*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

CBN disburses N41.2bn to cut wheat imports

Experts back CBNs decision to retain 11.5% interest rate

NERC renews NBETs licence for three years

Dollar shortage, subsidy, deficit financing threatening Nigerias growth WBank

Osun produces first gold bar, raises team on illegal mining

Corruption, disregard for due process responsible for building collapse Surveyors

#EndSARS: Amnesty, others knock FG as Lai rubbishes Lekki massacre report

Police re-impose curfew in Yenagoa, restate ban on vehicles with tinted glass

Panel fails to quiz Bala-Usman six months after suspension as NPA boss

Osinbajo says with COVID-19, climate change, Nigeria at crossroads

Gunmen kill cop, burn police station in fresh Imo attack

Were probing those behind release of Adedoyins audio defence Command

Reversing underage marriage trend in the North

Restructuring, Nigerias hope of survival PDP Govs

Abiodun asks Assembly to confirm Ogungbade as justice commissioner

Disconnect with govt responsible for voter apathy Yiaga

Rumoured plot to strip Shekarau of title from ex-govs camp Gandujes aide

Stakeholders warn APC caretaker panel against delay

Be humble, accept mistakes, Diri urges political leaders

Govs say subsidyll hamper salaries in 2022, back N5,000 grant

Auditor General Office faults N4.4bn police contract, 17 others

Senate kicks over N4bn police barracks vote in NDLEA budget

Shoprite to offer Black Friday discounts to customers

Nigerians in Diaspora spent $2.94bn to send $34.8bn Report

FG cant regulate rising cooking gas price, says Sylva

Nigeria leads in cassava, yam, maize, palm oil, rice production Minister

How PIAll lead to oil industry growth

Lagos woos foreign investors, promises action on climate change

I dreamt of being a footballer since I was 5 ' Onikoyi

Nigeria avoid FIBA ban, to hold elections Jan 30

Principal urges brands to promote sports among students

Cheek injury rules Osimhen out for three months

NFF debunks Eagles sex party scandal

D'Tigress to face France, China, Mali in W'Cup qualifiers

Dynamo Kiev vs Bayern Munich: Lewandowski scores as Bayern win 2-1

Villarreal vs Man United: Ronaldo, Sancho fire Man Utd into Champions League last 16

After COVID-19, focus on childrens mental health

Investors and audacity of hope

China-Africa 8th Ministerial Conference: Issues and matters arising

Igbo leaders: Time to repair the broken walls

Fire guts Nyanya market in Abuja

Female passenger breaks bottle, stabs Lagos Uber driver over N4100 fare

My father never recovered from NDLEA ordeal Baba Suwes son

MD dies weeks after sisters death in Lagos building collapse

Fake cops arrested for demanding N1m from Abuja varsity student

We moved through Ondo, Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara during two weeks in kidnappers den Victim

Judge upturns plea bargain, jails corper for defrauding American in romance scam

Kano youth specialising in defrauding textile patrons charged to court

Police search for abducted Igbo leader in Ondo

Herdsmen abduct Neighbourhood Watch chairmans daughter, demand N15m ransom

Mob descends on two POS robbers caught with guns in Delta

Gunmen kill two in Plateau community

In the jungle called Lagos

Understanding the genealogy of corruption in Nigeria

Solving traffic logjams for airport passengers in Lagos

Reps to upgrade National Assembly clinic to hospital

No governments support in our quest to produce COVID-19 vaccine Virologist

Bishop laments neglect, destruction of Ondo Catholic hospital

WHO sets guidelines on children with inflammatory syndrome



*VANGUARD*

Govt agencies compound port congestion, detain containers ' Customs agents

#EndSARS: UK based Nigerians laud Sanwo-Olu's uprightness on panel report

Lagos is ready for business, Sanwo- Olu assures Sweden, Denmark, Finland

As ex-Governor Bafarawa bows out

21st century educator: SPRIMA Educational Club trains teachers for improved proficiency in digital world

