*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY 2021* *THE NATION* UK worried about Southeast insecurity 2023: Okowa and treachery of Delta politics A fillip to Afe Babalolas Summit of Hope NPA channel management contract: Much ado about nothing Reconsider bill to scrap NYSC Malami: What manner of AGF Still on the matter of open grazing Emmanuel Okala LASG tackles noise Igbifa not in our custody, says DSS Sagay calls for adoption of 1963 Constitution Making claims collection easy Rep seeks funding for aviation agencies Fed Govt to develop databank for transporters Oil rises on demand optimism *VANGUARD* Lagos Govt pays N270m to deceased LG, SUBEB staff families Police in Jigawa arrest 5 over alleged attack on APC chairman Police confirm accidental shooting of officer by colleague in Ebonyi We are determined to support African artists reach global audience ' Director, Primemusicpartner Mali's vice president deposes detained president, premier Toye Sobande: Building a New Generation of African Leaders Lagos LG poll: Surulere chairman aspirants, stakeholders back Suleiman Yusuf Malami's 'cows and spare-parts' faux pas Oyo to pass whistleblower protection law United South for a balanced Federation COVID-19: InternationalHearing Centre offers free screening Delta APC charges Okowa on 4.2m recovered from Ibori Lagos attracts investments worth $8.32bn in 2 years ' Sanwo-Olu's aide Fake medical worker who specializes in treating bandits arrested in Katsina Osoba recounts traumatic experiences after leaving office as Ogun Governor I am not coming': Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, dispels defection rumour Cross River PDP has not acquired new secretariat ' Chairman Act fast against PDP's sponsored attacks on INEC, APC charges security agencies 2023: APC burning INEC offices to frustrate credible polls, PDP alleges OML 118: NNPC, SNEPCo, others sign 20 years deep water agreement Gov Emmanuel won't join APC known for retrogression ' Akwa Ibom PDP Open Grazing Ban: Garba Shehu an agent provocateur, working for extraneous interests ' Southern govs BAN ON OPEN GRAZING: Southern Governors blast Garba Sheu, say he lacks authority to make policy statements for Presidency Open grazing ban: Rehabilitation of grazing reserves begins June ' Presidency Inter-ministerial projects: Gov Emmanuel inaugurates 39 more intervention projects in Akwa-Ibom Secessionist agitations in Nigeria and Israel-Palestinian conundrum AbdulRazaq: Two years of reasserting Kwara's leadership Lagos APC hails Sanwo-Olu on achievements in 2 yrs Before Nigeria fails [opinion] How not to reform Nigeria's free zones CRYPTO MARKET: African P2P users on Binance spikes over 2000% in four months Zino Aviation gives tech-based flight training to African aspiring pilots How technology makes music promotion, consumption seamless Konga lines up over 100,000 tech devices at KONGA Tech week Tiktok CEO resigns with net worth of $44bn to read books, daydream On 5G, the world will move on without Nigeria 54th anniversary of states creation (2) Adequate preparation, prerequisite for excellent academic performance ' Adjogbe Vestergaard seeks post-market surveillance against malaria Nigeria needs Family doctors to achieve Universal Health Coverage ' SOFPON Coalition lists challenges of trans fat regulation in Nigerian TAXES: Call NAFDAC to order, Lagos PSN urges FG COVID-19 pandemic driven by 'scandalous inequity' in vaccine distribution ' WHO Childhood killer diseases: Over 300,000 infants immunized in Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa ' Coordinator Suspected ritualist burnt to death by irate mob in Lagos Two killed, several others injured in Bauchi gas explosion Scores escape death as fuel tanker explodes in Lagos *THISDAY* Air Force Raises Committee to Audit Aircrafts Safety Drop Your Arms, Embrace Anchor Borrowers Programme, Emefiele Tells Bandits FG Seeks Improved Procedures, Regulations in Solid Minerals Sector AfDB Invested $96m in Higher Education JTB Urges Amendment to Conflicting Provisions in FIRS, FCT-IRS Acts Kuda Bank Surpasses One Million Customer Base FBNQuest Advises Investors on Inheritance Planning MTN Nigeria Partners LaLiga NALDA, Ebonyi to Engage 3,000 Youths in Agriculture FirstBank Wins Global