*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY 2022* *PUNCH* Osun: INEC replies Davido over Certificate of Return FG defaults in counterpart funding, PhD scholars stranded FG alerts ports, land borders over Marburg virus End killings of Nigerians now, TUC tells govt National Assembly begins two-month break Thursday Oyetola pencils 50 lawyers, APC, Adeleke trade words Resurgence of COVID-19 worrisome Ex-Zamfara gov, Yari, visits Wike Tinubu needs Muslim-Muslim ticket for massive northern votes Presidential aspirant Foundation seeks women involvement in politics Dont tamper with election materials, Adeleke warns INEC Dana disembarks 100 passengers unhurt after emergency landing FG continues $3.5bn Eni/Shell suit, Italy drops charges Nigeria must strengthen industry to manufacture vaccines Okonjo-Iweala Firm inaugurates candidate assessment platform CIPM president appointed as AHRC secretary Exporters got N20bn rebate from RT200FX Emefiele CBN saved banking sector from implosion IoD DG How delays mar attempts to relocate Computer Village Lagos plans smart ID cards for loan applicants Firm advocates innovation to achieve sustainable energy goals Firm commits to building legacy for future generation Airtel Nigeria appoints human resources director Stanbic IBTC appoints directors across subsidiaries Pinnick condemns use of laser light on Falcons Buhari, Dare, Pinnick, others salute gallant Falcons WAFCON: We're still Africa's best, boast Falcons stars Pay '130m, Napoli tell Osimhen suitors Waldrum silent on officiating to avoid 'trouble Falcons, Morocco clash tougher than Champions League final Ozokechi: Shooting guard who shunned IT for basketball Ajibade hails Falcons' resilience despite defeat Bayern sign de Ligt from Juventus Inquest into Labour Party and Osun governorship poll Masked men, task force arrest Okada riders, passengers Panic as Lagos fuel tanker explodes, destroys vehicles Lagos policemen on illegal duty handcuff, brutalise PUNCHman Gunmen attack Taraba community, group laments incessant killings Edo APC chieftain abducted while returning from farm Baker abducted in Osun, kidnappers demand N5m ransom Man kills Delta girlfriend for breaking iPhone screen Lagos community knocks LAWMA over decomposing waste Terrorists kill abducted CAN chairman, group raises concern Police arraign man over theft of N8.3m truck Lagos residents lament poor access road, seek help Terrorists kill kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest Family petitions IGP over sons killing in Imo 5G: Mafab pursues licence ahead NCC Aug rollout Of presidential running mates Review of Osun 2022 governorship poll Dentist advises Nigerians on regular checks Foundation tells govts to stop industrial pollution Chronic use of cell phone increases tumour risk Adeboye backs CAN, PFN, APC unveils Shettima today Buhari unveils NNPC Limited, agency halts FAAC remittances ASUU adamant, says govt must meet all demands Outcry as CBN raises interest rate again Confusion as N179/litre fuel price controversy worsens *VANGUARD* Cholera outbreak kills 5 in Kano Govt, security agencies have failed to secure Nigerians ' Masari APC unveils vice presidential candidate today FG has not borrowed a dime from pension funds, Pencom insists Transporters of Petroleum Products seek FGN's support towards reducing cost of operations Naira rises again at Investors and Exporters window Computer literacy, a must for federal civil servants ' Yemi-Esan Extend voting rights to prison inmates, NCoS charges INEC Mixed reactions as Nigerian gay rights activist, Edafe Okporo weds in US Bandits kill 6, injure scores, rustle several animals in Katsina IGP Alkali commends UN for training personnel on IEDs Disposal in North East Poor state of Ogun School worries Alumni Chairman Communal clashes: Hamzat calls for creation of boundary c'ttee in Lagos 2023: INEC proposes life ban for politicians, parties involved in vote buying All ado about Muslim-Muslim ticket APC'sfailure in Osun, divine test from Allah ' Abdullahi Adamu Any court case against Adeleke's victory is academic exercise ' PDP chieftain INEC promises to deliver best-ever general election in 2023 Yahaya Bello's group assures Tinubu/Shettima of nationwide support As APC unveils Shettima, Tinubu says he picked