Anambra: Ifeanyi Okoye congratulates Prof Soludo on election victory

Thousands of orphans roaming Lagos streets ' ASOHON

Police rescue kidnapped students, others in Zamfara

APC Reconciliation Committee receives 35 petitions from aggrieved members

German priest goes on trial for alleged child sex abuse

FG suspends inauguration of new NNPC Board

Senate wants Nigerian Police empowered to tackle insecurity

FG adopts new strategy to tackle oil spill in Niger Delta

Nigeria can become biggest beneficiary of AfCFTA ' Expert

Just in: Fire guts another Abuja market

Benue Assembly approves Ortom's request to borrow N18.225bn

Imo govt. condemns killing of soldier, burning of houses in Awommamma

Court remands ex-convict over alleged impersonation of varsity don

Beyond Senate's indictments over Odili home invasion

Nigeria must embrace restructuring to survive ' Tambuwal

IPAC wants President Buhari to assent to amended Electoral Act without delay

Anambra: Uba can't go to tribunal as he wasn't the APC candidate 'Govt

To reclaim Nigeria, PDP must demonstrate capacity ' Chairman-Elect

Nigeria must restructure to regain lost glory ' PDP Governors

Why APC fixed February 2022 for National Convention ' Jigawa Gov

Truck owners, govt agencies agreement over extortion collapses

CBN retains MPR at 11.5%, other parameters remain constant

FG spends N2.3trn to cushion effect of COVID-19 ' Minister

Housewife procures abortion for teenage maid impregnated by husband in Lagos

Police arrest 2 women, 7 others for various crimes in Ekiti

Ondo govt to distribute 3.3m mosquito nets

Gunmen kidnap Eze Ndigbo in Ondo

How military operations is aiding return of economic activities ' N/E women

Opinion: Hunger republic

UNICEF hails signing of Child Protection Bill in Sokoto into law

Many persons with Lewy body dementia roaming streets of Nigeria ' Psychiatrist

Health professionals advocate mandatory blood sugar screening for patients

Government alone cannot fund healthcare sector ' CMD LUTH

Centre trains school based counsellors on psychological first aid

Commercial drivers suspend planned fare hike in Cross River



*THISDAY*

CBN Targets 25,000 Ebonyi Women, Youths in Digital Financial Inclusion Drive

Stock Market Appreciates Marginally by N596.41m as CBN Retain MPR

Access Bank, Others Launch Platform for Female Entrepreneurs

NACCIMA Commences Collection of Data on Nigerian Insolvent Industries

At N464.35bn, MTN, NB, Dangote Cement May Exceed Trade & Other Receivables in 2021FY

Despite GDP Growth, Economic Potential Remain Subdued

PFAs and N5bn Share Capital Challenge

LCFE Harps on Youths Financial Literacy

Appraising Infrastructural Development in Osun State

Samsung Receives Forbes Award, Says Future is Bright in Nigeria

Stop Scaring Away Foreign Investors, Businessman Advice Delta Youths

Futureview woos Investors on Public Offer

NIMASA Seek Koreas Support for IMO Elections, Sign MoU with Coast Guard

LASMAYA 2021: CEPODEPS Honours Chemstar Group Boss

Sovereign Trust Insurance Grows Profit by 17% in Q3

Udeme Ufot Receives Brandcom Award

AIICO Bags 2021 BAFI Awards

Samsung Receives Forbes Award, Says Future is Bright in Nigeria

Tek Experts Powers Tech Support in Africa with Over 1800 Engineers

How to Optimise for The World of Hybrid Work

Why Nasarawa Supports Al-Makuras Quest for APC Chairmanship

WITH DIALOGUE OUR WOUNDS ARE HEALED

GOVERNOR ABIODUNS STRATEGIC BUILD-UP

Zik as National Symbol

Osimhen Confirmed to Miss AFCON, Doubtful for World Cup Playoff

Ibom Icon Hotel Spices up First Bank Sponsored Lagos Amateur Golf...

