*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Ondo federal roads turn death traps, travellers pay deadly price daily, security agents feed fat on motorists

Sanwo-Olu, Obasa hail deputy gov at 57

Investors gain N11.46bn amid dividend announcements

AXA Mansard gets recognition

Customer service boosting financial gains UBA GMD

Lagos counsels market leaders on sanitation, safety

ECOWAS seeks efficient road transportation

Insurance sector rebounds, records 16.41% growth in second quarter

SEC mandates full custody requirement for mutual funds

Consolidated Hallmark pays N216.8m dividend

First Bank expands IMTOs to boost diaspora remittances

NAIC, CBN to boost data on farmers

Stanbic IBTC prepares workers for retirement

Capital Express Assurance pays N2.97bn claims

NDDC forensic audit: Sanction offenders, stakeholders urge FG

Pantami: Suspended CAN boss explains delay in handing over

Osinbajo urges leaders to prioritise education

Why Dikio deserves PAP confirmation Niger Delta ex-agitators

Buhari arrives New York for 76th UNGA

London visit to Tinubu not on 2023 Akeredolu

CBN, forex scams and economy

Fayemi should stay more at home, financially prudent Buharis aide

NCentral yet to endorse chairmanship candidate APC Chieftain

Pro-Biafran gun-wielding group invades Enugu political meeting, beats members

Kwara APC youths seek election of credible leaders

APC Gombe South endorses Yahaya for second term

How to tackle Africas $4bn post-harvest losses, by experts

No capital allocation for MDAs without revenue projections Senate

TCN explains Kaduna, Kano, Plateau load -shedding

CAF Champions League drama as South African, Eswatini clubs survive

English Premier League table after Sunday's matches

CAF Champions League: Rivers defeats Yanga 1-0 to earn first round ticket

Valencia vs Real Madrid: Sweet Benzema header fires Madrid top of La Liga table

Juventus vs Milan: Stalemate piles on misery for Juve after Ronaldo's exit

PSG vs Lyon: Again, Lionel Messi fires blank as Icardi scores winner

Verona vs Roma: Mourinho suffers first loss as Roma manager

Bailouts: Time to roll out results

Prioritising abandoned Ogun road projects

Assembly speaker fumes as gunmen storm Kogi church service, kidnap ex-provost, pastor, worshipper

Lagos power company technician electrocuted while working on transformer

Tears as family buries four children who died after Suya meal

NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, fake soldier, stops Canada, Australia-bound drugs

Ikpeazu demands arrest as robbers kill Abia SSS student, injure others

Ekiti court remands four men for alleged cultism

NBA carpets police, demands probe as cop kills Edo man

Kwara butcher, other arrested for attempting to sell contaminated meat

Maid forced to drink peppered hot water gets surgery help

Media forum to focus on AfCFTA, brand-building

Legal tech startup raises 2.2m

Africa to get eight new submarine cables soon

Nigerians monthly trade in bitcoin rises to $44m

Communications firm gets international certification

Starlink internet service leaving beta in October Musk

US plans sanctions for ransomware payment facilitators

Nigerian embassies of shame (2)

Notes from the Underground

2022-2024 MTEF and rising inflation, exchange rates

Qualitative healthcare delivery remains our priority Akeredolu

Borrowing for recurrent expenditure foolish, says Obasanjo



*VANGUARD*

SEC commences 100% custody requirement in CIS 'DG

Sanwo-Olu threatens to terminate contract of erring contractors in 7 days

Ogun Police warn against night prayer sessions to avoid being victims of kidnappers

NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, others for drug offences

Olojo' Festival: Ooni goes into 7-day seclusion

Merck Foundation CEO, Kelej, others recognised as 100 Most Influential African Women 2021

World Clean-up Day: Over 200 Nestl storm 7 markets across Nigeria

Diabetes: Ogoja gets Screening, treatment center 100 years after

DEFECTIONS:APC dubious for accepting people it once accused of corruption -Sen Ekpenyong

Nigeria needs 95% national network coverage for e-transmission of election results 'Orji Kalu

Police move to resolve mystery behind Enugu INEC office fire incident

Centre records 652 rape cases in 3 years in Kaduna ' Official

Ondo: Council boss raises alarm over incessant criminal attacks on border towns

Prayer Of The Redeemed Against Fear (2)

The real trouble with Nigeria (2)

