Headline September 27 Headlines from Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
NATION
*House seeks March 2022 end to insurgency
*Buhari returns from 76th UNGA in New York
*Senator Odey dumps PDP for APC
*Food items worth millions rot in Niger
*Lawan: APC govt has committed more resources to development
*Why strikes persist, by NASU, others
*COVID-19: Over 4.6m Nigerians vaccinated
*National Assembly mere rubber stamp, Wike alleges
*‘Registration of BDCs by IBB behind naira’s current woes’
*‘Supreme Court can’t overrule VAT collection by states’
*PDP: Fresh defection fears trail two Southeast, South-South governors
*BREAKING: Bandits release 10 more Bethel Baptist students
*Buhari returns from 76th UNGA in New York
*Peace is achievable in Niger Delta, say Dikio, Alaibe, Akeredolu
*Ewhrudjakpo advocates collaboration between doctors, pharmacists
*Abe to supporters: be patient
*IYC seeks quick presidential action on NDDC board
*APC, APGA disagree on defection
*Abiodun to install first traditional ruler in Irete-Ijebu Oct 2
*Man, 25, conspires with two others to kill sibling in Kwara
*Bauchi CAN to Fed Govt: tell Nigerians Boko Haram’s sponsors
*Yobe to hold bye-election for two council legislative seats
*Ganduje appoints Aliyu as Emir of Gaya
*Scores dump APC for PDP in Gombe
*APC will win Plateau councils’ elections, says Lalong
*Banditry: Hunters back Katsina govt, security operatives
*APC member accuses PDP chieftains of politicising killing, burning of house
LEADERSHIP
*MDAs Must Get Involved In Expo For MSMEs – FG
*Pension Assets Investment In FG Securities Hits N8.51trn
*Edo, Partners Brainstorm On Bridging Digital Divide Among MSMEs
*COVID-19: Over 4m Vaccinated In Nigeria – FG
*Police Confirm Attempt To Steal Corpse Of Suspect From Mortuary
*EU, ECOWAS Train Ex-agitators On Livelihood Skills
*Delta Police, Residents Trade Words Over Murder Case
*Gov Buni Pays Condolence Visit To Gulani, Inspects School Project, Others
*Yobe Varsity Matriculates Over 2, 532 Students
*Buni’s Commitments To Education, Students’ Scholarship Very Encouraging – Kagu
VANGUARD
*Security: Police ban illegal installation of cyber networks in Zamfara
*10 more abducted students of bethel Baptist high school freed, says CAN Chairman
*Nigeria peaceful in spite of pockets of insecurity — Bagudu
*Siting a Naval Base in Kano
*Robbery threat: Police warn against false alarm, promise safety
*CBN pledges more support for youth empowerment
*The real rejig our security needs
*How important is the football field to African football?
*SOKAPU condoles with families of Mailafia, Shekarau, says we’re inspired by their legacies
*IGCNA pledges fanfare as Nigeria Cup tees off Monday
*RE: Fani-Kayode: The Stomach Infrastructure Ambassador
*2023: Why PDP settled for southern chairmanship, northern presidency
*South Sudan ‘determined never to go back to war’
*Cross River 2023: Arthur Jarvis declares intention to run for governor
*New impetus in NDLEA’s drug war
*Ladipo now Executive Director of Starlite Group
*Grazing reserves, a gunpowder keg
*One die, as unknown gunmen attack Kwara community — NSCDC
*FG, States’ collaboration on mining experiences improvement — Ogah
*We will support global pilgrimage to Ife ― Oyetola
*Augustine Chike Anisha @ 98: A forerunner downed by age, illness
*RE: Fani-Kayode: The Stomach Infrastructure Ambassador
*Nigeria, 99 countries set to celebrate 2021 World Rivers Day Sept 27
*ALGON EXHIBITION FOR NIGERIA @ 61: Delta contingents arrive Abuja
*Ejigbo Plane Crash: AFCSC remembers 165 deceased officers
*61st Independence: Fear God, Cleric admonishes leaders
*Anambra, Christian Aid, ECID make case for data in financial mgt, planning
*CBN pledges more support for youth empowerment
*Nigeria peaceful in spite of pockets of insecurity — Gov Bagudu
*Hyundai, Access Bank roll out vehicle finance scheme
*APC youths say Yari should lead party
*21 Nigerian students bag Stallion scholarship
*Nigerians must shun calls for disintegration – Alaafin
*FreeLance gears up for Catch-up Concert in Uyo
*Insecurity: Buhari’s home State fixes Oct 3 for schools’ resumption
