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THE NATION

How to exit recession, by expert

Lawmakers raise Budget 2021 estimates by N506b

Varsities to reopen next month, says Ngige

Olu of Warri passes on

Rush for NIN in Lagos, Abuja, others

Govt mulls travel ban

Court bars ICPC from former Customs boss Dikkos trial

Why Fed Govt should move for Kanus extradition

Huge electricity bill will burden varsities in 2021, says UNILAG VC

House urges Fed Govt to release N3b for local production of firearms

Court fixes January 25 for ruling in Faisal Mainas surety committal plea

Osun takes over prosecution of #EndSARS leader from DSS

COVID-19 spike: Fed Govt slams five-week restrictions

Artec Practice gets NIS award

Digitalised C of O kicks off in Lagos next year

Equities open with N334b gain

Im leaving May & Baker a stronger company, says Okafor

Access Bank named Nigerias safest bank

PZ Cussons eyes other African markets

A virtual market for logistics

Nine killed in Ebonyi cult clashes

Abducted Kogi monarch pays N1m for freedom

Hit-and-run driver kills man in Delta

Police smash Benue robbery gang

Military airstrike kills terrorists in Borno

Breast cancer patient seeks help for surgery

Police parade 15 suspects for stealing transformers

Obasa to accountants: use professionalism to rescue Nigeria

Police ban carnivals as curfew begins

WHO: new variant of virus discovered in South Africa, UK

Lawan doubts Nigerias readiness for vaccines

Saudi Arabia suspends international flights over new variant

Osun awaits delivery of CACOVID rice, says committee

Sanwo-Olu much better, awaiting virus clearance

Finger-pointing

Ransom Moni

Politics should be for service

Makinde not Southwest PDP leader, say Ondo chieftains

We will reconcile PDP in Southwest

Uneasy calm in Kwara APC

Obaseki commends Farmforte over new complex

Nigerian women shine at pan-African energy awards

Imo to shut illegal betting operators

*VANGUARD*

OAU, Ife community trade words over land encroachment

Horror: How bandits tortured, killed abducted victims daily 'Trader recounts ordeal

Kankara boys: Rescue Leah Sharibu, others ' Christian leaders tell FG

Insecurity: Zulum blasts military over fresh abductions

Edo HoS abductors demand N100m, another shot police guard dies

Senate okays N453.2bn NDDC budget, insists FG must constitute board

No going back on Eastern Security Network ' IPOB

Germany slaps new charges on Syrian doctor accused of torture

Airtel commits N1.97bn to COVID-19, feed 5000 IDPs

COVID-19: PTF says Lagos, Kaduna, FCT account for 70% of infections

NDIC begins verification of depositors in failed Microfinance Banks

Police bust traffickers of performance-enhancing drugs in sports in Italy

Pensioners oppose state govs over pension fund borrowing

Sustaining our emerging virtual life

Gombe APC strategisesahead of December 19 council polls

SIM registration: FG extends deadline for NIN by 6 weeks

COVID-19: Nigeria mulls flight ban as 40 nations cut UK off

NAFDAC ready to trace, track COVID-19 vaccines ' Prof Adeyeye

Nigeria still falls behind in knowledge, value of Physiotherapy ' Okodugha

Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria task FG on COVID-19 vaccines

RIVERS APC: Amaechi, Aguma's camps fight dirty over suspensions

2023 governorship: Gbagi would turn around Delta economy, says UPA

National Assembly Passes N13.58trn budget for 2021

APC: Amaechi, Aguma's camps at war over suspensions

Mastercard partners JA Nigeria to empower digital entrepreneurs

We passed 2021 budget in good time ' Gbajabiamila

House of Reps jerks up 2021 budget by over N500bn

Mother of 5 displaced by Ebonyi communal war commits suicide over hardship

From Chibok to Kankara

The relevance of January 14 in Oyo

COVID-19: YEDI empowers adolescents with life skills

Kano to enrol 553 HIV/AIDS patients to access free healthcare services ' Official

