News Headlines Mar 21, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Mar 21, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

CBN settles all FX backlog as external reserves rise to $34.11bn
Court declines request to restrain Obaseki, Assembly, others on moves to impeach Shaibu
Service Chiefs, senators in closed-door meeting over soldiers’ killing in Delta
We must all grow our own food, First Lady encourages Nigerians
FHA gets Bago’s nod on land for housing scheme
Ban on alcoholic drinks in sachet: House seeks enforcement of suspension
Senate seeks punishment for parents, guardians of out-of-school children
Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, Ozekhome: Remove anomalies from 1999 Constitution
‘Tinubu remains committed to better Nigeria’
Rely on Allah for sustenance, but…, says ex-NAHCON chief
VP Shettima harps on forgiveness, generosity
Ounje Eko
Soldiers killing: No one left in community, says governorty
It’s only in Madonna university that girls graduate as virgins, founder claims
Don’t punish innocent for killing of 16 soldiers, Senate panel tells Service Chiefs
Who is after KWAM 1?
SON arraigns two for counterfeiting hair extension
Police arrests married woman who faked own kidnap, shared ransom with boyfriend
I used to be a cage dancer – Denrele Edun
Lord Lamba set to sign new artist, seeks referral from fans
AY Makun celebrates sister, husband on 19th wedding anniversary
Davido’s cousin, Tunji Adeleke calls out editing him out of a picture
International Friendly: Finidi upbeat as Eagles begin training for Ghana, Mali
Nigerian wrestlers sweep more gold at African Championships
Danjuma tips Falconets to retain African Games’ gold
PAOK ready to sell Troost-Ekong to highest bidder
No mining licences to investors without plans, says Alake
NEITI: Federal, states, councils shared N10.143tr in 2023
NSIA, NSP sign agreement for Shiroro Solar Generating Company
Senate passes N446 billion FIRS 2024 budget
Ondo 2024: Ilutitun APC youths deny Aiyedatiwa’s endorsement
EDITORIAL: Madness in Okuama
• Killing of military officers and men on peace mission was wild in the extreme It shouldn’t have happened to anyone in a civilised society.
Ounje Eko
Cyber-attacks: Banana peels on Nigeria’s road to technological progress
Pulaaku Initiative: Tinubu’s message of hope to the north
Much ado about hostile takeovers
When the Police dangle their carrot
How Ramadan heals
The mystery of mass abductions

The Punch

Medlab West Africa holds Lagos conference
Obey House resolution, lift sachet alcohol ban, Reps tell NAFDAC
UN secretary hails Otti’s development initiatives
Naira rebounds to N1,400/$ as speculators offload forex
N’Assembly passes student loan bill, proposes jail for defaulters
NEMA blames water scarcity as fire razes four Lagos buildings
LP demands NLC president’s arrest over party secretariat invasion
Man rapes minor for three months, bags 20-year jail term
NEMA blames water scarcity as fire razes four Lagos buildings
Poor power supply affecting our studies, Ogun students lament
Abducted Chinese national regains freedom in Kwara
Kidnap attempt: Soldier, accomplice arrested after PUNCH report
Electricity subsidy removal calls intensify amid rising industry debts
Excess cash in circulation may worsen inflation – MPC members
MIDOil to build 100,000bpd modular refinery in Lagos
Senate passes amendment to extradition law for second reading
APC South East zone affirms federal character commissioner’s suspension
Financial rules may force Forest to sell Awoniyi
Eagles value drops from €465m to €345m
Thank you, Bright!
Editorial: FG should probe fake varsity degrees quickly
How subsidy removal killed clean cooking
Okuama: Beyond the talk of reprisals
Inflation is changing consumer behaviour
Foreign aid hampering development
Unveiling the crisis of prison congestion
Business leaders with proven track records inspire me – Adenike Ogunlesi
Lagos holds special place in my heart — Kanwulia
Atiku should allow PDP to breathe fresh air – President, political scientists
What you should know about data privacy
Argentines abandon dollars for Bitcoin to tackle inflation
Saudi Arabia plans $40bn AI fund

