*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 23RD AUGUST 2021*



*PUNCH*

Reviving palm oil production and exports

PayPal to let UK users buy, sell crypto on platform

Ladoja in Ogun, meets Bankole

Bitcoin jumps above $50,000 for first time since May

Tinubu support group tackle Bello

No need creating new states

Kwara, PDP disagree over N35bn bond

Wanted drug dealer arrested in Lagos church, man excretes heroin

Food imports gulped $1.04bn in six months, says CBN

Rangers goal thrills Aribo

Pro-APC group may approach court over Lagos ward congress

Decomposing corpse of man found in Lagos bush

Paying pilots by number of flights dangerous NAAPE

Nigerian players abroad: Awoniyi, Aribo on target, Ighalo grabs brace in Saudi Arabia

Aruna, Oshonaike in Nigeria team for African t'tennis tourney

Ex-herbalist hypnotises Lagos teenager, victim recovers in Ondo

Buhari: Our president, their patient

Plateau killings: NBA tackles Lalong for ordering suspect bail denial

NARTO, Dangote refinery to partner on product distribution

D'Tigers ranked 7th in Afrobasket power rankings

We wont enforce sit-at-home again IPOB

Ligue 1: Nice, Marseille game halted by bottles, pitch invasion, brawl

VAR cancels Ronaldo's injury time winner

We wont enforce sit-at-home again IPOB

Fuel price remains until FG, labour end negotiations PPPRA

Rohr gets Kalu boost for World Cup qualifiers

Fuel price remains until FG, labour end negotiations PPPRA

Kaduna Baptist students abductors promise to release all abductees, free 15

Kenya 2021: Nigeria's third-placed finish thrills Dare

Kaduna Baptist students abductors promise to release all abductees, free 15

Dont link Modakeke killing with Ife, says Ooni caucus

La Liga: Bale, Vinicius score as Real Madrid draw Levante

Dont link Modakeke killing with Ife, says Ooni caucus

Buhari sons wedding, other large gatherings can fuel COVID-19 infections JOHESU

Serie A: Abraham shines as Mourinho's Roma make winning start

Buhari sons wedding, other large gatherings can fuel COVID-19 infections JOHESU

Govt N4.8bn pledge: FG cant be trusted, says NARD, we negotiated with NMA, minister insists

Lyon agree to sign Shaqiri from Liverpool

Omomeewas death: NANS gives Sanwo-Olu three-day ultimatum to meet five demands

Grazing reserves: Ortom threatens legal action against Buhari

La Liga: Correa bags winner again as Atletico edge Elche

Ndidi expects tough match against West Ham

AshleighBarty beat Teichmann to win Cincinnati title

Osimhen sees red in Napoli victory

Serie A: Ronaldo denied last-gasp Udinese winner after bench controversy

Police to arraign Okolie for using account to fund IPOB/ESN

Death trap: Enugu dilapidated school building causes panic, roof collapses on 70 pupils, injures 10

The return of the Taliban

2023 on my mind

Atuwatse III ascension new dawn for Iteskiri Obasanjo

COVID-19: Ogun lecturer tackles Lagos over detention, govt threatens prosecution

Delta police nab siblings, five others for robbery

Adamawa poly student arraigned for killing, burying pregnant girlfriend

Family petitions Ebonyi CP over death of 36-year-old son

Ekiti police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspected drug baron

Illegal body cream factory discovered in Lagos

Residents begin reconstructing demolished structures, FCTA kicks

Kidnappers release Bayelsa SSGs mother after 33 days



*VANGUARD*

PIA: LCCI counsels FG on maximizing benefits

Making PIA work for all

Liquidity: 22 companies threaten free float of stocks

Don't quit politics, Edo PDP leaders beg party chieftain

Nigeria to deploy 5G network soon ' Pantami

America's Afghan debacle: Lessons for Nigeria

KDSG cautions communities against engaging in reprisal killings

Despite challenges, Nigeria's foreign policy stays its Pan-Africanist course

We'll never forget you, Hoeness says as Bayern Munich remember Mueller

Attack leaves 9 dead, one injured in Kaduna

On the epidemic of hypocrisy amongst the elite in Nigeria

Kidnapped 80-year-old mother of Bayelsa SSG freed ' Police

COVID-19 Third wave: Lagos records 500 deaths, blames inbound passengers for spread