COVID-19: FG needs N400bn to vaccinate 70% of Nigerians, says Health Minister

Vincent seeks N1.5m to undergo sex organ surgery

PharmAccess bags HCPAN's Corporate Partnership Award

*THISDAY*

Polaris Bank Highlights Benefits of Salary Advance

Options.ng Appoints Ekeghe CEO

Revving Up Gas Utilisation

More Winners Emerge in Unity Banks Corpreneurship Competition

Unlocking Pension Funds for Infrastructural Development

PIB to Drive Emergence of Energy Intensive Industries

Hollandia Unveils Christmas Campaign

AfDBs Board Approves 2021 Borrowing Program

OAAN Celebrates Founding Fathers of Outdoor Advertising

PwC Harps on Fiscal Reforms for Nigerias Economic Recovery

OPEC: Fuel Efficiency to Cut Oil Demand by 8.6mbd in 25 Years

SON, Kano Govt Target Middle East Market

ENYO Unveils Plan to Deepen Autogas Consumption

NNPC Appoints EITI Implementation Programme Manager

First Phase of Ibom Deep Seaport Devt to Gulp $2bn

Analysts Warn against Imminent Return of Petrol Subsidy

Attah Seeks Accelerated Development of Gas Resources

Contractor Pledges Timely Completion of $2.8bn AKK Gas Project

Union Bank CEO Emuwa Retires, Okonkwo Named MD Designate

Stakeholders Hail FGs Bid to Audit Existing Free Trade Zones

Report Highlights Impact of COVID-19 on Graduates

Airtel Begins Initiative to Feed 5,000 IDPs

Is NASS Constitutionally Competent to Summon President Buhari' (Part 1)

My Administration is Committed to Reforming NBAs Electoral System

NBA Ikeja Gets New Executive

Court Strikes Out N167,886,591,60 Fraud Charges Against Oyo State Council Official

CJ FHC Addresses Special Court Session

Insecurity: Why the People Must Stand Firm

Defence of Insanity: Burden on the Accused Person to Establish

Approval for Ibom Deep Seaport, Commissioning of Industries Excite Emmanuel

I Didnt Authorise Any Congratulatory Message in the Media, Yusuf Asamah...

Audacity of Bandits in the Northwest

Medals of Dishonour: Embroiled in Scandals, Allegations, Criticisms and ...

Nigeria Must Become Regional Powerhouse in Value-addition

Kankara: A Walk Back from Darkness

*PUNCH*

Rivers APC faction expels Giadom, suspends Amaechi, Ogbobula

Those leaving PDP are blacklegs, says Orji

Well never allow inconclusive elections in Kano

US Congress approves $900bn Covid relief package

Gombe Assembly approves N120.3bn for 2021 budget

Edo HoS regains freedom, orderly dies

Ogun battles cultism headache in secondary schools as teenage cultists unleash terror