him 'for our common good 48hrs after Adeleke's victory, we're yet to receive Certificate of Return ' Davido Nigeria needs competent leaders like Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed ' Diaspora group MUSLIM-MUSLIM TICKET: Political exigency made Tinubu choose Shettima ' Yakassai I would've lost if Buhari had not signed amended Electoral Act ' Adeleke Obi, Baba-Ahmed: Now, Nigerians have a choice A Peter Obi truth Disruptive change-the way forward for Abia (part 1) NFF hails Mimi Calvin-Onwuka, Madu on WAFCON feats *THISDAY* After 44 Years of Birthing Old NNPC, Buhari Unveils New NNPC Limited President Gives Minister Two-week Ultimatum to Resolve ASUU Strike Fighting Inflation, CBN Raises Interest Rate Dangote Industries Successfully Completes N187bn Bond Issuance FG Urges Synergy, Information Sharing in Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing War Access Bank to Support Education with $1.7m Raised at UK Polo Tournament Nigerians Are Treated Harshly for Ineffective Anti-money Laundering Policy, Says US-based Firm Accused of $160m Remittances Airline Operators Write FAAN, Condemn Closure of Lagos Airport Runway APC Formally Unveils Shettima Today as Tinubu Campaign Group Justifies Choice of Ex-Borno Governor FG to Continue $3.5bn Claim against Eni, Shell AfDB Board Approves over $1bn for Emergency Food Production Plan Okonjo-Iweala: Import Restrictions on Food will Worsen Inflationary Pressures Fuel Distributors Seek FG's Payment of over N500bn Bridging Cost UN Agency, NCAA Mull Fresh Measures to Checkmate Terrorists' Threats at Airports Court Says NAICOM Lacks Power to Increase Insurance Firms' Share Capital Davido Expresses Concerns over Delayed Issuance of Certificate of Return to Adeleke By INEC Ignore Allegation of Certificate Forgery against Me, A'Ibom PDP Guber Candidate Tells Supporters Oyebanji: I Won't Consider Politics, Religion to Run My Govt Obaseki: With Osun Now in Bag, 2023 Presidency is PDP's to Lose With INEC's Fresh Voter Registration at 10.1m, 2023 Becomes Highly Competitive, Anyone's Game Masari: Police Still Hunting for Terrorist Turbaned in Zamfara Kachikwu, Condemns Killing of Seven Youths by Ebubeagu Akeredolu Charges Traditional Rulers to Protect Domains from Criminals NEMA Receives 143 Stranded Libya Returnees Terrorists Kill Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest, One Escapes from Captivity *THE SUN* Why Nigeriansll support Obi in 2023 Bitrus Kaze, Ex-Reps Member Roadto 2023: Nigerians about to make 2015 mistake again Adebayo, SDP presidential flag bearer Roadto 2023: PDP leadersll unite to rescue Nigeria Ologbondiyan Roadto 2023: INEC, credible elections and Nigerias future Governors congratulate Osun governor-elect 2023: INEC rules out prison inmates voting My administrationll respect public funds, property Nweke Jnr ACourt stops Ogahs bid to stop Emenikes candidature Adeboye denies endorsing Tinubu, stands by CANs directive WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons miss out of N2.25bn CAF largesse Buhari hails Super Falcons gallant display Sports ministry, NFF president salute team 2022 Commonwealth Games: Gumel expects Team Nigeria to excel in Birmingham Amstel Malta Ultra hails brave Super Falcons UB40 releases Commonwealth Games anthem Napoli toys with Osimhen plan B PSG joins Barca in the race for Nigerian teen wonder Golden Eaglets, Flying Eagles know AFCON rivals today Akeredolu wants sports run professionally MPR hike to 14%ll hurt manufacturers OPS Anxiety, fear as substandard boats, life jackets threaten marine transportation Crisis of confidence hits maritime transport unions, as key members pull out Portal closure: Stakeholders to record loss KLT Customs generates N23bn revenue, intercept container of mosquito coils Fares may hit N65,000 as domestic airlines demand 25% fuel surcharge SMEDAN boss pledges partnership with stakeholders to improve MSMEs Maritime workers to shut down ports from Friday Why Nigerians should embrace insurance Stakeholders call for regulation of Nigerias IoT ecosystem 2023 polls: Yari, Lado, Abacha meet Wike Gunmen kidnap another Abuja monarch Insecurity: Govt, security agencies have failed Nigerians, says Masari CVR: Igbo town unions in final push, rejig mobilisation strategies NUJ, NPAN, NGE