*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2021* *PUNCH* FG faults British travel ban, alleges most infected travellers from UK JAMB introduces physical health, computer science for UTME UNIABUJA abduction planned to attract publicity, says minister Why weapons purchased with supplementary budget cant arrive now CAS Reps probe N9bn COVID-19 fund paid into NCDC officials accounts Sanwo-Olu promises to restore confidence in built industry Foundation donates $6.4m to combat infectious diseases in WAfrica Recognising lab scientists vital in quality service delivery Commissioner Antibiotics resistance, critical risk if left unaddressed Dont destroy Electoral Act Amendment over direct primary Igini Its embarrassing that heads arent rolling over constant jailbreaks Omeje, Security consultant Buhari returns to Abuja from Dubai expo Boosting economy with foreign capital inflows Ondo PDP, APC clash over Akeredolus varsity award Absentee PDP alleges pre-election results as APC wins Ekiti LG poll APC requires experienced leaders to remain beyond 2023, says Mustapha Were keen on victory in Ekiti, Osun polls Bello mourns as Kogi Assembly speakers wife dies at 50 I refuse to be distracted, says Oyetola APC rejects Tambuwals plan to privatise Sokoto market Niger APC, PDP engage in verbal war over Osinbajos visit Bankers Committee outlines $100m for National Arts Theatre rehabilitation Zenith Bank, CEO recognised for CSR, sustainability initiatives FG vows to continue illegal structure demolition in FESTAC, eject squatters Investors lose N598bn as large-cap stocks decline Five banks interest income drops to N376bn, experts blame CBN cash reserve policy eNairall deepen financial inclusion, says CIBN president First Bank to reward customers in new campaign NEPC blames zero export from North-East on insurgency Distributors bemoan production of substandard steel products NIA advocates smart architecture Coleman completes N70bn programmes to expand capacity 10,000 subscribers apply for FGs 5,000 houses Wema Bank reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability Real estate practitioners canvass tech innovation Reps summon NEPZA, OGFTZ , allege unremitted taxes by contractors Senate queries PEFs N100m interest on 2015 N34bn fixed deposit Lagos pays retirees N34.12bn under contributory pension scheme African Alliance Insurance records N5.67bn profit SUNU Group acquires Allianz Congo Assurances AIO seeks insurance sectors integration into AfCFTA Sovereign Trusts quarterly profit rises by 17% LCCI to inaugurate Olawale-Cole as President Architects push for cooperation among industry players Buhari emerges President of Africas Great Green Wall South Africas high unemployment rate hits rental market Israeli company sells HSBC New York tower for $855m Real estate firm partners Lagos to promote growth Transcorps quarterly profit rises by 672% Foreign direct investment in Africa falls 50% EY report Don't sack Rohr now, Okpara tells NFF No goal rush for Nigerian stars in Europe Nigerian Saidu emerges Commonwealth handball secretary Okereke injured in Venezia loss Van Bronckhorst hails important Aribo Moffi's goal drought reaches 11 games Oduwole upsets Jighere to emerge new scrabble king Confed Cup: Enyimba beat Al Ittihad 2-0, Rivers United crash out Costa Rica 2022: Falconets thrash Congo 4-0 in Brazzaville *VANGUARD* Oshiomhole condoles with ex-Edo Governor over mother's demise CAC partners Pakistani investors on economic diversification Auchi Polytechnic: ASUP chairman retracts alleged support for rectorship candidate APMT protects port environment, recycles used tyres for pavement blocks RCCG distributes foodstuffs, valuables to needy persons FCFMT Discloses Remedy For Depression In Undergraduates Only God gives power, Okowa tells leaders How National Roads Fund, Federal Roads