Imo lawmakers approve N332.8bn budget for 2021 fiscal year

Nasarawa Assembly approves N115.7bn budget

Impeachment: Dont threaten our caucus over call, PDP warns Reps

PDP asks APC to come clean of alleged links to bandits

Makinde not PDP leader in South-West Fayose, Ondo leaders

Eterna shareholders to sell stakes to new investor

Fayemi sponsors teen saxophonists surgery, hails ABUADTHs expertise

Ex-Bayelsa Govt House worker, 14 others nabbed for theft

DSS probing alleged stockpiling of arms in market Ebonyi

Reps call for local arms, ammunition production funding

Concerted efforts needed to tackle security challenges Anglican Bishop

Reps move to end festive seasons transport fare hikes

239,114 passengers passed through Abuja airport in 2020 NIS

COVID-19 second wave may be deadlier LUTH ARD

SoS to the FCT minister

National Assembly jerks up budget, passes N13.5tn 2021 appropriation bill

FG mulls travel ban over COVID-19 new strain

SUNU completes first phase of recapitalisation

Union Bank CEO, Emuwa, to retire in March

Unclaimed dividend trust fund will encourage corruption, nepotism ISAN

Rising inflationll weaken economy CBN survey

Ogun TESCOM proposes N22.7bn for 2021 budget

Equity market extends gain with N334bn

Dangote Cement plans Nigerias first share buyback

Law Union & Rock targets 40% growth in 2021

Nigerias oil faces threat as electric vehicle sales rise

Reps begin probe of N19bn 2011 rail contract to ghost firm

Phone firms planning to build assembly plants in Nigeria FG

Amaechi commissions operation command centre at APMT

NNPCs gas handling facility begins operations, reduces flaring

Senate doubts FGs capacity to store N400bn vaccines

Confusion as Osun chief slumps presiding over peace meeting

Why Amotekun cant carry firearms, says ex-IG Ehindero

Nigeria facing worst security challenge in history Gombe gov

NIN: Confusion as Nigerians storm NIMC centres, shun COVID-19 rules

COVID-19: FG restricts religious, sporting gatherings, Yuletide parties, others

*THE SUN*

549 Kebbi entrepreneurs receive N2b FG loan Malami

FG urged to tackle climate change with renewable energy

Soldiers nab killers of Benue lawyer, pregnant wife

For equity, justice, Nigerians should support president of Igbo extraction in 2023 'Shonibare

Cross River North: INEC issues certificate of return to Jarigbe

APC rejects results of Abia LG poll

Okorocha deny early campaign for son-in-law, Nwosu

Accept your failures, stop giving excuses, group tells APC

Ex-envoy to South Africa in race for Ohanaeze secretary-general

Ohanaeze Ndigbo: I'm led by inspiration to contest, not ambition

Senatorial bye-election: We'd build Cross River North of our dreams ' Jarigbe

Igbo group endorse Prof Obiozor for Ohanaeze President

Balarabe Musa's 40th-day prayers: We're ready to wear our father's political shoes ' Eldest son

Rohr rejigs Super Eagles' technical crew

Ndidi wins top award, sets new EPL record this season

Ahmed Musa splashes millions on sports complex

COVID-19 forces low participation in Kwara Open Golf tourney

30 Nigerian athletes arrested

USA based Nigerian Soccer coach builds library in Enugu

Go Round FC names 25-man squad for new season

Nobby Stiles' brain injury caused by heading ball: doctor

Lampard happy to see more British managers in Premier League

Apapa gridlock: FG disbands Presidential Task Team

Okonkwo takes over at Union Bank as Emuwa bows out

Naira depreciation: Economy needs measures to drive local products' competitiveness 'Okafor

Afreximbank, CNNIC partner to showcase African scale-up companies

2021 Budget deficit to hit N5.196tr as National Assembly passes appropriation bill

Share buyback: Dangote shares gain 10% as equities rake in N334bn

Most manufacturing companies'll close shop in January 'MAN

NDIC begins verification of 42 failed MFBs' depositors

Consumers, Discos at daggers drawn over outrageous billing

CreditPRO winsmultiple awards to round off year 2020

SIM deactivation: Lagosians invade NIMC office, flout COVID-19 protocols

Taskforce impounds 130 motorcycles in Lagos

COVID-19: FG announces new restrictions

Zulum blasts military over BHaram attacks on travellers

Strike: Varsities to resume academic activities January Ngige

FG plans major smart phone industries

Reps probe lease of FG assets

Ugwuanyi lauds 30MVA Nsukka injection sub-staion

NIN: FG extends period of registration, suspends USSD charges

We cant afford another lockdown Gombe gov

Nigeria's economic reality and Covid-19 economic stimulus packages (2)

