15/01/2025
Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 15 January 2025
DAILY TRUST
Trump would have been convicted if he wasnt elected Report
Unexploded ordnance killing Syrias children at alarming rate UN
Air Peace stands with global giants in aviation safety IATA
Illegal Mining: Kwara To Obtain FGs Licence For Local Miners
10,789 students benefited from NELFUND in Unilorin VC
2025 Budget lacks inputs to address economic challenges SDP Presidential candidate
Were working to combat high cost of food stuff Agric Minister
Cash crunch: CBN fines 9 banks N1.35bn
Niger 2027: PDP govship candidate, Kantigi endorses Bago, party leaders kick
Lagos: New speaker meets APCs advisory council, seeks blessings
Addressing the crisis of leprosy treatment access in Nigeria
Bricklayer, wife allegedly kill son over habitual stealing
Scavengers, beggars slam N500m suit against Wike
Ex-councillor, son killed in Abuja-Lokoja road crash
Wike signs 5,481 C-of-Os in 1 year
FRANCE: Birthrate falls to post-war low
MALI: Canadian firm halts operations at mine
SUDAN: Rescuers say at least 120 killed by shelling near capital
Customs collects N6.1trn revenue in 2024, targets N8trn in 2025
AI to generate $126bn revenue for Nigeria, 3 other African countries WTO
TCN will need N2.779tr to complete 149 projects Minister
FULL LIST: CBN sanctions 9 Banks for failing to dispense cash via ATMs
How Lakurawa terrorists tried to lure detectives with bribe Police
How verification exercise exposed over 2,000 ghost workers in Akwa Ibom NLC
Tinubu appoints deputy DSS DG
Insecurity: Reps move to increase N50bn defence budget
Senate confirms Tinubus nominees for N/West, S/East devpt commissions governing boards
UNILAG still recovering the impact of Japa Pro-Chancellor
Budget defence: NASS issues ultimatum to NPA, NIMASA, FIRS, others over non-appearance
PUNCH
Opposition demands impeached Lagos speaker’s probe, GAC meets Assembly leaders
Yuletide: CBN fines nine banks N1.35bn for ATM cash scarcity
Ogun lovers wanted for allegedly killing Chinese
Nine Oyo princes fault Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin
Ibadan stampede: Oriyomi Hamzat in tears as fans welcome broadcaster from Agodi prison
S’West govs team up against ISWAP elements, bandits
How we rescued 100 victims of human trafficking in Plateau – Gender commission chair
Tinubu salutes fallen soldiers, says Nigeria will surmount insecurity
Defence minister demands 50 APCs to flush out bandits
Police give Amnesty seven days to retract killing allegations
Simon Ekpa’s arrest reduced S’East insecurity, says CDS
Ensure judicious use of N94bn allocation, Reps urge NSC,NFF
Residents mark first anniversary of tragic Ibadan explosion Thursday
Lagos plans social media tutorials for WAEC, NECO candidates
$110m looted assets repatriated to FG, says AGF
FG strengthening healthcare system to curb medical tourism – Minister
Ooni’s ex-queen, others regain freedom after 21-day remand
Judge steps down from oil firm’s case, cites conflict of interest
TCN needs N2.78tn to execute 149 power projects – Minister
EFCC trains Liberian anti-corruption officers in financial crime investigation
Shun corruption, embrace professionalism, Abia CP tells police officers
Child abuse: Kwara goes tough, warns against violation of laws
HP to empower Nigerian youths, adults for digital economy
Kano gov hails committee for returning 100m unspent uniform funds
FG strengthening tertiary healthcare system to address medical tourism – Minister
THISDAY
Lagos NSE Inducts Young Engineers, Urge Deployment of AI to Solve Nigerias Challenges
CFGs Report Doubts Rebasing Nigerias GDP, CPI will Yield Desired Results
USAID Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Nigerias Agricultural Sector
Foreign Reserves Surge by $7.69bn in One Year, 23% YoY
Stock Market Drops by N1.06trn on Profit-taking in Dangote Cement, 40 Others
Nigeria, China Move to Deepen Economic Co-operation, Sustainable Development
CAF Postpones CHAN 2024 as SEagles Team Opponents Emerge Tonight
NSC Confirms Enugu State as Host of 2026 Sports Festival
Food Security: FG Takes Delivery of 255 Tractors for Distribution to Farmers
Customs Targets N6.58tn Revenue for 2025, Collected N6.11tn in 2024
GHL: How FBNs Recklessness Almost Killed 93 on Oil Rig