The continuing sermon of self-defence in Nigeria

Marriage: Yusuf Buhari hosts father, father-in-law, others to luncheon

Okebukola hails Buhari on reappointment of Oloyede, Rasheed for JAMB, NUC jobs

Controversial Death: Council boss clarifies incident, warns family of deceased, politicians against negative propaganda

COVID-19 soars as NCDC records 1,064 new cases, 13 deaths

Combating COVID-19 with cocoyam: Looking inwards

Controversial Death: Council boss clarifies incident, warns family of deceased, politicians against negative propaganda

Doctors Strike: NARD rejects new MoU with FG

7 women die as car plunges into stream in Delta

7 women die as car plunges into stream in Delta

Insecurity: ASUU decries regular attacks on students, staff of UniJos

Insecurity: ASUU decries regular attacks on students, staff of UniJos

EXCLUSIVE: My immediate plans for Itsekiri people ' Ogiame Atuwatse III

Police arrest female suspect over attacks on security formations in South East

Police arrest female suspect over attacks on security formations in South East

Catholic bishop calls for end to 'sit-at-home' order in South East

NNPC Weekly Review: FG sets to implement PIA, says no petrol price increase

Attack leaves 9 dead, one injured in Kaduna

Marriage: Yusuf Buhari hosts father, father-in-law, others to luncheon

Well wishers advise Yusuf Buhari, Zahra Bayero against third party interference



*THISDAY*

Shareholders Disagree With SEC over N170bn Unclaimed Dividend

As Access Bank Intensifies Fight against Financial System Fraud

Adesina: Sectoral Alignment, Proper Tariff Needed to Drive Power Sector

Unity Bank Corpreneurship Challenge Produces 30 More Winners

Sharubutu: Dearth of Skilled Manpower, Bureaucracy Bane of Agriculture

Total Migrates from Half-year Loss to Profit

APM Terminals Apapa boosts service delivery with Berthing Window

Firm Partners Canon To Expand Opportunities For African Market

AGSMEIS: Loan Application Cumbersome, EDIs Frustrating Scheme Says APSAN

Ezekwesili Lauds Torrens Varsity Partnership with Ehizua Hub

AMMBAN Confab to Explore Framework for Financial Inclusion Gains

Automotive Industry Critical to Economic Development, Says NADDC Boss

FG, Friesland Sign MOU to Strengthen Dairy Value Chain

SSAEAC Expels Members over Anti-Union Activities

Yuguda: Capital Market Must Strengthened to Drive Production, Create Employment

Ahmed Joda: A Courageous and Fearless Administrator

Stakeholders Call for Effective Implementation of Nigerias Local Content Policy

Nigerias U-20 Athletes Flourish in Kenya to Signal Prosperous Future

2023: How Will PIA Shape Elections in Niger Delta

ASCSN Issues Expulsion Threat to Defiant Members

LASPARK, Red Bull Partner on Basketball Court Upgrade in Lagos

Ohakim vs Amuchienwa: A New Age Frenemies

Lukaku Back with a Bang as Chelsea Defeat Arsenal

AirSmat Adds Highhill farm to Its Customers List

Bloodier Plateau, Dodgier Interventions

A TWEET IN TIME!

CAC to Unveil New Business Registrations

FG Launches Digital Hub for Agribusiness

CIBN Pledges to Leverage on Digitalisation

Guardiola Hails Jesus for Incredible Performance Against Norwich

ipNX Bags Most Innovative Fibre Optics Provider of the Year Award

Sterling Bank Partners Aviation Cargo Conference to Grow Export Trade in Nigeria

Shareholders Disagree With SEC over N170bn Unclaimed Dividend

Group Petitions 7-Up over Alleged Quality Compromise

Marketing Edge to Inspire Corporate Environment with 2021 Submit

Private Security Professionals Seek Synergy, Policy Advocacy

OPS: How PIA will End Uncertainties in Nigerias Oil, Gas Industry

PIA: Financial Experts Raise Prospects of FX Market Stability



*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
 
Banks Lose N482bn Profit To CRR Implementation

Nigeria's Telecoms Industry Attracts Over $80bn FDI In 20 Years

PDP Crisis: Can Secondus Survive The Onslaught From Wike's Arsenal

PDP Has A Culture Of Disgracing Its National Chairmen Out Of Office ' Babangida Aliyu

