News Headlines Nov 16, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Breaking: Inflation Rises to 21.09%
IG Orders Tight Security Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Kyari: Why Nigeria, Others Must Adopt Flexible Energy Transition Plan
Stakeholders Kick as NCC Raises Reserve Bid Price for 5G Spectrum Auction from $194.7m to $273.6m
Nigeria Air: Court Restrains FG, Others from Partnership with Ethiopian Airlines
Oil Theft: 27 Crew Members of Rogue Vessel, MT Heroic Idun, Arraigned
Group Expresses Concern over Move to Remove Sex Education from School Curriculum
Higher Energy Cost, Disruption in Food Supply Chain Push Inflation to 21.09%
Sanwo-Olu Meets French Parliamentarians, Discusses Bilateral Ties
Delta Accesses N30bn from N150bn Bridging Finance
Fitch Rules Out Further Downgrade of Nigeria’s Rating in Near Term
Unity Bank Partners Firm to Empower Youths with Digital Skills
Report: Floods to Trigger Continuous Rise in Inflation Through 2022
Budget Deficit: FG Borrows N2.94trn from Debt Market in 11 Months
IICC Chairman Advises Nigerians to Embrace Insurance Services
CBN, World Bank Move to Drive Access to Credit for MSMEs in Nigeria
African Alliance Bags Claims Excellence Award
ACEN Holds AGM, Appraises Role in Nigeria’s Economic Growth
Stock Market Decline on Losses in Lafarge Africa, 12 Others
As Yabagi, Sowore, Adebayo, Umeadi Unfold Their Presidential Agenda Before Arise TV Panel…
Wike, Four Other PDP Governors Still Blowing Hot
Kwankwaso’s Contract with Nigerians
My One-in-a-million Grandma!
Confirmed Sadio Mane to Miss Senegal’s First Game in Qatar
Coaches’ Association, FCAAN, Hires MatchRoom as PR Agency
Full House in Lisbon as Super Eagles Dare Ronaldo’s Portugal
Perhaps, Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski in Their Last Tournament
Emotion Runs High for Mbeumo, Dreams First World Cup Game for Cameroon
Winners Emerge in DOGFA Football Tournament
16 Schools, 45 Students Get Pistis Foundation’s N25m Scholarship
Lack of Modern Library Bane of Nigerian Education
Again, MLSCN Rates PAMO University Best in Medical Sciences
NGO Launches Post-COVID-19 Educational Response Plan for Orphans, Others
Ojediran: Bells University Now Attractive to Researchers
Fitch Rules Out Further Downgrade of Nigeria’s Rating in Near Term
•Focus on infrastructure debt instruments, CBN tells rating agencies
Unity Bank Partners Firm to Empower Youths with Digital Skills
Report: Floods to Trigger Continuous Rise in Inflation Through 2022
Budget Deficit: FG Borrows N2.94trn from Debt Market in 11 Months
IICC Chairman Advises Nigerians to Embrace Insurance Services
CBN, World Bank Move to Drive Access to Credit for MSMEs in Nigeria
A New Trajectory for NIA
Expert Advises Companies Amid Increasing Insecurity
Japan Seeks Increased Bilateral Trade with Nigeria
AES Confab: Speakers Harp on Peace, Security as Antidote for Economic Devt
Hope Payment Service Bank Appoints Chinwe Altraide as MD

The Nation

Naira redesign: EFCC uncovers unregistered BDCs
Editors counsel candidates on issue-based campaigns
‘The journey begins now’
Buhari to police: investigate Imo monarch’s killing
Six BDC operators held over colleague’s kid’s kidnap
Reps decry inadequate funding for BPP, seek increase
Kyari canvasses flexible energy transition for Nigeria, others
Six in race to succeed CNA Ojo
Akpabio to appeal ruling disqualifying him
Tinubu: brighter days ahead
Obi to Soludo: I did my bit as trader, do yours as professor
How I will revive economy, by Atiku
Three local operators rejected Nigeria Air offer, says Sirika
Kogi wins World Bank’s ‘fiscal transparency, revenue…
ASUU waiting for Buhari, Gbajabiamila to take stand on strike, says…
Oil theft: Ship, 26 suspects risk life imprisonment, says Fed
Secrets to successful marriage, by Anita Joseph
Why we need to wear jewelry – Aisha Ochuwa
Wike taking his pound of flesh from PDP – Cubana Chief Priest
Uzodimma appoints ex international chairman Imo Sports Commission
Seven famous players injured out of Qatar 2022 World cup
Welsey Sneijder slams Bassey’s performances
Ugwuanyi inaugurates Enugu state PDP Campaign Council

