*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 27TH JULY 2020* *THE NATION* Akeredolu cautions PDP over alleged violence APC youths hail Fayemi Firm begins modular exploitation of bitumen Foundation, bank to end child sexual abuse Why I defected to APC, from PDP, by Dogara Federal, states, others review terms for schools reopening Buhari celebrates Julie Coker at 80 Azura Power Plant deal signed in 2013 Osun APC lawmakers attack senator for criticising Oyetola on loans EFCC: DSS shifts probe to CCB Southeast seeks integration into rail, gas projects N75b youths fund will reduce restiveness, says minister NDDC received N946. 91b allocation in 18 years Amotekun and amputation Anchor donates facemasks, others to Akwa Ibom Allianz pays N1.8b claims in Q1 How firms can tackle cybersecurity, by experts Some professionals spoiling industry image, says Commissioner Operators divided over stamp duty on property African Exchanges in $1.6b cross-border deals Virus takes toll on cargo import volume Nigerian stocks beat global slowdown amid optimism Banks cancel N1.9tr bad loans Ensuring stable Naira exchange rate *VANGUARD* Buratai visits, dines with wounded officers in Kaduna hospital Evacuation: 35 Nigerians arrive Nnamdi Azikwie Airport from France ESUT promotes 42 lecturers to professors, associate professors South-East Gov forum directs compulsory COVID-19 tests on teachers Venezuela to strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria on security, other sectors Nigeria still records huge losses from unsafe abortions 'Ipas Lagos to set up e-commerce hub to create export opportunities for agric-prenuers Some negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic on world population Delta Rep Member says never believed Pondei's slumping was genuine NEMA assesses damage caused by flooding in Gwagwalada, Giri CSO condemns alleged arrest, harassment of journalist, Usman on refusal to reveal source Ajaokuta Steel Coy technology not obsolete, 'll last 100 years ' Abdul-Akaba COVID-19: Migration of more doctors imminent, CMA President warns YIAGA, Police synergise for peaceful election in Edo Ismaila Isa Funtua, OFR, mni(1942-2020) Mali opposition dogged with demands despite mediation Uganda's Bobi Wine launches new party ahead of 2021 polls Only 6 states viable, as Katsina made N8bn but got N136bn federal allocation Edo 2020: I honestly regret supporting Obaseki in 2016 ' Oshiomhole VON-DG commends Dogara's return to APC Again, PDP berates Buhari over trip to Mali, Urges him to visit Borno Recovered Loot: How Buhari rewarded panelists who indicted Magu with top FG jobs N6.4trn ERGP expenditure fails to meet set targets IoD to launch Code of Ethics for sound business governance Banks' borrowings from CBN up 75 % to N1.8 trn in Q1'20 FGN not learning from its mistakes COVID-19: UK, Ford Motors, Airbus commend Nigerian over ventilator tech Forex scarcity, rising Covid-19 cases mar equity market recovery *THISDAY* Czartoryski: Investment Opportunities Abound in Nigerias Financial Market NSE All-Share Index Rises 0.6% on Gain by Dangote Cement C& I Leasing Raises N2.3bn Fresh Capital to Boost Operations Okonjo-Iweala: Perfect Fit for WTO NAICOM to Establish Sub-regional Training Academy SON, Nigeria Police Strengthen Collaboration HP Introduces New Global Partner Program Ecobank Assures Farmers of Support Covid-19: Safety, Our Priority, Says Transcorp Hotels Shonubi Highlights Path to Greater Financial Inclusion FCMB Asset Managements Dollar Fund Gets Top Ranking NB Supports Imo-based Journalists NAICOM Sets to License Four New Insurance Firms NIMN Elects Olufade Council Member Kano Agro Pastoral Project Partners Dantata Foods IFC Offers Access Bank $50m for On-lending to SMEs $14m Debt: Court to Hear Sahara Group, Ecobank Settlement Report Wema Builds New Training Academy N100bn Bond: Makinde Accuses Adelabu of Playing Cheap Politics Ondo 2020: ADC Elects Akeredolus Kinsman, Adelegan as Candidate Mali Trip: Visit Katsina, Kaduna, Borno, Others Now, PDP Challeges Buhari Edo Guber: PDP Plans to Unleash Violence, Says APC Dogara Accuses Bauchi Gov of Mismanagement of States Resources Edo Guber Election: Ize-Iyamu Receives Blessings of Enigies in Benin Kingdom Okunbo Distances Self from Attack on PDP Govs Near Oba... Nigerias Killing