*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 24TH AUGUST 2022* *PUNCH* Tinubu, Wike meet in UK, PDP talks wobble UK to spend 15m on nutrition in North-East No soldier resigned due to pressure, says COAS Buhari, Sultan condemn Yobe Islamic clerics murder AIbom AG justifies lawyers imprisonment Widen, collect taxes, dont cripple resilient sectors Bill tags hate speech electoral offence, recommends imprisonment PDP assembles 100 witnesses, says Oyetolas petition time-wasting PDPs leadership too pro-North, BoT chair insists Politicians concerned about figures, not religious sentiment Patron, Ekiti TSO Obi meets Afenifere leader, promises to save Nigeria Nigeria recovers N86.2bn stolen oil in one month Zenith Banks H1 gross earnings rise to N405bn Nigeria imports $11bn plastics, pharmaceuticals, sugar Lagos taskforce raids okada in restricted areas FG pledges to address airlines trapped forex Minister Nigeria unprepared for African free trade Experts DisCos get 857,108 consumer complaints in 12 months SheVentures disburses N5m interest-free loans to SMEs Power probe: Reps invite ministers, NERC, others 10% fuel subsidyll improve transport system Tech coy Unions seek improved standard for banks workforce Trapped funds threaten our jobs Aviation workers Autochek, AutoFast create easy access for vehicle maintenance Advertising council restructures, unveils new law Ex-NDIC boss urges leaders on success NEPC promises more technical support for exporters Firm appoints new managing director ICA attains chartered status FG targets $3bn from CO2 sale Potential Edwards trilogy excites Usman Buhari endorses 10-year football dev master plan Quick money syndrome distracting Nigerian male athletes ' Porbeni Sanusi on Everton radar Onazi backs CHAN Eagles to beat Ghana Almeria insist on '30m fee for Sadiq Nigerian fans dream big after Arsenal's EPL bright start Anebi: Football goalie turned volleyball star Why SMEs fail in Nigeria Myth: Malt drink and milk, excellent blood replenisher Raising the alarm on rising Yellow fever epidemic Advocating sustainable healthcare financing in Nigeria Nigeria Startup Bill: Crucial legislation in need of presidential assent Supply chain analysis of AfCFTA FCCPC director dies fighting female colleague, probe begins Robbers steal 76 phones, N4.80m property in Lagos Ex-convict arraigned over N24m fraud in Lagos Truck crashes into Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge, causes gridlock Teenager, others arraigned for attacking Oyetolas wife convoy 12 NNPP supporters, passengers die in Nasarawa, Ondo crashes Police kill Edo kidnapper, rescue abducted woman Group condemns husbands release after brutalising Adamawa journalist Ogun communities lament over abandoned truck, allege threat Benue man destroys PDP billboard, blames alcohol Crime: Anambra bans commercial motorcyclists in Nnewi, Ekwulobia Advancing politicians personal interests Fixing Nigerias haemorrhaging economy Strike continues, UNIABUJA ASUU tells Nigerians ASUU-OAU backs indefinite strike *VANGUARD* Edo PDP: Mixed reactions as members await Supreme Court 2023: Attack issues, not campaign billboards, APGA counsels politicians, others WaterAid in partnership for safe water supply in Borno UN volunteers participate at 2022 Capacity Development and Learning Facility in Lagos [PHOTOS] Wike underrating North, playing anti-party politics'Atiku's camp Why we're investing in Cape Verde ' Chave Group Investment solution to strengthen financial growth launched in Nigeria TETFund sponsors publication of 10 books for use in varsities Insecurity: CSO reiterates call on restructuring of security architecture FG engages Yoruba royal fathers on COVID-19 vaccination Senate 2023: NNPP candidate gets Union's support for FCT seat Just in: Otti unveils 38-yr-old as running mate Abia traditional rulers 'll receive security vote, ADC Guber candidate promises Flooding: Buhari condoles victims' families, pledges assistance Kidnapped 4 Catholic reverend sisters freed in Imo First vaccine against malaria not for adults ' FG Group to youths: Support Tinubu in 2023 presidential election Kano CARES project dole out N1bn lifeline to farmers CCTV allegedly exposes suspect, aids police arrests in Lagos Nigeria exports non-oil products worth $2.6bn first half of 2022 ' NEPC 2023: Tinubu meets Wike, 2 PDP govs in London Wike's man dumps PDP, moves to APC Photos: Peter Obi meets with Afenifere, Middle Belt leaders PDP: Ortom has no problem with Ayu ' Benue Govt We're fighting insecurity your