Buhari, Kagame To Attend CIBN Banking Conference

Polaris Bank Supports Private School Owners With Credit Line

Live: Levante 1, Real Madrid 1

Ronaldo Left On Bench For Season-Opener

Lagos Electricity Policy And Sustainable Power Supply

US Will Welcome Afghan Allies 'Once Screened And Cleared' ' Biden

Anti-Taliban Fighters Evict Taliban From Districts In Afghanistan's Northern Baghlan



*LEADERSHIP*

KDSG'Zipline To Deliver Medical Supplies By Drones In October

Why Kaduna Is Building A Pharmaceutical Market

KDSG To Increase Access To Electricity ' KAPSCO

What We 'Re Doing To Check Flooding ' KADSEMA

KADUNA WEEKLY: Kaduna Pension Bureau Pays Beneficiaries Today

Yobe Engages Healthcare Partners As Malaria Support Group Closes Out

Buni Has Deepened APC's Chances Of Winning Future Elections ' Dapchi

Desertification: Yobe Task Agencies, Traditional Rulers Over Enforcement Of Environmental Laws

Governor Buni Lauds FEC's Approval Of Airport In Yobe

Defections Affecting Our Political Culture 'Shagari

FG, SIRA, Others Chart Path On Nigerian Foreign Policy

Dangote, African Richest On Bloomberg's Top Billionaires' Lists

Rivers Judgment: FIRS Asks Tax Payers To Continue Payment Of VAT

BHM's Enitan Kehinde Pencilled To Lead UK Outfit

ETF Are Tools For Diversification Of Investments

Sterling Bank Simplify Loans Process For Micro-Traders

Investing In Exchange Traded Funds:

Eko Disco Identifies Policy Improvement In Nigeria's Electricity Industry

FG To Establish Oxygen Centre In Kano Hospital

Terminal Operators Lack Capacity, Efficiency, Says Freight Forwarders

Police Tag Arrested Woman, Militants' Spy

FinTech, Capital Market Collaboration Can Build Digital Economy ' NGX

Ita-Giwa Eulogises Mantu

Policyholders of Unitrust Insurance Get N1bn Claims

Ekiti Shuts Bank, Eateries For Violating COVID-19 Guidelines

PIA: FG, Labour To Develop New Fuel Pricing Template ' PPPRA

Media, Family Have Roles In Security Matters, Says Akeredolu

Navy Uncovers Illegal Refinery In Lagos

Amotekun Rescues Lagos Teenager From Suspected Ritualist In Ondo

Gombe Central APC Passes Confidence Vote On Governor Yahaya

Coalition Supports 62,666 Farmers In North East

UN Agency To Assist IDPs, Others

Bauchi NUJ Lifts Ban On Coverage Of Police

Military Offers Free Medical Services To 10,000 Borno IDPs

Tribute To Ahmed Joda,CFR(1930-2021): The Passing Of A True Nigerian Patriot

COVID-19: Lagos Third Wave Deaths Hit 506

Over 20,000 People Scramble To Escape Afghanistan

NDLEA Seizes 2,504.8kg Drugs In 5 states

Abducted Bayelsa SSG Mother Regains Freedom After 32 Days

Post Afghanistan Implications For Nigeria

Abuse The Naira And Be Punished

65 Bethel Baptist Students Still In Captivity As 15 Regain Freedom

Private Sector Invests $8bn In Local Fertiliser Production

Ex-PDP Governors Move To Produce Secondus' Successor

NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Dealer In Lagos

Flood Destroys 2,026 Houses, 95 Farms In Kano

FG's No -work No-pay Policy Won't End Strike ' NARD

Change Of Service Chiefs Yet To Produce Result ' Catholic Bishops

New Boarding Fees For Lagos Model Colleges To Stay ' Official

Despite $500m Chinese's Loan, Nigeria Airports Missing From World Ranking



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Court remands NSCDC personnel for rape of seven-year-old