Searching for two-eyed politicians in Nigeria

UK reviews COVID-19 guidelines for international travel

Jigawa councils to use sweets as enticement for polio vaccines

Thugs demolish residence of 65-yr-old visually impaired man in Enugu

It's fight to die, Boko Haram hardliners won't surrender ' Ex-American Marine

It's fight to die, Boko Haram hardliners won't surrender, says Ex-American Marine



*THISDAY*

Report Advise CBN to Implement Pilot Stage Before Full Launch of e-Naira

Uzoka: Commitment to Customer Service Translates to Financial Gains

SEC Commences 100% Custody Requirement in Collective Investment Schemes

TrustBanc Closes Third Tranche of N10 bn Debt Issue

GTCO: Delivering Stronger Balance Sheet, Dividend Payout

ABSA Advocates Social Investment Plan from Oil and Gas proceeds

First Bank Wins Private Bank of the Year Award

With Manufacturing, General Commerce and Communication Sectors Contributing 22%, Eight Banks NPL Rise to N626.5bn

Emefiele: CBN Will Continue to Support Nigerians Involved in Legitimate Businesses

Improved Macroeconomic Fundamentals May Bolster Investors Appetite for Federal Governments $6.2 billion Eurobond Offer

NDIC Reiterates Commitment to Tap Savings Culture of Unbanked Poor

Tackling Misconceptions about Mutual Funds

Williams-Edem: Our Focus is Customers Satisfaction

Poor Implementation Bane of FGs Farm Estate Initiative, says Agric Stakeholders

NIPOST Takes Clampdown Exercise to Abuja, Raids Illegal Courier Operators

Hathiramani: Aviation, Banking Sector Play Pivotal Role in Nations Economy

United Airlines Deploys Dreamliner, Begins Washington D.C to Lagos Flights

Harder Times Slows Down Insurers Willingness Towards Claims Payment

NSDC Urges Operators to Adhere to Provisions of Sugar Masterplan

Five Nigerian Start-ups Receive 120,000 Orange Corners Innovation Fund

Appreciation, Not Guillotine for Emefiele

Are Employees Still Most Vital Assets in Workspace

Experts: Transparent, Accountable Tax System Will Boost Compliance, Reset Economy

Onne Customs Receives Scanner, Promises Trade Facilitation

SEC Commences 100% Custody Requirement in Collective Investment Schemes

House Committee on Agriculture Charges Research Institutions on Blue Economy

Eat N Go Partners Slum2School to Celebrates International Literacy Day

PISTIS Life & Leadership Institute Set to Hold Virtual Class

2023: Can Fani-Kayode Change Dynamics of the Game

Malafias DEATH a Grwat LOSS TO Nigeria, says Olawepo-Hashim

How to Become the President of Nigeria, 2023

Akwa Utd Crash out, River Utd Through to Next Round

22 Years After, NFF to Honour Super Falcons Class of 1999

Osimhen Not Yet World-class Striker, Says Rohr

Heartland Queens Set for Betsy Obaseki Invitational

Eguavoen, Lawal Commend Egbe over MJA Turf

Emmanuel Dennis Scores Again as Watford End Winless Run

HiFL 2021 SFinals: UNIMAID Desert Warriors Eye Final Ticket



*DAILY SUN*
 
NCDMB moves to crash production cost with oil, gas park

INEC now ready for fraud-free, credible polls Igini

Politics of zoning as APCs albatross

Your attack on me baseless, unwarranted Umahi

2023: No place for APC in Ebonyi Anyim, Egwu, others

APC foundation members drag Nnamani to Buhari

Another Enugu INEC office burnt

Deploy hydrocarbon proceeds to social investment, ABSA tell African govts

Shell to partner public-private stakeholders to deepen research, development

MAN calls for recapitalisation of BoI, BOA

5G to expand business, digital economy NACCIMA

AfDB approves $50m trade finance risk facility for Standard Chartered Bank

Africa Capitalworks invests in Dorman Long

9mobile trains journalists on AI-powered journalism in series 3 of capacity building

VAT: MAN, NECA, NACCIMA, others in dilemma over remittance deadline

Economy: Insecurity, forex squeeze, others mar growth prospects

Maritime crimes: Sea piracy drops by 80% NIMASA

COVID-19: UK moves against Nigeria

SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buharis fresh request to borrow $4bn, 710m

