NEWSPAPER HEADLINE Week Apr 15 - Apr 21, 2025
21 Apr
- Despair in Benue, Plateau as killings hit over 284 in three months
- Baba-Ahmed says no Nigerian can be President without North
- CF blames Nigeria’s woes on corruption, nepotism, bad leadership
- SEC warns bloggers, influencers against promoting unregistered investments
21 Apr
- Containers stuck at Lagos ports as Easter clearing drags
- Reforms position Nigerian economy to withstand shocks, says IMF
- Abuja leisure industry booms on rising population, middle-class income
- Oil price slide makes case for diver sification to mining
21 Apr
- Northern Leaders Divided Over 2027 Politics
- Daura Emir Turbans Hamza Suleiman Sadaukin Kasar Hausa
- We Differ With Bakare But Respect His Views – Presidency
- SEC Warns Influencers, Bloggers Against Promoting Ponzi Schemes
21 Apr
- Kukah, Bakare, Atiku knock, dissect Tinubu’s govt
- SEC to crackdown on influencers, bloggers promoting unregistered investment schemes —DG
- AfDB president to African leaders: Build industries to create more jobs
- Ban open grazing, create border security forces, David Mark tells FG
21 Apr
- 2027: North Will Decide Its Stand in Next Six Months, Says Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
- At Easter, CAN, Kukah, Kaigama Speak for Suffering Nigerians; Governors, Others Seek Peace, Unity
- Senate Leader: To Battle Insecurity, We’re Creating Legal Frameworks for State Police
- As Investors Target Money Market, Foreign Capital Inflows Rise to $2.06 Billiona..
21 Apr
- Betrayers, politicians behind current security travails – CAN, ACF
- 5 die, 20 rescued in collapsed Lagos 3-storey building – NEMA
- NASS developing legal framework for state policing – Senate leader
- Global investors thumb up Nigeria’s economic reforms
21 Apr
- Killings:Bring us down from this cross, Kukah tells Tinubu
- Q4'24: WHY INVESTORS SHOULD WORRY OVER GTCO’S EARNINGS' PLUNGE
- Q1’25: FG's revenue collection cost up 31.7% to N282.25bn
- 2027 Presidency:North’ll unveil candidate soon –Tinubu’s ex-aide
20 Apr
- Atiku, Makinde, Oyebanji, Mbah, others preach love at Easte
- Crisis brews in Oyo community over mining activities
- Food insecurity, high poverty rate in Nigeria worrisome —IMF
- Tinubu will win 2027 elections, Presidency boasts
20 Apr
- The Unforgotten Heroine Miriam Ikejiani Clarke
- Tinubu focused on addressing North’s security, devt challenges - Matawalle
- Kwankwaso’s impending defection a welcome devt, but…. – Kano APC
- Easter: Tinubu promises better, more just, prosperous Nigeria
20 Apr
- Ponzi schemes: How greed, desire for quick returns burn 'investors' fingers
- Tinubu’s administration on track despite challenges - Presidency
- FG's push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria
- Easter: Clerics urge Nigerians to intensify prayers, embrace peace, amplify national unit
20 Apr
- Easter: Christian Leaders Urge FG, States To Stop Killings, Hardship
- Again, TY Danjuma Tells Kinsmen To Brace Up For Self-defence
- Deputy Gov, Minister Deny Alleged Slap In Bauchi Spat
- CBEX: Beware Of Cheap Money, Experts Warn Nigerians
20 Apr
- FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N4.9trn in Q1,2025
- PLATEAU MASSACRE SURVIVORS NARRATE GORY DETAILS OF MIDNIGHT ATTACK
- 2027: PDP govs to give Atiku new role in party rejig