NBA: LeBron, Stewart Suspended for Roles in Bloody Fracas

Work & Play Challenges Youth to e-Sports with Motorsports

Closed Door Season Costs Spurs 80m Loss

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Lukaku Doubtful for Chelsea as Juventus Visit Stamford Bridge

Aminu Wins 60th FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship

ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Aruna Quadri Leads African Stars to Houston



*THE SUN*

2023: PDP shaky start in South East

Electronic transmission of election results will eliminate outdated leaders Sandaji

100 for 100 PPP: Fresh stimulus to power national backward integration plan

MTN Nigeria secures SEC approval for public offer

Controversy trails proposed imposition of excise duty on soft drinks

Maritime diplomacy: NIMASA, Korean Coast Guard sign MoU

CRFFN to graduate over 400 in freight forwarding, supply chain mgt

Well pay N5,000 monthly to 40m Nigerians after subsidy removal FG

ANLCA sets up compliance team to ensure smooth cargo clearance

First Bank too big for individual ownership Emefiele

WBank asks FG to raise taxes on sinful goods, protect poor citizens

NAMA suspends two-day flight disruption across 4 airports

IPOB goes after sellers, users of Mkpuru Mmiri in SEast

Insecurity: Senate pushes for foreign intervention, alternative solutions

Bandits more equipped than security agents Niger govt

Why we dont have control over cooking gas price FG

Gunmen kidnap Eze Ndigbo in Ondo, armed thugs injure many in Kogi

UNICEF: 86% of Nigerian schools lack access to water, sanitation services

N20.5bn judgment cost: Igboho files application for Garnishee Nisi against CBN

FG rejects Lagos EndSARS report, insists Lekki tollgate massacre phantom

FG launches enhanced passport in UK

Ugwuanyi joins PMAN in soul-searching 6-hour atmosphere of High Praise in Enugu

Local government autonomy as a panacea for national development (1)

Nigeria and third scramble for Africa



*GUARDIAN*

2023 elections: Hitting rock bottom, finding a way up

Nwosu urges APC to reconcile factions before national convention

Police killing: Family, friends demand justice for Oliver Ezra

Overloaded vehicles and failures of law enforcement

Ebonyi varsity denies knowledge of lecturer arrested overalleged rape

RoLAC seeks special courts for SGBV cases in Nigeria

Corps member bags two months for cybercrime

Suspected hoodlums kill police officer, raze station in Imo

Xavi's Barca held by Benfica in Champions League

Nigeria's Onoriode Ehwarieme knocks out America's Lewis in California

Tobi Amusan wins FIN award in Dubai

NPWF president calls for support as winners emerge at championship bout

U.S.-based Okorie to meet governors, stakeholders ahead Ist Southeast sports festival

Registry dethrones School at ISL's 31st school sports meet

Chelsea reach Champions League last 16 after Juve rout

Ronaldo fires Manchester United into Champions League last 16

Lewandowski stunner gives quarantine-hit Bayern win in wintry Kiev

Hazard not finished yet at Real Madrid - Courtois

Harpic partners government, donates toilets to Lagos communi

FG to induct 400 graduates into freight forwarding, supply chain management

SEC approves MTN's proposed sale of shares

NGX closes bearish as UPDC, NEM others drag index by 0.01%

FG hopeful PIA will improve oil industry's concerns, outlook

Non-oil sector still undermined by lingering concerns

NUPRC unveils plans to address Santa Barbara oil spill

Nigeria must invest in science to fast-track development

Galaxy backbone helps FG save N3b from video conferencing, others

PIA will bring development to host communities, says NEITI S'South Rep

Unhealthy development

The EFCC gaffes, media trials and politics

That conjecture on state of emergency - Part 3

Reflection on the quest for industrial harmony - Part 3

Nigeria's political opportunists

FG: Lagos #EndSARS report recycled fake news, tales by moonlight

FG adopting legislation-backed policy to promote ease of doing business

We don't have control over cooking gas price, says FG

Metropolitan museum returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

Inflation still far above CBN's 9% target, says Emefiele

Of patriotism and poor leadership

Separating health insurance from constituency projects

The massacre at the Lekki Toll Gate

Senate may pass 2022 budget Dec 14, deplores feeding allowance of corps members

Makinde, Babalakin, others harp on quality education



*LEADERSHIP*

APC Reconciliation Committee Gets 35 Petitions

Minister, EU, Others Fault SGBV Conviction Report

Beware Of Corruption, CJN Warns 22 New FCT Judges

Police Impose Curfew To Curb Kidnapping In Bayelsa

Federal Govt To Reposition 110 Unity Colleges

Federal Govt Pays N864bn Petrol Subsidy In 9 Months

SBI Media Extends Workshop To Online Participants

Senate Passes 2022 Budget December 14

I Hawked To Raise My School Fees ' Okorocha

Lawyers, Activists Ask Buhari To Sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill

