NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024

 NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024

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Oyebanji signs anti-land grabbing law, two others

New education varsity to address teacher shortage, says Bago

Edo: Transition teams hold inaugural meeting today

Harvesters promises continuous free transportation in Lagos

Foundation awards scholarships to 50 students

Group wants Aromolaran’s legacy sustained in Ilesa

Oyan Dam: LASG begins monitoring, urges residents to relocate

Cholera death toll hits 378, Mpox 102 – NCDC

Production firm backs women empowerment conference

Fubara warns judges over conflicting judgments

Borno records 34 deaths in three boat accidents

Flood: N-HYPPADEC begins assessment in 513 Kogi communities

Marburg: FG activates declaration forms for inbound passengers

1.1bn people live in multidimensional poverty worldwide – UN

Skyrocketing inflation: Nigerians lament hunger, W’Bank says 129m trapped in poverty

OPS carpets Tinubu reforms, CSOs demand cabinet shake-up

Fuel price hike piles pressure on Yobe residents

Police set to arraign 1,274 suspected criminals in Kano

Niger has overtaken Benue as food basket – Commissioner

NGO trains Adamawa journalists in conflict reporting

SCI supports UNIMAID with N14m equipment for weather monitoring

NGO backs 1,200 Taraba residents with free medical treatment

Gombe LG compiles residents’ demands for 2025 budget

Nasarawa stakeholders hail NGO for promoting legal education, justice

Group urges stakeholders to prioritise women in peace process

Court halts railway construction in Kano

Northern elders confident of Tinubu’s ability to tackle insecurity

APGA, opposition ready as INEC holds Anambra poll Nov 2025

UNILORIN produces 256 first-class graduates

JAMB extends U-16 admission deadline to Aug 2025

Lawyer tackles Agbakoba on EFCC legality

Afe Babalola queries private varsities’ exclusion from student loans

Jos Disco dedicates 76 feeders to Band A clients

Hybrid seeds hold key to Nigeria's food security, self-reliance- Firm

Be security conscious, NYSC director advises corpers

Nigeria partners Cisco to boost digital security

Nigeria, IFAD highlight importance of empowering rural women

BTS member J-hope discharged from South Korean military

Nigeria takes delivery of Gavi's one million malaria vaccine doses

Akwa Ibom debunks claims on skills centre

REA boss reveals FG's N1.1bn power sector investment plans

APC chairman offers condolences, support to Jigawa after tanker explosion

MTN unveils 5G digital experience centre in Abuja

Kenya Senate to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Hold VeryDarkMan accountable, Bobrisky replies Falana, Falz