- AAN shuts Enugu Airport for two weeks 2027: PDP govs to give Atiku new role in party rejig ...NYSC, FAAN, NPA affected lPresidency: Ask supervising ministers to explain lWe don’t know why, says OSGF Three Months After: FG’s governing boards await inauguration PLATEAU MASSACRE SURVIVORS NARRATE GORY
20 Apr
- Why peace has eluded Plateau
- 17 killed in fresh attack in Benue community
- Inside the ticketing ‘racket’ at Abuja train station
- How NBC ban popularised Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell your papa’
20 Apr
- PDP Gov Eno Confirms Support for APC’s Tinubu; Delta, Rivers,Enugu Weigh Options
- Danjuma Restates His Self-defence Call as Death Toll in Benue Attacks Hits 56
- Cardoso: No Turning Back on CBN’s Confidence Building, Orthodox Monetary Policy, Transparency, Others
- In Easter Messages, Atiku, Akpabio, Govs, Obi, Olukoyede Urge Nigerians to Promote Love, Unity
19 Apr
- Suspected herdsmen kill many in Benue
- Every family has a black sheep but Daddy gave all of us the best
- I wanted Fubara removed completely —Wike
- Evil forces will not triumph, says Tinubu in Easter message
19 Apr
- Wike: Tinubu Saved Fubara by Declaring State of Emergency, I Wanted Him Out
- IMF Welcomes Nigeria’s Bold Reforms, Insists Outlook Uncertain with Low Oil Prices
- In Easter Messages, Tinubu, Jonathan, Governors, Others Preach Peace, Unity
- Omokri Replies El-Rufai, Insists Nigeria More Secure Under Tinubu.
19 Apr
- Wike: Tinubu Saved Fubara by Declaring State of Emergency, I Wanted Him Out
- IMF Welcomes Nigeria’s Bold Reforms, Insists Outlook Uncertain with Low Oil Prices
- In Easter Messages, Tinubu, Jonathan, Governors, Others Preach Peace, Unity
- Omokri Replies El-Rufai, Insists Nigeria More Secure Under Tinubu.
19 Apr
- Wike: Tinubu Saved Fubara by Declaring State of Emergency, I Wanted Him Out
- IMF Welcomes Nigeria’s Bold Reforms, Insists Outlook Uncertain with Low Oil Prices
- In Easter Messages, Tinubu, Jonathan, Governors, Others Preach Peace, Unity
- Omokri Replies El-Rufai, Insists Nigeria More Secure Under Tinubu.
19 Apr
- Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production
- CBN Puts Nigeria’s Trade Surplus In January At $2.2bn
- Planned Defection: Kano APC Rules Out Special Treatment For Kwankwaso
- Nigeria’s Debt Has Dropped By $14bn Under Tinubu – Presidency
19 Apr
- The Unforgotten Heroine Miriam Ikejiani Clarke
- Tinubu focused on addressing North’s security, devt challenges - Matawalle
- Sober reflection, attitudinal change significant as Christians celebrate Easte
- Kwankwaso’s impending defection a welcome devt, but…. – Kano APC
19 Apr
- Fresh herdsmen attacks leave scores dead
- TINUBU AT EASTER News Our resolve to restore peace, security remains unshakable
- IMF to Nigeria: Channel fuel subsidy savings into budget
- CBEX PONZI WHEN DREAMS TURNED INTO NIGHTMARES
18 Apr
- Tinubu Remains Active, to Spend Easter Abroad, Says Presidency
- Gunmen Invade Akpoti–Uduaghan’s Family Residence in Kogi
- Niger to attract $300m Power investment, assures of Enabling Environment
- Customs Export Rises to N7.1bn in First Quarter
18 Apr
- Schools, teachers cite concerns, search for academic integrity
- Good Friday: Seemingly ceaseless crucifixion of Nigeria
- Over 1.9 million students to sit for Nigeria's first digital WASSCE NEWS PAGE 2
- Reps caution against fraudsters as SEC denies registering CBEX
18 Apr
- Schools, teachers cite concerns, search for academic integrity
- Good Friday: Seemingly ceaseless crucifixion of Nigeria