Banking Awards NCS, Onne Port Uncover Cartons of Tramadol Concealed with Ceramic Tiles SON Harps on Improved Product Quality NPA Channel Management Options: Matters Arising Currency Dealers Urged to Adhere to Corporate Governance WBank Advises Nigeria, Others on AfCFTAs Implementation Interswitch Group Offers Free Tutorials to UTME Candidates Govts Urged to Prioritise Innovation in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Propelling Economic Growth Roadmap for Virile Manufacturing Sector Creating Value for Shareholders How Accountancy Profession Will Help Achieve Nigerias Digital Future Effective Mgt Key to Planning, Goal Setting in Public Sector AIbom, OGFZA Sign MoU for Take-off of New Free Trade Zone Anambra PDP Governorship Aspirants and How They Stand #NigeriaBleeds: Can Civil Society Force Buharis Hand IYC Protest: Nigerias Economy May Suffer Further Distress Buharis Policy Disarticulation The Limits of Separatism Adegoke, Others Cruise to CBN Senior Tennis Second Round Lagos to Host 22nd African Athletics Championships Ramos Accepts Omission from Spains Euro 2020 in Good Faith Ex-Nigerian U-23 Star, Ogbonna, Escapes Death in Gaza Conflict Leeds Ayling Beats Ndidi, Others to Top Tackler Prize *PUNCH* EFCC narrows N10bn fraud probe to 10 PDP items spending Osoba visits Abiodun, recalls ordeals during Daniel, Amosuns tenures Mentally-ill woman wrongfully accused of baby theft, gun possession lynched in Lagos Untenable turnaround time for passport issuance Gunmen kidnap IYC president in Rivers Tension spreads as cholera kills 20, 322 hospitalised SANs fault Presidency attack on grazing ban, NEF slams Buhari Children of deceased patient beat, strip nurse naked in Abuja Osun APC elders suspend ex-party chairman Our next batch of vaccine supply likely in August NPHCDA Three commissioners swap posts in Borno cabinet reshuffle Emmanuel not leaving PDP, Akwa Ibom assures citizens Secretariat tussle: Cross River PDP alleges crucial documents carted away FG feeds 10 million school children Ogun LG election: AA rejects payment of non-refundable fees PDP official killed, eight injured in Plateau crash Five firms account for 70% of Nigerias stock market value SEC considers sacking workers over revenue shortfall Aviation ministry begins assessment of Nigerian-made helicopter Ebonyi cop shoots colleague, police say its accidental discharge Banks credit to economy hits N23.53tn Sparkle unveils new services for small businesses Economy cant grow with present level of insecurity Emefiele Crypto miners move to cut energy use Kanu, Amuneke rue Osimhen, Ndidi, Iheanacho UCL miss Stock market extends losing streak to seven days Pregnant Edo 2020 gold medallist delivered of baby girl CBN retains lending rate, says economic recovery still fragile NSF funds: FG treating us like orphans, laments Edo OML 118: NNPC, SNEPCo, others sign deep-water agreement APC to Ikpeazu: Tell Abians about the commissioners you have appointed Cameroon: Onyeka predicts tough battle among Eagles midfielders Value creation key to organisational success IoD Nigeria Suspected soldier nabbed over Akwa bom businessmans killing Ex-Eagles back Onuachu to paint Europe with more goals Air transports contribution to GDP slumps by 11.8% Ezeji slams Enyimba board, players after Confed Cup ouster Green Africa Airways launches website, discounted tickets Onuachu relishes Belgium top scorer, best player awards Dangote assures Tanzania of increased investments Pillars duo talk tough ahead of Nasarawa clash CBN insists on budget support repayment Chukwueze on verge of Europa League glory Telcos consume $2.6bn forex annually NCC LSSTF will turn Rowe Park to world-class arena ' Pedro Stolen innocence: Gang-raped and battered by seven men, 14-year-old girl laments stolen virginity AB InBev appoints new CEO Nigerian businessmen Folawiyo, Lawani lead NBA Africa investors AfDB approves new water policy Eriksen, Schmeichel lead Denmark into Euro 2020 LSETF to support MSMEs with $6.6m grant Lagos-Ibadan railway set for inauguration June Open grazing ban: Buhari wrong again Taiwans exclusion from World Health Assembly ICAN launches e-learning, commits to human development CCP sitting on a hot brick ABCON urges BDC operators on corporate governance, customer