*GUARDIAN*

Olu of Warri is dead

N13.6tr budget raises concerns on key parameters, deficit

Scramble for identification numbers forces deadline extension

Experts on how to fast-track justice in corruption cases

The Guardian wins big at NMMA 2020

AMCON should consider CAMA 2020 corporate rescue mission before liquidation

NASS should have sued the president for refusing to address it over insecurity

As Dickson, PDP win Bayelsa Senate seats, Sylva, APC lick wounds once again

Biden receives Covid-19 vaccine live on TV

Sporting in Nigeria must be an economic success, says Dare

New project to add N2.8tr to Nigeria's economy

Bullish oil prices: How to maximise advantages

Fayemi's rumoured presidential ambition divides Ekiti APC

Anambra groups endorse Ozigbo as sole PDP candidate

Ohanaeze may break up over national election, says ex-scribe

Police inspector arraigned for killing tricycle rider in Port Harcourt

Ladipo market leader harps on cleanliness, COVID-19 prevention

Ibadan GRA residents protest against siting of gas plant

Adeboye donates gifts to Kirikiri Correctional Centre

Phillips urges NFF to expose agents killing Nigeria's football

Fury, Joshua verbally agree May, June 2021 for unification fight

Pat Academy retain Odion Ighalo Soccer competition

Muaythai Federation denounces30 Nigerians accused of visa racketeering in Egypt

Oyejide wins 2020 Janet Adowei scrabble meet

AFSU to establish centre of football development at LASU

StarTimes offers live NBA matches to Nigerians on ESPN

Messi ready to fight for Barcelona despite impending contract expiration

J Atete beat Sapele FC to win 2020 FAFT tournament

Nigeria to establish 30 e-waste collection centres nationwide

Investors wealth rises further by N334b in bullish trading

British envoy, CIPM, others call for active engagement of PWDs

LNG vessel averts pirates' attack in Bonny

Women generate over $5.8m from shea trade in three years

Merchant navy makes case for seafarers' safety, recognition

Customs intercepts N1.42 billion textile, rice in Lagos

Firm targets $400 million investment in luxury fitting

NASU flays non-payment of minimum wage to members

Labour rallies support for Dangote refinery's completion

Bodies partner to bridge skill deficit among graduate engineers

Ngoubeyou joins Edere Energy Board

Adebayo emerges president of IFMA Nigeria chapter

AOPN inducts Ogunlowo

CIA urges professionals to protect public, employers' interest

How infrastructure projects ease the recession

The Police and #EndSARS investigation panels

Unfinished business

Nigeria and the challenge of Christmas - Part 2

Improving the educational system in Nigeria

Study notes on 'state' and 'state failure

Sanwo-Olu: Visible leadership

2020: A tale of two epochs

Rescue Chibok girls as you did for Kankara boys, group tells govt

Reps probe N19.2b eastern railway line contract

Amotekun not constitutionally empowered to carry arms, says ex-IGP

Many bankers will be declared unproductive in 2021

Auto crash kills three in Ibadan

HURIWA wants flights from UK banned over new COVID-19 variant

Dickson raises concerns over illegality of passing NDDC's 2020 budget without board

Appeal court awards damages against EFCC, bank over illegal account freezing

*TRIBUNE*

Kidnapped Edo HoS regains freedom

UI acting VC lauded for act of patriotism

Court to hear Ibadan North LG caretaker chairmanship suit January 5

NDIC begins closure of 42 microfinance banks

Yuletide: FAAN beefs up security across airports

Forum tasks government on environmental challenges

Nigeria records 356 new COVID-19 cases, total now 78,790

COVID-19: Nigeria recorded 5,178 new infections last week

FG mulls travel ban over new strain of COVID-19

Tyson Fury Out to Try and Set His Legacy In 2021

Equities market sustains bullish run as investors gain N344bn

SEC orders fintech company to stop sales of shares

Union Bank MD retires, board appoints successor

Bolt introduces web app alternative to reach more riders

Online Trading in Nigeria: What is it & How to Get Started

2021 Budget: Senate passes N13.588 trillion, approves N3.324 trillion for debt servicing

How 15-month border closure almost ruined private sector ' Presidential panel

*SPORTS*

2020-21 NBA Rookie of Year Odds: LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin Early Betting Favorites - Bleacher Report

2020/2021 NPFL: Kano Pillars sack players ahead of new season - Peoples Daily

2020/21 EPL may be toughest in years - Punch

30 Nigerian athletes arrested - The Sun

Abdulrazaq commits to golf as Ologun wins Kwara Open - The Cable

Abraham not worried about Premier League table after firing brace in Chelsea's win over West Ham - Goal

Adam Silver Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine, Possibility of NBA Expansion, More - Bleacher Report

AFSU to establish centre of football development at LASU - Guardian

Again, Gara Gombe disentangle self from Bubayero's match fixing scandal - Peoples Daily

Ahmed Musa splashes millions on sports complex - The Sun

Akonnor's Ghana reign backed by ex-Netherlands midfielder Boateng - Goal

Akpeyi, Awoniyi, Iwobi TheCables team of the week - The Cable

Amokachi lambast NFF over $2 million compensation clause in Rohr's Contract - Peoples Daily