Abbas: Recent Stampedes Reminder of Socio-economic Hardship Facing Nigerians
AGF Confirms Return of $110m Assets Recovered Globally
Senate Confirms South East, North West Development Commissions Governing Boards
Adelabu: TCN Requires N2.7 Trillion to Execute 149 Ongoing Projects Nationwide
Osinbajo Advocates Stronger Capital Markets, Increased Global Funding to Boost Investments in Africas Green Energy Industry
Amid Improved Output, NUPRC Targets 2.1m Bpd Oil Production in 2025
Telcos Raked in N5.3trn Revenue, Subscriber Base Hits 224m in 2023
DSS: Jubilation as Tinubu Approves Appointment of Deputy DG
CBN Fines 9 Banks N1.35bn Over Failure to Dispense Cash via ATMs
Okonjo-Iweala: With Right Policies, Investments, AI Can Boost Nigerias Economy
National Assembly Says N11.8bn Proposed Budget Poor for Livestock Ministrys Take-off
Marwa Pleads with National Assembly to Assist Ongoing Drug War with Improved Budget
19 Wedding Guests Killed, 11 Others Injured in Plateau Accident
FCCPC, NCC Sign MoU to Address Regulatory Gaps in Telecoms Industry
Threats Wont Avert Our Planned Protest, Contractors Dare DESOPADEC
Katsina Earmarks N50bn for Water Projects in 20 LGs
Armed Forces Are First Victims of Military Rule in Nigeria, Ex-CDS, Irabor, Declares
Ologbodiyan: Crisis in PDP Aimed at Weakening Party, Marginalising Opposition
Senate Confirms South East, North West Development Commissions Governing Boards
HP Introduces Worlds First AI-Driven Gaming Laptop
Group Blames Economic Hardship on Failure to Release 2024 Capital Budget Funds
EFCC Detains Five Katsina Revenue Board Officials for Alleged N1.3bn Fraud
Insecurity: N50bn Budgetary Allocation to Defence Sector Inadequate, Matawalle Tells Lawmakers
Katsina Earmarks N50bn for Water Projects in 20 LGs
SUN
Your report will escalate crisis in Delta APC Nwaoboshi to Emerhor committee
Ortom nominated as member PDP Board of Trustees from Benue
Pensioners pledge support for Governor Alias 2027 re-election
Alia swears in 13 new perm secs in Benue
Moles losing relevance in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement
Indian navy ship Tushil arrives in Lagos for flag-showing visit
Senate warns against terminating highway contracts without prior notice
Cross River inaugurates community boards to track cases of infant mortality
Rivers police chief orders arrest of gunmen behind expatriates death
Strike: We wont succumb to intimidation NLC, NUJ, others to Lagos govt
Northern coalition urges lawmakers to represent peoples interest
YABATECH rector calls for industry partnerships between town and gown
GUARDIAN
Ronaldo may become worlds oldest highest-paid footballer
Biden issues order to boost AI infrastructure in US
Wealthy nations fail to agree curbs on fossil fuel finance
Arteta highlights ‘terrible consequences’ of online abuse after Havertz targeted
Lagos APC clarifies directive on resignation of council chairmen
Why we conducted congresses despite court injunction Rivers PDP
Reps panel faults N286m allocation to 109 foreign missions
Police arrest guardian for injuring pupil, another for arson in Ogun
Panic as van plunges into Okulu River after armed attack
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Court adjourns hearing on validity of award till Jan 27
Bank unveils initiatives to boost sustainability efforts in Lagos
Queen Elizabeth II’s aide was Soviet spy for years, UK records show
Italy court rejects Vivendi move to block Telecom Italia sale
Seaports rehabilitation, others missing from N38.3 billion maritime allocation
Shareholders advocate strategic reforms to sustain listing momentum
Africa needs regional cooperation, innovative financing to drive energy transition
How weak, absent public infrastructure affect local manufacturing
Nigerian ship owners, others to pay yearly carbon emission levies
U.S., Nigeria sign $2 million broadband study grant
MMCC urges Tinubu to expedite revalidation of $27.29 billion Escravos seaport
Investors lose N1.1tr from selloff in 41 stocks
FCCPC, NCC sign MoU to protect consumers, bridge regulatory gaps
Lagos introduces Eko learners support for WAEC, NECO candidates
Court reserves ruling on former Ogun deputy speakers property
Natasha urges NUPRC to implement policies promoting local content
Limits of federal power to legalise abortion under 1999 constitution