service Nigeria: This giant must get up the grass (1) National Assembly trains 50 directors on performance management *DAILY TIMES* BREAKING: Recovered 4.2m Ibori loot returned to Delta -Accountant-General 231 corps members receive COVID-19 vaccine in Anambra Lagos Assembly set to stop pension for Tinubu, Fashola, others Buhari, Governors, NAssembly leadership to determine APC convention date Two govs, ex-minister, senator to dump PDP Afegbua 6 people in critical condition after trains collide in Kuala Lumpur Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from bird flu-affected area Coup: Malis Military Detains President, Prime Minister, Defence Minister as UN Kicks Countries need to foster synergy in restoring biodiversity Reps query handling of $23m, N2.725 billion by AGF, NNPC OML 118: NNPC, SNEPCo, others sign multibillion dollar deep-water agreement On 2nd anniversary, Sanwo-Olu gets kudos for unveiling of iconic projects Compel Shell to clean up NDelta oil spills now, CSOs tell Federal Govt Why politicians, students, must undergo drug test, by Marwa Covid-19: We have achieved 96% target of our vaccination status FG Sifax boss, Afolabi, donates 4,000 copies of Obasanjos book to varsities, libraries BREAKING: NAF sets up committee to conduct safety audit, following multiple crashes England name provisional 33-man squad ahead of Euro 2020 Germany appoint Flick on deal through to 2024 Onuachu Wins Belgian League Footballer Of The Year And Golden Shoe Awards Chukwueze and Aribo missed out of Nigeria squad to face Cameroon CBN retains economic parameters amid naira devaluation to N410/$ BREAKING: CBN holds interest rate at 11.5%, confirms N410.25/$ as new official exchange rate Investors lose N19.03 billion as market opens on a negative note CBN issues circular on payment systems Zhang Yiming, TikTok CEO resigns Secessionist agitations in Nigeria and Israel-Palestinian conundrum *NEW TELEGRAPH* Insecurity: Time for Buhari to take charge Recovered loot: FG hands over 4.2m to Delta State Banks to go after debtor states NESG: FG prioritising real sector can solve forex challenge Ortom to Buhari: Count Benue out of grazing reserves plan Garba Shehu, agent provocateur, fuelling anarchy in Nigeria ' Akeredolu Obi: I'm under pressure to run for presidency in 2023 but BAN ON OPEN GRAZING: SANS, others fault Presidency's position on govs' powers Lagos attracts $8.32bn investments in two years Prioritising data for investment decision FG lures investors, targets $3.7bn in fresh oil deals Role of financial institutions in smallholder farmers' fortunes Too much TV impacts brain health Rice pyramids: Signposting CBN's Anchor Borrowers' feat Importers fret as Customs insists on physical examination Netherlands imports N121.9bn cocoa from Nigeria Value of cheque transactions declines by N73.49bn in April Analysts fret over inflation Liner suspends new booking to Nigeria, others Echoes of true federalism at S'West APC leaders' meeting Top dealing firms transact N452bn shares in 4 months Ebonyi govt not averse to criticisms, says Umahi's aide Report shows lack of enthusiasm for omnichannel payments Why APGA'll adopt Soludo for Anambra guber ' Obiokoye Anambra Guber: We won't go into election divided ' APGA Wike Solidarity Movement in Diaspora, USA pledges support for Rivers Gov Eagles don't need Ighalo again 'Finidi Belgium Player of the Year: Award excites Onuachu as player, Genk ready to part ways CBN Tennis Open: Adegoke, others cruise to second round PACE Sports owns HiFL Trademark, Proprietaries ' Registry Red Devils seek glory as Europa League final airs on StarTimes Amaechi pledges support for military sports Lagos to host 22nd African Athletics Championship US travel warning for COVID-19 won't hurt Olympians, Japan says Southgate to delay naming England's Euro 2020 squad Barca, Bayern target Wijnaldum signing *BLUE PRINT* National Division 1 Volleyball League: Kada Kings, Kwara Utd maintain 100% record 60m phone users to get free recharge Q1 2021: NCC resolves 99.2% telecom consumers complaints Minister tasks heads of parastatals, others to sustain govt. policies N1. 