Arsenal Provide Fresh Update On Auba's Availability - Daily Independent

Arsenal Stars Face 25% Pay Cuts If Club Relegate - Complete Sports

Arteta under pressure to qutit Arsenal Nigpilot - Nigerian Pilot

Awoniyi scores again for Union Berlin Nigpilot - Nigerian Pilot

Babalade to be buried Jan 15 - Punch

Backed by royalty, the refugee following in Khabib's footsteps - CNN

Barca presidential candidate Laporta wants Bellerin Nigpilot - Nigerian Pilot

Beat Bloemfontein in S/Africa, get N2m ' Obuah - Blueprint

Ben Roethlisberger Struggles as Steelers Upset by Giovani Bernard, Bengals - Bleacher Report

Ben Roethlisberger: Steelers' Level of Frustration Is 'High' After Bengals Loss - Bleacher Report

Bengals stun Steelers as Pittsburgh suffer third straight loss - Yahoo

Biggest Snubs and Surprises of NFL's 2021 Pro Bowl Selections - Bleacher Report

Blink and you'll miss it -- Rafael Leao scores fastest goal in Serie A history - CNN

Bo Pelini, LSU Reportedly Expected to Part Ways After 1 Season as DC - Bleacher Report

Boxing: Gentle Boy won't last three rounds, boasts I-Star - New Telegraph

Burnley 2-1 Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo says referee Lee Mason 'not good enough - BBC

Burnley 2-1 Wolves: Sean Dyche praises Clarets' effectiveness after 'deserved' win. - BBC

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United depart for south africa - Peoples Daily

CAFCC: Akpeyi warns Rivers Utd ahead - New Telegraph

CAFConfed Cup: Rivers United arrive South Africa Nigpilot - Nigerian Pilot

Cam Akers Ruled out for Rams vs. Seahawks with Ankle Injury Diagnosed as Sprain - Bleacher Report

Carabao Cup: Iwobi optimistic Everton can upset United - Punch

Cavani risks 3-game ban after FA charge over offensive Instagram post - The Cable

Chad Johnson Talks Madden Challenge Finalists, Joe Burrow, More in B/R Exclusive - Bleacher Report

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: Battling Blues back on track at the Bridge - Goal

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: David Moyes says Hammers 'didn't do enough where it mattered - BBC

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: Frank Lampard praises Blues' 'character' after win - BBC

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: Late Tammy Abraham double clinches London derby win for Blues - Yahoo

Chelsea 3-0 West Ham: Tammy Abraham scores twice in Blues win - BBC

Chelsea planning to keep hold of Giroud Nigpilot - Nigerian Pilot

Chelsea vs West Ham player ratings: Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham star as Aaron Cresswell struggles - Yahoo

Chelsea's Chilwell forced out of West Ham clash with injury - Goal

Chelsea's Timo Werner just needs one goal to open floodgates, says Frank Lampard - Yahoo

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Says Tyreek Hill Drank Pickle Juice to Treat Cramping - Bleacher Report

COVID-19 forces low participation in Kwara Open Golf tourney - The Sun

COVID-19: Golf organisers limit participation for Kwara Open - The Cable

Cowboys Fail to Receive Any Pro Bowl Selections for 1st Time Since 1989 - Bleacher Report

Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown Fantasy Outlook After Cam Akers Injury - Bleacher Report

Darren Lewis on Millwall fans booing BLM kneeling - CNN

David Moyes rues Michail Antonio absence as West Ham lack cutting edge in Chelsea defeat - Yahoo

Deeper Life suspends principal over alleged pupils molestation - Punch

Derrick White Agrees to 4-Year, $73M Contract Extension with Spurs - Bleacher Report

Dope: Former weightlifting champion, Kashirina, suspended - New Telegraph

Dortmund 'machine' Haaland 'already ready' to move on, claims Matthaus - Goal

Eight Pichichi trophies' I'd rather win La Liga, says Messi - Goal

Enyimbas Mbaoma, two others out of Al-Merreikh clash -

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