Tax reform proposals: Squaring policy objectives and the political calculus
N50b budget cant end insecurity, Matawalle tells lawmakers
US Treasury Hack: Wake-up call for cybersecurity leadership
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Better equipment, compensation, prosecution of terrorists top agenda
We demanded transparency from General Hydrocarbons, says FBN
Food security: Necessity of curtailing post-harvest losses
ASUU opposes diversion of TETFunds resources as Reps push tax reforms
Opposition cannot regain power without internal reforms
Obidient Movement factions exit wont affect LP, says party chief
Damagun’s continued stay in office as PDP chairman illegal, says Ologbondiyan
Chelle to meet Osimhen, Simon, others in Europe
Market awaits tariff review amid GenCos liquidity crisis, subsidy cuts
Four checkpoints approved for Seme border corridor
Six dead, 60 injured in Kogi auto crash
Otti appoints Edo native as Abias Head of Service
Rivers CP vows to fish out perpetrators of deadly attack on expatriate
Senate suspends plenary for 2025 budget defence, resumes January 28
FG confirms bird flu in Kano
Donald Trump’s Networth Surged to $7 Billion
Environmental Group urges action on Rivers oil spill, fire
Odefa remains Southeast national vice chairman PDP
VANGUARD
Scavengers, beggars, others slam N500m suit against Wike
How harsh economic reality is driving youths out of Nigeria — Rescued trafficking victim
JAMB didn’t spend up to N1m on fumigation in 2024 — Registrar Oloyede
Meta to lay off 3,600 employees as low performers
CBN fines 9 banks N1.35bn for failing to dispense cash via ATMs
Arrest of Simon Ekpa has reduced tension in South East – Army
‘My family and I are safe, didn’t leave LA because of fires’ – Actress Omotola Jalade
Tinubu is my mentor, I criticise his policies, not him – Ali Ndume clarifies
Tinubu is Nigeria’s first real politician-president, says Sowunmi
Student leaders to get rice as Tinubu extends palliative to SUG presidents
Police officer rejects N1.6m bribe from Lakurawa suspects in Kebbi
Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees for South-East, North-West dev’t commissions
Petrol to cost more as depot owners raise price to N950/litre
Tinubu approves appointment of DSS Deputy DG
2025 budget: NASS to remove JAMB from FG grant
60% of manufacturers in North east closed shop — MAN
Value of eNaira rises by 57% to N18.32 bn
FX appetite triggers 79.4% rise in mutual funds assets to N3.8trn
Naira appreciates to N1,655/$ in parallel market
Dangote, Port Harcourt, 7 other refineries need 770,500bpd
PDP Crisis: There are attempts to reduce our party to APC branch Ologbodiyan
Work with your hands, brain; miracles alone wont help you Prophet Sam Ojo tells youths
Tinubu tried to save Obasa during Christmas holiday APC chieftain
He was acting like an emperor APC chieftain justifies Obasas impeachment
South-East private sector kick-starts regional devt strategy
Crude oil production jumped from 10,000 to 32,000 barrels per day in Abia
LEADERSHIP
Dangote Refinery, Innoson, Elumelu Foundation Bag TNBTC 2024 Awards
Free Trade Zones: No Revenue Loss For Government ‘ Jada
FCCPC, NCC Sign MoU To Enhance Telecom Consumer Protection
Gender Funding Gap Worsens As Female CEOs Raise Only $48m In 2024
TCN Requires N2.779trn To Execute 149 Projects
Nigeria Loses N1.622trn To Duty Exemption As Customs Declares N6.1trn Revenue
Police Arrest 2 For Alleged So**my In Bauchi
Police Arrest 32 Suspects Over Communal Clash In Ondo
Federal Gov’t To Conclude Bank Of Agriculture Recapitalisation By Q1 2025
Police Write Amnesty International, Demand Apology Over Claims
Police Identify Expatriate Who Drowned While Running Away From Kidnappers In Rivers
JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints First Female Deputy DG Of DSS
Federal Gov’t Set To Launch Youth Farmers Portal As Minister Receives NIYEEDEP Team
TRIBUNE
Owoade’s emergence as Alaafin Oyo, act of God ‘ Oba Yoruba Bauchi
Reps committee moves to increase defence budget amid rising insecurity
Customs records N6.105trn revenue, exceeds target by 20.2% in 2024 ‘ CG Adeniyi
2025 budget: Why we proposed N1.1bn for staff feeding ‘ JAMB
2025: 10 profitable business ideas Nigerians can explore
NASS demands detailed report on livestock development