Fields, Service Chiefs and Buhari Slicing the Fat from Our Pot Bellies (II) Man Utd Seal Champions League Spot at Expense of Leicester *PUNCH* APC straw that broke Buharis camel back Party chieftains lobby to be Akeredolu, Jegedes running mates I sold bad product to Edo people in 2016 Oshiomhole N141bn embezzlement: Okorochas aide faults report indicting ex-gov, Ihedioha PDP, APC trade words over Edo violence Ngozi as the Best Candidate for WTO Mixed feelings greet new Ekiti pension, gratuity payment system In memory of Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele COVID-19 and 2020 WASSCE 14 airports now open to domestic flights FG NNPC officials stole 48 million barrels of oil Firm Akwa Ibom leaders group backs Igbo Presidency, wants restructuring Nigeria exports $81.48bn electricity on credit as countrys blackout persists IPAC demands review of N18bn road repair fund Third Mainland Bridge: Were observing traffic, says commissioner Stanbic IBTC advises Nigerians on home ownership TUC rejects stamp duty on house rent Expert seeks regular review of town planning schemes Facility managers laud FGs handover of National Theatre COVID-19 affecting Nigerians ability to pay taxes Osinbajo EPL: Baines retires from football Modular bitumen exploitation commences in Ondo Equity market halts downturn with N73bn gain NIESV seeks inclusion of experts in building inspection United Capitals profit rises by 16% New CIIN president promises digital reform LASG to continue clampdown on building offenders FG spent N292.38bn on pension, gratuities in 2019 CBN *DAILY TRUST* Timely CBN's lifeline for SMEs Before railways alienate us Feigning, fainting and other farces Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua: Tribute to enterprise and statesmanship A former PDP chairmanship aspirant defects to APC in Kuje Fire razes 7 shops in Abaji We took to robbery to start up restaurant, bar business I find it easier to rob in Army uniform, says suspect Regent sends SoS to Gov Akeredolu over delay in selecting successor Sanwo-Olu assures of seamless flow of traffic in Allen Avenue, Maryland, others Engr. Aliyu appointed GM, FCT Water Board FCT agency cautions residents against driving during heavy rainfall 80,000 stranded Nigerians face sex slavery, forced labour, Rep alleges 5.5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines 1,775 babies delivered in OPM free hospitals Nigeria still records huge losses from unsafe abortions Nigeria will overcome Coronavirus ' Ooni COVID-19: NCDC confirms 438 new cases as virus infection nears 40, 000 Despite COVID-19 pandemic plan to digitalize our operations on course Microfinance banks seek new N250bn support for MSMEs Policy on certificates' mailing to customers irreversible ' CAC Despite equities market lull, investors gained N73bn How to curb Nigeria, others' rising illicit financial flows ' Experts Dangote Cement posts N162.9bn profit in 6 months Heirs Holdings, others apply for insurance licences Veritas Kapital Assurance reports N253m profit Britain succumbs to US pressure to ban Huawei from 5G Good policies will sustain adoption of electronic payment in post COVID-19 *THE SUN* Igbo presidency key to peace in Nigeria 'Umeh Buhari should visit Kaduna, demands PDP Why I dumped PDP -Dogara APC, PDP trade blames over clash at Oba's palace I'll change Edo narratives if elected 'Oboh, ADC candidate Senatorial by-election: C'River CNPP wades into zoning arrangement People'll resist rigging 'Jegede Adelegan emerges ADC's candidate I sold a bad product to Edo people in 2016'-Oshiomhole I dumped the PDP because of bad governance of Governor Bala Mohammed, Dogara Ahead Napoli mega move: Osimhen spoils Chukwueze in Paris Heartbreaks for Iheanacho, Ndidi Tributes as former NFF member, Okenwa's buried 10km winners set to receive car prizes QPR to sell Eze for N11.4B Shanghai Diamond League event cancelled New IWF Athletes' Commission to be launched in September Manchester City end EPL campaign with 5-0 battering of Norwich City Aston Villa survive with tense draw at West Ham United Manchester United finish third to deny Leicester City Champions League spot Managing Naira's exchange rate conundrum through economic diversification FG gets nod to auction 10 marginal oil fields TUC rejects FIRS 6% Stamp Duty on rent EEDC