The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 2nd July 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 02/07/20
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Edo poll, Obaseki and division in PDP
FESTUS OKORO writes on the division in the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and how the polarisation can affect the chances of Governor Godwin Obaseki at the poll. The erstwhile national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and other chieftains are unhappy about the fate that befell the ruling party …
What do these governors want?
By Lawal Ogienagbon Governors sit atop the 36 states of the federation. They hold the helm in these states and are powerful, strong and reliable to borrow the once-upon-a-time pay off line of that first generation bank. Governors everywhere are strong, but the Nigerian governor is in a class of his own when it comes …
WHO warns against use of masks during exercise
By Agency Reporter The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned people against wearing masks while exercising, saying masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. WHO gave the warning on Wednesday in an update of its Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. It said that sweat could make the mask become wet …
Can virtual hearing work in litigation, arbitration?
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way arbitral hearings and litigations are conducted. Virtual hearing has thrown up issues around fair hearing, witness tampering, time-zone management, and security of technology. Will the laws on arbitration and evidence need to be amended to make virtual hearing effective? Deputy News Editor JOSEPH JIBUEZE examines the issues. Olalekan …
One more witness to testify against Mompha
By Robert Egbe A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, on July 10, present its remaining witnesses in the trial of social media personality, Ismaila Mustapha. Justice Mohammed Liman gave the directive following the EFCC’s prayer for an adjournment. Mompha’s counsel, Mr. Gboyega Oyewole …
Zenith Bank emerges number one in Nigeria by Tier-1 capital
By Simeon Ebulu Zenith Bank Plc has again emerged as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2020 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. The bank climbed 29 spots from the 415 position it occupied in 2019 to 386 in the 2020 global ranking of banks, thus …
‘HomeVest’ to assist in housing challenge
Muyiwa Lucas With the global economy predicted to go into recession anytime soon following the rampaging effect of the Coronavirus pandemic, Pertinence Group, a people empowerment firm with bias for real estate and investment, has warned that the housing challenge will get tougher, if proper planning is not put in place. Consequently, the firm, at …
Patients’ relatives, workers clash at FMC Lokoja, says Kogi govt
From James Azania, Lokoja, and Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The Kogi State government has reacted to Wednesday’s attack on the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja, saying the violence resulted from a clash between officials of the hospital, and some aggrieved relatives of patients. The government in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley …
COVID-19: African exporters to lose $2.4 billion
Daniel Essiet African exporters may lose more than $2.4 billion as a result of factory shutdowns in China, the European Union (EU) and United States, the International Trade Centre’s (ITC’s) SME Competitiveness Outlook has predicted. The bulk of this loss, more than 70 per cent, the report said, is caused by the temporary disruption of …
Peterside steps down as Cadbury chairman
By Taofik Salako Leading investment banker, Mr Atedo Peterside has stepped down as Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc. He resigned on personal ground to pursue other interests. Peterside led the food and beverage company through a period of steady recovery and growth, marking his last Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week with distribution of N912 …
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