*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2021* *PUNCH* N780m fraud: Ex-SGF Anyim spends second night in EFCC cell FG new devious trend is tagging opposition security risk, seizing passports Wike Buhari unveils eNaira, MDAs may collect revenues, pay in e-currency Time to treat bandits as terrorists Senators fault EFCCs transfer of forfeited assets to AGF FG plans five million solar-powered households, 250,000 jobs No plan to build ranches for herders, says Makinde Security agencies ready for those issuing threats against Anambra poll NSA Bello confident of clinching APC 2023 presidential ticket SSG FG to end petrol subsidy June 2022, World Bank condemns N2.9tn funding Fashola, NLC fault FG assets sale, privatisation, minister demands audit Foreign firms eyeing Nigerian airports, says Sirika, FG demands proposals States, LGs should take 59% of federal allocation North-West Emmanuel presents N582.115bn budget, N321.9bn capital vote for 2022 Investors scramble for FBNH shares, price rises CBN releases guidelines for eNaira Don't bring back Ighalo, fans tell Pinnick Ahmadu-Kida writes Dare over release of $230,000 fund Ministry suspends NBBF election indefinitely Edo Dynamos whip Kada Queens in handball league CAF: Enyimba, Rivers know playoff foes today Serie A to probe Osimhen racial abuse Liberia clash: Eagles' list out this week Troost-Ekong eyes clean sheets after Watford win Awoniyi equals best goals return NFF to rejig Super Falcons technical team Don't take Bash Ali's threats for granted', sports minister begs police for protection Andy Murray dumps out Hurkacz in Vienna opener Plea bargain injustice: Controversial judgment deepens agony of family of murdered female lawyer as court sentences killer to 28 years (2) Solving Almajiri problem the Sokoto way Benue police shoot seven-month-old child, family decries neglect Killing of 18 Niger worshippers, fallout of communal feud Police Police arrest Delta man with 60 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, lady with pistol Tortured Uber driver replies Lagos CP, demands rogue cops arrest, N500m Borno man lands in three-month imprisonment for job scam Four persons, 13 cows killed as Southern Kaduna indigenes, herders clash Ogun woman cuts neighbours child with blade over missing N3,000 Ekiti police hunt kidnappers, five victims regain freedom #EndSARS: Why police reform is a ruse Part-time, sandwich students admission must pass through JAMB Board NOUN introduces ticketing registration as 14,953 students matriculate Courage needed to conquer Nigerias problems, says Oxford-Cambrige alumnus Educators advocate funding of ICT in education sector CIBN partners varsities, polys for linkage programmes How to solidify your sentences with parallelism PDP crisis deepens, Secondus pursues suit as party plans convention Woman dies after husband sets Lagos home ablaze during fight $148m consultants pay: Buhari, govs meet, Oct revenue sharing suspended NCoS delays fleeing inmates identities four days after jailbreak SAN, South-East lawyers seek to join northern elders suit on secession I told my mum Im never getting married, says Burna Boy *VANGUARD* 13,800 passports uncollected at Lagos offices, controller cries out Police fix Oct 29 for constables' recruitment test in Katsina #EndSARS protest memorial victim seeks Lagos Govt's assistance IAR allays fears of Nigerians over TELA Maize Budget Defence: Lai Mohammed harps on need for urgent digitization of national archives 2023:PDP youths appeal to Ademulegun Raphael to contest Ondo South Senate seat CBN releases guidelines for eNaira Ooni of Ife empowers 2,000 fashion designers Have a rethink, Monguno advises those intend to disrupt Anambra poll 13,800 passports uncollected at Lagos offices, controller cries out HCA tasks SSA leaders on region's education crisis Pensioners plan legal action against South-West governors over increment Physical activities reduce impact of COVID-19 on patients ' Experts Stop branding terrorism as banditry ' Akeredolu BREAKING: Edo PDP suspends Obaseki, Shaibu's loyalists Bauchi: Don't involve lawyers, APC Committee begs aggrieved members PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION: Faceless individual wrote petitions used to disqualify us ' Olafeso Very soon we'll be going to UK to get information about Nigeria, warns Lai Mohammed Three African startups valued at $1bn founded by young Nigerians ' NESG CBN releases guidelines for eNaira World Bank debars 17 Nigerian companies, individuals over fraud CBN's eNaira to grow Nigeria's GDP by $29bn in 10yrs ' Buhari Interswitch launches Nigeria's first digital address verification service with partner, OkHi Ronaldo 'mocking' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Liverpool mauling Over 2m people remain displaced in Northeast Nigeria ' EU Ambassador Man machetes sister-in-law, 2 others to death in Ebonyi 13,800 passports abandoned at Lagos offices NAN workers ask for better working conditions Obaseki names sexual assault referral centre after Vivian Ogu Man on life support after killing sister-in-law, sibling, labourer in Ebonyi 3 Benue farmers remanded for alleged armed robbery Ex-agitators barricade Ayade's office