*THE NATION*
CBN votes N50b for Commodity Exchange
DMO : N2.2tr not missing
TCN records 5,801Mw peak wheeling
How traditional birth attendants reduce maternal deaths in IDP camps (I)
Family of 14-year-old detainee petitions National Assembly, PSC, IGP
Gunmen kill Suswams brother, aide
Zamfara mining ban, a double-edged sword, says Yoruba Ronu
Aiteo demands banks appearance in oil theft case
Freed 279 Zamfara pupils: they threatened to kill, eat us
Panic in Kwara over herders relocation from Oyo to 13 villages
Buhari orders crackdown on bandits, kidnappers, others
COVID-19 vaccination begins in Abuja Friday
PDP rattled by gale of defections
A season of migration to APC
Politics of defection
Nigerians lose N18b to Ponzi schemes
LCCI projects higher February inflation
Fed Govt raises savings bonds returns
Dangote Sugar increases dividend by 36.4%
WAUTI: COVID-19 distorted global financial, economic system
Revamping livestock sector
Improving cassava seed system
Aligning food production to achieve global goals
CBN to phase out $40b OMO Bills market
*VANGUARD*
On Buhari’s ‘body language’ and students’ abduction
Witness reveals in court how N74bn recovered by Maina was used to finance 2012 Budget
NSCDC arrests 50 over pipeline vandalism in Imo
Again, three students kidnapped in Katsina
Convention: APC sets up constitution review committee
Five injured in fresh attack on Fulani settlement in Oyo village
Kwara, Oyo meet on security, economic issues
Armed men suspected to be late Gana’s loyalists assassinate Senator Suswam’s elder brother
My Herdsmen/Fulani profiling feud with Gov Ortom regrettable ‘ Gov Mohammed
Power: NERC’s new regulations to allow MAP, NMMP run concurrently
No cause for the alarm over rising food prices, Lagos assures residents
We’re still using 119,973 polling units created in 1996’ INEC
Imo monarch endorses Okorocha’s recall
Reps seek to enforce treatment of victims of gunshot wounds
Volvo cars to make only electric vehicles by 2030 ‘ Official
I’m not crushing on Don Jazzy ‘ Caramel Plugg
Nigerians must fight the anti-terrorism war as one
Nok Varsity will create new civilisation of love to counter bigotry, hate’ Bishop Kukah
Vaccines: FCTA warns residents against flouting COVID-19 protocols
UPDATED: COVID-19 vaccines shipped by COVAX arrive in Nigeria ‘ WHO
UPDATED: Nigeria receives 3.92 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
UCH CMD lauds arrival of COVID-19 vaccine, says it will save more lives
AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine arrives Nigeria
No COVID-19 vaccines for under-18 ‘ PTF
REPORT: SHORTAGE OF TEACHERS: Kogi schools turn to PTA for help
Police establish 5 units to address banditry in Sokoto
Students’ Abductions: Plateau women want schools to teach security drills
Boko Haram retakes Borno LG, residents trapped
No ransom paid for Zamfara schoolgirls’ release ‘ Governor
*THISDAY*
Nigeria Needs to Boost Food Reserves, Says Emefiele
Nestle Nigeria to Pay Higher Dividend Despite Reduced Profit
Twitter Tackles COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
FG Delegation to Understudy Egypts Siemens Power Project
Report: How COVID-19 Reshaped Nature of Work
AfCFTA: Experts Task Nigerian Manufacturers on Value Addition
Attah: Its Time to Monetise Nigerias Gas Resources
Zenith Bank Shows Resilience
Chambers: Strategic Leadership, Panacea to Exceptional Performance in Turbulent Times
Adegbami: MFBs Receive Little Support from Government
Access Bank Unveils Digital Payment Service for SMEs
Access Bank Vs Seplat/Orjiako: Understanding the Issues
Auditor General Chairs AU Board of External Auditors
ImaliPay Raises Fresh Funding
Tangerine Life Completes Merger with ARM Life
SouthBridge Investments Announces Joint Venture
APC Welcomes More Decampees in National Assembly to Its Fold
Uba Takes Another Shot at Anambra Governorship
Ngozi, By Way of Congratulations
For a Broader Strategy
The High Cost of Federal Procurement
AFCON 2022 Rohr Rates Aribo, Balogun Vital for SEagles Qualifiers
TOKYO OLYMPICS BASKETBALL DTigress, DTigers to Open Campaign Against USA, Australia
HiFL Appoints Akinbinu as Health & Safety Consultant
Ighalo Scores Brace as Al Shabab Go Five Points Clear at the Top
