The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 13th December 2019
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 13/12/19
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Ministry looks beyond Tokyo 2020
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Thursday in Abuja said the ministry was already looking beyond Nigeria’s participation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Dare, while declaring open the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), said the move will ensure Nigeria prepares well for major international sporting
Nigeria ends 2019 in ITTF top 16 ranking
Olalekan Okusan Nigeria has proved it is the powerhouse of African Table tennis after the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rated it 16th in the latest ranking. According to the rating, Nigeria beat Egypt, the 2019 African Games champion to second place in Africa while China remains the best in the world. At the
JUST IN: Malami takes over Sowore’s case
Alao Abiodun Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to forward Omoyele Sowore’s case file to his office. Malami also directed a speedy investigation over the invasion of Federal High Court in Abuja by operatives of DSS to rearrest Sowore last week. Read
2,000 runners for maiden Ikogosi Marathon
No fewer than 2,000 runners, including 30 elite athletes have confirmed their participation in the Ikogosi Marathon race billed for Ikogosi-Ekiti on Saturday, the organisers have revealed. Also, the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has assured participants of adequate security and conducive environment for a hitch- free competition. Fayemi who spoke in his office
Stanbic IBTC Bank backs entertainment industry
Collins Nweze Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc has reaffirmed its interest in the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry in Nigeria. The bank has reiterated its support for the construction of various cinemas as well as the provision of infrastructure to galvanize growth in the industry. Enterprise Finance Officer, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Damian
N135b debt: AMCON faults Ubah’s claims
Collins Nweze The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday presented what it described as the ‘correct account’ in the case between the corporation and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah over alleged N135 billion bad debt. Ubah had earlier claimed that AMCON embarrassed him over the alleged debt. But in a statement sent to The Nation
Agusto & Co appoints new CEO
Collins Nweze Agusto & Co, Nigeria’s foremost Credit Rating Agency, has announced the appointment of Yinka Adelekan as its new Chief Executive Officer designate of the company. The appointment followed the retirement of its outgoing Chief Executive Officer – Vivien Shobo, whose tenure needs December 31, 2019. Following over two decades with the organization, Vivien
Policemen protest alleged non-payment of allowances
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti Some aggrieved policemen deployed in Kogi State from the Ekiti State Police Command for the conduct of the November 16 governorship election on Thursday protested alleged refusal of the authorities to pay their allowances. The two hundred and twenty-five policemen said their details were allegedly removed from the list of those that
Companies begin end of year dollar repatriation
Collins Nweze Many foreign companies operating in Nigeria have commenced year-end dollar repatriations to their home countries, The Nation has learnt. The move, if unchecked, could impact negatively on the naira which has maintained long term stability. “We are seeing offshore outflows and not much is coming back in,” one trader told Reuters. “I expect
Ex-commissioner mourns politicians
Former Commissioner for Information in Ondo State, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, has commiserated with the people of Ifedore Local Government over the death of their two illustrious sons and ex-chairmen of the local government, Messrs. Dele Osakuade and Adetoye Obele. Akinmade, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the House of Representatives seat in Idanre/Ifedore Federal
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