bills 'll end Infrastructure decay in Nigeria-Reps' deputy minority leader JONAPwD begs Kano Govt to speed up passage of amended PWD bill into law, set up commission 2023 Presidency: I never said it is not right for Southeast ' Pius Anyim Travel to other states, you will appreciate development in Akwa Ibom ' Eyakenyi President of Igbo Extraction: Umahi is best option for Nigeria ' Ebonyi APC Chieftain Break-up not solution to Nigeria's problems ' Fayemi tells secessionists Navy hold's First Festival of Christmas Carol themed 'Celebrating the King' in Abuja Air Peace begins scheduled flights into Anambra APC group debunks reports of factionalism in the party 2022 governorship election in Osun State will not distract Oyetola ' Aide Badagry royal fathers pledge support for APC, hail Tinubu 2023: Ortom's ex CPS urges Journalists to rally round his gubernatorial aspiration South-West PDP celebrates Lagos4Lagos, says Owokoniran Edo APC pooh-pooh Obaseki's 2022 budget proposal APC splinter group in Lagos State says no going back after defection to PDP AFCON: Dessers can be last-minute star for Super Eagles AFRIMMA, YouTube black voice to celebrate African music stars in virtual award show Aside N1m gift, Don Jazzy's kind of humility is everything ' Ajimovoix Drums Avoiding the Ogoni tragedy in Idumuje-Ugboko Nigeria Air and airport concessioning signs of progress Woman seeks help to cure chronic sickle-cell disorder in Kaduna Police chase bandits, rescue 17-year-old Kaduna boy Police rescue 17 year-old kidnapped victim Separate us, my wife is dating Rector ' Offa Poly lecturer, Bankole tells court Police arrest sergeant suspected of killing driver in Osogbo NDLEA arrests father of 3 at Abuja Airport for ingesting 96 pellets of Cocaine 8 children die inside vehicle in Lagos community *THISDAY* Uche Orji: Weve Earned Global Acclaim Via Accountability and Transparency Onyema: Central Counterparty Aims Transit Capital Market to Era of Possibilities Unity Bank to Empower Over 5m Women MSMEs in South West Firstbank Launches Promo, Rewards Firstmonie Wallet Customers Strong Wheat, Diary Demand Drives Up FAO Food Price Index Wema Bank Signs Davido as Brand Ambassador Tax Obligation of Non-profit Organisations Time to Eliminate Fuel Subsidy Boost for Students Entrepreneurial Skills Yusuf: Our Focus in 2022 Shall Be to Increase Nigerias Non-oil Exports LCCI: Nigeria May Exceed N6.25trn Budget Deficit in 2022 NIBSS: BVN Enrolment Rises To 51.19m MultiChoice, Access Bank, Others Win Brandcom Awards Vitafoam: Cost of Sales Reduces Profit A Loot at Amaefules Technology and Development-An African Perspective X3M Ideas, Dentsu MCGarryBowen, Others Clinch Trophies at 2021 LAIF Awards SEC Urges Policymakers to Leverage on Technology to Deepen Financial Inclusion LCFE Partners Heritage Bank for Investment in Wheat Production Air Peace Denies Charging Higher Fares on South East Routes INTELS Graduates 40 Women Empowerment Beneficiaries, Donates 1,000 Garments to Breast Cancer Foundation PSBs Critical to Nigerias Financial Inclusion Drive, Says Mracajac Experts Move to Curtail Cyber Security Threats to Businesses Bayelsa, C River Oil, Gas Parks for Completion in 2022 A METER PRODUCING PLANT FOR NASARAWA Edo Tech Park: EdoJobs, Decagon Opens Application for Onramp Programme Extension Solewant Showcases Cutting-edge Technologies Rite Foods Pledges Commitment to Talent Promotion, Devt Airport Concession: Bi-Courtney Appeals to FG for Right of First Refusal Coderina, SAP, NLN Launch INClusive STEAM Libraries Project Ghanaian Hospitality Sector Target Nigerian Clients In APC, Its Crises Without End Computer, Please Add These Up Falconets Thump Hosts, Congo, 4-0 in Brazzaville Oduwole Upsets Jighere to Win Champion of Champions Scrabble Tourney Quadri Aruna in Record Win at WTT Cup Finals Newly Renovated MKO