ThisDay

When Will the Supreme Court Hearing Begin?
WORDS ON MARBLE
How NLRC Plans to Regulate Gaming for Transparency Through Central Monitoring System
IWD: Guinness Nigeria Calls for Gender Equality at Workplaces
ICYMI: Bruno Mars Reportedly Faces $50m Gambling Debt with MGM
Edvoy’s AI to Ease Student’s Admission in 750 institutions
Urhobo Group Flays Heinous Killing of 16 Soldiers in Delta Community
Access Bank Acquires National Bank of Kenya in Landmark East African Deal
N11.1bn Investment to Address Malnutrition in Gombe, a Worthy Spending, Says UNICEF
Afe Babalola, a Blessing to Ekiti, Nigeria, Says Oyebanji
House Proposes Five Month Mourning Leave for Widows, Four Week for Widowers
Ramadan: Dangote Distributes Free Meals to 10,000 People in Kano Daily
Benue Stops Deduction of Teachers’ Salary
Road Crashes: Step-up Enforcement against Fatalities, Sector Commander’s Urged
WIOCC Explains Strategic Role in Addressing Subsea Cable Outages
MAX Moves to Minimise Carbon Emission in Lagos
Top 50 Brands Nominated for Innovation Awards 2024
LuckyDChampion, Afrobeats Game changer
Finidi George Demands Full Support from Backroom Staff
Nigerian Chess Community Mourns Odega’s Death
Falconets Good to Retain Games’ Gold, Says Danjuma
In Policy Reform, Wisdom, not Boldness is the Principal Thing
On the Okuama Tragedy
EDITORIAL: YET ANOTHER JAMBOREE IN LONDON
Terra Gold Cube Unveils ‘One Cube, Endless Possibilities’ Campaign
Tijani Joins Ethnos, OneIdentity/Quest for High-impact Cybersecurity
FG Inaugurates Steering Committee on Digital Identification Project
WIOCC Explains Strategic Role in Addressing Subsea Cable Outages
12:00, 21st Mar, 2024
BUSINESS
MAX Moves to Minimise Carbon Emission in Lagos

Leadership

Senate, Service Chiefs Meet On Killing Of 17 Soldiers, Officers
Post-Petroleum Industry Act… Operators Exploiting Gaps To Under-declare Crude Output
Court Refuses To Stop Shaibu’s Impeachment
Inferno Razes 40 Shops In Kano
CBN Clears Valid FX Transactions, Eliminates $7bn Legacy Backlog
Again, National Assembly Extends 2023 Budget’s Lifespan
Team Nigeria Shines At African Games, Wins 11th Women’s 4x100m Relay Gold
Tinubu Cautions N’Assembly Against Excessive Summons Of Gov’t Officials
Don’t Use NLC’s Platform, Fund To Pursue 2027 Ambition, Abure Warns Ajaero
African Games: Tobi Amusan Sets New Record, Wins 3rd Consecutive Gold
Lassa Fever: 109 Cases, 20 Deaths Recorded In 1 Week — NCDC
EFCC Arrests Man Over Death Threat Against Olukoyede
SON Arraigns Traders Over Fake Hair Attachments
Minister Calls For New Generation Of Mining Professionals
Murder Of Kwara Hotelier: Suspects Weep In Court As Trial Begins
Court Jails Man 20 Years For Defiling Minor On Church Follow-Up
Gunmen Kidnap Akwa Ibom LG Director, Wife As JTF Rescues Abducted PDP Chair
Pensioners, Unionists Hail Stoppage Of Abia Ex-Govs’, Deputies’ Pension
Federal Gov’t To Unveil GEEEEP For Women, Girl-child Empowerment
Reps Order NAFDAC To Enforce Resolution Lifting Ban On Sachet, Pet Bottle Alcohol
MTN Wins As Court Lifts Order Barring Building Of Base Stations
Federal Gov’t To Unveil New National Policy On Land Transport
Team Nigeria Shines At African Games, Wins 11th Women’s 4x100m Relay Gold
African Games: Tobi Amusan Sets New Record, Wins 3rd Consecutive Gold
Financial Fair Play: Nottingham Forest May Be Forced To Sell Awoniyi
Ex-Barcelona Dani Alves To Be Freed On €1m Bail After Rape Conviction