Fuel price hike: Reps warn of unrest as FG, Labour meeting deadlocked

How Senator Zwingina died 20 seconds after prayer Son

FRSC commiserates with Jigawa tanker explosion victims

Nigerias military strength crucial for economic growth, says security expert

Okpebholo alleges looting, seeks EFCC probe of Edo officials

Heirs Energies seeks integration of renewables into national grid

Delta bizman sues Customs CG, others over Lexus 460 ownership

Agbakoba writes NAssembly, says EFCC unlawful organisation

NCDC records 1,025 Lassa fever cases, 174 deaths

Taiwanese chip giant, TSMC's profits soar on AI demand

Months after, 350 escapees from Suleja, Maiduguri prisons at large

Ogun monarch canvasses cultural unity, economic integration

Bolt raised over $1.5bn from investors in 10 years CEO

Medical centre gets ISO certification, restates commitment to excellence

Ogun LG polls: Aspirant alleges imposition, sues APC, chairmanship candidate

Group advises INEC on election audit

Power grid collapse inevitable FG

CBN verifying disputed $2.4bn FX claims Cardoso

ASHON demands higher stockbroking fees

United Capital grows Q3 revenue to N28bn Report

CardinalStone appoints new director

SEC to ease regulations on crowdfunding for smaller firms

CFA Society, FMDQNext train EKSU students in investment

Foreign direct investments into Nigeria low Soludo

CBN, SEC sanction 10 banks for forex violations

Terminal operator improves imported vehicle clearance

Foundation trains 20 cadets in Greece

ICNL appoints new MD

Maritime workers seek regular channelling of waterways

Customers crucial to organisation growth SIFAX

Nigeria to boost oil production with FPSO project Lokpobiri

Embrace farming, Ogun HoS urges workers

LASG to plant one million trees, says commissioner

125,427 arms intercepted in six years Customs

25% of development levy for student loan FG

Extend duty-free imports of food items, OPS tells FG

Ministry, NMDPRA collaborate to boost cooking gas adoption

Polaris Bank, NCF partner on tree-planting initiative expansion

Nigerian Breweries adopts renewable energy

Firm unveils power solutions

Gas-driven industrialisation to boost SMEs growth

Hexin to begin local production of meters, solar products

Rising boat accidents fuel stricter waterway regulation calls

DYQUE Energy to boost power access with AI-powered solar

NICA seeks collaboration with CAC to boost credit

Four Abia cybercaf operators remanded for forgery

*VANGUARD*

Govs have hijacked LG funds —Imo stakeholders

Herdsmen’s menace: We’re determined to enforce Anti-Open Grazing Law — Delta govt

Gov election: Ondo is not Edo or Lagos — NNPP

Why Naira is worst performing currency, crashes further to N1,710/$

Gov Otu @ 65: A journey of compassion and transformation

Naira depreciates to N1,710/$ in parallel market

My father influenced my career as a teacher — Ikpeazu

FG inaugurates panel to toll $112.53m Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi roads

FG’s reforms not working, Bauchi gov counters World Bank

Does it still make sense to trust Tinubu? By Azu Ishiekwene

Reunifying ECOWAS: Why Obasanjo and Tinubu must act

Spain speaks to a world in turmoil, by Owei Lakemfa

Petrol price and economic enslavement of Nigerians, by Adekunle Adekoya

NSIB investigates Jigawa tanker explosion

Iwuanyanwu: A Rare Genius, by Donu Kogbara

Edun and Tinubu’s food waiver

After Sinwar’s death, Gazans hope for an end to the war

Police recover 612 stolen vehicles using new E-CMR system

Six-man panel conclude investigation on Maroko Police station viral video incident

Ooni @50: Adeleke, Fashola, Elegushi others storm Ile-Ife

6 differences between CNG and LNG

Accident claims one, LASTMA decries non-compliance with regulations

‘No Red Cross staff killed by Boko Haram insurgents’

*THE NATION*

FULL LIST: 64 countries that outlawed homosexuality

What end of FX subsidy implies

Babalola seeks inclusion of private universities in students loan 

Crude oil production dips by 26391b/d in September

Italy prohibits couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy

Jonathan blames judiciary for PDP's crisis

Lagos urges low land communities to relocate over Oyan dam release

PDP Senate Caucus asks feuding parties to sheath sword

FAAC shares N1.298tr to Fed, States, LGAs for September 2024

Independent candidacy bill recommitted in Reps

Be patient for Tinubu's reforms to bear fruits, Yuguda begs Nigerians 

World Bank Urges Fed Govt to Stay on Economic Reform Path

Senate warns of imminent Zingers Bridge collapse

Wike raises the alarm over high number of out-of-school children

Emefiele: Court okays EFCC's request to present witnesses virtually 

PCNGI sympathises with victims of Edo CNG car explosion 

First Lady's RHI to empower 5,000 women petty traders in Borno

Crude oil production dips by 26391b/d in September

Italy prohibits couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy

Jonathan blames judiciary for PDPs crisis

Spreading Christs message in unreached nations, great risk

Lagos urges low land communities to relocate over Oyan dam release

PDP Senate Caucus asks feuding parties to sheath sword

FAAC shares N1.298tr to Fed, States, LGAs for September 2024

Dont Drag us back to Egypt on council autonomy, Klinsmann tells Soludo

Independent candidacy bill recommitted in Reps

Nigeria Pavilion attracts over 50,000 visitors at Venice Biennale

Be patient for Tinubus reforms to bear fruits, Yuguda begs Nigerians

World Bank Urges Fed Govt to Stay on Economic Reform Path

Senate warns of imminent Zingers Bridge collapse

Wike raises the alarm over high number of out-of-school children

EzeIgbo Ghana celebrates Ooni of Ife at 50

Emefiele: Court okays EFCCs request to present witnesses virtually

PCNGI sympathises with victims of Edo CNG car explosion

NCDC alerts Nigerians to Marburg virus outbreak

Aviation Minister Keyamo hailed for transformative strides in airports

First Ladys RHI to empower 5,000 women petty traders in Borno

JAMB directs tertiary institutions to admit underage candidates until August 2025