Abiola Stadium to Host FEC, NASS Novelty Match Agbonlahor Charges Nigeria-eligible Chukwuemeka to Reject Manchester Teams Newcastle Win First Premier League Match of the Season COVID-19: AS OMICRON VARIANT CREEPS IN ON US *THE SUN* APC congress: Bagudu, Malami set pace on peaceful exercise Direct primaries: Arguments over INECs monitoring cost unnecessary Igini Nkire tasks Nigerian leaders on peace, unity Ondo, PDP trade words over Akeredolu honorary doctorate degree PDP kicks as APC sweeps all chairmanship seats in Ekiti 2023 presidency: South East warns PDP, APC Lagos4Lagos leader defected to PDP because he was denied 2023 guber ticket APC Kwara PDP joins other North central states for endorsement of Sarakis presidential aspiration Clubs partner to revive sailing in Nigeria 81m Nigerians poor, says Statistician General LCCI proffers medium-term plan for fast economic recovery MTN starts nationwide roadshow on public offer Emir of Kano, gov, others hail Dangotes contributions to economy PSBs critical to fnancial inclusion drive- 9PSB boss Only 3% of Nigerians vaccinated against COVID FG Compulsory vaccination infringement on human rights Ikpeazus maritime bills pass second reading Enugu: Ohanaeze Ndigbo issues troublemakers red card MWAN holds confab Enugu provides ICT training for 114 indigent girls, women, boys Lawmaker lifts 500 Lagos residents DSS Arrest Chairman Consumer Protection Council, Dambazau Uzodimma presents book on Igbo question Saturday CJN to confer rank of SAN on 72 lawyers December 8 Exactly why do you want that office The war in the Horn of Africa The UniAbuja abduction, leadership and security The fuel subsidy conundrum Goodnight to Eze Cyril Elesim Ibe, the policeman God blessed Governor Dapo Abioduns ICT gong *GUARDIAN* Ondo government, PDP trade words over honorary award on Akeredolu APC clears chairmanship, councillorship seats in Ekiti council poll NDLEA nabs 44-year-old man for ingesting 96 pellets of cocaine at Abuja airport Banker, wife acquitted of money laundering charges Eight children found dead in locked car in Badagry Uchechukwu, blind female graduate, needs N300,000 to see again NURTW moves to reconcile aggrieved members in Lagos Europe-based man, 63-year-old lady, rescued from suspected kidnappers in Delta Two suspected motorcycles thieves nabbed in Delta In Biden-Putin talks, key question is Russia's intent in Ukraine Joshua wants 40m to allow Usyk versus Fury heavyweight unification bout Oduwole now Nigeria's scrabble king, wins Champion of Champions tourney in Benin Transcorp grew PAT by 672% in Q3 States seek review of fund-raising processes in capital market Insurers seal deal with TEF to mitigate business risks Five million S/West MSMEs get lift as Unity launches Yanga in Ibadan Sterling Bank, Courteville, 15 others emerge best place to work in Nigeria Infracredit guarantees issuance of N20b infrastructure bond AIO charges reinsurers firms to deal with industry's setback Fifteen diplomats on a powder keg It's time for your portfolio rebalancing Senate unravels N34b in account allegedly held by PEF, non-remittance of N182m interest Petition demanding justice for late Oromoni gets over 10,000 signatories Enugu government trains 114 indigent persons on ICT in rural areas Emir of Kano, Ganduje, others hail Dangote's economic contributions On LASG white papers on Endsars panel reports NCDMB decries Nigeria's low gas per capital penetration Advocates of 2023 Igbo presidency pledge collaboration for credible leader Moshood Abiola Stadium rehabilitated, delivered to sports ministry Atiku, ACF mourn Babalakin, Wushishi FG commits to quality road infrastructure development projects *LEADERSHIP* HIV/AIDS: Nile Varsity Takes Medical Outreach To Abuja Community Gowon Seeks NASS, Executive Support For NYSC Trust Fund Dubai EXPO 2020: PMB Returns To