*Over 8,000 benefit from free medicare in Nasarawa
*Workable auto policy ready before end of year — Industry Minister
*Mourinho blasts referee, VAR after Roma lose derby to Lazio
*One dead, 2 injured as unknown gunmen attack Kwara community — NSCDC
*Osimhen continues red-hot scoring form to inspire Napoli to 2-0 win
PUNCH
*Kwara man who allegedly buries nine-year-old with N1,000 note arrested
*FG places 3,964 Nigerians on watch list, suspends passports
*Why Buhari can’t forgive Fani-Kayode
*ASUU meets next week over planned strike, laments FG’s inaction
*Lagos vows clampdown on land-grabbing
*Stanbic IBTC moves to achieve net-zero emission
*Firm inaugurates erosion control in Lagos primary school
*Lagos clubhouse kicks as 100 policemen, thugs demolish buildings, arrest workers
*ICPC arraigns two suspects for defrauding RCCG of N10m over land
*Court summons, threatens Lagos CP with jail over seized truck
*Naira exchanges 580 to the dollar
*Youths mourn as gunmen kill Imo law undergraduate, dump corpse on highway
*Why Buhari can’t forgive Fani-Kayode
*‘Visionless leaders causing exodus of youths, others’
*Kwara man who allegedly buries nine-year-old with N1,000 note arrested
*Lagos clubhouse kicks as 100 policemen, thugs demolish buildings, arrest workers
*Nigeria will surmount current travails, emerge in victory – Adeboye
THISDAY
*DFI, CDC Float $60m Facility as Part of African Private Credit…
*A’Ibom to Certify 5000 Tourism Firms
*FBN Boss Wins Zik Prize in Professional Leadership Category
*As Banks, Others Increase Lending, Credit to Private Sector Rises By…
*Emiefele: Nigerian Financial Czar and Ace of All Times
*NAFDAC Warns of Dangers of Mixing Azo-dyes in Palm Oil, ‘Sniper’…
*Access Bank: Bolstering Lending with Fresh Capital
*United Capital Sustains Growth Trajectory
*Zenith Bank: Consolidating on Retail Market
*Mobile Operators Experienced 16,000 Outages in Seven Months, Says Minister
*Visa: 50% of Women Owned SMEs in Nigeria, Kenya Have e-Commerce…
*AfCFTA: Standards Organisation Charges Electrical Dealers on Quality
*BUA’s Chair, Others to Speak at Africa Rising Conference
*Pal Pensions Launches Fund, Reiterates Commitment to Innovative Service Delivery
*Meter Manufacturer Urges Power Minister to Chart New Roadmap for Sector
*Ogun to Begin Sanction of Land Use Defaulters October 1
*CSR: Eat ‘N’ Go Partners Slum2School to Mark International Literacy Day
*Rite Foods Intensify Awareness on Proper Waste Disposal
*After 2 Years, Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Enugu on October…
*Chinese Contractor Stops Work at MMIA Lagos over FG’s Concession Plan
*Henkel Reaffirms Commitment to Entrepreneurship Development
THE SUN
*Failed politicians tensed up, afraid to campaign, says Intersociety
*UNICEF applauds Ayade on new teachers institute
*Many reasons economists can’t manage our economies well
*Lawmakers and electronic voting
*The impact of COVID-19 on the economy
*PAL Pensions launches Fund VI, targets innovative service delivery
*Fidelity Bank to develop capacity for SMEs in non-oil exports sector
*Brexit: Fuel scarcity hits UK as shortage of tanker drivers persists
*Borrowings: Only 15% of approved loans accessed by FG –Senate sources
*Innovation, quality service earned TAJBank industry award –Customers
*Banks’ non-performing loans average 5.4%
*Extends deadline for submission of nomination forms
*‘Why zoning committee meeting was deadlocked’
*PDP leaders in dilemma over choice of chairman
*Experts fault FG’s N12trn fuel, electricity subsidy claim
*The Sun award, an additional push to serve better –Gov Bello
*PIA: Nigeria introduces 2% yearly increase on royalty
*Inflation, FX scarcity trigger N140bn outflow from NGX in 8 months
*Nigeria suffering from leadership failure –Wike
*Anxiety, expectations as CBN rolls out e-Naira October 1
GUARDIAN
*Indian NGO receives ICRED’s African Icon award
*VSF on COVID-19 donates elevator to federal ministry
*15 APC chieftains, loyalists join PDP in Gombe
*34 jostle for three high court seats in Niger
*Chibok girls and the value of quality education
*FG to upgrade surveying school in Oyo
GOD BLESS NIGERIA