- Over 1.9 million students to sit for Nigeria's first digital WASSCE NEWS PAGE 2
- Reps caution against fraudsters as SEC denies registering CBEX
18 Apr
- Presidency defends Tinubu’s foreign stay amid criticism over insecurity
- CBEX illegal, unlicensed digital asset exchange —SEC
- Power sector got N700bn boost in revenue in 2024 —Minister
- Gunmen attack Natasha’s family house in Kogi
18 Apr
- FG secures $1.3bn lithium deal as confidence grows
- African airlines flock to Nigeria on single market
- Nolly wood’s YouTube expansion faces IP hurdles
- Easter: Risingpr ices of tomato, pepper squeeze consumers
18 Apr
- Presidency: Tinubu Fully Involved in Governance Despite Foreign Travels
- New NNPCL GCEO Unveils Agenda, Aims to Attract $30bn Sectoral Investments By 2027, $60bn By 2030
- NGF Warns Violence Will Negatively Affect Plateau’s Agriculture, Tourism Potential
- Easter: FEC Urges Prayer for Nation, Tinubu, Preaches Sacrificial Love of Christ
18 Apr
- Presidency, CSOs Bicker Over Tinubu’s Absence
- Tariff Reforms Slashed Electricity Subsidy By N1.1trn – Adelabu
- Let’s Remember Our Fallen Comrades, Others’ Sacrifices – CDS
- NAGGW, UNEP, GEF MOVE TO RESTORE 5,500 HECTARES OF DEGRADED LAND
18 Apr
- FG hints on tariff hike as power generation hits 6,003MW
- Botched gas supply deal: UK A/Court affirms $380m award against NLNG
- Over 500,000 students benefiting from NELFUND scheme – NOA
- Tinubu fully engaged in governance, will return after Easter – Presidency
18 Apr
- Power:FG hints of tariff hike, says N200m monthly subsidy not sustainable
- Terrorists committing premeditated acts of genocide in Plateau –CAN
- Tinubu’sabsence not affecting governance –Presidency
- Ponzi scheme platform, CBEX, sustains operations
17 Apr
- Parents spend N33.6m per child as education turns luxury
- Resilient insurers tap innovation to drive growth
- Local investors dominate Africa’s startup funding scene
- What Trump’s 90-day pause means for trade
17 Apr
- Mutfwang bans night grazing, transportation of cattle by vehicles
- Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N835 per litre
- 15 million Nigerians at high risk of floods in 2025 —Shettima
- UK Supreme Court rules ‘woman’ means biological female
17 Apr
- Wrangling Within PDP Unsettles Atiku, Supporters
- Tinubu Gives Census Panel 3 Weeks To Submit Report
- Reps Invite Ibas Over State Of Affairs In Rivers
- Killings: FG Restates Commitment To Ending Insecurity
17 Apr
- Mutfwang in State Broadcast, Says Fear Won’t Overrun Plateau
- Farouk Aliyu Attacks El-Rufai as Masari, Al-Makura, 21 CPC Chiefs Back Tinubu
- Mo Abudu, Kwame Onwuachi, Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People
- Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, in Historic Visit to Niger Republic
17 Apr
- Insecurity, economic concerns trail Tinubu’s push for fresh census
- FG, World Bank in fresh $17b poverty reduction deal
- Fresh killings in Benue community claim 10
- REA, Lagos to replace over four million generators with rooftop solar
17 Apr
- Don’t provide terrorists oxygen to breathe, FG tells media
- NNPC Ltd GCEO commits to transformational partnerships for industry growth
- NSIA assets increase from N2.26trn to N4.42trn
- 2027: Al-Makura, Masari, Bulama, 20 other ex-CPC chieftains back Tinubu
17 Apr
- Adelabu To World Bank: Why Nigeria can't have stable electricity