FIFA Favours Motsepe for CAF Presidency
Zlatan to Miss AC Milan, Man Utd Europa League Clash
Promoting Sustainable Development Buoyed by Love
NSIA, Moroccan Firm Seal Deal to Boost Fertiliser Production
Premiership: Man City Beat Wolves to Go 15 Points Clear
Zidane Urges Real Fans to Keep Calm After Draw at Sociedad
NEW SALARY CAPS La Liga Orders Barcelona, Atletico to Further Tighten Belts
Enelamah Backs Downstream Deregulation
Inadequate Classrooms, Toilets Affecting Schools in FCT, Says Report
5G AND SECURITY SUPERSTITIONS
Mutual Funds’ Value Grow to N1.43tn `on Increasing Demand
Osimhen Certified Fit Again, May Play against Sassuolo Tonight
*PUNCH*
Ekiti fences public schools to prevent abduction
Military, BHaram battle for control of Borno community
Court orders probe of KAROTA boss for rights abuses, bribery
Auto dealers battle forex challenge, duty reduction worries manufacturers
Repair Gbogan-Ode Omu-Osogbo road
PFN, Obaseki celebrate Adeboye at 79
FG opens March savings bonds
Petrol scarcity persists, transport fares rise by 100%
Three million Nigerians lost N18bn to Ponzi schemes SEC
FG approves Warri airport reopening for daylight operations
Saraki meets Obasanjo, says APC cant handle Nigerias problems
CBN-financed farmers cultivated 3.64 million hectares Emefiele
Kwankwaso hails Wike, asks gov to prepare for national assignment
Reps move to restrict FG on loans, agreements, others
Obasekis ex-CSO demands N3.6bn from APC chieftains, for defamation
Investors lose N120bn as stocks resume decline
PDP tackles electoral agency over Kaduna LG poll
Insecurity, number one economic challenge facing Nigeria, others AfDB
Air Peace resumes Accra flights March 15
Uzodimmas vendetta mission against Okorocha meant to distract Imo people Ex-govs loyalist, Ibekwe
Dangote director resigns
UK risks 27bn loss over delayed international travels Report
Uzodimma is only after Imo peoples property illegally acquired by Okorocha Govs aide, Nwamkpa
LASTMA blames commuters for Keke, Okada menace
TCN achieves 5,801.6MW peak power transmission
OPEC cautions Nigeria, others over crude oil production
Africa Prudential appoints new director
Africa Prudential appoints new director
FCMB director steps down from board
FCMB director steps down from board
Buhari asks Senate to confirm Shaba NASRDA DG
Buhari asks Senate to confirm Shaba NASRDA DG
Paga records 700% growth in sign-ups
Paga records 700% growth in sign-ups
ZLP members join APC in Oyo
Matawalle, ACF clash over kidnap leaders identities
NLC mobilises for protest over planned re-classification of minimum wage
I was made to swear on oath by Orji Kalus brother Abaribe
EFCC deepens Tinubu probe, demands asset declaration form from CCB
Kwara, Oyo meet, brainstorm on joint security squad
Victims lament as oil spill ravages Rivers farmlands, fish ponds
Wike, Fintiri reconcile Ortom, Mohammed in Rivers
DAWN meets SWest agric commissioners over food security
Varsities, polys behind mobilisation of illegal graduates for NYSC Oloyede
Kagara loses monarch after release of schoolchildren, Buhari mourns
Obiano orders heardmens census, crackdown on roaming herder
FG bans flight over Zamfara, goes after watch list actors
Two feared killed, houses burnt in fresh AIbom communal clash
Drama as Sowores supporter arrives court in cultural apparel
Adesinas imperative of economic restructuring
Three jailed 50 years for abducting housewife, baby
NURTW, RTEAN activities suspension for two weeks Akeredolu
Assembly demands resumption of international flights in Kano
Ogun Assembly moves to impeach deputy speaker for gross misconduct
Dont panic over hike in food prices, Lagos tells residents
FG asks security agencies to go after non-state actors on watchlist
Taraba varsity lecturers begin indefinite strike
Abduction: Going to school shouldnt be a risk, UNICEF tells FG
EFCC deepens Tinubu probe, asks CCB to produce asset declaration form
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
NPFL teams and safety measures
Zamfara kidnap: We slept on faeces, human parts ‘ Schoolgirls
Take battle to terrorists, Senate charges Service Chiefs
APC amends constitution to accommodate Caretaker C’ttee
Buhari to Security Chiefs: You must flush out criminals