VAT: FIRS amendment move dead on arrival Akeredolu

Miyetti Allah plots to stop anti-grazing bills in South East, lobbies govs

Farming key to Nigerias greatness, says Afe Babalola

Secession not solution to Nigerias problem Gbajabiamila, Obi, Ribadu, others

Banditry, kidnappings sign of endtime -Apostolic pastor

Reps to sanction corrupt public officers, corporate bodies over misuse of national assets

Mailafias death blow to ethnic nationalities , says Middle Belt Forum

NJC recommends appointment of 6 chief judges, 31 judicial officers

Sour taste of sit-at-home protest

50 golden lessons of life (6)

Before PDP defects to APC

Afghan govt through the lens of scripture



*GUARDIAN*

Ronaldo scores before Lingard grabs winner against West Ham

Ben Yedder penalty earns struggling Monaco draw at Nice

Former England great Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

One dies, scores injured as hoodlums clash in Mushin

Eleven bandits killed, three victims rescued in Kogi

Worries over gated streets in Lagos

Ihube abduction: ABSU students not among abductees, says VC

Police arrest suspected 'one-chance' robbers in Abuja

Lagos community begins construction of police station

Britain's 'love of France is ineradicable': Boris Johnson

Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands

Mali bristles over warnings not to hire Russian 'mercenaries

India seizes $20m heroin haul in drug bust at sea

Low-key funeral begins for Algeria's ex-president Bouteflika

Blast targets Taliban truck in eastern Afghan city

Philippines' Manny Pacquiao to run for president in 2022

Burundi rebel group claims airport attack

Macron, Biden to talk in 'coming days' about submarines spat

Erdogan says Turkey 'not closed' to dialogue with Armenia

Joshua adopts boxing's sweet science in preparation for battle with Usyk

Ten bobsled, skeleton athletes set for European tour

South Africano threat to Nigeria's dream, says Balogun

Minister pledges support for Sapetro Futures Tennis stars, Ogunsakin

10bet debuts, commits to support grassroots football growth in Africa

Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid stun Valencia with late double

Icardi grabs late winner for PSG against Lyon as Messi makes home bow

AC Milan stalemate piles on misery for Juventus

Verona inflict first loss on Mourinho's Roma

Chelsea outclass Spurs as stars pay tribute to Greaves

Africa's tech-enabled firm reaffirms commitment to value addition

Kano Naval Base and the scramble for national cake

Home security adviser

How to fix COVID-19-induced inequality

Alliance of Nigerian leaders and Igbo dropouts

Top five think tanks driving policy shift

Femi Fani-Kayode: A victim of our disordered society



*LEADERSHIP*

ACF Sad Over Mailafia's Death

Osinbajo Asks Leaders To Prioritise Girl-child Education

COVID-19: Nigeria Bars Travellers From Brazil, South Africa, Turkey

APC Chairmanship: North Central Yet To Agree On Consensus Candidate

NJC Recommends 6 Chief Judges, 31 Others For Appointment

11 Bandits Killed, 3 Kidnap Victims Rescued In Kogi

[EDITORIAL] Enforce Freedom Of Movement In South East

The Coup In Guinea And West Africa's Democratic Debacle

2023: Northern Elders Take On Southern Governors, Reject Power Shift

Ex-CBN Deputy Governor, Mailafia, Dies Of Suspected COVID-19

Borno Blackout Worsens As Terrorists Bomb More High Tension Lines

Buhari Approves Incorporation Of NNPC Ltd, Names Ararume Chairman

Economy: CSO Alerts On Anti-Govt Protest On Monday

Economy: CSO Alerts On Anti-Govt Protest On Monday

EPL: Chelsea Outclass Tottenham, Maintain Unbeaten Run

BBNaija6: Yousef, Saskay Evicted

NDPHC's Sub-station Connection To National Grid Causes Load-shedding ' TCN

Lagos, Port Harcourt, Delta Ports Collapsing, Says NPA MD

[COLUMN] The Truth About True Federalism



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Youself, Saskay evicted from BBNaija house

Four trapped as container falls on car in Lagos

BBNaija: White Money, Saskay, others up for possible eviction

Insecurity: 11 bandits killed, others arrested as Kogi responds

E-voting: Kaduna council polls rekindle debate

Senate indicts 39MDAs over un-retired advances to Federation Account

Arsonists set ablaze third Enugu INEC office in 2021

2023: Tinubu is our 'Capo' in the South, we're waiting for his direction ' Akeredolu