The Punch

To UNILAG’s first female VC
CAN meets Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Wednesday
Lagos lawmaker slumps, dies after APC rally
Tinubu campaign: VIPs hit Plateau with 30 private, chartered jets
Senate probes NACA, rejects 2023 budget
Forex crisis hits truckers, slows operations
Full list: Burna Boy gets 2023 Grammys nominations
Lagos lawmaker slumps, dies after APC rally
One shot as police, robbers clash in Anambra
Kidnap: Police arrest six suspects in Lagos
Perfume theft: Man ordered to sweep court premises
Fire guts Kano market
Firm donates food items to Bayelsa flood victims
Ogun clamps down on illegal fish farms
NAICOM’s leadership transforming insurance sector, says Ogunbiyi
Obi represents new order, will win poll – Edo Senatorial candidate
No election winner will be denied mandate – Buhari
Tinubu will tackle insecurity, says Oyetola
We will build on Buhari’s achievements – Tinubu
FIFA president seeks Russia, Ukraine ceasefire during W’Cup
Olatunji hands Mayweather black eye in defeat
Editorial: 2023: Violence against INEC threatens polls
Oil production rising on security improvement – Ikpea
Three ways you shouldn’t use ‘myself’

Leadership

We’ll Complete All Projects Before Leaving Office – Wike
2023 Presidency: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Market Selves At Jos Rally, Lagos Parley
Editors To Play Down On Reports Promoting Division
We’ll Complete All Projects Before Leaving Office – Wike
Madami Etsu: Rewriting The Story of Niger’s IGR
Tinubu: On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!
Diabetes: The Scary Statistics
Oil Theft: Court Detains Remainder Of MT Heroic Idun Crew
Rising Energy Costs, Depreciating Naira Push Inflation Rate To 21.09%
Senate Race: Akpabio Contests Exclusion At Supreme Court
Nigeria Air: Court Freezes Federal Govt’s Pact With Ethiopian Airlines
Ahead Of 2023 Elections, Editors To Put Political Gladiators On Their Toes
2023: Tinubu’s ‘God Bless PDP’ Prayer Prophetic, Says PDP
Arepo Journalists Estate Road: Abiodun, A Promise Keeper
ASUU Fingers Ngige In Half-Salary Payment To Members As Union Begins Nationwide Protests
70th Birthday: Aduku Welcomes Ayu To Septuagenarian Wisdom Club
IGP Orders Tight Security On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
NAF Airstrikes Eliminate Wanted Terror Kingpins Buzu, Ganai, Others
Flood Victims Depart Mercy City, Return Home With N5m Cash Gift
Nigeria, Ghana, Others Seek Safer Airspace In West Africa
National Productivity Centre DG, 4 Others Bag Awards
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Visits Bayelsa, Empathises With Flood Victims
Apple Music Broadcasts Wizkid’s Exclusive Live Performance
G20 Summit: Zelensky Seeks End To War With Russia
At APC Campaign Flag-off, Tinubu Attacks Atiku, Peter Obi
Lawyer Drags Tinubu To Court Over Alleged Forgery, Age Falsification
Wike Bans Use Of Residential Areas For Campaign Offices
NBA Academy Nigerian Star, Ighovodja, Signs For Oral Roberts Varsity Men’s Team
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The Sun

