ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 2021* *THE NATION* Tinubu Foundation gives Lagos NUJ bus Senate, House: we will kill bill on wage negotiation NLC declares nine governors anti-workers Oyetola swears in five judges APC, PDP, three others for Ekiti East by-election Senate uncovers discrepancy in N120b subsidy payment Wakilin: Fani-Kayode cant be taken seriously, says OPC Traditional rulers should be chief security officers, says Okorocha Strike paralyses Ondo hospitals over half pay 2020 Report: 937 killed, 1,972 abducted in Kaduna 50 projects awaiting inauguration in Niger Delta Allegeddiversion of $308m : Wike, APC clash over Amaechi Were still concerned about genuiness of COVID-19 vaccine Fayemi, deputy, health workers vaccinated Akeredolu, deputy others take jabs How to restore security in Yewa, by group Adetunmbi: I want to succeed Fayemi Igbos in Lagos urge Tinubu to run APC will make Rivers great, says Dimkpa Tackling insecurity in Northeast High expectations as Eastern rail project takes off *VANGUARD* Makinde to implement mini-grid scheme for rural communities in Oyo Nigeria seeks global action to combat emerging drug trafficking threats ' Marwa Diversion of road project: Ogbaru indigenes write Fashola Senate to amend laws infringing on women's rights Buni seeks support for economic diversification to reduce oil dependence NDU matriculates postgraduate students in Marine Surveying Senate moves to amend laws infringing on women's rights After saving billions of naira, LASGEMS goes comatose Enugu NLC, TUC kick against bill to decentralise National Minimum Wage Court says Maina's request to summon witnesses was done in haste How Hijab controversy threatens Kwara's harmony We're tired of open grazing ' Miyetti Allah Nelson Jack, Masterkraft team up for BeatDBeatz COVID-19: Taraba targets 56,000 health workers for vaccination Senate to Establish Bitumen Training Institute in Ondo 2023: Kogi Speaker, others storm Kano, root for Gov Bello's candidature Senate to amend laws infringing on women's rights A scarf that speaks' Scientists develop message display fabric Reading between Sheikh Gumi's lines (1) Adamawa receives 59,280 doses of COVID-19 vaccine Police begin 2nd phase of NHIS enrolment of retirees in Kaduna Ondo health workers withdraw services from hospitals Reps, NMA, PSN, others back proposed Jos Orthopaedic hospital, medical centre Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 3.98m mark ' Africa CDC Lagos to begin administering of 507,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, Thursday ' Sanwo-Olu COVID-19: Akeredolu takes first jab, advises Nigerians to shun unfounded rumour about vaccine Hearing Centre advises annual evaluations, as 1.5bn live with hearing loss *THISDAY* Akinboro: Increased Investments Can Make Nigeria Worlds Food Basket UBA Group MD Explains Conservative Dividend Payout Economic Imperatives of the NIS N9.1bn Infrastructure Oladepo: Basic Literacy Skills Will Bridge Digital Divide Airtel CEO Identifies Strategies for Resilience during Crisis Stakeholders Canvass Policies to Regulate Cryptocurrency Sterling Bank Assures Cross River on Health Insurance Scheme Outdoor Advertising Practitioners at Crossroads IWD: Google.org Pledges $25m for Women, Girls Empowerment Stock Market Rebounds on Bargain Hunting in Bellwethers 9mobile Affirms Support for Lagos Smart City Initiative Addosser MFB Makes Case for Increased Gender Representation Ibom Air Wins Airline of the Year Award Firm Harps on Tech Solutions to Enhance Agriculture CONVINCE Africa Brainstorm on Financing Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery America Restates Commitment to Grow Nigerias Economy FTZs to Reduce High Unemployment, Insecurity, Says NEPZA Okereke-Onyuike, Ebi Make Case for More Female Stockbrokers AVON, UBA Partner on Bespoke Health Plans for Children NSE Boss Restates Commitment to Gender Equality Redstar Express Invests for Future FCT Police Officers Undergo Training on Recovery of Stolen Company Assets Quick Response Code as Pathway to Greater Financial Inclusion NEXIM Bank to Unlock Opportunities in Mining Sector Google Cloud Partners Sigfoxon IoT PenCom Approves N5.33bn as More Contributors Withdraw Pension Funds MainOne Offers Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Financial Institutions NCC Backs Girls in ICT Campaign 2021 Kwara Designs Revenue Collection Tools to Support Federal Allocation Is the Coast Clear for APC in Rivers State Spotify Launches in Nigeria