Wikes political structure in Rivers intact APC chairman Okocha

227,000 displaced individuals return to CAR as stabilization efforts gain momentum

Jigawa explosion: Ahmadu Bello Foundation demands probe, enhanced safety measures

I will defend justice in Rivers with my last breath, says Fubara

Tree planting is to enhance nature conservation

Fayose: EFCC witness acknowledges signed documents in court

Speaker Abbas stresses need for effective oversight of specialised healthcare institutions

Delta police warn P.O.S operators against aiding kidnappings

Edo gov asks Okpebholo to wait till Nov 12 to begin governance

Why we launched Wozzaah, by Coca-Cola

JUST IN: Four police officers face trial for bribery in Imo

FRSC working to reduce crashes to zero by 2030 Corps Marshal

Gavi donates 846,000 Malaria vaccine to Nigeria

INEC announces Nov 8, 2025 for Anambra governorship election

15 ways to avoid visa rejection

FG declares end of fuel, FX subsidies

Independent candidacy bill scales second reading

Tiwa Savage to release anticipated single Forgiveness Friday

Land grabbing: FCTA demolishes houses in Lugbe, Phase 5

Tinubu celebrates Ooni of Ifes 50th birthday anniversary

Augustine University to graduate 11 First Class at 6th convocation ceremony

Ondo polls: You cant win Ondo, APC tells NNPP

We stop using Judiciary to make mockery of our hard-earned democracy, says IPAC

INEC announces Nov 6, 2025 for Anambra governorship election

Shaibu condemns Obasekis last-minute inauguration of Edo civil service commission

Northern elders applaud Tinubus security measures in north

Military operations against terrorism reached advanced stage, says Defence Ministry

NNPC staff ask judge to hand off case over alleged bias

South-South APC condemns suspension of Lokpobiri

Reps seek review of BPPs budgetary allocation

Hackathon 2024: NITDA, ECOWAS boost youth capacity on regional cyber security

We must embrace shifts to nurture creativity

Flyzone boss is ECOWAS ambassador

MUSON festivalsRevivalexcites Nigerians

Tinubu, Dangote to grace 2024 Diaspora Investment Summit Dabiri-Erewa

Five essential steps to achieve your goals

Seven health benefits of scent leaves: A natural remedy for wellness

Ini Dima-Okojie sends prayers to husband amid hard times

*THISDAY*

Digital Repository for Nigerias Culture, DuduPlugs, Unveiled

Lawal Inaugurates 6 Committees for Zamfara Devt Implementation Policies

Breaking: JAMB Authorises Tertiary Institutions to Admit Candidates Who Will Clock 16 by August 31, 2025

PCNGI Expresses Concern Over Illegally Modified Vehicle Incident in Edo

House Passes Independent Candidacy Bill for Second Reading

Tinubu, Dangote Will Headline 2024 Diaspora Investment Summit, Says Dabiri-Erewa

INEC Fixes November 2025 for Anambra Guber Poll

ASSEP Boosts Education Outcomes in Neast States

Invest toHarness Economic Potential ofRivers Niger, Benue, Don Tasks FG

Breaking: Nigeria Exits Watchlist as Aviation Rating rises to 75.5%

Transformative Policies will DriveAchievement of SDGs by 2030

Ex-Deputy Govs Join Search for Solutions to Nigerias Socio-economic Problems

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Public Service Excellence

Ijaw Group Warns Detractors to Leave PAP Boss Alone

Osun Urges Companies to PayTelecommunications Taxes

Glo-sponsored Ofala Begins Friday

Adebayo Decries Tinubus Neo-liberal Economic Policies

Katsina Engages Women Farmers, School Children to Fight Desertification

Shettima Arrives Sweden for Working Visit

World Food Day: Williams Audu Emerges Nigers Best Maize Farmer

Zamfara Gov Donates Bus to Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries

Gov Abioduns Mega Infrastructure Drive Excites Sen Yayi

Oyebanji: Well Continue to EngageOpposition for Development of Ekiti

Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM Celebrate Jazzholes Legacy, Grassroots Music Culture in Lagos

DNA and the Crisis of Paternity

Fubara Assures Oando of Friendly Business Climate, to Hit 100,000bpd Crude, 5bcf Gas Targets

Keyamo, NCAA DG Sign IDERA Circular Document

Constitution Review: Agbakoba Writes National Assembly, Says EFCC Unlawful Organisation

Idris Charges Nigerians to Rebrand Country, Build on Nations Strengths

UNODC: 68 Percent of Inmates in Custodial Centres Awaiting Trial

Local Content Act: Itsekiri, Ijaw, Ilaje Graduates Threaten Shutdown of Chevron Facilities in Delta, Ondo

Ohanaeze Rejects Plot to Install Ohakim as President-General

Labour Silent After Parley with FG on Fuel Price Hike

NASENI Kicks Off Simulation Software Training Across Development Institutes

Adedeji: FG Not Introducing New Taxes, Only Harmonising Existing Laws

Soludo: Patronage of Made in Nigeria Textiles Will Create 10 Million Jobs

Drug War: NDLEA Expects More Drug Intercepts on Waterways, Seaports with Donation of Facility by British Govt

Senate Panel Says Nigerias Oil Sector Run by Cabal, Vows to End Rot

Ive Absolute Confidence in Judiciary, Ighodalo Declares over Petition in Edo Poll

Nigeria-India Business Council Inaugurated, Moots Direct Flight Between Countries

FG Floats N10bn Affordable Credit Scheme for CNG Vehicles Conversion, Solar Energy Solutions

Sanwo-Olu Approves N85,000 New Minimum Wage for Lagos Civil Servants

IHVN Partners WHO in Search of HIV Vaccine for W/Africa

House Demands Immediate Submission of 2025 Budget, Compliance with FRA 2007

Delta Proposes N936 Billion as 2025 Budget Estimate

ActionAid Says IMF, WBank Harbingers of Bad Economic Policies in Nigeria

GoalKeepers2024: Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World

Analyst Calls for Enhanced Cyber-security Measures to Prevent Breach of National Security

Oil Magnate, Akinduro Sues EFCC, Demands N5b For Unlawfully Declaring Him Wanted

Coronation Insurance Promo Offers N30m Worth of Prizes

Nigerian Breweries RewardsNasarawa TeacherN10Million

NBC Leads Manufacturing Sectors Push for Policy to Fast-track Industrial Reforms

UBA Foundation Commences 2024 National Essay Competition

SEC Cautions against Indiscriminate Issuance of Debt Instruments by Subnationals

Dangote as Nigerias Most Valuable Brand

Stock Market Drops by N148bn on Profit-taking inAradel,Others

NSIG Graduates 5th Cohort as Future Leaders in the Digital Space

SiBAN Delists Erring Members, Calls for Caution

Eunisell Interlinked Plc pledges support for Nigerias data centres

*DAILY TRUST*

Nigeria receives 1m doses of first malaria vaccine

FG revokes Julius Bergers contract

Many arms used by terrorists belonged to FG Ribadu

Setback for Obi faction as INEC recognizes Abure as LP chairman

INEC fixes Nov 2025 for Anambra guber poll

There will be zero deaths from road crashes by 2030 FRSC

40 Al-Qalam students get ASR Africa achievers award

Reactions as Don Jazzy donates N100m to VDMs NGO

Edo: Okpebholo Accuses Obaseki Of Last-Minute Looting

Kaduna LG Chairman tasks successor to take IGR seriously

ASUP threatens Strike over failure to implement agreements

Lagos metro line: I was angry with Ambode Amaechi

CNG-powered Vehicle Explodes In Edo

Over 500,000 children unregistered in Kaduna UNICEF

Financial Tips for Busy People: How to Manage Your Money Without Extra Stress

Dont reverse current reforms, World Bank tells FG

Having Both Tinubu, Shettima Out of Town Not Ideal ex-Presidential Aide

Cholera: 14,237 persons infected across Nigeria as death toll hits 378

Hardship: Your reforms not working, Bauchi gov tells FG

Weak naira has certain advantage CBN Gov

NSIB probes Jigawa tanker explosion as death toll hits157

Flood Alert: FG asks residents along Rivers Benue, Niger to vacate

NSIB probes Jigawa tanker explosion as death toll climbs 150

APC Creating Crisis, Division In Opposition Parties To Retain power Beyond 2027 NNPP