Kaigama wants past insurgents' rehabilitation programme reviewed

COVID-19: EKSG orders closure of bank, eateries for violating protocols

Insecurity:'Attacks on Plateau communities, plot to subjugate our people' ' MBF

Benue: Nab killers of Methodist Pastors, Ortom urges security agents

PIA: No increase in petrol price yet says PPPRA

PIA: No increase in petrol price yet says PPPRA

S'East attacks: Security operatives nab alleged IPOB/ESN informant

Blair calls US withdrawal tragic, unnecessary

US fears risk of Islamic State attack in Kabul

Resident doctors reject MoU presented by FG to end strike

EPL: Lukaku scores his first Chelsea goal in dominant win over Arsenal

EPL: Spurs win at Wolves, Man Utd draw at Saints

Thompson-Herah runs second-fastest 100m

La Liga: Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao

Inzaghi praises entertaining Inter after impressive opening day victory

JUST IN: Ugas stuns Pacquiao to retain WBA welterweight crown



*BLUE PRINT*

Anambra guber: Senator Ubah challenges Soludo to debate

Bandits kidnap Zamfara monarch, kill 24 in Kaduna, Katsina

Jos Muslims to Christians: We'll protect churches in our domain

No implosion in Oyo APC ' Caretaker chair

Electoral Act: Group urges Buhari to decline assent to bill

2023 presidency: Northern youth declare support for Tambuwal

Why NDDC is failing ' Ndoma Egba

APC accuses Nnamani of hobnobbing with PDP

MBF youth wing to CNG: Stop demonising Irigwe over Jos killings

Plateau killings: Lalong begs Ondo people, govt for forgiveness

Electoral Act amendment bill 'll improve Nigeria's electoral system ' Sheriff

NUJ tasks CP on alleged Imo varsity students' brutality

Amidst underperformance, analysts fear spendings may switch to campaign mode

Revealed! What Ganduje told new Emir of Bichi in Kano

Ban on forex sale to BDCs may drive inflation to 13.8% in August ' Rewane

Netherlands connects 30 Bayelsa community households to electricity

Pay attention to impending food crisis, Ortom urges FG

Historic! Team Nigeria finishes in third position as curtains fall on World U-20 Athletics Championship (PICTURES)

Grazing reserves: We'll resist plot to hand Southeast land to herders ' Ohanaeze

Jos killings: Council chair admonishes parents, warns youths on vices

Ghanaian coy to deliver medical supplies by drones in October

Daily Trust calls for nominations on African of the Year 2021

Insecurity: Gambari praises Nigeria's foreign policy initiatives

Bichi emir's coronation'll ensure peace, development ' Bello

Insecurity: Groups call for Masari's resignation

Arrest killers of 2 Ochoro pastors, Ortom urges security operatives

Revealed! How Obasanjo visited, knelt before newly crowned Olu of Warri (Picture)

BBNaija: Tension As Maria Nominates Six Housemates For Eviction

Traditional rulers, clergymen, others reject Caste practice in Igbo land



*BUSINESS DAY*

Nigeria's hostility towards Twitter is an act of self-harm

Olayemi Abifarin: Entrepreneur on mission to deepen Nigeria's broadband penetration

FG intensifies dairy development efforts, renews ties with FrieslandCampina

Nigeria is rearing unconfident and subservient citizens (2)

#BoJuBoJu @ Lagos (3)

Lagos, electricity policy and sustainable power supply

Nigeria's housing problem and the Singaporean model

Nigeria wants businesses registered in hours, yet it takes months

Nigerian banks play cautious in promoting dollar investments

CBN seeks organised labour's support for economy growth

Explainer: Registering a business: Time is money



*GUARDIAN*

It's hard to conclude on Eagles' chances at Cameroun 2021, says Owolabi

No underdogs in Aisha Buhari Cup, says Okon

Why we oppose Obiano's proposed N60b supplementary budget, by ZLP

Police, HURIWA differ on alleged arrest of militants' spy girl

Ronaldo denied late winner as Juve stumble, Abraham shines in Mourinho's Roma bow