challenged to partner NASS to regulate media operations Kaduna beefs up security to avert terrorists attack Awomama killing: Victimsre bandits Uzodimma Rape: Kaduna to open naming and shaming register MASSOB calls for disbandment of Ebubeagu Alleged conspiracy: Royal family asks Lagos CP to probe DPO 2023 general election and fractionalised electoral process (2) Restore to, not in Danger in false spiritual solution part (8) Boko Haram as a conflict between faith and citizenship Improving welfare of Northeast 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Insecurity: Abia police, vigilante in partnership The upsurge in COVID-19 cases *GUARDIAN* Osun: Lagos too important for PDP daydreamers ' APC Osun Election: Prepare your handover notes, you are next, Jandor tells Sanwo Olu Lawyers rally support for Tinubu, commend his effort at building bridges 2023: Enugu to test strength of two generations of godfathers Why el-Rufai shut Arewa House against Obi's supporters Don't mix politics with medical care, UPTH CMD cautions Gunmen kill nine civilians, abduct 10 police officers, others in Katsina, Kogi Aregbesola, Oyetola's feud aided my victory, says Adeleke Ooni urges Adeleke to shun vendetta, hypocrisy of political lieutenants How PDP can avoid defeat in 2023, by Jang Prepare to take over Nigeria's leadership, Onitiri charges youths Plateau PDP elders, others congratulate Adeleke Suspected cultists attack middle-aged man in Osogbo UK breaches 40C for first time, heat records tumble in France Organisers seek partners as Nigeria 2022 Ludo Championship begins Okpe lists gains of NCF's player-exchange programme Over 731 Nigerian journalists applied for accreditation for Commonwealth Games Ahead Australia 2023 FIFA Women World Cup How Nigerian athletes 'shelved' action at World Championships to cheer Super Falcons Renewed profit taking in MTNN, others drags index by 0.02 per cent Ex-NNSL workers lament unpaid benefits 27 years after liquidation Over 90% of local telecoms operators could go extinct in five years MPC to sustain monetary tightening, increases interest rate Indigenous firm promises to recover Nigeria's shipping industry from foreigners Customs urges SON to upgrade ICT infrastructure for easy interface STOAN pledges support for new minster of transportation Firm accuses FG of awarding $3.1b e-Customs project illegally Expert urges judges to recognise Federal High Court in determining admiralty claims Experts fault Customs' impromptu deactivation of terminal Jobberman unveils employer initiative Nigeria, other West African countries' investment in solar energy low CreditRegistry, others partner Readmanna to curb computer illiteracy MTNF claims impact investment, key to uplifting communities As Nigeria prepares for machine-to-machine revolution ITU Secretary-General tasks Africa on ICT, wants leaders to emulate Pantami Huawei partners TD Africa on clean, digital power solutions for Nigeria Muslim-Muslim ticket: Slight to diversity The blunder in not having state police - Part 3 Dealing with Post-COVID-19 complications Company law - Part 3: Directors' removal, Nigerian and UK perspectives Investors prevalence of domestic violence Behind the reluctance to keep promises Dance drama Kachikwu condemns alleged killing of seven youths by Ebubeagu operatives High, low expectations as Buhari unveils new NNPC APC unveils Shettima as Tinubu's running mate despite opposition Local airlines seek 40% fuel surcharge, waivers as Jet A1 hits N822/litre Joshua warned as Usyk's power sends fighters home after sparring sessions ASUU knocks Buhari for ordering minister to end varsity strikes in two weeks A closer look into postpartum depression Pension funds intact, Pencom reassures Nigerians Twitter, Musk get October date for $44b deal trial Nigeria records 17 new monkeypox cases in 12 states *LEADERSHIP* 9PSB, Seerbit Partner to Provide Seamless Customer Experience PTDF, Association Advocate Painless Energy Transition For Nigeria, Others Lagos Community Pioneers AfDB's Innovative Flood Solution Eroton Condemns Vandalism Of Oil Well, Begins Cleanup MTNN To Raise N200bn Through Bond Issuance Federal Govt Mum As Marketers Raise Petrol Pump Price To N185/Litre Hackathon: X3M Ideas Offers N1m Prize For Marketing Solutions Federal Govt To