*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 24TH MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

US court acquits ex-Boeing pilot accused of misleading regulators during 737 MAX certification

Court okays contempt charges against Amaechi over cargo tracking contract

Dangote didnt relocate refinery to Lagos over bribe demand Mimikos aide

Electoral Act: National Assembly plans appeal, tackles judge, Malami insists on amendment

Man sentenced to death in Ekiti for raping, killing landlady

Court adjourns Kyaris extradition suit to April 27

Travelling on Bauchi roads invokes fear as fatal crashes soar, overwhelm agencies

NDDC has outlived its usefulness, scrap it

Defection: Court decides suit seeking Dogaras sacking April 11

PDP govs list Buhari regimes economic woes, boast better leadership

Kano PDP stakeholders demand dissolution of state exco

Saraki, true democrat with courage, not a dictator Campaigners leader

Gbajabiamilas CoS resigns, declares interest in Senate bye-election

Atiku declares presidential bid, promises jobs, education, reduce borrowing

Umahi meets Buhari, says presidential ambition, Gods project

PDP governors urge Buhari to drop petroleum minister portfolio

Convention: APC governors vow to support Buharis candidate

2023: My presidencyll restore respect for legislature, says Saraki

APC chairmanship: Well respect aspirants who snub zoning Govs forum

National convention: What Buhari told APC govs during meeting at Aso Rock

Senate confirms seven MPC members appointments

Microsoft spends $200m in four years on ADC initiative

Imo seeks FG, investors partnership on gas exploration

CITN woos undergraduates into tax profession

Custodian Investment grows revenue by 14%

Reps reject dirty fuel probe report, panel exonerates NNPC, others

Weather forecast not enough to mitigate climate change hazards WMO

NBC restates commitment to clean energy initiative

Soaring diesel cost making gas more attractive, says MD

Shipowners, ex-NIMASA DG demand probe of $195m fund

NEPC organises workshop for exporters

Buhari wants Lekki port linked to rail network

Collaboration among agencies, reason for decline in piracy Jamoh

Firm inaugurates graduate trainee programme

Emmanuel should be open on controversial N150bn instrument Don

Buhari orders Sylva, Kyari, CDS to halt crude oil theft

Nigeria lacks data to drive mining investments, says Minister

GTI Group launches N5bn fund

FCTA to receive N1.1bn World Bank COVID-19 stimulus package

Telecoms subscribers grew by 2.03 million in Jan, says NCC

Sanwo-Olu celebrates women impacting Lagos

Federal allocation rose by N15.8bn in February, hit N590bn FAAC

Ogun Customs intercept N143m contraband goods

FEC approves N92.12bn for Abuja airport second runway

Juventus stun Lyon in Women's Champions League

33% of global droughts occurs in Nigeria, others, says IMF

Call Black Stars, not Eagles, Omokri begs Buhari

Corporate governancell boost confidence in capital market NGX CEO

We're not under pressure, says new boy Lookman

Sterling Bank launches liquidity management app

Eagles dump Noda Hotel for Golden Tulip

Union Bank boosts community devt

Can Partey spoil Eagles' party

Ayew tests negative for COVID-19, fit for Eagles clash

Uzoho eyes ninth clean sheet in Kumasi

Troost-Ekong unsure of starting role

Go, beat Ghana, Dare charges Eagles

Ghana's plot to destabilise Eagles with COVID-19 uncovered

RE: SOS to JAMB



*VANGUARD*

Attack on Obiozor's home unacceptable, unfortunate ' Imo Elders Council

Water Forum: QNET contributing to providing access to safe drinking water across Africa

Firm proposes farm estates for food security

Senate Moves to establish Council on Economic Diversification, Tax Crimes Commission

Promoting public sector effectiveness in challenging times

2023: Owie takes consultation to LGAs, meets Oredo, Ovia south PDP Leaders

N-Power: FEC approves N14bn to train 50,000 non-graduates

Financing of public healthcare: USAID advocates quality service delivery in Ebonyi

Barber allegedly rapes customer on her way to church vigil

NCCE faults conversion of colleges to Varsities

Oyetola inherits over N200bn debt ' DMO

U-20 World Cup Qualifier: Falconets arrive Benin for Senegal match

Osun delists healthcare facility from insurance scheme over poor treatment of enrollees ' OHIS Chair