Emefiele unveils rice pyramids in Kebbi
3.94m COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Nigeria
ACF seeks Zamfara gov’s probe over students’ abduction
FG: 398 firms bid for valuation of forfeited assets
SIM suspension: Telcos lose 7.7m customers in two months
Eating meat can increase risk of heart disease
Ransom payment’ll ‘prosper kidnapping’, says Buhari
Output: COVID-19, others hit port operations
Oando: Enmeshed in endless legal tussle
MPC member blames market unions, others for rising inflation
Hyosung launches branding campaign
CBN: Intensifying export diversification for growth
Nigeria exports N250.5bn gas
Cheque transactions dips by 32%
Report: COVID-19 crisis created 6m accidental savers
Shippers’ Council seeks technology to check delay, corruption
Investors in banks’ stocks lose N291bn
PDP reconciliation: Challenges before Saraki committee
There’s nothing left of Nigeria to be restructured ‘ Nwoko
PDP’ll reclaim Ebonyi in 2023 ‘ Nwebonyi
Kinsmen move to recall Okorocha from Senate
Ondo: Akeredolu hits the ground running
el-Rufai: Nigeria is a federal republic in name, but unitary in practice
2023 Presidency: GYB posters flood Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Warri
A president of Igbo extraction’ll salvage Nigeria ‘ Akuma
Nigeria: A nation in dire straits
Okocha warns: Eagles may miss 2020 AFCON if
Aruna to battle Indian star in main draw of WTT
HiFL: PACE Sports appoints Akinbinu as health, safety consultant
40 Eaglets undergo MRI test, final squad ready
FIBA rankings: D’Tigeress drop three places, D’Tigers unmoved
Oladipo snubs $42.5m contract extension from Houston Rockets
EPL: Man City extend winning run to 21 games
UK offers to host more Euro 2020 games
La Liga: Vinicius Jr marks 100th Madrid appearance with late equaliser
EPL: Richarlison boosts Everton’s top-four hopes, extends Saints’ miserable run
*THE SUN*
President of Igbo extraction possible in 2023 ‘Professor Greg Ibe
Mass entrants into PDP greets Okonkwo’s guber declaration
Ikpeazu’s kinsmen in North fire back at Adeyemiover remarks
Ahead of Delta local polls, commissioner warns political operatives, police
Amnesty to bandits: How Buhari’s pronouncement doused tension
PDP crisis: Party group asks Makinde to tame his followers
Alleged libel: Obaseki’s ex-CSO demands N3.6b from APC chieftains, threatens court action
APC most prepared to clinch Anambra Guber, says DG APC Support Groups as he revalidates membership
Council polls: Don’t compromise for any reason, PDP tells RSIEC
No substitute for grassroots development ‘Minister
Gov Ugwuanyi, others set for S/East Sports Foundation competition
Africa U-18 & U-19 Volleyball Nimrod laments COVID-19 impacts on tourney
Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress, D’Tigers open campaign against USA, Australia
40 Golden Eaglets undergo MRI age test
AFCON qualifiers Rohr drops Ahmed Musa, picks 26
Keeps tab on Rangers’ Bassey, Ofoborh
Tokyo 2020 organisers to raise ratio of women on its board to 42%
Seplat targets sale of gas by H1 2022
Crude diversion: Court fixes March 9 for ruling on Shell’s blocked accounts
Emefiele tasks Nigerians on farming for food security
LASAA begins awareness campaign on regulation of outdoor adverts
Scarcity: FG promises raw deal for marketers hoarding petrol
Food blockade to south, bad resolution strategy ‘ Stakeholders
FG, OCP Group partner on fertiliser production for farmers
Ponzi schemes threat to investor protection, says SEC
Lekki Port project’ll addressNigeria’s maritime infrastructure deficit ‘Du Ruogang
SIFAX’s off docks record 49,835 TEU volumes in 2020
Chukwueze: Im back to my best
Consult opposition parties, others for solutions, Saraki tells Buhari
1 in 4 people may have hearing problems by 2050 WHO
Senate bans pedophiles, rapists from working with children
NNII leader, Anenih, tasks women on national devt
Schoolgirls abduction: You must reveal those behind it, ACF tells Matawalle
FG declares Zamfara no-fly zone, bans mining activities
Bishop Wale Oke emerges new National President of PFN
Niger: Bandits kill 1, abduct 30 in separate attacks
US tasks new service chiefs on insecurity, human rights
How American strong institutions trumped Trump, a strongman (3)