to Enhance Audio Streaming It Took Four Years to Etch my Name on Good Governance... Agency to Organise Webinar Buhari is One President Weve Heard No Scandal About Crowdyvesy Exits EMFATO Holdings A Matter of Life and Death NBA, Basketball Africa League Launch Gender Equality Initiatives in Africa Fletcher Appointed Technical Director in Man Utd Shake-up Brazils Iconic Maracana Stadium to be Named after Pele Edo Govt Dismisses Claim by Federal Sports Ministry on Renovation of Gymnasium Enyimba Defeats Libyas Al Ahly Benghazi to Claim Maximum Points AFCON 2022 QUALIFIERS Rohr Clarifies Why Non-playing Captain Musa was Invited to Camp Man Utd Host Milan in Europa League Live on StarTimes Diogu: Hard Work Key to Olympics, Afrobasket Successes AFCON 2022 Rohr Lists Club-less Musa, Home-based Noble in 24-man Squad for Benin, Lesotho Noble Extends West Ham Contract for Another Season OAP Maryam Musa Seeks N12m for Kidney Transplant Man Pleads for Financial Assistance after Wife Gives Birth to Quintuplet in Lagos Implications of Arrival of COVAX-brokered Vaccines in Nigeria Purpose Driven Governance and Leadership: Paradigm Shift Becomes Imperative COVID-19: Onuesoke Foundation Sustains Distribution of Face Masks to Delta Schools With Vaccine Deliveries to Accra, Abidjan, Abuja and Dakar, the Race for Equity Begins COVID-19: NACA Assures Equal Access to HIV-AIDS Services for Women Medbury Deploys Technology to Ease COVID-19 Testing for Individuals, Corporates Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:PCOS Part 2 Abayomi Calls for Women Education against Endometriosis *PUNCH* Adamawa pastor arrested over hotel bills while working for Atiku OPC tags Fani-Kayode lying merchant, misinformation expert UAE extends ban on Nigeria flights to March 20 Nigeria, not the Niger, is the problem I respect Rohrs decision to put me on standby Onuachu My greatest humiliation was being beaten, crying in front of my abducted daughter Victim NSF: Shaibu orders removal of ministrys signpost from gym Between a strong Bawa and a strong EFCC Enterprises still closed by COVID-19 17% in Dec NBS R4.2bn yet to be repatriated from Nigeria, says MTN Osinbajo wades into Imo APC crisis, meets Okorocha Oni hails Fayose, Olujimi PDP factions for reconciling APC women demand 50 per cent of leadership positions Senate pledges gender parity in constitution amendment Makinde receives PDP report on primaries Senate asks FG to repatriate Ogun refugees from Benin Reps panel tweaks NCDC power to order compulsory vaccination NIMC charges citizens to report corruption among staff Banditry is compounding Norths education woes Rivers community decries blackout, begs Agip to restore power Nigerian Navy and our maritime environment EFCC asks Court to amend charges against ex-NNPC GMD NTTF praises Aruna after WTT Star Contender exit N1.4bn subsidy fraud: EFCC chairman, Bawa testifies against oil firm Multiple ailments: Police battle attacks on cops, stations amid rising insecurity Appeal Court orders ex-minister, others retrial over alleged N450m fraud Bello withdraws defamation suit against Bayelsa blogger Enugu: Action for water, beyond rhetoric Two out of five bank workers contract staff NBS Senate panel summons accountant-general over TSA remittances Lawmakers ask FERMA to fix Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway NLNG named gas company of the year Boxers target 2022 Commonwealth Games after Olympics no-show Senate proposes bitumen institute in Ondo Nigerian stock market rises by N128bn on demutualisation Axxela completes 18km gas pipeline in Ogun NPA, TTP issue fresh guidelines on e-call up system OPEC+ seeks fair oil price, says Saudi minister Majority leader carpets Senate for dumping Reps bills Father of five on trial for raping 11-year-old pleads for mercy, remanded Police probing Delta womans kidnap uncover human parts, arrest 12 suspects FEC okays additional N500m for 18.7km Delta road FG explores new technology to check oil-tanker explosions More govs, deputies take COVID-19 jabs Enugu FGC parents, PTA tango over alleged excessive levy Protesting drivers block Benin-Ore highway, allege herdsmen killed two colleagues CP vows to prosecute masterminds of Imo police station, court burning Wike attacks FG, Amaechi over Rivers assets sale by ex-gov Demutualisation: Nigerian stock market grows by N128bn Senate mandates FERMA to fix Lagos-Ota Expressway Removing minimum wage from Exclusive List, declaration of war on workers Ebonyi NLC Wage bill protests: National Assembly, Labour meet Tuesday as sponsor knocks unions Construction of 500 houses for 2018 Ogun flood victims begins Lagos starts COVID-19 vaccination by weekend Sanwo-Olu Youths shut transmission stations, blackout hits Rivers, Bayelsa communities Govt begins fumigating of poultry markets Using Ibori loot for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Abuja-Kano rail line unjust Sagay Adamawa Assembly proposes death by hanging for raping minor Agency threatens to shut Ajah sand dredging site *NEW TELEGRAPH* Make Nigeria's schools safe again Kaduna govt: 937 killed by bandits, 1,972 kidnapped in 2020 Senate to NSA: Deploy more security personnel FEC approves $27.7m, N5.18bn for sub-stations in Benue, Kano Reps halt 4.2m Ibori loot spending, back Delta NLC, TUC storm Assemblies, threaten to shut down Nigeria EFCC chair testifies in N1.4bn subsidy fraud charge PIB: Nigeria loses $235bn to delayed passage ' Omo-Agege Quitting smoking can improve mental health' Study El-Rufai, Deputy take Covid-19 jabs COVID-19: Akeredolu, Fayemi flag off vaccination, take first jabs CBN: De-risking famers' investment via NIRSAL Google to empower African women, girls with $25m ICT: NIS' N9.1bn infrastructure to boost security WD: 9mobile lauds women, seeks more inclusion Post-COVID-19: 'AfCFTA, key driver for economic revival SON Council approves 96 new standards for economic boost MainOne to boost banking with hybrid cloud solutions Airtel CEO identifies strategies for leading in turbulent times CBN backs firms' local production efforts NCC licenses 6 new ISPs Healthcare: Disturbing statistics as Reps debate Medicine Varsity Anambra guber: Ubah rallies progressives for battle APC: Women demand 40 per cent representation in party organs Presidency: S'East must present candidate with national appeal ' Nwosu Oyo cancels monthly sanitation, restrictions Amuneke, Finidi fault Rohr's Eagles' list CAFCC: Enyimba defeats AL Ahli as Osho applauds team National Principals Cup finals get new dates Tokyo 2020 B/ball: MakingTop Eight'll be good ' Ahmedu UEFA League: Liverpool beat Leipzig to seal q'final spot, Barca out EPL: Man City bounce back to thump Saints Ortom sacks Lobi Stars' Vice Chair, Mike Idoko Man United appoint Murtough as Football Director; Fletcher as Technical Director Luxury: Gold and diamond encrusted wristwatches *THE SUN* Anambra: APGA'll win guber poll landslide 'Obidigwe 2023: Crises stall PDP zonal congresses in North West, others Okorocha meets Osinbajo over feud with Uzodinma Rivers: FG shielding Amaechi from prosecution for corruption Immortalise Balarabe Musa, CNPP urges Kaduna, federal govt Real Madrid Academy: Wike has laid standard 'Dare AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr: Ahmed Musa won't play for Eagles Aruna Quadri knocked out of 2021 WTT Stars Contender CAF CC: Enyimba picks first three points in Group A opener Elonu shows readiness for Tokyo 2020 Afreximbank, COMESA to implement $1bn continental transit guarantee scheme Mbusiogu commends CBN over new remittance policy NITDA commences specialised digital literacy programme for states Energy transition: Experts express optimism over Nigeria's oil, gas prospects Apapa gridlock: Fraudsters clone e-call up tickets, as NPA revenue hits N350bn COVID-19: UAE extends ban on Nigerian flights till March 20 FirstBank promotes Diaspora remitances, rewards customers with extra N5 Air Peace disputes AIB's report aircraft's tyre burst MAN expends N81.9bn on alternative power Manufacturing sector needs repositioning for growth 'LCCI Ekiti, Osun, Niger, Nasarawa, Jigawa Kaduna govs, others receive COVID-19 jabs Alleged N1.4bn subsidy fraud: EFCC chairman testifies in court Body parts of kidnapped woman found in Delta Money laundering: Another senior lawyer withdraws from Mainas trial 3 sisters abducted during sleep in Kogi Bandits kill 1, injure scores, kidnap 18 in Niger State Gunmen kill pregnant woman, son in Aba Nigeria seeks global action to combat emerging drug trafficking threats Ngige condoles with NLC, MHWUN on scribes death Gunmen killed 53 traditional rulers in 10 years Greater Lagos tourism economy: Gov Sanwo-Olu to redefine parameters Systematic destruction of Igbo minds Public office and dilemma of transparency Images and an Igbo presidency The enemy we do not know (2) Bring back the food blockade Prayer for Lucky to be lucky Nigeria: a home for sarkozys Human health and environment Powering govts plans to grow Nigerias non-oil exports Agenda