decries rising rate of vandalism on network, calls for vigilance Customs server problem didn't stall transactions New Defender 110: Most capable Land Rover ever is here PAN Nigeria begins Higer bus production in Kaduna Mitsubishi set to host Nigeria's first virtual car launch *GUARDIAN* Udom vows to support candidate with Akwa Ibom's genuine interest in 2023 Again, Ndigbo insist on 2023 presidency, restructuring of Nigeria AD ex-guber candidate threatens to sue Makinde over N100 billion bond South East governors to unveil zone's security outfit soon Lawmaker seeks adoption of Option A4 in selecting reps at polls We went into robbery to start up restaurant, suspects confess Agencies, governors attribute mass flood to refuse dump, blocked drainages Two fleeing Ogun highway robbers nabbed in Lokoja Motorists lament unruly police officer damaging vehicles at Berger Junction Plant trees to save lives, preserve earth, Nigerians urged Promoted Nwakali dreams of Super Eagles invitation, move to Barcelona Barca Academy set for return of football, says Ajayi Fury hasn't done enough to earn my respect, says Joshua Laloko urges NFF to end confusion on NPFL's PPG system Napoli deal defining move for Osimhen's career, says Udeze At last, 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 10km winners to get car prizes Guardiola expects Aguero to miss Real Madrid clash Dangote Cement rakes in N162.9 billion profits in six months Experts task firms on cyber security amid rising digital risks Life underwriters deepen industry's penetration with 2019 financial results Ariston Comfort Challenge: Water heater market leader brings global campaign to Nigeria Investors' wealth rise marginally by 0.5% amid slow recovery, rising pandemic NAICOM tasks professionals to brace up for new challenges amid pandemic Home truth Abused Decree No. 34 and the demand for restructuring Funsho Williams: A servant leader worthy of emulation Apocalypse Good news on Coronavirus from the UK *DAILY TIMES* Why I resigned from PDP, rejoined APC Dogara (Full Letter) Nigeria Will Be In Trouble It Cannot Get Out Of If State Police Is Established Yakassai First case of COVID-19 reported in North Korea Sanwo-Olu inspects works on Third Mainland Bridge (photos) First female seating tradition ruler to attend NYSC Camp *DAILY INDEPENDENT* Kaduna Killings: Sit Up, Stop Blame Game, Ojukwu Charges Security Agencies Kano Ulamas Reject Castration As Punishment For Rape Buhari Implementing Programmes To Put Issue Of Marginalization To Rest ' Idimogu Edo 2020: Our Mission Is To Secure Edo's Future ' Shaibu Group Commends PDP NWC For Pardoning Elumelu, Others Dogara's Defection: No One Is Original In APC ' Lamido Edo Pastor Seeks Protection Over Threat To Life Dagbolu Market: Osun Pays N240m Compensation To Land Owners Ogun Transport Master Plan, Launchpad To Industrialisation ' Commissioner Ubani Tasks Leaders On Good Governance I Deceived Edo People In 2016 ' Oshiomhole We'll Not Allow Wike, PDP Foist Unpopular Candidate On Edo State- APC Ask Magu To Account For Tafa Balogun, Alams, Nwude Loot- Ex-EFCC Consultant PDP, APC In Verbal War Over Saturday's Attack On Obaseki's Entourage Use Fani-Kayode's Support To Promote Northern Region- Cleric COSEG Hails Yari Over Comment On Power Shift To South Sustaining The Credibility Of Anti-COVID-19 Campaign MPC's Inconsistent Policy Can Hinder Economic Recovery ' Analysts PBR Cowpea To Contribute N162bn To Nigeria's Economy In Six Years FGN, Government Which Cannot Learn From Its Mistakes Dangote Cement Rakes In N162.9bn Profits In Six Months CBN, NDIC Bicker Over Banking Supervision Max International Donates Masks, Hand Sanitisers To Lagos State Sterling Bank, Stakeholders Brainstorm On Driving Foreign Trade Ariston Water Heaters Unveils New Brand Communication Campaign Coscharis Group Upgrades Online Platforms Across Brands, Subsidiaries Improving Drivers' Training Will Reduce Road Crashes Aston Villa Survive With Tense Draw At West Ham United *TRIBUNE* Buhari hails ex-Minister, Birma, at 80 Fracas at Oba Benin's palace: Count me out ' Captain Okunbo APC accuses Wike of being mastermind of Edo crisis NDDC contracts: Niger Delta minister listed lawmakers involved ' NYCN Nigeria's COVID-19 cases hit 40,532 after 555 new infections Fidson Healthcare: Positioning to