FG debunks alleged indictment of Unilag VC, mgt

NJC recommends appointment of 6 Chief Judges, 32 others as Judicial Officers

Vatsa blasts Buhari, APC over 'shocking' Fani Kayode Red Carpet Reception

COVID-19: Nigeria records five deaths, 336 new cases Saturday

Police outnumber protesters at US Capitol riots rally

Record-setting space tourists splash down to Earth

COVID-19: FG lifts restriction ban on flights from India

France, Russia plan talks to take fizz out of champagne dispute

Access to education'll curb youths' radicalization, restiveness ' Jarigbe

EPL: Chelsea beat Spurs to extend unbeaten run

Late penalty drama as Man United beat Hammers

Derby boss Rooney learns of administration decision from TV

Euro roundup: Lewandowski extends his record run as Bayern thrash Bochum



*BLUE PRINT*

CSP Yakubu Plans Big For Kickboxing in Nigeria, outlines developmental programmes

Electronic results transmission: Has IPAC lived up to expectation

Expert raises concern over proliferation of boreholes in Nigeria

Firm to boost women farmers' capacity on food production

Lack of proper awareness bane of organic agriculture processes ' Don

Updated: Buhari orders incorporation of NNPC Ltd, appoints Ararume, Kyari, others into board

Premier League: Chelsea outclass Spurs, extend unbeaten run

NFF honours Super Falcons class of 1999, Jegede at NFF-Aiteo Football Awards

Badminton: Gbayan joins the race for presidency, promises to transform federation

Confed Cup: Bayelsa United through to next stage

CAF CL: Rivers United march on

Crisis affecting our resolve to help unborn children ' Ex-Nasarawa first lady

APC chairmanship position: Why Senator Musa is the best ' Arewa group

FAO ready to transform agri-food systems ' DG

NJC recommends appointment of 6 CJs, 31 others

Police nab 7 workers for diverting 5,000 treated nets in Gombe

How thugs attacked Obi of Ogwashi-Uku entourage in Delta ' Spokesman

CSO seeks legal aid for indigent citizens, inmates

Enugu INEC office razed

Stop playing politics with security, group tells Ihyarev APC leaders

Many await emergence of new Emir as 47 justle for Kontagora Royal throne

IPI Board election: Kwara Gov congratulates Raheem Adedoyin

Gunmen attack church, kill 1, abduct 3 others in Kogi

Marry each other, IG charges police officers

Nasarawa deputy gov empowers 330 less privileged women in 33 electoral wards

Breaking: Buhari orders incorporation of NNPC, appoints board

NCAG disassociates self from planned protest against CBN, Buhari's govt

Senator Bamidele donates Coaster bus to Oluyin-in-Council

2023: Bala, PDP governing Bauchi temporarily ' APC chieftain

Re: The road to Nigeristan

APC members angry over red-carpet reception of Fani-Kayode ' PGF boss

Breaking: Ex-CBN deputy gov, Mailafia is dead

RMAFC reveals factors that 'll determine proposed new revenue sharing formula



*TRIBUNE*

2023: North is not for sale, Northern Elders tell southern governors

Kwara APC group canvasses coalition to elect credible leadership

DPR plans N3.2trn revenue by December 2021

Philanthropist donates food items to motherless children, empowers citizens in Ekiti

Buhari directs incorporation of NNPC

Edo judiciary trains personnel on online dispute resolution

Kumuyi to hold 5-Day 'Divine Solution Global Crusade' in Abuja

Sultan mourns Alhaji AbdulAzeez Chibozo Ude

Mailafia was a distinguished Northern intellectual ' ACF

BBNaija: Yousef, Saskay evicted in eighth week

Local stock market adds 0.06% WoW as investors gain N11bn

Why lending rates remain high ' New LCCI boss



*SPORTS*

10bet debuts, commits to support grassroots football growth in Africa - Guardian

22 Years After, NFF to Honour Super Falcons Class of 1999 - Thisday

AC Milan stalemate piles on misery for Juventus - Guardian

Akwa Utd Crash out, River Utd Through to Next Round - Thisday

Awoniyi's Union Berlin surrender unbeaten Bundesliga run to Borussia Dortmund - Goal

Badminton: Gbayan joins the race for presidency, promises to transform federation - Blueprint

Baker Mayfield 'Sore' After Suffering Shoulder Injury vs. Texans, Browns HC Says - Bleacher Report

Bears' Justin Fields 'Not Pleased' with His Play After Replacing Injured Andy Dalton - Bleacher Report