Witches and wizards: Myth or reality’ (3)
SENATOR ADEYEMI SHOULD HAVE BEEN SMARTER
Sunday Igboho: Buhari don’t set Nigeria ablaze
Jail for, not ‘over’ corruption
Buhari, Ngige and Nigerias exit from recession
Before the creation of additional polling units
*GUARDIAN*
Southgate facing ‘big decisions’ over England attack at Euros
Former Liverpool great St John dies aged 82
Refreshed Pochettino embraces the PSG project
Detained ex-Barcelona president to appear before judge
Ugwuanyi, Obi, South-East PDP leaders meet over Anambra guber election
INEC moves against hiccups in voters’ access to polling units
Mistress lost bid to stop Ohakim’s case against her, police, says counsel
Wike, Fintiri broker truce between Ortom, Mohammed
At least 15 dead after SUV, truck collide in California
Texas utility files for bankruptcy after $2.1 bn power bill
US concludes Russia poisoned Navalny, imposes sanctions
Myanmar security forces fire on anti-coup protesters
Kremlin says West’s sanctions don’t work, vows response
Ukraine’s Zelensky gets jab on eastern ‘frontline
US presses Saudis over Khashoggi killing amid calls to punish prince
US men accused of helping Ghosn escape arrive in Japan
Press watchdog RSF files lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi
Pine Empress launches visionary employee programme
Man City equal unbeaten record in 4-1 Wolves demolition
Solskjaer promises ‘responsible’ transfer business at Man Utd
Juve boost hopes of 10th straight title with win over Spezia
Governor Ugwuanyi, others for South East Sports Foundation competition
Genuine investors key to Nigerian football growth, says Egbayelo
Ejigbo Estate Tennis Club committed to purpose-driven leadership
Why South Africa’s Motsepe is favoured to win CAF election
Joshua focused on undisputed title as Fury fight edges closer
NCDC protocol may force Enyimba to host Orlando Pirates in Benin Republic
Chisora tells Okolie to pursue heavyweight clash with Whyte
NPA offers to partner NLNG to increase gas production capacity
Nigeria’s opportunities great despite challenges, says Amina Mohammed
Government disburses N1.13bn to 11,636 artisans, employees under survival scheme
CAC insists CAMA will promote business growth
N4.2b North-East bridge ready for use soon, says Chinese contractor
Ensuring safety in Nigeria’s waterways
NAVY, NIMASA buoy security on Nigerian waters
Manufacturers to leverage $81m renewable energy fund to bridge gaps
Right gas pricing regime to aid industrialisation, says SPDC
The Guardian’s Recognition of Excellence for Women in Public Service in focus as WIMBIZ endorses event
The fraud in Nigeria’s cattle rearing business
The danger of borrowing unclaimed dividends
Food for thought
The El-Rufai’s call obey
Coronavirus diary – Part 48
*TRIBUNE*
Kwara women farmers ask for specific budgetary provision
3,000 women receive FG cash grant in Kogi
Is Quilixios the Gordon Elliott horse to back in the Triumph Hurdle and not Zanahiyr
21 million people across six states benefit from WaterAid’s Covid-19 protection project
2023 Delta Guber: Emerhor laments infighting, bickering, calls for unity in APC
How FG’s unstable policy hindering growth of Nigeria automobile industry
The crashed NAF aircraft
Nigeria records 479 new COVID-19 infections, total now 156,496
Research works on cocoa, livestock, others already in farms ‘ ARCN
Again, bandits kidnap passengers in Niger
8,292 policemen to man Delta LG election
Court sentences labourer to death by hanging in Ogun
NUT warns teachers against rejecting rural postings in Ekiti
Revocation of visa restrictions on Nigeria affirms close ties between Americans and Nigerians ‘ US secretary
Investors lose N122.5bn as equities market reverses gain
Lafarge commits $8m to environmental sustainability
Fitness Challenge: Three Crowns Breaks New ‘Everybody Is Welcome’ Campaign
*SPORTS*
Keeps tab on Rangers’ Bassey, Ofoborh – The Sun
40 Eaglets undergo MRI test, final squad ready – New Telegraph
40 Golden Eaglets undergo MRI age test – The Sun
AFCON 2022 Rohr Rates Aribo, Balogun Vital for SEagles Qualifiers – Thisday
AFCON qualifiers Rohr drops Ahmed Musa, picks 26 – The Sun
Africa U-18 & U-19 Volleyball Nimrod laments COVID-19 impacts on tourney – The Sun