for Bawa, new EFCC boss Mathias Ekweremadu Jr.: You came, you saw, you conquered *GUARDIAN* Neymar loses battle to be fit for PSG's Barcelona showdown Police parade suspected kidnappers, ritualists in Delta Lagos residents decry fatalities caused by one-way drivers, riders Body laments plight of widows, drums up support for Lulu-Briggs' wife Relief as govt begins expansion of Isolo-Mushin road Police reunite 15 trafficked children with parents Drug war: Arewa youths back Marwa, seek partnership with NDLEA Court adjourns trial of internet celebrity Mompha Kano receives 209,520 doses of COVID-19 vaccine Lagos may start adminstering COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday EFCC arrests 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt One killed as South African students protest over tuition debt LinkedIn China suspends new sign-ups to 'respect law HRW questions official death toll in Equatorial Guinea army camp blast Reclusive Chinese water tycoon is now Asia's richest person President of Honduras helped smuggle tons of cocaine into US: prosecutor FBI releases new footage of Washington pipe bomb suspect UAE now among world's top ten tax havens: NGO No drama Biden quietly triumphs in first weeks Ouattara's party wins majority in Ivory Coast parliament vote Sixth woman accuses NY governor Cuomo of harassment Pinnick's FIFA Council bid very bright, says Sanusi Minister praises Rivers State, calls for more development projects Enyimba 2-1 better than Al Ahli Benghazi Aruna's performance at WTT Star Contender thrills NTTF Bach promises 'safe, secure' Tokyo Olympics Juve's Ronaldo experiment flops with more Champions League heartache Record-breaker Haaland can "dominate an era" Aguero struggling to get on Man City teamsheet as contract runs down Cavani 'proud' to wear Man Utd shirt after father's talk of exit No licence, no car - mum drives Bayern starlet Musiala to training Flutterwave now valued $1 billion after $170 million grant Editorial: Federalism is the Answer, after all - Part 20 The north and the rest of us Students theft, banditry and negotiating government Deficiencies of Nigerian national security measures The unfinished business of Meghan Markle Lest we forget What future for classical studies in Nigeria Does privatisation serve public interests Journey through the beyond Missionary schools in Nigeria *TRIBUNE* Plateau Government takes delivery of Covid-19 vaccines Sanwo-Olu, Dele Momodu, others to speak on security challenge, its implications Rape: We'll paste pictures of suspects in their communities to deter others, says Bauchi CP FAAN MD, others back first international export oriented aviation cargo conference in Nigeria Okorocha meets Osinbajo over feud with Uzodinma Kano receives 209,520 doses of COVID-19 vaccines Nigeria records 394 new COVID-19 infections, total now 159,646 It will be impossible for anybody to stop 2023 elections ' Onochie, PDP presidential aspirant I am qualified to be South-West PDP chair 'Arapaja 2023 presidency: South-West crisis threatens PDP Maritime university key to Niger Delta peace, stability 'Okowa NPA contributes N151bn to FG in 4 years Technicality of NPA Eto app behind delay, early struggles 'Truckers NIWA waterways ambulance: Another waste of public asset 13 Kwankwasiyya scholarship beneficiaries secure foreign employment De-Potter College out to boost healthcare services 'Provost Lagos govt, Gradely tech partner on home-grown learning app for schools Govt will hold students responsible for vandalism of furniture 'Delta Commissioner Free education has taken 43,000 children off the street in Oyo State Federal PolyBida inaugurates N1bn projects ECOWAS Court to rule on Alex Saab's case March 15 Equities investors gain N127.9bn as NSE close bullish Benefits of Mobile Trading Apps As a Trading Tool Sterling Bank assures Cross River on Health Insurance Scheme NSE completes demutualisation process, receives SEC, CAC application Embracing technology can redefine the Nigerian project 'Olatoye, Co-founder, PM Group Microsoft, Tech4Dev collaborate on digital skills acquisition for African women, girls *SPORTS* AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 10 - Bleacher Report AFCON 2022 QUALIFIERS Rohr Clarifies Why Non-playing Captain Musa was Invited to Camp - Thisday AFCON 2022 Rohr Lists Club-less Musa, Home-based Noble in 24-man Squad for Benin, Lesotho - Thisday AFCON qualifiers: No cause for alarm, Musa won't face Benin, Lesotho ' Rohr - Blueprint AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr invites Captain Musa, 23 others for Squirrels, Crocodiles - Daily Times AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr: Ahmed Musa won't play for Eagles - The Sun Aguero struggling to get on Man City teamsheet as contract runs down - Guardian Amuneke, Finidi fault Rohr's Eagles' list - New Telegraph An incredible game!' - Klopp praises centre-backs Phillips and Kabak for standout effort against Leipzig - Goal Aruna Quadri knocked out of 2021 WTT Stars Contender - The Sun Aruna's performance at WTT Star Contender thrills NTTF - Guardian B/R Exclusive: Draymond Green Talks Warriors Expectations, Wiseman, Subway, More - Bleacher Report Bach promises 'safe, secure' Tokyo Olympics - Guardian Blake Griffin Says Kevin Durant Was Nets' Biggest Recruiter After Pistons Buyout - Bleacher Report Brazils Iconic Maracana Stadium to be Named after Pele - Thisday CAF CC: Enyimba beat Al-Ahli Benghazi in group A opener - The Cable CAF CC: Enyimba picks first three points in Group A opener - The Sun CAFCC: Enyimba defeats AL Ahli as Osho applauds team - New Telegraph Campaigners call for ECB to be investigated over allegations of institutional racism - BBC Cavaliers' Updated Roster, 2021 Salary Cap After Quinn Cook Contract - Bleacher Report Cavani 'proud' to wear Man Utd shirt after father's talk of exit - Guardian Champions League Results 2021: Qualified Teams After Wednesday Round of 16 Ties - Bleacher Report Champions League: Griezmann starts for Barcelona, Di Maria on PSG bench - Punch Christian Cage Makes AEW Dynamite Debut, Squares off with Kenny Omega - Bleacher Report ConfedCup: Enyimba pip Ahli Benghazi - Blueprint Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez Crowned as WWE NXT's 1st Women's Tag Team Champions - Bleacher Report Dana White: Jake Paul 'Isn't a F--king Boxer,' He's a 'F--king YouTube Kid - Bleacher Report Dates National Principals Cup finals announced - Blueprint Diogu: Hard Work Key to Olympics, Afrobasket Successes - Thisday Edo Govt Dismisses Claim by Federal Sports Ministry on Renovation of Gymnasium - Thisday Elonu shows readiness for Tokyo 2020 - The Sun Enyimba 2-1 better than Al Ahli Benghazi - Guardian Enyimba Defeats Libyas Al Ahly Benghazi to Claim Maximum Points - Thisday EPL: Man City bounce back to thump Saints - New Telegraph EPL: Man City bounce back with 5-2 win against Southampton - Punch ES Setif 0-0 Orlando Pirates: Bucs kickstart Confederation Cup group stage with hard-earned point - Goal Europa League 2021: Preview and Predictions for Round of 16 - Bleacher Report Everton loanee Bolasie subjected to racist abuse on social media - Goal Fabinho back in his rightful midfield role and all is well for Liverpool - Yahoo Finn Balor Beats Adam Cole, Retains NXT Championship on WWE NXT TV - Bleacher Report Fletcher Appointed Technical Director in Man Utd Shake-up - Thisday Former Cavaliers Broadcaster Joe Tait Dies at Age 83 - Bleacher Report Haaland breaks multiple Champions League records - CNN How a backyard pool kept Katie Ledecky on track for Olympic gold - CNN If Messi had scored that penalty' - Nigerians react to Barcelona's Champions League elimination at PSG - Goal Io Shirai Beats Toni Storm, Retains NXT Women's Title on WWE NXT TV - Bleacher Report IOC President Bach wins unopposed second term - Blueprint ISL Final: Chance for most of Mumbai City FC players and coach Sergio Lobera to win their maiden title - Goal Jurgen Klopp doesn't believe Liverpool can think about winning Champions League - Yahoo Jurgen Klopp relieved to feel the 'massive difference' of victory for Liverpool against RB Leipzig - Yahoo Juve's Ronaldo experiment flops with more Champions League heartache - Guardian Kaizer Chiefs ratings as Soweto giants fight back to hold Maritzburg United - Goal Kevin Durant Will Undergo Further Testing on Hamstring Injury, Says Nets' Nash - Bleacher Report Knicks' Tom Thibodeau Feels 'Very Strongly' About Randle, Barrett, Robinson - Bleacher Report Koeman hopes Messi will be convinced to stay at Barcelona by 'improving' young team - Goal Kyle Lowry Discusses Trade Rumors, Says He 'Will Retire as a Toronto Raptor - Bleacher Report La Liga: Suarez penalty completes Atletico comeback against Bilbao - Punch LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs to Part Ways; SAS Reportedly Engaged in Trade Talks - Bleacher Report LaMelo Ball to Remain in Hornets' Starting Lineup, HC James Borrego Says - Bleacher Report ElohimTov Naija News.