School feeding programme critical to local agricultural devt ‘ Minister
Edo gov commends bravery of fallen firefighter, pledges support for family
NATION
Dispute with General Hydrocarbons: we didnt abuse court process,saysFBN
Food security: Govt to recapitalise BoA
Africa has the potential to increase womens participation in digital sector
FCCPC, NCC sign MoU to eliminate regulatory gaps in telecoms industry
CBN sanctions nine banks for hoarding cash
Lawmakers threaten to withdraw funding for NPA, NIMASA, FIRS, others
Why envelope system of funding budget will continue, by Budget Offices DG
Former CDS Irabor calls for improved civil-military relations to enhance trust
JUST IN: Heavy security as Osun communities renew clash, two injured
Clash: Ondo communities deserted as police arrest 32
SERHA urges South-East leaders to embrace unity for growth
BUSINESSDAY
Full deregulation sparks petrol price war
Five traps Nigeria’s energy sector must avoid
Bitcoin, dollar assets top investments to watch
Naira fall takes $310bn toll on economy
Will Nigerians feel projected inflation drop in their pockets
Telcos to suspend 18 banks’ USSD access over N200bn debt
Keyamo exposes lopsided documents on Nigeria Air signed by Hadi Sirika
NCoS seeks urgent intervention for 48,900 awaiting-trial inmates
Telcos, ICT firms owe banks N1.69trn as tariff hike looms
FG announces two savings bonds
DAILY INDEPENDENT
APC Planning To Stop PDP From Contesting Nat’l Elections ‘ Ologbondiyan
Asari Dokubo: From Creeks To Royal Courts Of The Kalabari Kingdom
NASS Laments N11.8bn Budget For Livestock Ministry Too Low
FG Confirms Return Of Over $110m In Recovered Assets Abroad
No Individual, Family Or Group Has Ownership Of Land Within Ode-Itsekiri ‘ Olu Of Warri
Senate Resumption: Akpabio Asks Senators To Rededicate Themselves To Fixing Nigeria
Solvent Digital Partners With African Creators Summit For 2025 Campaign
NEW TELEGRAPH
Hardship and Rising Depression Cases in Nigeria
Gum Disease Impairs Brain Function Study
UN Deputy Secretary-General Seeks Regional Stability, Advances Climate Action
Group Partners FG To Tackle Environmental Pollution In Ogoni
AIbom: Verification Exercise Exposes Over 2,000 Ghost Workers In Civil Service NLC
Group Pledges To Support FG Tackle Environmental Pollution In Ogoni
Nigeria Repatriates 390 Migrants From Niger Republic
Tax Reform, 2025 Budget Top Priorities For N;Assembly Abbas
Okpebholo Unveils New Mgt, Players Of Bendel Insurance, Edo Queens
Tinubus 2025 Budget Cant Address Nigerias Economic Challenges Adebayo
Food Security: FG Deploys Technology To Enhance Production
BLUEPRINT
NSC confirms Enugu as 2026 National Sports Festival host
Budget defence: House of Representatives Committee on Sports lauds Tinubu on increment
Bafarawa: Ex-Sokoto governor dumps PDP
Ekpa’s arrest dousing tension in south-east – CDS
CBN sanctions 9 banks for failing to dispense cash via ATMs
Kebbi: ‘How Lakurawa terrorists tried bribing police detectives with N1.6m’
Devastating effects of inadequate healthcare system inspired me into pharmacology – Ezewudo
Appropriation, Tax Reform Bills, Reps’ priority in 2025 – Abbas
FCT land allottees get documents in 2 weeks
Boko Haram sacks Chibok community, razes church, houses
9 royal families fault appointment of Alaafin Owoade
Why Niger-Delta won’t join proposed Biafrans Nation – Jonathan
Senate confirms South-east, North-west Development Commissions’ governing boards
N11.8bn budget low for Livestock ministry take- off – NASS
2025: NASS proposes N12 trillion revenue projection for Customs, N180 billion for NDIC
Road construction: Sokoto government begins payment of compensation
2024 farming season very successful – Agric Minister
2025: FG will finalise recapitalisation of Bank of Agriculture by first quarter – Minister
2025: N8.9billion budget for Information Ministry is grossly inadequate Senate
Senate, Berger settle dispute over abandoned projects
Tinubu extends palliatives to SUG presidents nationwide
Breaking: CAF postpones 8th African Nations Championship, draws to go on
AFRD: Ugly sights of veterans protest over entitlements must not be allowed to fester, Says former CDS Irabor
FG repatriates 390 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic
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