Domesticate Chinese Technology For Mushroom Production Dana Air Landed Safely In Abuja After Engine Failure ' Airline Nigeria Must Maximise WTO Fisheries Subsidies, Agreements ' Okonjo-Iweala Osun, INEC, Other Stakeholders Ahead Of 2023 The Price Of Hypocrisy, Denials And Greed *NEW TELEGRAPH* Malfunctioning refineries and Ajaokuta Steel Company Time to de-emphasise expensive funerals Insecurity: Kaduna has become dangerous for Christians 'CAN Sanwo-Olu to Police: You deserve better training, funding to protect Nigerians Why prison inmates may not vote in 2023, by INEC IPMAN, MOMAN unaware of petrol price hike NNPC goes commercial as FG privatises, unveils new logo ASUU: Blame Ngige for prolonged nationwide strike BUHARI ORDERS MINISTER: Address ASUU, other strikes within 2 weeks Rising Jet A1 Cost: Passengers to pay more as operators plan 40% fuel surcharge CBN warns banks, customers against illegal forex deals 100 passengers unhurt as Dana plane makes emergency landing Sanctions: NCC records N100bn drop in revenue CBN: Rasing digital financial services awareness 2023: Credible elections key to boosting investor confidence Not yet Uhuru in Nigeria's fight against piracy VAT: States receive N265.55bn in 3 months AfCFTA: 'Lack of export strategy undermines Nigeria's gains NGX: All-share index red as investors lose N6bn NIWA partners Bangladesh to develop waterways FG approves import of genetically modified wheat from Argentina MTN Nigeria to issue N200bn bond Rivers: Ogoni long wait for governorship continues Tinubu should've considered Nigeria's diversity in choice of running mate 'Umohinyang Osun: Bode George, Jandor hope to replicate Adeleke's feat in Lagos Osun: Group says electoral reforms record another success Osun Guber: Adeleke shocks naysayers Winners and losers of Osun governorship election Muslim-Muslim ticket shouldn't be an issue 'Bakare WAFCON: Waldrum slams officiating after semifinals defeat Dare to Falcons: You are our champions, Nigerians proud of you Eaglets, Eagles know AFCON rivals today Buhari lauds S/Falcons for gallant display Amstel Malta Ultra hails brave Falcons, predicts good World Cup outing Martial on target again as United down Palace Eugene 2022: Rojas leads familiar cast to golds Ten Hag hails 'magnificent' Eriksen, 'warrior' Martinez World Athletics Championships: Fraser-Pryce wins women's 100m title Cycling: Nigeria Finishes 4th at African Championship *BLUE PRINT* MTN Nigeria seeks N200bn Bond Issuance Programme Over 79m active Bank accounts yet to be linked to BVN ' NIBSS NRM suspends chairman, scribe over 'fraud Recruitment: Police set training date for successful candidates *See link to check your status Coalition forms think-tank to address political anomaly Enugu 2023: Nweke Jr. unveils Ugwuanyi as running mate 2023: INEC boosts Nigerians' confidence INEC, NCS parley to actualise voting modalities for prisoners How Russian natural gas cutoff could weigh on Europe's economies OPEC'll struggle to balance supply, demand in 2023 ' Report 9mobile counsels students on career paths in Bichi Emirate Facebook to allow users create multiple profiles Cheap phones, internet vital to digital finance ' World Bank How we're tackling Apapa gridlock, overtime cargoes ' Bello-Koko CVR: INEC records fresh 10.1m registrants $240m commission: Oil transaction facilitators protest against NNPC, CBN Blackout to hit 5 Lagos communities July 5 2023: Kwara govt accuses PDP of plot to smear AbdulRazaq's image APC to officially unveil Shettima as VP candidate July 20 Monkeypox: Borno confirms 4 infections Cholera outbreak claims 5 in Kano, 189 cases recorded Obi @61: LP presidential candidate a symbol of revolution ' Ogene Osun: NEBPRIL commends INEC for transparent guber election Osun: INEC, Davido clash, 48 hours after over Certificate of Return Revenue drop: We won't renege on salary payment, AbdulRazaq assures lecturers 2023: Expect best-ever general elections, INEC tells Nigerians ITUC- Africa urges Weah to reset industrial relations space in Liberia ASUU strike: Bank workers threaten solidarity nationwide FG seeks cooperation with NIPSS alumni on labour administration FG flags off training for unskilled persons Niger moves to deworm 16,700 children in one 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