Nigeria collapsing under APC rule ' PDP Govs

2023: Tambuwal meets Babangida, Abdulsalami, says PDP not zoning presidency

2023: I'll act as bridge between legislative, executive arms 'Saraki

Buhari hosts APC Chairmanship aspirants in Aso Rock

Tax Crime Commission bill passes 2nd reading at Senate

APC Convention: We support Buhari's candidate for chairman ' Govs

Electoral Act: Senate vows to appeal court ruling nullifying Section 84 (12)

You owe workers' salaries, Labour hits back at Kogi govt

Microsoft commits over $200m to training African tech engineers

First female US secretary of state, Madeleine Albright, dies at 84

Man to die by hanging for raping, killing landlady

Sanwo-Olu launches 1,000 'safe' vehicles for LAGOS RIDE taxi scheme

Red Cross, police partner to tackle violence against health workers

Stress, major causes of illnesses in Nigeria ' Psychiatrist

Killings: 3 more corpses discovered in Southern Kaduna

Apongbon Fire: Lagos govt shuts Eko Bridge indefinitely

Breaking: Fire outbreak under Eko Bridge
 


*THISDAY*

Eunisell Limited Launches 2022 Graduate Trainee Programme

7 Members of CBNs Monetary Policy Committee Confirmed by Senate

Fintechs & Merchants Laud Fidelity Bank for New Digital Payment Solution

NGX Boss Highlights Value of Corporate Governance in Capital Market

Quickteller Launches Music Platform, Announces Call for Entries

MTN Group Repositions, Appoints New COO to Drive 2025 Strategy

Intertel Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Brand Identity

NIMC Unveils Diaspora Centre in UAE, Launhes Tokenisation Policy

CLMI Offers to Assist Government to Address Logistics Management Issues

Uncovering New Ways of Doing Business with Technology

Stakeholders: License Artisanal, Modular Refineries to End Oil Theft, Products Scarcity

Quidax Unveils Africas Biggest Music Producers as Brand Ambassador

Addressing Customers Challenges with Embedded Financial Services

Sugar Revolution: The Journey So Far

GTI Group Launches N5bn Football Fund to Diversify Economy

Senate Committee Moves to Address Cybercrime, Engages Datasixth on Capacity Building

Reaching for the Anti-climax

Im Determine to Be the Change in Abia

Osinbajo Presidency Greatest Legacy Buhari Can Bequeath to Nigerians, says ...

Theres No Way Cross River Would Have Conceded its Place...

Young Women are Youths Too, Rinsola Abiola, APC Youth Leader...

With insecurity in Nigeria, Yahaya Bello Deserves 100% on Security in...

Nigeria and the Billion Dollar Dirty Slaps

33 Export Lager Charges Super Eagles to Soar in Kumasi against...

Obaseki Sacks 513 Edo State Sports Council Workers

Aruna Drops to 14th on ITTF Ranking, Remains Africas Best

Ghana Unveil 27-man Squad against Nigeria

Okoye Out, Noble In as Eagles Begin Training in Abuja for Black Stars

Euro 2028: UK and Ireland Line Up to Host the European Championship



*THE SUN*

Direct primariesll promote electoral fraud, corruption Onovo, ex-presidential candidate

Ebonyi govt tackles PDP over petition to EFCC

INEC seeks peace committees intervention to reduce violence

Why APC is afraid of Nigerians -PDP

Lagos: Doherty joins ADC, declares interest in governorship

Atikus declaration act of desperation Afegbua

Why APC is afraid of Nigerians -PDP

2023: Ortom, Ishaku, Ugwanyi, 34 others to decide PDP zoning

2023 referendum on Nigerias future -Atiku

APC led government has failed woefully PDP Governors Forum

UCAP to sustain growth indices in 2022

90% of crude oil pumped into TNP vandalised in 4 months PENGASSAN

Apapa-Oshodi gridlock worsens as motorists, commuters stranded for hours

Eunisell launches 2022 graduate trainee programme

Firm launches Pay-As-You-Go solar power service in Nigeria

Fintechs, merchants laud Fidelity Bank on new digital payment solution

Exporters bemoan excise duty on transit goods by Benin Republic

FG, CPPE, proffer solutions to challenges of cross border trade

World Recycling Day: Rite Foods partners Sterling One Foundation

Edmark to boost economy withsmart city project

NDLEA seizes 1.9m tablets of tramadol, codeine at Lagos airport

3 killed, 7 injured in soldiers shooting in Borno

Obiano regains freedom

NNPC: Buhari headship of petroleum ministry responsible for revenue leakages PDP govs

Umahi: Law backs me to remain as governor

Ghana VP hosts 3rd Africa public sector confab, awards

OAU VC: Ooni cautions protesters

Senate accelerates law on Tax Crimes Commission

Days of rickety vehicles numbered in Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu

Electoral Act: NASS shifts battle to ACourt

2023: President Nigeria needs

Umahi, Ekwo and politics of defection

What is in a name

Academics strikes undermine universities

Death of an officer (1)

Healing with arrow

Soludos solemn submission

AIbom guber: Onofiok Lukes Uyo declaration alters permutations

Ihedioha at 57: Constant as northern star



*GUARDIAN*

2013: How governorship zoning unsettles Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi states

Senate 2023: Yusuf meets Lokoja PDP stakeholders, assures of quality representation

Why Ugwuanyi won't join issues with political detractors

FEC approves N104b for Abuja second runway, training of 50,000 N-Power non-graduates

Lagos kicks off ride scheme with 1000 new cars

NDLEA arrests 50-year-old suspect behind Ghana-bound 11.913kg cocaine

Navy begins innovative maritime project

Court vacates ex-parte order against Union Homes

Oyo government set to hand over Government College Ibadan to Old Boys Association

Ghana to host third public sector leaders

Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Bale, others risk missing Qatar 2022 World Cup

33' charges Eagles to soar in Kumasi

Success in Ghana will end clamour for foreign coaches, says Esin

No room for 'lazy' athletes, coaches in Edo Sports Commission, says Yusuf Alli

UNILAG moves to overtake UNIPORT as NUGA Games nears business end

NCC pegs MNVO licensing fees at N250 million, gives 10 year tenure

NGX CEO lists benefits of good corporate governance

PENGASSAN raises the alarm as vandalism takes toll on national assets

Absence of national single window undermining non-oil export

Concerns as global diesel scarcity compounds Nigeria's woes

NIN diaspora registration hits 118,529 as NIMC unveils UAE centre

Neimeth to increase production capacity by 300 per cent

Nigeria, Niger tax authorities partner on improved revenue generation

Lack of regional integration, culture frustrating ECOWAS cross-border trade

How we bring banking to doorstep of Nigerians ' Magnus Uloh, Risk Officer, Blueridge

Employees deserve better care, Akinsanya tells employers

Has Nigerian Senate found her mojo

Spot the difference

Unemployment and a nation's 40 per cent of hopelessness

Time to hone the Nigerian industrial strategy

Agbero and battle for soul of Lagos economy

Ogun and battle against noise pollution

Uzodinma Nwala: Scholar-activist and patriot at 80

PDP governors resolve to change leadership in 2023

Despite Governors' agreement, Al-Makura insists on election

Defection: Ayade knows fate tomorrow as Umahi remains 'unworried

Positive Super Eagles leave for Ghana, sure of victory

$338.7m ECOWAS off-grid electricity project takes off in Abuja

Service stalls hearing of Abba Kyari's extradition, court okays contempt charge against Amaechi

Controversy trails COVID-19 tests for travellers as nations open up

Lamentation as fire destroys Apongbon Bridge

Again, NNPC fails to appear before Reps panel

Anxiety as Nigeria records 440,000 new TB infections yearly



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Our politicians and their musical chair ideologies

Nigeria needs enhanced Civil Service delivery

Reject APC, save Nigeria from total collapse, PDP tells electorate

Kalu's Tax Crimes Commission Bill passes second reading in Senate

APC Convention: S'South adopts unity list, endorses candidates for NWC

N6.7bn looting allegation against Umahi satanic blackmail 'Ebonyi

2023: Again, Atiku declares for presidency

FG working on deleting Section 84(12) from Electoral Act, says Malami

ELECTORAL ACT SAGA: NASS to appeal judgement on Section 84 (12)

FEC okays N92.1bn for Abuja Airport 2nd runway

Energy crisis: '90% oil to transnational pipeline vandalised

APC Chairmanship: I've confidence I'll win 'Senator Musa

Dwindling FAAC allocation worsens states' debt burden

IWD: Breaking gender bias in financial sector

Emergency: Upgrading call centres for effective security

OnePipe, Fidelity Bank launch PayGatePlus to accelerate online payments

Inlaks Computers retains ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certificates