Struggle for Niger Delta altruistic, for unborn generations, says Lori-Ogbebor

Confusion trails death of 200-level Unizik student

Union's in-form Awoniyi rescues point at Hoffenheim

Nigeria needs fiscal federalism ultimately, says Ndoma-Egba

Imo police kill 'Bugatti', suspected armed robber

Focus on youth to reverse Africa's economic misery, says Heifer VP

Ronaldo denied last-gasp Udinese winner after bench controversy

Young people should reinvent for strategic politicking

Elon Musk says Tesla's robot will make physical work a 'choice

Sexagenarian hypnotises teenager for allegedrituals in Ondo

Experts seek revival of initial public offerings

Lukaku bullies Arsenal into submission for Chelsea

Osinbajo/Ganduje presidential posters surface in Kano

On NITDA Bill and Kashifu's Integrity

Police nab neighbour, accomplice for kidnapping minor in Lagos

African insurance consortium meet in Nigeria to discuss opportunities

Buhari's education pledge in London

Enugu APC accuses Nnamani of anti-party tendency

62-year-old trader seeks N15m for kidney transplant

Insurer deepens market with N3 billion claim payment

Unfinished business

MANTU: Goodbye to mantle of sociable politics

AGS deepens women's financial inclusion with co-operative scheme

Lagos, electricity policy and sustainable power supply

Hurdles before Makinde's re-election bid ahead 2023

Honeywell, Transcorp dominate stock market activities

Turning challenges into opportunities: From Israel with hope

APM Terminals Apapa inaugurates berthing window, reduces vessel's waiting time

Nigeria seeks $150 billion inflow via Halal industry

El-Zakzaky, Kanu, lgboho as faces of dystopia

Police arrest female suspect over attacks on security formations in South East

Underwriter records N36 million surplus cashback

Infrastructural development and rising debt profile

Insecurity: Time for state police, prosecution

NITDA Amendment Bill and Nigeria's tech sector



*TRIBUNE*

Investors lose N20bn as equities market declines by 0.1 per cent WoW

Grazing reserves: Desperate attempts to force Ruga settlements on Nigerians ' SNF

FGM practitioners publicly abandon practice in Ekiti community

Sterling Bank partners Founder Institute to support more startups

SEC harps on resilient capital market for economic growth

Access Bank safeguards customers against fraud with advanced USSD

Wema Bank reaffirms commitment to women, girl-child empowerment

Gold, insecurity, food scarcity and fiscal federalism

How to catch fishes where others catch nothing

The price of liberty

Lagos, electricity policy and sustainable power supply

Marshall Goldsmith's 3-step process to becoming a better leader

Entrepreneurship, MSMEs key to global stability ' Arulogun



*SPORTS*

5-Star PF Tyler Smith Skips College, Signs '7-Figure' Overtime Elite Contract - Bleacher Report

5-Star WR Brandon Inniss Commits to Oklahoma over Alabama, Florida, Ohio State, More - Bleacher Report

A TWEET IN TIME! - Thisday

Afcon 2021: Ghana urged to take Asamoah Gyan to Cameroon - Goal

African Football HQ: Does Albert Lokonga offer hope for Arsenal - Goal

Anna Nordqvist holds her nerve to win a dramatic Women's Open - CNN

Anna Nordqvist joins Europe's greats with victory at Women's Open - Yahoo

Anna Nordqvist lands third major title with Carnoustie victory - Yahoo

Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea: Gunners situation 'difficult and unprecedented', says Mikel Arteta - BBC

Arsenal appear a club lacking in every department in capitulation to Chelsea - Yahoo

Arsenal vs Chelsea is same old story' - Drogba quips after Gunners demolition - Goal

Aruna, Oshonaike in Nigeria team for African t'tennis tourney - Punch

AshleighBarty beat Teichmann to win Cincinnati title - Punch

Bengals Not 'Down' on Ja'Marr Chase Despite WR's Struggle with Drops, Zac Taylor Says - Bleacher Report