An uncomfortable situation’ – Guardiola weighs in on Bartomeu arrest while revealing hope for Barcelona’s future – Goal
Aruna battles Indian star in WTT main draw – Punch
Aruna to battle Indian star in main draw of WTT – New Telegraph
Athletes top priority for COVID-19 vaccine NOC – Punch
Barcelona arrests: Ronald Koeman ‘devastated’, Josep Maria Bartomeu released – BBC
BREAKING: Man City Thrash Wolves, Go 15 Points Clear At Top Of EPL Table – Daily Independent
Can Iheanacho rise to the challenge amid Leicester injury crisis – Goal
Chisora tells Okolie to pursue heavyweight clash with Whyte – Guardian
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard out vs. Celtics Because of Back Injury – Bleacher Report
Clippers’ Marcus Morris Won’t Return vs. Celtics After Suffering Concussion – Bleacher Report
Creighton’s Greg McDermott Apologizes for ‘Plantation’ Comment After Loss – Bleacher Report
D’Tigress Open Tokyo 2020 Campaign Against USA – Complete Sports
Detained ex-Barcelona president to appear before judge – Guardian
Diego Maradona’s Porsche is up for sale – CNN
Eight players fail MRI tests in Eaglets camp – Punch
Ejigbo Estate Tennis Club committed to purpose-driven leadership – Guardian
EPL: Cavani may return for Man United against Palace – Punch
EPL: Man City extend winning run to 21 games – New Telegraph
EPL: Man City thrash Wolves 4-1 to secure 21st straight win – Punch
EPL: Richarlison boosts Everton’s top-four hopes, extends Saints’ miserable run – New Telegraph
FIBA rankings: D’Tigeress drop three places, D’Tigers unmoved – New Telegraph
FIFA ‘Favours’ South African To Head CAF – Daily Independent
FIFA Favours Motsepe for CAF Presidency – Thisday
Fifa sends Zamalek ‘last warning’ about possible relegation over Acheampong controversy – Goal
Football legend Pele gets COVID-19 vaccine – Punch
Former Liverpool great St John dies aged 82 – Guardian
France v Scotland in Six Nations: Premiership may relax rules for Scots – BBC
Genuine investors key to Nigerian football growth, says Egbayelo – Guardian
Gov Ugwuanyi, others set for S/East Sports Foundation competition – The Sun
Governor Ugwuanyi, others for South East Sports Foundation competition – Guardian
Gregg Popovich: Spurs Will Listen to NBA, Not Gov. Greg Abbott About Masks – Bleacher Report
Guardiola: Wintertime in England is hell, but City have been incredible! – Goal
HiFL Appoints Akinbinu as Health & Safety Consultant – Thisday
HiFL: PACE Sports appoints Akinbinu as health, safety consultant – New Telegraph
Horse racing faces new welfare scrutiny after more footage appears of a jockey posing on a dead horse – CNN
How a married couple navigated ‘purgatory’ of Olympic postponement – CNN
How To Develop Your Own Sports Betting Strategy – Complete Sports
Ighalo Scores Brace as Al Shabab Go Five Points Clear at the Top – Thisday
Ighalos brace powers 10-man Al Shabab past Chafais Damac – Daily Times
IMPACT Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 2 – Bleacher Report
India vs England, 4th Test: Joe Root expects clean bill of health after sickness bug hit touring party – Yahoo
Is Quilixios the Gordon Elliott horse to back in the Triumph Hurdle and not Zanahiyr – Tribune
ISL 2020-21: Ashutosh Mehta and VP Suhair – Unsung heroes of NorthEast United this season – Goal
It was a pleasure to score’ ‘ West Brom’s Diagne thrilled to score against Manchester United – Goal
It’s Fight ToFinish As Barcelona Meet Sevilla In Copa del Rey – Complete Sports
It’s not possible’ – Orlando Pirates coach Zinnbauer plays down PSL title talk – Goal
Jake Paul Says Canelo Alvarez Is an ‘Old Hater’ for Kicking Fans out of Ring – Bleacher Report
Jared Butler, No. 3 Baylor Outlast No. 6 West Virginia in OT for Big 12 Win – Bleacher Report
Joe Root issues rare rallying cry and calls on England to be ‘brave’ in final Test against India – Yahoo
Joe Root wants England to free themselves from fear in fourth Test against India – Yahoo
Joshua focused on undisputed title as Fury fight edges closer – Guardian
Juve boost hopes of 10th straight title with win over Spezia – Guardian
Juventus ‘convinced’ struggling Pirlo the right man for the job – Goal
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