The Sun

Reps jack up CJN, other judicial officers’ salaries
CSW: FCTA presents Abuja Accelerator
Clark hails Tinubu on construction of coastal road from Lagos to Calabar
Tinubu govt has passed rubicon -Shettima
Stop collecting taxes from petty traders, Nwifuru warns revenue officers
Senate passes NYSC trust fund bill into law
Yoruba’ll never forgive Tinubu if he fails to restructure Nigeria –Evah
Kebbi Gov repositioning justice ministry –Junaidu
Elections lost real impact in Africa, Ugandan mayor laments
Enforce use of pedestrian bridges to cross railway lines, NRC told
Boosting local manufacturing, export solution to FX crisis –Obaseki
AfCFTA: Nigeria to begin export to S’Africa, others in April
Firm launches new air conditioning system
Golden Amusan
Man Utd to make record move for Osimhen
Finidi targets win against Ghana, Mali
…Remains confident despite Awoniyi, Osimhen, others’ absence
Editorial: Halting the proliferation of arms in Africa
Nigeria’s vicious circle (2)
Who exactly is after Tinubu’s job?
‘Don’t you know who I am?’ (1)
Super herbs for your muscles!
Ngozi the commissioner spells education
Oil theft in Niger Delta
How insecurity, vandalism, high connectivity cost threaten Nigeria’s 70% broadband goal
Community threatens to banish Umahi’s aide
Otti appoints new Rector for Abia poly, others
We’re dying in silence
Fee hike: ERC says mass drop out of students imminent
BU alumni organise career fair for graduating students
Floodgate of fake, counterfeit products imminent –PSN raises alarm
Evercare, MED-EL Electronics sign MoU to tackle hearing impairment
Foundation donates medical equipment to Abuja hospitals
Project Pink Blue partners GCCA on colorectal cancer awareness

Daily Trust

We’ve Cleared Forex Backlogs – CBN
Service Chiefs Meet With Senators Over Delta Killings
Frequent Summons: Allow My Appointees Do Their Job, Tinubu Tells National Assembly
Controversy Trails Leaked List Of Terrorists’ Financiers
Varsity Unions’ Strike: Exams Stalled In BUK, Lectures Disrupted In Others
Why I Will Not Negotiate With Bandits – Gov Radda
Convention: LP Kicks As NLC Pickets Party’s Nat’l Secretariat
Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Stop Elections On Saturdays
Why Kuje Prison Break Was Successful – Army
Tinubu Proposes New Salaries, Allowances For Judicial Officers
National Assembly Passes Student Loan Bill
Buildings On Fire In Popular Lagos Market
Why I Will Not Negotiate With Bandits – Gov Radda
We’ll Tackle Liquidity Challenges In Power Sector, FG Assures Investors
Senate Proposes Sanctions For Parents Of Out-Of-School Children
N193bn Intervention Loans Declared Lost By CBN
Ancillary Inputs Into Cement Production Won’t Allow Price Crash – Lafarge
Customs Launches Economic Operators Programme To Enhance Trade
Naira Strengthens To N1400/$ At Parallel Market
SEC Declines PZ Cussons Request To Buy Out Other Shareholders And Delist
Cabinet Shakeup: Soludo Set To Axe Underperforming Officials
Ondo 2024: INEC Threatens No Accreditation For CSOs Without Reports
Edo Dep Gov Loses Bid To Halt Impeachment
African Games: Tobi, Okezie Sparkle As Nigeria Win More Gold Medals
Sudan Champions Al Hilal To Play In Tanzania League During War
Lobi Stars’ Achigbe Buries Mother Today
National Tennis Coach, Akinloye, Decries Lack Of Sponsorship
Stephens Rolls Into Miami Open Second Round
South Africa Court Orders Partial Freeze On Zuma’s Accounts
Russia Jails Woman For Writing ‘No To War’ On Ballot Paper
Dodging A Bullet
To Revisit History Is Not To Revise It: The Access Bank Takeover
Editorial: Extend BVN/NIN Linkage Deadline
Despite Outcry Over Low Admission Rate, Data Shows COEs Fail To Admit 10% Of Quota
Abuja World Academy: We’ll Revolutionise Education In Nigeria
Why It’s Hard To Grow Table-Size Catfish In 3 Months
Experts Uncover 27 Soil Types In C/River, Recommend Fertilisers, Others
Crop, Animal Production To Get More Professionals As NBTE Visits Plateau Agric College