Matawalle and the politicisation of banditry

Why we suspended agitation for Gandujes removal North-Central APC

Aruna withdraws from 2024 ITTF Africa Championship

Kenya Senate to vote on deputy presidents removal

Senator Banigo Lauds Progress On UPTH Projects, Urges Facility Upgrade

PHOTOS: Shettima Arrives Sweden

Oil magnate slams N5bn suit against EFCC for declaring him wanted

Develop standards, codes for energy development, NIEEE tells FG

NESG concludes summit, plans to engage francophone Africa

Why we need speed breeding technology on wheat

UBA Foundation begins essay competition

UBEC develops modules to infuse arts into teaching science, tech

5 injured in Kubwa truck crash

Eastern Turkey rattled by magnitude 5.9 quake

U.S. tells Israel to boost Gaza aid or risk military aid suspension

Israeli equipment barred from Frances defence show

Zelensky rules out ceding territory to Russia

FG rejects Shells $1.3 billion oil asset sale to Renaissance Group Report

Customs intercepts arms, ammunition worth N10bn in 6yrs

Bauchi to become hub for investors, commercial activities

Leverage tech to improve airport security, IATA tells FAAN

Small-scale industrialists get N200bn BOI loan

Ibori Club hosts maiden Nigerian Cup golf Kitty in Asaba

HURIWA upbraids Senator Ashiru over claims against NDLEA, demands probe

Tax reform bills meant to harmonise scattered laws FIRS chairman

NASENI launches virtual ASPEN Plus training to boost renewable energy innovation

AREWA24 expands operation to 4 W/African countries

Why Tinubu prioritises energy as key driver of economic growth FG

World Food Day: Average Nigerian cant afford food Rep Kaoje

NUC approves programmes for Psycho-Spiritual Institute of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation

Man docked for beating wife

Rotary club pads up girls, preaches menstrual hygiene

Court orders Kano CP to arrest man for disobeying orders

Kwara varsity students protest change of exam venue

Police nab 5 suspects, recover charms, 101 ATM cards in Abuja

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

2030: Electricity Access To Over 90% Of Nigerians Challenging But Achievable Heir Energies CEO

Kwara Govt Shuts Down Eateries Over Environmental Standards

2030: Electricity Access To Over 90% Of Nigerians Challenging But Achievable Heir Energies CEO

Hardship: Nigerias Economy At Crossroads, Begging For Better Direction, Clarity To Navigate Challenges LCCI

2030: Electricity Access To Over 90% Of Nigerians Challenging But Achievable Heir Energies CEO

Hardship: Nigerias Economy At Crossroads, Begging For Better Direction, Clarity To Navigate Challenges LCCI

2030: Electricity Access To Over 90% Of Nigerians Challenging But Achievable Heir Energies CEO

ABUAD Holds International Hydrogen Summit 2024

Wike Expresses Partnership Interest With Mayor Of Istanbul On Industrialization

Man Seeks Compensation From Ifako Ijaiye LG Chairman Over Parcel Of Land

Impeachment Rumour: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio

Aliyu Lauds Outstanding Leadership Traits Of Newly Appointed Onu Igala In Sokoto

Fubara Pledges To Always Defend Justice, Urges Judges To Uplift Truth

Lagos Assembly Holds Public Hearing On LG Administration Bill

Remi Tinubu Donates Foods, Other Items, N250m To Maiduguri Flood Victims

2030: Electricity Access To Over 90% Of Nigerians Challenging But Achievable Heir Energies CEO

Terminal Operator Supports FGs Single Window For Competition

Oil Spill: Environment Ministry, NUPRC Disagree On Approval For Barging

Hardship: Nigerias Economy At Crossroads, Beg