Nigeria Has Only 7,298 Qualified Librarians, Says Council

FCTA Demolishes 100 Houses On Rail Line

Time To Go Past The Electoral Bill

Lagos #ENDSARS Panel: CSOs Divided Over Federal Govt's Dismissal Of Report As Fake News

Niger Raises The Alarm Over ISWAP, Boko Haram Camps Near Kainji

Osinbajo Tasks Directors On Grooming Youths For Leadership Roles

Federal Govt Launches Enhanced Passport In UK

EFCC Invites Fani-Kayode Over 'Forgery

Champions League: Chelsea Sink Juventus To Reach Last 16

Champions League: United Seal Last 16 Spot With Victory Over Chukwueze's Villarreal

No More Subsidy On Cooking Gas, Says Sylva

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Federal Govt To Spend N200bn On Palliatives Monthly

COVID'19: CBN Interventions Hit N2.6trn

Our Natural Disaster



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

FG must probe NFF over Rohr's severance payment

Bracing up for challenges of 2022 Budget

Tambuwal: Nigeria in a permanent emergency

Benue IDPs stealing from my farm for survival 'Ortom

Anambra guber: Tribunal yet to receive petitions six days to deadline

ISWAP, B'Haram trying to establish camps in Shiroro, Borgu 'Niger SSG

Fuel subsidy: FG to pay N5,000 monthly to 40m deserving Nigerians

#EndSARS: FG rejects Lagos panel's report on toll plaza massacre

Shareholding structure: CBN awaits SEC's decision on First Bank

Telecoms' contribution to GDP hits N10.1trn

Reps charge security agencies to end insecurity in South East

Study: E-cigarettes increase risk to weaker bones

ABP: Ensuring effective implementation

Time to deepen retail investors' participation

NIMASA entangled in waiver breach

Verve cardholders to enjoy Black Friday discount, gifts on Konga

Absa seeks more private sector participation in Nigeria's infrastructure

100 for 100 policy supports focus on driving innovation

Stakeholders laud N89.9bn remittance, 20% reduction in expenditure

Congestion: Server failure compounds clearing process at seaports

Consumer good stocks gain N71bn in 2 months

Global trade to grow by 70% to $30trn 'Standard Chartered

2023: Political dynasties strategize ahead of polls

Law School: How Senate's plan for more campuses was opposed

Ondo: Govt, opposition tango over appointment

Lagos PDP state congress'll be litmus test for new managers of the party ' George

Unite factions before February's nat'l convention ' Nwosu

Confusion over Osimhen's availability for AFCON

W/ Cup playoffs: Akpoborie wants Super Eagles reorganised

Aminu wins 60th FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf meet

UEFA League: Ronaldo fires Man United into last 16, gives interim manager winning start

Victor Osimhen out of Afcon; doubtful for World Cup playoff

PSG 'make contact' with Zinedine Zidane as Mauricio Pochettino interested in Man United job

Anti-China forces are stirring trouble ahead of Beijing Olympics ' Global Times

Berbatov: Man Utd should make Carrick manager for rest of season

Ex-basketball stars, Oshunnubi, Alade host Ball with Pride camp

Dare craves more local content in Eagles



*BLUE PRINT*

RMRDC: Consolidating on 22.5% industry's value, 4.6% GDP

Forum seeks ways to boost financial inclusion through technology

Experts to brainstorm on impact of unregulated illegal sand mining on women

ABSA advocates deeper private sector participation in infrastructure devt

Maritime diplomacy: NIMASA, Korean Coast Guard sign MoU

Nigeria should end fuel subsidy, speed reforms ' World Bank

Unity Bank drives women empowerment with 'Yangaaccount

Insecurity: Rescue Nigeria from destructive forces, Adedeji tells FG

Review TETFUND Act to ensure private varsities benefit ' PFN president

Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi congratulates Morocco on 65th independence anniversary