Gombe Grain Market Still Booms, 88
Kwara To Take HPV Vaccine To Secondary Schools
605 Drug Users Arrested, 81 Convicted In Ogun
Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Arms In Edo
Man Jailed 15 Months For Stealing Qurans From Abuja Mosque
How Tenant Allegedly Used AIG’s Name To Extort Millions Of Naira From Landlord

Vanguard

Killing of soldiers: Troops comb Bayelsa, Delta creeks for militant leader
NLC, Labour Party locked in supremacy battle
Salary structure for judicial officers: CJN to earn N5.4m monthly
Ramadan 11: Don’t over-eat during sahoor, iftar
Hardship: Palliatives not reaching Nigerians, Catholic Church tells FG
When bandits desecrated kingship title in Yorubaland
2 killed, many missing, yam barns razed as herders attack Otukpo
17-year-old student stabs foster mother to death in Ondo
Goods destroyed as fire guts 4-storey buildings in Lagos market
How gunmen kidnapped A’Ibom couple, abandoned twin babies
NDLEA links Tin-can drug seizure to cartel operating at airport
We’ll no longer accredit observer groups that don’t submit reports – INEC
Impeachment: Court defers hearing of Philip Shaibu’s suit till April 15
Breaking: Senate passes Student Loan Bill
Federalism and restructuring: The choices for Nigerians (3), by Usman Sarki
Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready in next 4 weeks
Ariana Grande finalizes divorce, to pay ex-husband Dalton Gomez $1.25m
Okuama crisis: I Go Dye calls for proper investigation, setting up of panel of enquiry
‘What God cannot do doesn’t exist’ is silly slogan – Patrick Doyle
Budgetary shortfalls, non-release of funds compound woes of pensioners
Petrol price stands at N679.36 in February – NBS
CBN lifts FX restrictions on dairy products
Naira rises to N1,580/$ in parallel market
FINANCIAL INCLUSION: United Capital Asset moves for intra-sectoral collaboration
Why FAAI is creating advocacy framework to tackle infertility — Igben
World Day of the Sick: Our future looks dark, bleak than yesterday — Bishop Ugorji
Paediatric Rheumatic diseases underreported in Nigeria – Expert
Court rules Robinho must serve gang rape sentence in Brazil
Breaking: Tobi Amusan wins 100m hurdles gold at African Games
Finidi says Super Eagles out for good results against Ghana, Mali
Int’l friendlies: Full house as Ndidi, Iheanacho, others arrive Super Eagles camp
Fenerbahce defender Osayi-Samuel faces 10-match ban in Turkey
Undersea cable cut: Telcos, Cable Coys narrate service restoration pressure, undercurrents
Interswitch Group to hand 2,000 youths new talents
Nigeria missing in list of top 10 universities in Africa

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