators<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Abducted Ondo Christian worshippers regains freedom<\/p>\n

2027: We must rebuild trust in electoral system for legitimate elections, says INEC<\/p>\n

FCTA approves N1.1bn communication gadgets, others<\/p>\n

How Nigerias foreign reserves grew by 772% in two years Cardoso<\/p>\n

Blackout: Okpebholo to engage more power distribution companies<\/p>\n

Senate panel withdraws sack threat against CAC Registrar after apology<\/p>\n

Tonto Dikeh drops king from name, embraces evangelist title<\/p>\n

Tinubus economic reforms stabilising Nigeria, says Policy Analyst<\/p>\n

Wike backs Tinubu for 2027, says PDP hasnt learnt<\/p>\n

FG begins February salary payments<\/p>\n

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

Police Council confirms Disu as IG, to be sworn in Wednesday<\/p>\n

DSS arrests suspect over attack on Peter Obi, others in Edo<\/p>\n

Court Refuses to Stop Kano Govt from Retrieving Ex-Commissioners Vehicles<\/p>\n

Death toll from U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict hits 555<\/p>\n

3,000 undocumented Nigerians seeking asylum in Germany<\/p>\n

Nigerias Agwai honoured with Sierra Leones highest national award<\/p>\n

Amupitan: INEC cant guarantee perfect election in 2027<\/p>\n

FG to upgrade engineering facilities in 12 universities<\/p>\n

N5.5bn Kano skills centre grounded<\/p>\n

DSS Nabs Suspected Arms Couriers, Recovers RPGs<\/p>\n

Major, 3 soldiers, hunter killed in Borno<\/p>\n

Kebbi distributes farm inputs to boost dry season farming<\/p>\n

Nigerias Woes Reflect Lack of Spiritual Guidance Bishop Asaju<\/p>\n

Atikus Son Resigns from Fintiris cabinet over defection<\/p>\n

Naira strengthens as reserves near $51bn<\/p>\n

Petrol price may hit N1,000 as Middle East crisis escalates<\/p>\n

Nasarawa secures $1bn in domestic, foreign investment<\/p>\n

FG, AFC sign $1.3bn deal to boost mining sector<\/p>\n

Diversification: Dangote targets 65,000 staff strength<\/p>\n

Iran: US Congress moves to curb Trumps war powers<\/p>\n

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

Opposition calls INEC timetable plot to favour APC, exclude others<\/p>\n

UEFA hits Spurs with ticket ban over Nazi salutes<\/p>\n

NELFUND extends student loan application portal amid surge in nationwide demand<\/p>\n

Nigeria bleeds $21m daily as output gap dents oil windfall<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement pays highest dividend in Nigeria’s corporate history<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s net reserves surged nearly 9-fold to $34.8bn in just two years<\/p>\n

Senate reverses calls to sack CAC boss<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery raises petrol ex-depot price to N874 on crude rally<\/p>\n

Stronger oil inflows may lift Naira to 1,200\/$ in H1 \u2013 Comercio Partners<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement crosses N1trn profit mark first time in history<\/p>\n

Leadership capacity, not age, is Nigeria\u2019s problem<\/p>\n

Expanding economy yet to ease Nigeria\u2019s living costs<\/p>\n

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

FG Cites Technical Hitches For February Salary Delay<\/p>\n

Benue Rakes In Over N1.2bn For Yelewata Victims Attack Upkeep<\/p>\n

Nigerias Net Reserves Hit $34.80bn In 2025<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu Unveils AIbom Senior Citizens Center Saturday Eno<\/p>\n

2027: Guber Aspirant Advocates Unity Among APC Leaders In Badagry<\/p>\n

Protest In Lagos As Nigerian Shiites Decry Killing Of Irans Supreme Leader<\/p>\n

Nigeria Set For HIV Prevention Rollout As Lenacapavir Arrives March<\/p>\n

NSCDC Mourns Officer Killed During Simulation Exercise<\/p>\n

US Warns Americans In Nigeria To Stay Vigilant Over Iran Crisis<\/p>\n

Eno Constructed Over 1200km Roads, 32 Bridges In Two Years Umanah<\/p>\n

NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline As Application Surges<\/p>\n

Tonto Dikeh Drops King Title, Rebrands As Evangelist<\/p>\n

Kingibe Will Not Return As FCT Senator Wike<\/p>\n

Best Thing To Do At 28 Is To Get Married Pastor Kingsley<\/p>\n

Security Expert Calls For Continuation Of NDelta Pipeline Surveillance Contract<\/p>\n

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

Senate makes u-turn on motion seeking removal of CAC registrar<\/p>\n

Stakeholders back House of Representatives Reps in drive to regulate fintech<\/p>\n

Nigeria governors back direct remittance of oil, gas revenues into federation account<\/p>\n

Francis Orbih re-elected President Badminton Federation of Nigeria<\/p>\n

Group calls for El-Rufais prosecution over ICPC findings<\/p>\n

Breaking: Nigeria Police Council ratifies appointment of Tunji Disu as substantive IGP, set for swearing-in<\/p>\n

Nigeria set to receive HIV prevention drug<\/p>\n

2027: Why Ireti Kingibe wont return to Senate Wike<\/p>\n

NAF airstrikes neutralise senior terrorists commanders in Borno<\/p>\n

Ogun RTIFN coordinator hails Tinubu, backs state police bill<\/p>\n

US confirms 3 soldiers k!lled in Iran attacks<\/p>\n

FIFA mulls red card for players who cover mouths amid Vinicius incident<\/p>\n

Breaking: Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait amid Iran conflict<\/p>\n

Breaking: US military plane crashes as Iranian missile hits American air base<\/p>\n

Ex-Super Eagles star Kaita jostles for Golden Eaglets coaching job<\/p>\n

Khamenei: Iran gets new supreme leader<\/p>\n

Conflict: Why well not negotiate with US Iran<\/p>\n

Irans 2026 World Cup doubtful amid regional tension<\/p>\n

FG pledges stronger integration of eye health into youth development<\/p>\n

Tax laws: NCAA directs Overland Airways to refund tickets purchased before January 1, 2026<\/p>\n

NIMASA renews partnership with World Maritime University<\/p>\n

Equity market sheds N1.40trn as selling pressures persist<\/p>\n

2027: Arewa youth drum support for Sadas Senate ambition<\/p>\n

Streamline mode of operation for State Police, expert tells FG<\/p>\n

FG charges stakeholders to renew commitment towards strengthening health system<\/p>\n

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