Abuja Kogi Speaker Loses Wife Omicron: Federal Govt To Engage UK Over Restrictions On Nigerian Travellers Buhari Cautions Motorists Against Misuse Of Newly Commissioned Road Direct Primary Debate: We Must Avoid Repeat Of 'Third Term' Situation, REC Warns President Buhari Executing 60 Projects In South East ' Presidency Police Begin Probe Of 8 Children Found Dead In Parked Vehicle In Lagos Reps Query NCDC Over Diverted N9bn COVID-19 Fund APC Clears Ekiti Council Polls CJN Speaks On State Of Judiciary Wednesday BUK Unveils N15,000 Student Job Scheme Kaduna And The Spectre Of Teachers With Fake Certificates Yuletide: Travellers Weigh Options As Air Fares Skyrocket Zenith Bank GMD Emerges CEO Of The Year The Christmas Gift Nigerians Deserve / Bullying At Dowen' Waiting For The Truth *NEW TELEGRAPH* Seven children found dead in a vehicle in Lagos Kalu mourns demise of retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Babalakin PDP lashes out at Ayade over anti-grazing bill Red List: UK suspends processing of visitor visa applications from Nigeria Kalu extols virtues of ex-Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Wushishi Presidency takes over Great Green Wall Delta 2023: Tension as Okowa, Clark, DC-23, harp on pruning aspirants Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13 Biden, Putin set to talk about Ukraine in video call Tuesday Gen. Mohammed Wushishi, Nigeria's ex-army chief, is dead Dowen tragedy: We demand justice for our son 'Ijaw Youth Council Oyo to become topmost learning centre in Nigeria 'Makinde Pakistan receives $3bn loan from S'Arabia Hyundai Creta is Nigerian Car of the Year 2021 First-ever stand-alone Microsoft teams for SMBs debuts Harmonising vessel inspection key to safety 'Umoren SMEDAN empowers 145 trainees with starter packs 2023: It's turn of North Central, say Jang, Tapgun Secession: Dismantling Nigeria won't help anyone 'Dan Akoh Battle for Anambra's soul may consume Ngige, Moghalu Ganduje Vs Shekarau: Kano returns Kano to primitive politics Senator awards scholarship to students Umahi is at home in APC, ignore news of possible return to PDP 'Aide NPC trains staff ahead of census PDP's quest to rebuild party, rescue Nigeria Race to Costa Rica 2022: Falconets thump hosts Congo 4-0 in Brazzaville EPL: Konsa double earns Villa win against Leicester EPL: Rangnick's Man Utd beat Palace, Spurs win, Leeds snatch draw Bundesliga: Lewandowski nets double as Bayern down Dortmund La Liga: Betis inflict Barca's first defeat under Xavi, Atletico stunned by Mallorca City, Liverpool leapfrog Chelsea at top of Premier League Bet9ja SWAN Cup 2021: VON begins title defence against Pooja Media EPL: Injury-time Origi winner sends Liverpool top, as Newcastle finally win La Liga: Betis end Xavi's unbeaten start at Barca Broda Shaggi, Ajebo, Mr Macaroni make top ten best videos on YouTube Joke Silva to play Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti in Bolanle Austen-Peters, biopic After one year break, AMVCA returns I dedicate 'Man Pikin' sitcom to late Amaka Igwe 'Ihidero Fascinators: Symbol of high class fashion Tallen: Building 'Situation Room' for orphans, vulnerable children D'lyte: Female musicians must be like men to remain relevant *BLUE PRINT* The perennial attacks on jailhouses Karate: Nigeria wins 3 medals at 2021 UFAK Championships Aruna claims record win at WTF Enyimba edge Al Ittihad 2-0 in CAF Confederation Cup playoff Super Eagles relocate to Abuja as CAF bans Teslim Balogun stadium in Lagos Widows set to honour Ighalo, Davido, Ajaja, others We lifted millions out of unemployment in Nigeria ' ITF ANA, family honour Vatsa, donate ICT hub, 2000 books FCT minister reads riots act on buildings without approvals PDP, Cross River govt bicker over anti-open grazing stance Gen. 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