over unpaid 3 years stipends Man, 27, docked over alleged rape of 15-year-old girl Court remands artist for cheating, pending sentence 3 docked for allegedly beating up, threatening to harm neighbour IPOB sit-at-home order forces Abia transporters to seek palliatives I was scolded for returning N100,000 forgotten by passenger ' Kaduna tricyclist The new VAT combat is a protest (4) WHO, TransfatfreeNigeria coalition advocate gazette of Trans-fat Regulation Adamawa records 4 new Polio cases ' Official Ecobank Day: Stop discrimination against victims of mental health disorder ' Akinwuntan *THISDAY* Rice Farmers Debunk Allegations over Funds Diversion Coca-Cola System and Sustainable Manufacturing in Nigeria Weak Earnings Down Stanbic IBTC Holdings Profit by 40% in 9 Months Oil, Gas to Remain Fuel of Choice Till 2070, Insist Explorationists Agric Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Human Capacity Development Oil Companies Gas Flare Payments Jump from $15.4m to $307.4m in One Year Stakeholders: Using LPG as Vehicle Fuel Could Save Africa $3bn Annually Barkindo: 2.6bn People Without Access to Clean Cooking Fuel, $100bn Climate Action Pledge Unredeemed PZ Cussons Nigeria Reports N1.7nbn Profit in 2021 FY Bauchi Farmers Parner NCX for Enhanced Commodity Sales Africa Urged to Close Science, Technology Gap to Take Advantage of AfCFTA Trading Commence on Positive Note as Airtel Africa, Total Nigeria, 25 Others Soar Ayade Wants CRiver Designated as Export Corridor Saudi Aramco to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Lagos Faults Nigerias Centralised Electricity Supply System Its Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves, Komolafe Tells Upstream Commission Staff Our Focus is Saving Port Users Time and Money Aliyu: Nigeria Under-utilising its 13,000MW Due to Transmission, Distribution Challenges Focus on Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship SMEDAN Urges Nigerian Youths NDEP Appoints Ageh, CTO, Ogunbanjo to Oversee Refinery Operations OTUWA: Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery in WAfrica May Linger APC AND THE ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION Nigeria vs. WSJ and The Economist Why Is Buhari Not Exposing Boko Harams Sponsors Aho Seals Nigerias Dominance at Bilateral Cricket with SLeone Man Utd May Sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this Week FG Postpones NBBF Board Election Indefinitely Pinnick Hints of Ighalos Return to Super Eagles Sports Minister Puts Security Agencies on the Alert over Bash Alis Threats Mixed Fortunes for Nigerian Clubs in CAF Campaigns Adigun to Contest IOCs Athletes Commission Seat at Beijing 2022 *THE SUN* Hausa community in Anambra endorses Ozigbo Anyim, others rally support for Ebonyi new PDP exco CBN, Access Bank, BoI bankroll Duchss Hospital with N6.5bn Sterling Bank, HFN sign MoU to digitise healthcare services Agric minister under attack over claims of lifting 4.2m out of poverty Outspan inseminates 100 cattle to boost local milk production Stakeholders harp on partnership to tackle food insecurity Group calls for needs-based, inclusive budgeting Fintech firm repositions e-commerce to boost saving culture Nigerias budget deficit, debt ratios, lowest in Africa, says FG Why rising cooking gas price may not abate-Ecogas Energy Trouble looms in ASPMDA over parallel caretaker committees Be ruthless with drug barons, cartels, Marwa charges NDLEA strike force corps Insecurity: Ethnic leaders begin nationwide meetings Woman nabbed for inflicting injuries on minor with razor blade over theft Kaduna communal clash claims 4, injures 3 in Zangon Kataf Court remands 4 businessmen in prison over counterfeit products Terrorists: Ohanaeze, MBF, CAN, NINAS, Kaigama, Mogekwu, Kokori, Okorie hit Gumi over comment Allow Igbo secede, northern leaders tell court 2023: Middle Belt youths meet in Enugu, back SEast presidency Wike, CJN berate NBA over silence on national crisis, assault on judiciary Cross River: Ex-agitators block govs office over non-payment of 3 years allowance *GUARDIAN* Buhari inaugurates two INEC commissioners, tasks envoys on diplomatic ethics Nnamani deplores low vote for social protection as EFCC earmarks N31b for 2022 eNaira goes live as CBN floats new scheme to boost economy These are terrorists, not bandits! Rivers APC in deeper crisis after Abe led-faction inaugurates parallel exco Enyimba, Rivers United know opponents as draw holds today Obiano begs Idemili North to double his re-election votes for Soludo FG reads riot act, insists election will hold in Anambra Leno returns for Arsenal against Leeds in Carabao Cup tie Ayade pushes for Cross River's designation as export corridor *LEADERSHIP* We'll Unravel Journalist's Disappearance ' IGP Marwa, World Bank, Others For ISDEVCOM Seminar Buhari Eulogises Military, Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem JAMB Warns Varsities, Others Against Illegal Admission Igbo Lawyers Seek To Join Suit For S'East Exit From Nigeria COVID-19 Vaccination: NLC Cautions Against Use Of Force Cleric Tasks Christians On Nation Building, Faith In God FG Rebrands Technology Vision To Drive Critical Sectors [EDITORIAL] That Road Infrastructure