be an R&D-based manufacturer Port, rail integration will drive free trade in West Africa 'NPA MD There are 4 types of leaders. Which are you Up-to-the-minute thoughts on business Police harassment of Citizen Towobola Ngozi as the best candidate for WTO Between Mushin and Ngige's Victoria Island True North by Bill George Lead with character ' 2 Eid al-Adha celebrations: Act according to established Covid-19 protocols, NSCIA tells Muslims H1: Lafarge increases revenue to N120.5bn *BLUE PRINT* NFF commiserates with Danlami 2020 Lagos City Marathon: 10km winners set to receive car prizes N/West sports directors meet zonal coordinator on zoom Club Brugge still lead chase for Osayi- Samuel Saka good enough to play for Three Lions- Arteta Bargain hunters bring back bulls, market gains N73.1bn No going back on mailing, electronic policy- CAC insists Agitations to scrap PEF'll bring chaos to petroleum sector ' IPMAN FG extends N-Power online application by two weeks Closure of 3rd Mainland Bridge: Lagos to lose over N4.6trn to traffic congestion Agric biotechnology holds solution to Nigeria's food security- Gidado NEDC empowers 601 repentant B/Haram members Dredging of River Benue only solution to Makurdi flooding ' Ortom Zulum condoles with Kwara gov over father's death 2020 Hajj: No financial commitment to service providers in S/Arabia, Nigeria ' NAHCON Student group fetes Ogrih Ortom's CoS defeats COVID-19, resumes work 3 weeks after isolation Stop playing the ostrich on restructuring, Bamidele tells politicians Building collapse: FCTA to prosecute developer for manslaughter Lagos assembly staff storm Yaba isolation centre for test Zulum distributes food, N6.74m to 674 returnee IDPs Army worm our major challenge now ' MAAN president Count me out of booing of Obaseki ' Capt Hosa How Chelsea, Manchester United clinched Champions League spot' Bournemouth, Watford relegated, Villa survive EPL drop *All results, goal scorers Politicians 're Nigeria's problem, Bishop Adeoye Man 'kills' wife, 2 children in Osun Abuja building collapse: FCTA to prosecute developer for manslaughter, revokes title Guber election: PDP, Wike importing thugs into Edo for violence ' APC *SPORTS* 10km winners set to receive car prizes - The Sun 76ers coach Brown plays down concerns after Embiid sits out scrimmage - Yahoo Africans in the Prem: Final day winners & losers - Goal Ahead Napoli mega move: Osimhen spoils Chukwueze in Paris - The Sun All the predictions were sixth or seventh!' - Solskjaer delights in defying Man Utd doubters - Goal All the predictions were sixth or seventh!' - Solskjaer delights in defying Man Utd doubters - Yahoo Andre Ayew's goal describes his mentality after penalty miss ' Swansea City's Cooper - Goal Arsenal 3-2 Watford: Hornets haven't been good enough this season - Deeney - BBC Arteta backs Saka to play for England - Punch Arteta Gives Injury Update On Mustafi - Daily Independent Arteta Wants Saka to Snub Nigeria for England - Thisday Aston Villa staying up better than play-off win - Dean Smith - BBC Aston Villa Survive With Tense Draw At West Ham United - Daily Independent Aston Villa survive with tense draw at West Ham United - The Sun At last, 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 10km winners to get car prizes - Guardian Ayew scores spectacular strike to give Swansea play-off advantage - Vanguard Barca Academy set for return of football, says Ajayi - Guardian Barcelona Willing To Offer Rakitic, Vidal For Guendouzi - Daily Independent Brave Bournemouth End Top Flight Stay With Win At Everton - Daily Independent Breaking: Juventus win ninth Serie A title in a row - Vanguard CAF hails Egbo over Tiranas historic feat - Punch Chelsea seal Champions League place - Punch Coronavirus: Miami Marlins delay trip home amid COVID-19 fears - Yahoo Covid-19: Obiano Threatens to Arrest Anambra FA Leaders over Planned Election - Thisday COVID-19: Xavi tests positive ahead of Qatar league restart - New Telegraph Crystal Palace 1-1 Tottenham: My teams always qualify for Europe - Jose Mourinho - BBC Dybala comes off injured ahead of Champions League resumption - Vanguard Dybala comes off injured for Juventus ahead of Champions League resumption - Goal Good morning this beautiful Monday morning. 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