2023: Jigawa delegates urge Bello to run for president

Kogi VCDP trains farmers on standard measures of farm products

Experts to brainstorm on unregulated illegal sand mining

Create more states in southeast, Ohanaeze urges APC

Focus on children's future through ICT, Folarin tells FG

Council chair's driver shot by Taraba police dies at FMC Jalingo ' CP

Breaking: Fire outbreak wrecks havoc at Nyanya Abuja market (VIDEO)

FCTA master plan: We'll demolish all Illegal structures on road corridors ' Attah

Nigeria partners Germany on police reforms

Lawan gives appropriations committee Wednesday deadline to conclude budget defense

Intra-African trade: AfCFTA to eliminate 90% tariff, reduce non-tariff barriers

Education reform: Yobe civil servants to contribute 10% November salary ' Commissioner

Niger Nelta: Ex-agitators to begin training at cassava processing factory in 2022 ' consultant

Breaking: 45 dead as bus catches fire

Kuje first lady attributes LG achievements to good governance

Polytechnic students task FG on rector's appointment

Only 6 countries respect ECOWAS court rulings- Justice Asante

Sit-at-home order: Imo businesses normalised

Appear or risk arrest, Nasarawa assembly tells bank MD

COVID-19: Ondo PHCDA inaugurates task force

Group warns Buhari on Igbo leader's demand

Nasarawa assembly approves 5 additional SAs for Gov. Sule

Police arrest Nigerian professor for allegedly raping minor

FUD bans night visitations to female hostels

FAAN/NAF signs MoU for resumption of operations in Benue

Emir of Zazzau 'tasks subjects on historical documentation

Death of OAU student: Autopsy begins, counsel kicks over audio of hotel's owner



*TRIBUNE*

I was never arrested by EFCC ' Fani-Kayode

Wizkid grabs two nominations at Grammys

Abuja Nyanya market razed by fire

Build low carbon technologies, Shell MD tasks academia, graduates

Ikeazor reiterates role of data on environmental management

GIANT IN THE TROPIC OF AFRICA: Atiku Abubakar (Waziri of Adamawa)

Nation-building: Between restructuring and autonomy (1)

OML 29 Oil Spill: ERA/FoEN visits spill site in Nembe, demands remediation

Work on second flyover in Asaba commences at Koka Junction

Warri community expresses concerns over abandoned NDDC road project

Ozoro residents decry decrepit state of hospital, other amenities

Akirun stool: Gboleru ruling House asks Osun Govt. to suspend all activities

50 eminent Nigerians bag icon of peace award

FTAN boss commends NANTA's effort on eminent people awards

Transport and Tourism Summit: AfCFTA will create new opportunities for stakeholders 'Onung, FTAN president

Unity Bank seeks to improve women SMEs in Nigeria, launches yanga account

AfricaCom: Huawei and Mauritius Telecom win big



*SPORTS*

A little bit stunned': Millie Bright to captain England in qualifiers - Yahoo

Adrian Peterson Waived by Titans After 3 Games; 'Possible' He Returns - Bleacher Report

Ageless Thiago Silva epitomises surprises Chelsea are serving up - Yahoo

Aminu Wins 60th FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship - Thisday

Aminu wins 60th FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf meet - New Telegraph

Anti-China forces are stirring trouble ahead of Beijing Olympics ' Global Times - New Telegraph

Aruna, Omotayo, Offiong fly Nigerias flag at world table tennis championships - The Cable

Barcelona 0-0 Benfica: Xavi's side face tense final group game against Bayern Munich - BBC

Berbatov: Man Utd should make Carrick manager for rest of season - New Telegraph

Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani Headline 2021 All-MLB 1st Team Selections - Bleacher Report

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Lukaku Doubtful for Chelsea as Juventus Visit Stamford Bridge - Thisday

Cheek injury rules Osimhen out for three months - Punch

Chelsea 4-0 Juventus: Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Timo Werner score - BBC