Tax Proposal PDP Will Reclaim Power In 2023 ' Ex-lawmaker Steer Clear Of Local Politics, Envoys Warned Anambra Election Will Hold Without Rancour ' NSA Nigeria, US, AU, Others Condemn Coup In Sudan CJN, Wike Carpet NBA Over Assault On Judiciary Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Federal Govt To Employ Digital Security System 2O22 BUDGET: Zero Allocation For Fuel Subsidy Raises Fear Of Price Increase Gumi Cautions Against Proscription Of Bandits North-West Demands Lion's Share Of Federal Allocation eNaira Will Increase Nigeria's GDP By $29bn ' Buhari Nigeria Ready To Recoup Over N600bn Spent On Medical Tourism Annually, Says Vice President JUST-IN: Gunmen Attack Mosque, Kill 18 Worshipers In Niger JAMB Registrar, INEC Commissioner Seek More Space For Women In Govt Caritas Nigeria Urges FG To Promote Skills Acquisition For Youths Stakeholders Advocate Implementation Of 'Polluters Pay' Principle *NEW TELEGRAPH* Ecobank Day: Stop discrimination against victims of mental health disorder' Akinwuntan Walsh: Taxation takes away investment in Africa's aviation sector GNI records improvement from unique service delivery FBN Insurance settles N11.4bn claims in 9 months United Capital: Earnings sustain positive trajectory Telecoms: Number porting rises by 353% How Open Skies'll benefit African market, by IATA boss Dearth of jute bags threatens N364bn cocoa export Edo makes health insurance mandetory for business owners Richway Microfinance Bank wins Best SME Support Bank of the Year 2021 Award Red Devils may sack Solskjaer this week Ligue 1: Messi muted as PSG draw with Marseille, Lens stay second China postpones Beijing marathon due to Covid surge Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction Serie A: Dybala saves Juve at Inter, Napoli's perfect start ends La Liga: Madrid beat struggling Barca, Sociedad stay top LCC comes alive with Zenith Bank Tennis Minister sues Bash Ali over defamatory video, disruptive comments Sanwo-Olu set to engage youths for robust economic development AWCON qualifiers: Falcons beat Black Queens on aggregate, to face Cote d'Ivoire *BLUE PRINT* Buhari launches 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance emblem, tells Nigerians what to do Youth Council hails FIRS boss on reforms, transparency Buhari reveals how eNaira will boost Nigeria's economy FCT minister lauds NYSC trust fund scheme Ethnic separatist's agitation not in masses interest ' TPAP-M CBN sets up financial instrument 'The100 for 100 ppp HYPPADEC to provide solar power in 7 Benue LGAs ICT contributes N1.4bn into Nigeria's coffers everyday ' Pantami Lawan, Gbajabiamila, others task govt on education accessibility FMSTI rebranded to meet future technology demands Security: FG to construct shooting ranges at airports Stanbic IBTC removes minimum account-opening balance for individuals The tortuous journey towards a new VC for Unibadan Bauchi 2023: Aspirants that may battle Governor Bala Katsina state investment in education: A case of kobo wise, naira foolish Senate kicks against transfer of forfeited assets to AGF Office 2022 budget: Senate Committee rejects Minister's presentation Locally produced wood seasoning kilns can mitigate deforestation ' DG RMRDC EFCC docks online 'gay predator' for $8,420 scam The inconspicuous goldmine in Suya business *TRIBUNE* Anglican communion raises alarm over drug addiction among Nigerian youths Ekiti hotel owners lament impact of insecurity on business in Ekiti NASS member offers scholarship to 71 students in Anambra Osun govt, OSUCCIMA, DITC, BTGA to host maiden South-West trade fair JAMB registrar, Kwara REC call for 30% women participation in elective positions Guber poll: Ekiti residents ready to embrace progressive democracy ' Oluyede WFD 2021: Crown Flour Mills donates food to SOS children's village, orphanage, others FG trains agric extension agents in Kebbi How Kola Daisi, Afe Babalola influenced my career '90-year-old SAN recipient 100 secondary school leavers get free vocational training How to unlock $900bn dead capital in Nigeria real estate 'Experts Why Nigerian Youths must avoid leadership mistakes of older generations 'Prof Olawuyi Laws on monthly rent payment: Experts, landlords tackle Fashola on proposal NCC's emergency communications centres enhance citizens' safety, national security 'Danbatta Fashola to states: Improve on planning/construction permits, urban planning NITDA lauded over training, empowerment of ICT journalists Building collapse: Senate president advocates legislative interventions GITEX 2021: Agency unveils top 9 Nigerian Tech Start-Ups at Global Forum NLC, ILAW fight against GBVH: Man, 44 faces life jail term over rape of minor at Mile 12 market, Lagos PM, ministers detained in Sudan military coup 'Sources AACS calls for FX demand management to curb Naira devaluation FG closes request for qualification of airports concession programme Investors earn N27bn as bullish run persists at NGX Nigeria's GDP may increase by $29bn with e-Naira ' Buhari All you need to know about forex trading FG to construct shooting ranges at airports to train aviation security personnel *SPORTS* 5-Star 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