Brendan Rodgers says star players opting to stay is sign of Leicester's progress - Yahoo

Bucs' Tom Brady Says He'll Retire If He's Not a 'Championship-Level Quarterback - Bleacher Report

Cameron Grimes Beats LA Knight, Wins Million Dollar Title at NXT TakeOver 36 - Bleacher Report

Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson to Return to Colts Practice amid Injury Rehab - Bleacher Report

Celtic condemn 'sickening' racist abuse of Kyogo Furuhashi by Rangers fans - Yahoo

Cincinnati Open: Ashleigh Barty and Alexander Zverev claim dominant final wins - BBC

Colts' Carson Wentz, Wife Madison Donate $250K Toward Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts - Bleacher Report

Conor Gallagher chose Palace loan for chance to learn from Patrick Vieira - Yahoo

Cristiano Ronaldo's future in doubt after Juventus star left on bench for season-opener - Yahoo

D'Tigers ranked 7th in Afrobasket power rankings - Punch

David Moyes backs Michail Antonio to break West Ham goalscoring record - Yahoo

Ehizibue's assist not enough as Cologne fall to Bayern Munich - Goal

Emma Raducanu just misses out on maiden title but continues promising form ahead of US Open - Yahoo

EPL: Lukaku scores his first Chelsea goal in dominant win over Arsenal - New Telegraph

EPL: Spurs win at Wolves, Man Utd draw at Saints - New Telegraph

Fans storm pitch during Nice-Marseille after Dimitri Payet throws bottle back into crowd - Yahoo

Five things we learned from Kaizer Chiefs' draw against TS Galaxy - Goal

Garth Crooks' team of the week: Raya, Alexander-Arnold, Henderson, Alli, Lukaku - BBC

Graeme Souness predicts 'painful trip' ahead for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal - Yahoo

Guardiola Hails Jesus for Incredible Performance Against Norwich - Thisday

Harry Kane: 'He's one of our own' - but for how long will the striker be at Tottenham - BBC

Ilja Dragunov Beats Walter, Wins NXT UK Title at WWE NXT TakeOver 36 - Bleacher Report

Inzaghi praises entertaining Inter after impressive opening day victory - New Telegraph

It's hard to conclude on Eagles' chances at Cameroun 2021, says Owolabi - Guardian

JUST IN: Ugas stuns Pacquiao to retain WBA welterweight crown - New Telegraph

Kenya 2021: Nigeria's third-placed finish thrills Dare - Punch

Kevin Garnett Crops Ray Allen out of 2011 Celtics Photo in Instagram Story Post - Bleacher Report

Kevin Love Rumors: Cavaliers Have Discussed Using Star as Backup Center - Bleacher Report

Koulibaly: Spalletti inspired 10-man Napoli to 'painful' victory in Serie A opener - Goal

Kyle O'Reilly Defeats Adam Cole at WWE NXT TakeOver 36 - Bleacher Report

Kyle Shanahan Declines to Name 49ers' Week 1 QB After Preseason Win Over Chargers - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Bale, Vinicius score as Real Madrid draw Levante - Punch

La Liga: Correa bags winner again as Atletico edge Elche - Punch

La Liga: Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao - New Telegraph

Lamar Jackson Falls, DK Metcalf Surges in NFL Network Top 100 Players of 2021 - Bleacher Report

LASPARK, Red Bull Partner on Basketball Court Upgrade in Lagos - Thisday

Leicester City kept their stars this summer - so how high can they finish - Yahoo

Levante 3-3 Real Madrid: Gareth Bale scores in thriller - BBC

Ligue 1 Wrap: Dembele bags brace as Mara, Munetsi, Mavididi & Delort paint France with goals - Goal

Live: Levante 1, Real Madrid 1 - Daily Independent

LIVE: Levante vs Real Madrid - Goal

Liverpool approve 9.5m Shaqiri sale to Lyon - Goal

Lukaku Back with a Bang as Chelsea Defeat Arsenal - Thisday

Lukaku bullies Arsenal into submission for Chelsea - Guardian

Lukaku gives Chelsea a new dimension, says Tuchel after win at Arsenal - Yahoo



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