govt created, IPOB replies Kalu MOJEC, EKEDC collaborate to reduce metering gap, increase mobile map penetration Experts brainstorm on fintech growth, operations in Nigeria Open Letter to Gov Wike (1) Globacom and 19 years of technological revolution Exciting moment Nollywood Actor, Kanayo Kanayo met Chimamanda Adichie at NBA-AGC [Photos/videos] Police kill kidnap suspect, rescue victim in Edo 4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in Imo Minor, 5 others die, 3 injured in Ondo auto crash Commuters stranded as protesters block Ekpoma over dilapidated Benin-Auchi-Okenne highway Victim of kerosene explosion seeks Akwa Ibom first Lady's assistance Strike: FG refers registration of ASUU splinter group to Committee Minister calls for collective effort to address challenges in healthcare Nigerian doctors arrive in Sierra Leone to offer free surgeries for children suffering from cleft palate Demolition: Tonto Dikeh's ex, Kpokpogiri drags FCT Minister, others to ICC Reps begin investigation into Kuje Correctional Centre attack Impersonator, two others arrested for fraud in Kano Cultists in police net for hacking rival to death Man drags in-law to court over wife's refusal to return home Gang leader arrested in Ondo for robbing couple of 18 kegs of palm oil, cash, other items Man, 26, drowns in Lagos beach *THISDAY* INEC: Electoral Process Incomplete Without Offences Commission Lamido: No One Has Offended Wike, No Basis for Reconciliation Zenith Bank Powers on with Double-digit Topline Growth in First Half 2022 The Case Against Unjust Laws NEPC: Non-oil Exports Generated $2.6bn in Half-year of 2022 $33m Azura Power Deal: House C'ttee Invites Ministers of Finance, Power, BPP, Others China to Pick 17 African Countries for Debt Forgiveness, Offers $10bn in IMF Funds Osinbajo: Public-Private Sector Collaboration Will Bridge Nigeria's $2.3trn Infrastructure Deficit Eight Months after Winning Licence, MTN Rolls Out 5G Today Stakeholders Move to Harmonise Nigeria's Renewable Energy Policies Buhari Harps on Improved Security, Political, Economic Relationship Between Nigeria, India Trinidad and Tobago Envoy Demands Improved Trade with Nigeria FG Canvasses Prioritisation of Digital Access for Economic Growth Global Capital Markets Post $18trn Half-year Losses FG Bans Foreign Models from Nigerian Adverting Media Court Nullifies Ratification of NBA Secretary General's Suspension UN, FG, Others Partner on Procurement Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs SERAP, NGE Sue Buhari, Others over Threat to Shutdown 53 Broadcast Stations NPHCDA: 41,235,148 Nigerians Have Received COVID-19 Vaccines African Health Ministers Okay New Strategy to Curb Chronic Diseases FG, US Sign Agreement on Repatriation of $23m Abacha Loot Oyo Prince Accuses State Govt of Insincerity over Alaafin Stool Buhari: Fake News, Misinformation Worsening Insecurity Nationwide Jibrin: PDP's Sharing of Offices against South Buhari to Governors: Calling on FG to Respond to Natural Disaster Unlawful *THE SUN* Ill turn Abia around for good APP guber candidate 2023: INEC wants clampdown on sponsors of electoral offences Osun PDP, Adeleke files reply to APC, Oyetolas petition Wike cant decide how Rivers peoplell vote in 2023 Sule Lamido 2023: Elections may not hold in North West over insecurity, governors tell Buhari LPll restore hope, rebuild Nigeria Peter Obi Obi only factor uniting Nigeria Datti FGs programme has pulled several Nigerians out of poverty Malami APGA billboards breached signage law Ebonyi govt 2023: INEC wants clampdown on sponsors of electoral offences Buhari vows to resist attempt to undermine football FG: NFF receives N15bn in 7yrs NFF President: Amadu declares, promises accountability, judicious use of FIFA funds 2023: Tinubu, Atiku, others to feature in Keffi polo tournament in Wadada Nasarawa Ministry of sports gets new permanent Secretary Musa Amadu declares for NFF President African U-21 Volleyball Championships: Nigeria lose third-place match to Cameroon Manchester United protests turn to celebration after victory over Liverpool Friendly: Super Eagles battle Algeria in Oran Osimhen: I didnt leave pitch angry How government policies crippled local ship chandling business Ocean Glory Commodities wins Africas best brands award Digital access key to economic devt Pantami BEDC: AGF declares sacked MDs refusal to vacate office ultra vires Pyrates Confraternity demands stiff action against oil theft SON urges manufacturers to unite, insists on standardisation CBN: Aggregate