AllNews Nigeria brings you top news compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper headlines online for today Monday, May 18th, 2020.

1. Nigeria Records 338 New COVID-19 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced 338 new coronavirus cases in the country.

2. President Buhari Renews Tenure Of Director-General of the Budget Office, Benjamin Akabueze
Benjamin Akabueze, the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, will head the Budget Office of Nigeria for a second term after his appointment was renewed today by President Muhammadu Buhari.

3. Coronavirus: Lagos To Begin Chloroquine Trial This Week
The Lagos State Government through the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has announced the trial of chloroquine in the treatment of coronavirus, as approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

4. Coronavirus: Akwa Ibom Rejects Ten Vehicles Donated By ExxonMobil
Ten vehicles donated by ExxonMobil to Akwa Ibom State for contact tracing of COVID-19 suspected cases have been rejected by the State Government.

5. Foreign Airline Caught Operating Commercial Service In Nigeria Despite Ban On Flight Operation
Flair Aviation, a foreign airline, has been caught operating commercial services in Nigeria despite a ban on commercial operation in the country's aviation industry following a lockdown directive from President Muhammadu Buhari.

6. Nigeria's Refineries Record A Loss Of N18.96 Billion In Two Months
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that Nigeria's refineries recorded a loss of N18.96 billion in two months despite having a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day.

7. Gun Battle: Police, Vigilante Kill 9 Armed Bandits In Niger State
The Police and local vigilante in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state have confirmed to death of nine armed bandits killed after a gun battle... https://allnews.ng/news/nigeria-news-check-out-latest-nigeria-newspaper-headlines-for-today-monday-may-18th-2020