Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (03/08/26)

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Here are the major headlines for today:
Early Recovery In Manufacturing Sector Faces Steep Hurdles
N50trn Financing Gap Threatens Rebound Of Nigeria’s Real Sector
Xenophobic Attacks: Sanction S. A. Businesses In Nigeria, Falana Tells FG
HURIWA Defends Cardinal Onaiyekan Against Criticisms From Presidency
Cross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package
Osun 2026: Oyintiloye Charges Police On Neutrality, Security
ECOWAS Parliament Pushes Harmonised Customs Procedures To Boost MSMEs
Ogun EXCO Approves Major Infrastructure Projects, Chieftaincy Upgrades
Dickson Warns Against ‘Civilian Dictatorship’ Ahead Of 2027 Election
Onuesoke Faults Elaborate Media Spending On Commissioning Of Projects
NAICOM, NIA Seek Stronger Synergy With NAIPE For Insurance Industry’s Growth
Across Party Lines: Key Opposition Leaders Will Deliver Ekiti For Tinubu, Says Oyebanji
Fayemi, Falana, Olujimi, Others Pay Tributes To Late Alawe
Diri Quietly Changing Face Of Governance, Bringing Happiness To Bayelsans — IYAMIDR
Atiku Faults Presidency’s Attack On Onaiyekan, Backs Catholic Bishops
2027: Prominent Leaders Ask Atiku, Obi, Makinde, Others To Form United Opposition
Dangote Partners Sinoma In $800m Deal To Double Itori Cement Capacity
Presidency To Atiku: Stop Using Carpet Begging Approach To Criticise Tinubu
Police Arrest Suspected Human Trafficker In Delta, Rescue Victim From Cote D’ Ivoire
Joint Security Team Rescues Abduction Victim, Intensifies Hunt For Gunmen In Enugu
Katsina: Police Kill One Bandit, Recover AK-47 Rifle, Operational Motorcycle
NJC Previously Intervened In Less Damaging Cases, It Should Sanction Lifu — Adum
Osun Election: Can Adeleke Surmount Federal Might?
[EDITORIAL] Human-Centred Economic Reforms?SME Banking Lessons From Brazil
Economy: Charting A New Industrial Path
PRESCO’s Profit Slumps 7.3% As Rising Costs, Tax Bite Erode H1 Earnings
… Revenue Stagnates At N198.8bn Despite 31.9% Drop In Finance Costs
NCC, REA Sign MoU To Drive Digital Infrastructure Expansion Through Renewable Energy
HBM Nigeria Supports Community Farmers With Fertilisers In Gombe
MTN CEO Advocates Borderless Africa To Drive Economic Growth
Nigeria’s Food Safety Challenge: Protecting Consumers From Farm To Table
Overview Of Markets In The Week Ended July 31
Lagos Tightens Cashless BRT Fare Enforcement As Passengers Seek Greater Transparency
H1 2026: Ogun Records More Road Crashes, Fewer Deaths
Seplat Energy H1 Profit Soars 498% To $164m As Oil Prices, Production Boost Earnings
… Declares 12 Cents Interim Dividend, Cuts Net Debt 45% To $371m
FG: Budgetting Or Barefaced Robbery?
WhatsApp Rolls Out Four New Features
Access Bank Raises Alarm Over Fake Shutdown Notice, Warns Perpetrators
Nigerian Bourse Rallies 8.68% In July As Profit-Taking Caps Month-End Gains
… Market Update For Month Ended July 31, 2026
NGX Overall Performances In July 2026: Composite Indices Display Strong Recovery Performance
National Parks In Crisis: Stakeholders Demand Urgent Revival To Unlock Economic Goldmine
Xenophobia: Snubbing Envoy Not Enough
Israeli Strikes Kill 15 In Gaza Despite Efforts To Implement Ceasefire Agreement
Ukrainian Drones Kill Eight In Russia, Strike Wildberries Warehouse
Timi Frank Lauds Catholic Bishops For Telling Tinubu Truth
Osun Guber: Hashim Urges Voters To Support Accord Party Despite Adekeke’s ‘Disloyalty’
Reject Politics Of Violence, Pray For Katsina, Security Agents, Radda Tells Residents
Diphtheria: Kano Steps Up Response, Mobilises Health Workers
Group Credits Tinubu With Security Gains, Schedules Nationwide Rallies
Prioritise Kidney Health, Expert Urges Nigerians Amid Rising Cases
Team Nigeria Falls Short Of Target As Events End
CAF Selects Nigeria To Host 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony
Arteta Coy On Arsenal’s Move For Vinicius Jr
Man United Linked With Lewis-Skelly, Hall
Beyond The Ballot: Why Nigeria Must Reform Its Institutions
More stories here as it breaks – independent.ng
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