NiRA slashes .ng domain name price by over 40%

MAN: Escalating diesel price bad omen for businesses

Housing: 'Private sector needs right environment to thrive

NACCIMA rues effects of fuel scarcity on aviation

Telecoms: Mass exit looms in VAS segment

2023: For Emefiele, the calls persist

Spotlighting Nigeria's future at Freedom Online lecture

2023: Day APC Reps endorsed Tinubu

Rivers APC Crisis: Amaechi, Abe take battle to Abuja

Reps push for fresh voters' registration: How feasible

Abia Guber: Ukwa-Ngwa youths warn parties

APC cannot afford to go into 2023 elections with a divided house 'Ndume

World Cup Qualifier: Falconets arrive Benin for Senegal

Man United speak to Ajax coach about manager's job

Paqueta defends Neymar after PSG jeers

World number one, Barty, in shock tennis retirement

Balogun plays down rivalry ahead of Ghana game

Runsewe dangles 500 free tickets before fans

Osimhen: Newcastle desperate to beat Arsenal, Man United despite January snub

Okoye: Blow for Eagles as COVID-19 knocks goalie out of ties

Balogun plays down rivalry ahead of Ghana game

Runsewe dangles 500 free tickets before fans



*BLUE PRINT*

APC convention: Governors visit Buhari, break silence on chairmanship choice candidate

Usyk leaves Ukraine to prepare for Anthony Joshua's rematch

Lobi Stars appoint 3 new board members

World Cup playoffs: Ademols Lookman joins Eagles camp

World Cup playoffs: Eguavoen eyes big win in Kumasi

World Cup ticket 'll appease Nigerians forAFCON miss ' Musa

World Cup playoffs: Buhari may watch Super Eagles vs Black Stars live ' Minister

Insecurity: Peace Institute launches book on ending extremism

World No 1, Barty in shock tennis retirement

Youths gradually taking rightful place in politics ' Adamu Aliyu

Daily reading of Bible 'll reduce challenges, BSN tells Christians

Senate passes re-amended Proceeds of Crime Bill

My team 'll ensure unity in APC ' Saliu Mustapha

Senate passes Public Interest Disclosure Bill

Court orders housewife to sweep school premises for sixmonths

KADSEMA donates relief materials to victims of Kaura LGA attacks

Again, hoodlums attack FCTA taskforce, 5 officers sustain injuries

Imo traders get approval to own housing estate

World TB Day: WHO tasks govts on increased funding for tuberculosis control

NDLEA intercepts 1.9m tablets of Tramadol, Codeine at Lagos airport

Convention: After screening, Akume expresses satisfaction, secures more endorsements

Miss Attahiru, 10, to represent Nigeria at Princess Universe pageant

NYSC deploys 2,195 corps members in Anambra

Chairmanship: APC chieftain, Anyanwu rallies delegates for Abdullahi Adamu

2023: NNPP tasks aspirants on issue-based campaign

Belgium university honours Nigeria's Chimamanda

Breaking: Shops destroyed as fire guts Apongbon in Lagos (VIDEO)

FG decries poor enrollment of undergraduates in colleges of education

Greater investment in care could create almost 300 million jobs

National convention: APC youths drum support for Fakai as National Organising Secretary

NLC, ILO provide new information guide for returning migrant workers

FIDA pledges support for work place GBVH victims, others

TUC, NLC to form alliance over 2023 general elections

Stop attacking public office holders, Middle Belt youth tell DSS



*TRIBUNE*

PFN gets new leadership in Sokoto

Be decorous in your campaigns, Delta PDP warns guber aspirants

I owe my return to Senate to God, Governor Bello ' Senator Adeyemi

NYSC DG tasks corps members on promotion of national unity, integration

Nigerian fintech giant launches payment app

Severe gridlock as fire breaks out under Apongbon bridge

Not all fibroids require surgery ' Ajayi

Lime, lemon juice improve effectiveness of viagra in men 'Study

UCH resident doctors down tools over assaults on medical officers

Visiting beauty salon, spa treatments to whiten teeth dangerous, illegal 'NDA

Over 50 per cent adults in Africa are hypertensive ' Expert

Stakeholders seek synergy with govt to address deficit of infrastructure in South West schools

LASU begins work'study scheme with 10 students

The soaring cost of living

Don advocates strong morals to tackle national challenges

Oyo govt restates support for girl-child initiatives

NGX: Access Bank stocks nudge market to green line, as investors gain N3.98bn

PENGASSAN blames fuel scarcity on lack of forex

SELL GIFT CARDS AT HIGHEST RATE IN NIGERIA ON TRAYDAH APP



*SPORTS*

33 Export Lager Charges Super Eagles to Soar in Kumasi against... - Thisday

33' charges Eagles to soar in Kumasi - Guardian

Aaron Judge Says He's 'Optimistic' About Reaching Yankees Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 23 - Bleacher Report

Afena-Gyan: 'I Can't Wait To Play For Ghana - Complete Sports

Ali McCann: I'll take every chance to learn from Steven Davis and Jonny Evans - Yahoo

Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin Tried to Apologize After TCU Cheerleader Video Surfaced - Bleacher Report

Arsenal 1-1 Wolfsburg: Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall confident Arsenal will advance after quarter-final first-leg draw - BBC

Arsenal Are Interested In Napoli Midfielder Fabian Ruiz - Daily Independent

Aruna Drops to 14th on ITTF Ranking, Remains Africas Best - Thisday

Ash Barty would 'never say never' about returning to professional tennis - Yahoo

Ashleigh Barty, tennis world No. 1, retires at 25 - The Cable

Ayew tests negative for COVID-19, fit for Eagles clash - Punch

Bale raring to go for Wales despite lack of Real Madrid minutes - Yahoo

Balogun plays down rivalry ahead of Ghana game - New Telegraph

Balogun plays down rivalry ahead of Ghana game - New Telegraph

Call Black Stars, not Eagles, Omokri begs Buhari - Punch

Can Partey spoil Eagles' party - Punch

Chelsea allowed to sell tickets to away games, cup matches after government alters licence - Yahoo

Chelsea fans told Ricketts family are 'decent people' committed to diversity - Yahoo

Chelsea given green light to sell tickets for away games and cup matches - Yahoo

Chelsea permitted to sell tickets to their supporters for away fixtures - Yahoo

Chelsea: Club allowed to sell tickets after government alters licence - BBC

Chiefs Trade Rumors: Jaguars' Laviska Shenault a Target After Tyreek Hill Deal - Bleacher Report

Colin Kaepernick Says He's 'Still Hopeful' for Chance to Work Out for Seahawks - Bleacher Report

Composed Osaka eases through in Miami - Yahoo

Denver Nuggets ink contract extension with head coach Malone - Yahoo

Drake Donates $1M in Bitcoin to LeBron James Family Foundation - Bleacher Report

Eagles dump Noda Hotel for Golden Tulip - Punch

Emma Raducanu on staying hungry for tennis after Ashleigh Barty's retirement - Yahoo

England captain Harry Kane wants to 'shine light' on Qatar issues - BBC

Euro 2028: UK and Ireland Line Up to Host the European Championship - Thisday

Evgenii Dadonov Trade Between Ducks, Golden Knights Invalidated by NHL - Bleacher Report

Fraser Forster returns to England squad for first time since 2017 - Yahoo

Ghana Have Good Technical Team To Beat Nigeria' 'Insists Former GFA VP, Afriyie - Complete Sports

Ghana Unveil 27-man Squad against Nigeria - Thisday

Ghana's plot to destabilise Eagles with COVID-19 uncovered - Punch

Go, beat Ghana, Dare charges Eagles - Punch

Heat's Erik Spoelstra Jokes Udonis Haslem, Jimmy Butler Fighting About Dinner Plans - Bleacher Report

Hotels In Kumasi Already Fully Booked By Visitors For Ghana ' Nigeria Clash - Complete Sports

Ian Poulter's Masters fate out of his hands after losing to Scottie Scheffler - Yahoo

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022: Women's, Pairs Short Program Results - Bleacher Report

James Ward-Prowse making impression as he fixes sights on David Beckham's record - Yahoo

Juventus stun Lyon in Women's Champions League - Punch

Kane calls for united approach in highlighting Qatar concerns - Yahoo

Kane: Euro 2020 final 'still hurts' but can motivate England in Qatar - Yahoo

Kings' Richaun Holmes Accused of Domestic Violence; Allegedly Physically Abused Son - Bleacher Report

Kraigg Brathwaite expecting 'good cricket pitch for the bowlers' in Grenada - Yahoo

Kulusevski loving life at Tottenham after 'frustrating' time at Juventus - Yahoo

Kyrgios firepower too much for Mannarino - Yahoo

Kyrie Irving to make Nets home debut on Sunday - Yahoo

LeBron James ruled out of 76ers game with knee soreness - Yahoo

Lobi Stars appoint 3 new board members - Blueprint

Lotte Wubben-Moy nets late equaliser for Arsenal in first leg against Wolfsburg - Yahoo

Lotte Wubben-Moy strikes late to rescue draw for Arsenal against Wolfsburg - Yahoo

Man United Is Considering Move For Tammy Abraham As Ronaldo Replacement - Daily Independent

Man United speak to Ajax coach about manager's job - New Telegraph

Matt Corral Pro Day Attended by Steelers, Panthers Ahead of 2022 NFL Draft - Bleacher Report

Miami Open Masters 2022 Results: Naomi Osaka Cruises into 2nd Round - Bleacher Report