export receipts dip $5.38bn in one month Zenith Bank sustains growth trajectory with double-digit growth in H1 2022 gross earnings $464m blocked fund: Aviation workers lament looming job losses Pension ministry concludes screening exercise for leadership role Kalu meets ASUU members, urges end to strike Nkporo lauds him on community projects Editors, SERAP sue Buhari, NBC, others over plan to shut 53 broadcast stations Buhari reiterates commitment to tackle banditry, terrorism US signs agreement with FG to return $23m Abacha loot Fake news, misinformation fuelling insecurity FG Army raises the alarm on reports glorifying insurgencys activities Battle over Enugu land shifts to IGPs office in Abuja Govt hails indigene for emerging first African to win AFS award Land grabbing: Kuje residents seek IGPs intervention Young People and Challenge of Purposeful Existence K-leg incorrect See how Buhari turned me into a Nostradamus and clairvoyant (2) PDPs denial of Wike: Is it right NBC: Bully or broadcast regulator Presidential campaign spokesmen: The yabis we need Nigerias race to the bottom Nigerian armed forces should be worried ASUU and its phantom work policy Ogun APC crisis: Before the lies go viral A manifesto to save Nigerias public university 2023 and voting in anger quagmire The problem with the presidents men Reviving oil palm as a major foreign exchange earner Trouble for quack herbalists Nsukkas Father Christmas FCT maize joints Benue State Community Volunteer Guards Actress Nancy Isime stuns in gorgeous dress for the Obara M Movie Premiere *GUARDIAN* Akwa Ibom Police Command arrests fake ASP, recovers drugs, cloned identity card Police arraign seven suspects for attacking Oyetola's wife, aides Ondo: Trailer rams into bus, kills six passengers Building collapse: LASBCA boss urges Lagosians to report distressed buildings around them Lagos police arrest suspected cultists for killing rival HURIWA clarifies position on suspended 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SMEs data for online learning, sells Afghan operation for $35m Blockchain technology to provide jobs, solve problems Timbuktoo hub to build innovative startup ecosystem for Africans Smile clinches African brands award FundQuest commemorates anniversary with digital banking apps Scanfrost unveils new inverter series of air conditioners, washing machines Nigeria: Petroleum law and competitive markets Buhari's warning against civil war T. O Graham-Douglas: Political magician of incredible talents The Pyrates Confraternity gyration song as burlesque Party people Young people and challenge of purposeful existence - Part 3 A vision for Africa's post-Ukraine global order Aghama: Empowering women with MumsWhoCode Rising inflation, energy costs and shrinking manufacturers' margins Operators query transparency, effectiveness of Customs' electronic auction U.S. signs agreement with FG to return $23m Abacha loot Stakeholders react over CBN's roles in power, take-over of DisCos LCCI, NACCIMA urge FG to address crude oil theft, rising debt profile Presidency attacks The Guardian editorial on Buhari's stewardship Motorists task FG to expedite action on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as crashed trailer worsens traffic Strike action by electricity workers unnecessary, says PowerUp Labour Party now mass movement, Obi declares Kamaru Usman wants to complete Leon Edwards UFC trilogy in England *LEADERSHIP* COVID-19: Japan Reports Record 343 Daily Deaths Federal Govt, US Sign Agreement On Return Of Another $23m Abacha Loot INEC, EFCC Disagree On Electoral Offences Commission Bill LEADERSHIP To Collaborate With NDLEA To Tackle Drug Abuse Civil Servants Call Plan By Governors To Reduce Retirement Age To 50, One Of The 'Most Wicked Moves ' In History BROADCAST LICENCE: Editors, SERAP Sue Buhari, NBC As Stations Strive To Meet Deadline Today Tinubu, Wike Meet In London As PDP Reconciliation Drags Terrorists, Bandits Are Not Spirits, Military Must Crush Them Siemens Power Initiative: Federal Govt Investing $2bn In Distribution, Transmission ' Osinbajo [EDITORIAL] Make Fertiliser Accessible, Affordable *NEW TELEGRAPH* FG's N7trn Fuel Subsidy Projection: Matters arising Sustaining fight against substance abuse International Youth Day: Nigerian youths and rising political awareness How political crisis led to death of pregnant woman, raizing of houses in Ede Nuclear tests amid global crises Insecurity: Army parleys journalists, 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