Chelsea reach Champions League last 16 after Juve rout - Guardian

Chelsea run riot against Juventus to take control of Champions League group - Yahoo

Chelsea storm past Juventus into last 16 but Chilwell injury takes off gloss - Yahoo

Cincinnati Enters the CFB Playoff Top 4, but Chaos Looms in Final Weeks - Bleacher Report

Closed Door Season Costs Spurs 80m Loss - Thisday

Coach of NWSL soccer team resigns, a day before report alleges verbal and emotional abuse of players - CNN

College Football Playoff 2021: Predicting Final Four Teams Post-Week 13 Rankings - Bleacher Report

College Football Playoff Projections: Week 13 Rankings and Bowl Forecast - Bleacher Report

College Football Playoff Rankings 2021: Experts React to Week 13 Top 25 Poll - Bleacher Report

College Football Playoff Rankings 2021: Week 13 Poll Announced by Committee - Bleacher Report

Confusion over Osimhen's availability for AFCON - New Telegraph

Courtney Williams, Crystal Bradford Suspended for Altercation Outside Atlanta Club - Bleacher Report

D'Tigress to face France, China, Mali in W'Cup qualifiers - Punch

Dare craves more local content in Eagles - New Telegraph

David Moyes Disappointed With UEFA Sanctions - Daily Independent

Dementia and sport: Researchers to start six-month review into disease - BBC

Derrick Rose Ruled out for Knicks vs. Lakers with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Dez Bryant on Jason Garrett: 'Never Respected His Philosophy' Toward Players or Game - Bleacher Report

Dontrell Hilliard, D'Onta Foreman Fantasy Outlook After Adrian Peterson's Release - Bleacher Report

Dynamo Kiev vs Bayern Munich: Lewandowski scores as Bayern win 2-1 - Punch

Dynamo Kyiv 1-2 Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski & Kingsley Coman score - BBC

Ex-basketball stars, Oshunnubi, Alade host Ball with Pride camp - New Telegraph

Former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney to retire after final game with Barbarians - Yahoo

Hazard not finished yet at Real Madrid - Courtois - Guardian

How Manchester United's out-of-form players performed under Michael Carrick - Yahoo

I dreamt of being a footballer since I was 5 ' Onikoyi - Punch

Ibom Icon Hotel Spices up First Bank Sponsored Lagos Amateur Golf... - Thisday

ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Aruna Quadri Leads African Stars to Houston - Thisday

Jets Rumors: Zach Wilson to Start vs. Texans After Knee Injury Recovery - Bleacher Report

John Fleck taken to hospital after 'urgent medical care' during game at Reading - Yahoo

Johnny Manziel's Divorce from Bre Tiesi Finalized by California Judge - Bleacher Report

Kevin Gausman Rumors: Mariners, Blue Jays, Angels, Giants Pursuing SP - Bleacher Report

Klay Thompson: Warriors Are 'Now the Type of Team Where Its Championship or Bust - Bleacher Report

Knicks Beat Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony, Lakers with LeBron James Suspended - Bleacher Report

Lewandowski stunner gives quarantine-hit Bayern win in wintry Kiev - Guardian

Longtime Alabama Columnist Cecil Hurt Dies at Age 62 - Bleacher Report

Man United progress as Michael Carrick tastes victory in first game in charge - Yahoo

Man Utd contact Ernesto Valverde over interim manager role - BBC

Manchester United Beat Villarreal To Qualify For Champions League Round Of 16 - Daily Independent

Manchester United qualifies for Champions League knockout stages with 2-0 victory against Villarreal - CNN

Mark Cuban Denies Mavs Put Kristaps Porzingis on Trade Block: 'Why Would I Do That - Bleacher Report

Masterful Thiago Silva proves age is just a number with peerless display - Yahoo

Mauricio Pochettino's managerial record - Yahoo

Michael Carrick asked Solskjr about taking charge of Manchester United - Yahoo

Michael Carrick: United players showed their character with Villarreal win - Yahoo

Millie Bright 'honoured' to be named England captain for upcoming qualifiers - Yahoo