Don’t die for Atiku, Obi, Tinubu others –Kukah tells Nigeriansó
We’ll work to deliver Tinubu/Shettima -Buhari, Lawan, Adamu
We’re not insensitive to security challenges on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway –IGP
Unemployment: NASENI asks NUC, NBTE to review entrepreneurship curriculum
Kyari canvasses flexible energy transition for Nigeria, others
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 21.09% in October 2022 –NBS
2023, Editors resolve to put political actors on their toes
Lagos Assembly member dies at APC campaign flag off in Jos
Lawyer drags Tinubu to court over alleged certificate forgery, age falsification
Police recover 12 vehicles, give owners 14 days for claims
Nigeria Decides 2023: Much ado about political parties Peace Accord
Nigeria Decides 2023: Some senior INEC staff making Mahmood Yakubu’s job difficult – Igini
Nigeria Decides 2023: South East group advises Soludo to get priorities right
Why shipping companies abandon containers at Nigerian Ports –Taiwo, Ocean & Cargo boss
Court fines Customs, orders release of 24 petrol laden tankers in Ogun
NPA to partner World Maritime University to drive talent development
With our 4 strategic goals, we’ll revamp insurance industry–Omosehin, NIA new Chairman vows
NNPC, TotalEnergies inaugurate school project to boost learning
NBA Academy star, Ighovodja, signs for ORUMBB
Int/friendly: Full House as Super Eagles dare Portugal
…Ronaldo trains with Portugal ahead of Nigeria friendly
Internet fraud: Ekevwo, others under investigation in US
Parimatch Nigeria unveils Afrobeats Sensation, Asake as Brand Ambassador
Burna Boy wins ‘Best African Act’ at MTV EMA 2022
My originality is making me guru of Afro pop – KwinADBerry
2023 And search for Nigerian president
Why Nigeria needs restructuring (5)
‘Remand in prison’ wrong
Hidden secrets behind near success syndrome (11)
Kogi wins World Bank’s Fiscal Transparency, Revenue Mobilisation awards
God bless PDP’ Prophetic -Opposition party
Customer-centric service values, innovation earned us 2022 Award –TAJBank MD
Nigeria Decides 2023: Ihedioha ‘ll deliver as Imo chairman, PDP presidential campaign
FG V ASUU: Court orders service of suit on CONUA, NAMDA
10 die in Kaduna-Abuja road crash
Burden of Aba landlords
Nigeria’s reading culture appalling!
Pain-taka: Abuja’s notorious flea market
FCT police nab 35 suspected kidnappers, robbers, cultists
NPA to partner World Maritime University to drive talent development
Nigeria Decides 2023: Much ado about political parties Peace Accord

Daily Trust

Obi To Soludo: I Governed Anambra As A Trader, It’s Your Time To Deliver As A Professor
Tinubu: 2023 Election Is A Fight For Nigeria’s Soul
Lawmaker Who Attended Tinubu’s Jos Rally, Slumps, Dies
How Death Of Friends Exposed Rot In Niger Hospitals
NEMA Distributes Relief Materials To Plateau Flood Victims
COP27: Nigeria At Crossroads Of A Revolutionary Transition
ASUU, There Is An Alternative To Strike
Understanding Blockchain Technology
Food Inflation Soars To Highest Level In 2022
PHOTOS: Buhari Leads Governors, Senators To Jos As Tinubu Kicks Off Campaign
PHOTOS: Fire Outbreak At Kano Market
Naira Redesign: Grains Prices Crash Days After Record Surge
Court Stops Nigeria Air Project
PDP: Tinubu’s ‘Prophetic Blessing’ Shows We Represent Hope
‘Woe Betide Them’, Obasanjo Blasts Opponents Of Girl-Child Education
Oil Mogul Acquires Aircraft As Rano Air Set To Commence Operations
‘God Bless PD’, Tinubu Goofs In First Campaign Outing
Food Prices Soar As Inflation Hits 21%, Highest In 17 Years
Jaiz Bank, Traders Partner On New Madalla Market
FG Says 5,000 Debtors Owing 10 MDAs N5.2trn
FTX Exchange Collapse Stirs Panic, As Crypto Traders Seek Regulation
Overland Airways Starts Operations In Jigawa
Why We Increased Polling Units To 13, 325 In Lagos — INEC
Wike Bans Use Of Residential Areas For Campaign Offices
Hold Governors, Security Agencies Responsible For Electoral Violence — Ex-AIG
Akpabio Approaches S/Court To Reclaim Senatorial Ticket
Anambra: I’ve Done My Part, It’s Your Turn To Deliver, Obi Replies Soludo
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime Crushes Nadal At ATP Finals
Senegal’s Mane To Miss First Games Of World Cup
Super Eagles Camp Bubbles Ahead Clash With Ronaldo’s Portugal
NBA Academy Prodigy, Ighovodja, Signs For ORU Men’s Basketball Team
Gusau Visits Ailing Nwosu, Assures Him Of NFF’s Support
ASUU, There Is An Alternative To Strike
Governance Framework For Proposed $3Billion PPP Hydropower Plant In Benue
Democratic Legacy: A Story Of Equity, Fairness And Justice In Kaduna State
Waiting For Government’s Poverty Figures
Editorial: Before Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes

Vanguard

Peter Obi: Soludo will answer to Igbo deities — Ohanaeze
Tension, uncertainty as Russian missiles kill 2 in Poland
2023: We stand with CAN on Muslim/Muslim ticket — Catholic Knights
Fuel subsidy to go by June 2023, says finance minister
UN celebrates 8bn birth, says it’s milestone for human longevity
Edo begins clampdown on environmental law violators in Benin
Delta govt to empower 5,000 artisans in 2023 – Okowa
PTML rakes in N199bn from Jan-Oct ‘22
African ports could be strengthened by the adoption of smart technology – HUAWE
Cartoon: Please, I prefer ‘I better pass my neighbour’
FG disburses interest-free loans to 828 beneficiaries in Bayelsa
Fuel subsidy to go by June 2023, says finance minister
2023: Nigerians are suffering, send APC parking — Oborevwori
Suspected herdsmen kidnap at least 9 travellers along Calabar-Ikom highway
Nigeria bags int’l award for tackling corruption at ports
Mr & Mrs: Climate change in finance
Burna Boy, Tems get 65th Grammy Awards nomination
Two Nigerian athletes to serve jail term for fraud in U.S.
Nigeria gets $20,000 UNESCO grant for literacy educators
Road traffic injuries, leading cause of young people’s deaths globally – WHO
ECOWAS 2023 budget projects 4-year regional integration plan
Kogi LP leader joins APC, says no way for Labour in 2023
Nobody ‘ll deny opposition party its mandate if it wins — Buhari
Six years after, Nigeria’s Airspace remains world’s best — AIB Commissioner
APC member dies during Presidential campaign flag-off in Jos
Obasanjo berates those against girl-child education
Woe betides whoever attempts to relegate my eldest child – Obasanjo
Delta APC campaign condemns closure of routes leading to Warri Stadium
Just in: Again, Lagos APC loses another chieftain, Omititi
Lagos International Trade Fair Complex: Reps vow to protect interest of Nigerians
Nigerian bags award for technological solution to food wastage
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 21.09% as food prices rise
Buhari orders security to fish out killers of Imo monarch
Suspected herdsmen kidnap at least 9 travellers along Calabar-Ikom highway
UK’s unemployment rate rises by 3.6%
Ogun: Police arrest man for allegedly defiling 2 sisters
23-year-old twins electrocuted during hurricane in US
Amazon plans to sack 10,000 workers
2022 World Cup Countdown: Serbia — A dark horse on revenge mission
Ronaldo-Man Utd rift won’t affect our World Cup chances – Portugal camp
Nigeria vs Portugal: Super Eagles camp bubbles with 20 players
Qatar 2022: We must drop the favourites hype — Argentina star, Messi
FIFA appeals for Russia, Ukraine ceasefire during World Cup
Ronaldo enrols children in Portuguese school, as Man Utd exit looms
Ebonyi Govt working to achieve zero maternal mortality – Official
Leadership is key to unlocking Nigeria’s growth potential
Towards the Federal Republic of Illiteracy