5trn allegations: NIMASA DG writes EFCC to wade in CBN retains interest rate at 11.5% to support economic recovery Nigeria's oil exports drop 130,000 b/d on loading snag ' Shipping data Monetary policy rate: Uwaleke commends CBN says decision 'wise Dangote assures Tanzania govt of increased investment We're not part of FGs grazing reserves programme ' Benue govt Revisit my petition, FUTO student appeals to Lawan Permanent secretaries' selection process retrogressive ' CSO Insecurity raising child trafficking, labour cases in Oyo ' C'ttee Jigawa agric policy has reduced rural-urban migration by 80% ' Badaru Gunmen kill 4 cops, raze police station in Enugu Court restrains Olajide from parading self as Oba of Olla High tariff on sanitary products danger to menstrual hygiene ' Tallen Children's Day: FCTA committed to protection, welfare of children ' Minister COVID-19: 96% targeted Nigerians vaccinated ' NPHCDA Lagos kicks off review of obsolete laws Again, hoodlums set Imo Police station ablaze Buhari signs Plant Variety Protection Bill into law Ette: Neglected border community's despair in covid-19 era Ex-govs oppose secession, call for continuous national discourse Tiv professionals seek Benue peace, national unity FCTA warns over encroachment on dam reserve areas Why we won't call off strike ' ASUP Group alerts FG over renewed Bonta attacks on Ukpute community Prostitutes now accepts buckets of maize, cups of beans as payment for services *THE SUN* 2023 presidency: Yahaya Bello's audacity of hope Fayemi opens public consultation on review of 1999 constitution Cross River PDP alleges missing documents, denies acquiring new secretariat Open grazing ban: Buhari's statement against southern governors provocative, can cause breakup ' Clark PDP will make great impact in Plateau LG poll- Chairman Onuachu crowned player of the year in Belgium D'Tigress to play Puerto Rico, Serbia in friendlies Gumel re-elected ANOCA treasurer Europa League final: Chukwueze ruled out Registry affirms PACE Sports owners of HiFL trademark Africa Day: CAF recognises ANFASSC Okanlawon, Boboye lead Nigeria's assault in WTT Youth Star Contender Iheanacho thanks Leicester fans for Goal Of The Season votes COVID-19: Kagame, Okonjo-Iweala, Elumelu call for equitable distribution of vaccines PSSP capital base jacked up to N250m NCDMB to rake in $3.7bn investment in commercial partnerships Boat accident: Why Nigerian waters'll remain dangerous for maritime transportation Nigeria's FPIs shrink by 77.4% in Q1 2020 Lekki Port : LPLEL committed to 2022 completion date State govt, CIS to launch agric e-learning academy #EndSARS: 7 months after Lagos still counting its losses Sanwo-Olu Cyber security essential for digital asset protection Killings: Defend yourself, CAN tells Plateau residents NBS: ICT retains position as fastest growing sector Coalition of CSOs blacklists police boss over comments on SEast, SSouth zones Ntisa unveils retail management solution for small businesses Tinubu kicks against secessionists agenda Weve returned 4.2m Ibori loot to Delta State FG Nigeria sliding to inglorious corner Cholera outbreak kills 20 in Bauchi Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (5) JUSUN strike: Wike threatens to enforce no work, no pay policy Buhari & Malami are cause of open grazing palaver Lagos Council poll: Igbos in Lagos endorse Olorunrinu for chairman Amuwo Odofin LGA Can Pantami be prosecuted for acts of terrorism'(3) Enough is enough: Buhari gives matching order to IGP over killing of policemen Obituary announcement' wrong Gunmen attack police station Knocks for presidency, Malami over positions on open grazing Tackling security challenge in Lagos Understanding the terrorism prevention bill Taiwans exclusion from World Health Assembly undermines global health Understanding the terrorism prevention bill Timely alarm on hypertension Why I sing about hope and courage Ngowari *GUARDIAN* How CBN can reverse Nigeria's underdevelopment - Part 2 Chukwueze battles Man United for Europa League glory AMC president thumbs up facilities for Africa Mini Football Nations Cup Solskjaer 'confident' as Man Utd, Villarreal clash in Europa League final Portugal to allow 16,500 spectators at Champions League final Suarez 'delighted' if Messi stays at Barcelona Southgate buys time with provisional Euro 2020 squad 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