Ben Yedder penalty earns struggling Monaco draw at Nice - Guardian

Benzema Late Goal Takes Real Madrid To The Top - Daily Independent

Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid stun Valencia with late double - Guardian

Braves' Eddie Rosario Hits For 8th Cycle in Franchise History vs. Giants - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Tom Brady Says 'I Know I Can Play Better' After 5-TD Game vs. Falcons - Bleacher Report

Buffalo Bills record first NFL shutout of season to beat Miami Dolphins - Yahoo

CAF Champions League drama as South African, Eswatini clubs survive - Punch

Caf Champions League: Belouizdad dump Akwa United as Rivers United advance into next round - Goal

CAF Champions League: Rivers defeats Yanga 1-0 to earn first round ticket - Punch

CAF CL: Rivers United march on - Blueprint

Caf Confederation Cup: Bayelsa United to face CS Sfaxien after scaling Ashanti Golden Boys hurdle - Goal

Carson Wentz Exits for Colts After Leg Injury vs. Rams: Jacob Eason Replaces - Bleacher Report

Chelsea outclass Spurs as stars pay tribute to Greaves - Guardian

Chiefs' Travis Kelce Becomes Fastest TE in NFL History to Reach 8,000 Receiving Yards - Bleacher Report

Confed Cup: Bayelsa United through to next stage - Blueprint

Del Piero, Trezeguet to Baggio: Who are the top 10 goalscorers in Juventus' history - Goal

Derby boss Rooney learns of administration decision from TV - New Telegraph

DTigress overcome early scare to beat Mozambique in Afrobasket opener - The Cable

Eguavoen, Lawal Commend Egbe over MJA Turf - Thisday

Emmanuel Dennis Scores Again as Watford End Winless Run - Thisday

English Premier League table after Sunday's matches - Punch

EPL round-up: Chelsea thrash Tottenham as Ronaldo scores in Man United win - The Cable

EPL: Chelsea beat Spurs to extend unbeaten run - New Telegraph

Euro roundup: Lewandowski extends his record run as Bayern thrash Bochum - New Telegraph

FIFA 22: Rooney announced as newest FUT icon - Goal

Fleetwood ready to become villain of the piece as Europe bid to retain Ryder Cup - Yahoo

Former England great Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81 - Guardian

Garth Crooks' team of the week: Silva, Gabriel, Lingard, Toney - BBC

Guardiola faces injury crisis as Manchester City start crucial run - Yahoo

Guardiola turns to young players as Manchester City are hit by injury crisis - Goal

Harry Kane says Jimmy Greaves' goalscoring feats are an inspiration - Yahoo

Heartland Queens Set for Betsy Obaseki Invitational - Thisday

HiFL 2021 SFinals: UNIMAID Desert Warriors Eye Final Ticket - Thisday

I lost my job yesterday!' - Solskjaer not getting carried away with Man Utd title talk - Goal

Icardi grabs late winner for PSG against Lyon as Messi makes home bow - Guardian

Ivan Toney's performance the best I've seen from a striker ' Kristoffer Ajer - Yahoo

James Milner: Being careful with Virgil Van Dijk is a necessity - Yahoo

Javon Kinlaw Discusses 49ers' Win over Eagles: 'I Think They Folded Before We Did - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers Hold off Jalen Hurts, Eagles for Hard-Fought Road Win - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Greaves, England World Cup winner and Tottenham legend, dies aged 81 - CNN

Jimmy Greaves: peerless player whose legacy is etched in football history - Yahoo

Joshua adopts boxing's sweet science in preparation for battle with Usyk - Guardian

Juventus vs Milan: Stalemate piles on misery for Juve after Ronaldo's exit - Punch

Kyler Murray Is Emerging as an NFL Superstar and a 2021 MVP Candidate - Bleacher Report

Lamar Jackson Told John Harbaugh 'Hell Yeah' Ravens Should Go For It On 4th Down - Bleacher Report

Lamar Jackson, Ravens Edge Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs After Clyde Edwards-Helaire Fumble - Bleacher Report

Late penalty drama as Man United beat Hammers - New Telegraph

Leading football agent who represented Raheem Sterling accused of repeatedly signing underage players - Yahoo

Mac Jones, Patriots Cruise to Win vs. Jets as Zach Wilson Throws 4 INT - Bleacher Report

Mel Morris says sorry to Derby's fans as club prepares for administration - Yahoo

Messi, Mbappe, Neymar Outshone By Icardi As PSG See Off Lyon - Daily Independent



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