- Tinubu approves N15bn for flood mitigation as 15m Nigerians at risk
- RepsTo Remita: RefundN182bn withheld from TSA since 2015
- OPEC+: Nigeria loses out in major compensation for members
16 Apr
- We’ve Failed You, Gov Mutfwang Begs Plateau Communities
- Reps Inaugurate Oversight Committee On Rivers
- Tinubu Will Do 8 Years As President – PDP Governors
- Trump’s Tariffs Threatening Nigeria’s Oil Revenue, NMDPRA Warns
16 Apr
- Oil palm gr ower s to r eplant 1.5m hectar es on r ising appetite
- Meter ing hits 4-year low as FG misses tar get
- How CBEX w iped of f investor s’ N1.3tr n in nine months
- Fitch projects Niger ia’s exter nal debt ser vice to hit $5.2bn in 2025
16 Apr
- Reps inaugurate 21-member committee on Rivers oversight
- NMDPRA blames Trump’s tariff policies for crude oil price fall
- US 14% tariff has significant impact on sector, economy —MAN
- Investment and Securities Act 2025: Engage in Ponzi scheme, spend 10 years in prison
16 Apr
- Desperate Nigerians lose over N1.7tr to Ponzi schemes in nine years
- nflation resumes upward trend, rises to 24.23% in March
- nflation resumes upward trend, rises to 24.23% in March
- Autonomy: Court adjourns ALGON’s suit against federal, state govts
16 Apr
- MDPRA upbeat as PMS imports drop by 30m litres in 8 months
- IG visits Plateau, assures of justice for Bassa massacre victims
- With Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Tinubu’s second term assured – Gov Eno
- Report directly to NASS, Reps tell Rivers’ administrator
16 Apr
- Emergency Rule:You must report to NASS, Reps tell Ibas
- FAAC shares N1.578trn to FG, states, LGs as March revenue
- Plateau Killings:We've failed you, Muftwang apologises to community
- LASSA FEVER DEATH TOLL HITS 127; ONDO, BAUCHI, EDO WORST HIT
15 Apr
- PoS war s: Banks battle fintechs for market shar e
- Declining oil output to hit Niger ia’s dollar ear nings
- Niger ian banks ready for recapitalisation, r ising globally – CBN boss
- State of emergency: Judge r esigns in detestation of ‘quasi-militar y’ r ule
15 Apr
- Tinubu: Mutfwang Must Summon the Will to Deal with Plateau’s Continued Killings
- Lawal: I Took Over Dysfunctional Zamfara State and Met Only N4m in State’s Treasury
- In Major Advance for AfCFTA, Nigeria Signs ECOWAS Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods
- CBN Insists Banks Must Recapitalise to Fund, Power $1 Trillion Economy
15 Apr
- PDP Govs Reject Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi’s Coalition
- GenCos Threaten Total Shutdown Over N4trn Debt
- Trump Threatens New Tariffs On Smart Phones
- Again, Bandits Kill 49 In Fresh Plateau Attacks
15 Apr
- 51 feared killed in fresh Plateau attack
- Nigeria must pursue 10% GDP growth to achieve $1trn economy by 2030 —GMD, UBA
- Solar: Nigeria spent N200bn on importation of panels —REA MD
- PDP govs say no to coalition, dump Anyanwu, Udeh-Okoye
15 Apr
- PDP govs rock Atiku’s 2027 ambition, oppose coalition
- N/Delta: Troops nab 28 suspects, foil re-establishment of bunkering sites
- Building $1trn economy requires planning, clear policy direction – CBN
- Gunmen kill 47 in Plateau fresh attacks, PLSG urges caution
15 Apr
- PDP govs reject coalition, condemn emergency rule in Rivers
- Cashless: PoS sustains growth as transactions up 300.8% to N10.49trn
- Political leaders don’t deserve praise; clerics're corrupt, dishonest –Kaigama
- Blackoutlooms as GenCos threaten shutdown over N4trn debt