The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Wednesday 2nd September 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 02/09/20
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Fed Govt, CAN fail to agree on CAMA
Bolaji Ogundele and Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja THE Federal Government has assured religious bodies that the Companies and Allied Matters Act(CAMA) 2020 is not targeted at churches, mosques and other religious bodies. But the Christian Association (CAN) is seeking its suspension by President Muhammadu Buhari because it has “the potential that can further undermine the faith …
NLC, MAN kick as DisCos increase electricity tariffs
•Labour: it’s dead on arrival •OPS to meet •Full cost-reflective tariffs by July 2021 Muyiwa Lucas, Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie, John Ofikhenua, Abuja and AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna A NEW electricity tariff regime has commenced following the adjustment of rates by Power Distribution Companies (DisCos). Tuesday’s commencement of the new rates followed the approval of the Multi Year …
French magazine republishes Muhammed cartoons
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has republished cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed that made them the target of a deadly terror attack in 2015. Republication comes a day before 14 people go on trial accused of helping the two Islamist attackers carry out their gun rampage on January 7, 2015. Twelve people were killed, including …
Vaccinations in EU may start early January
Immunisation against COVID-19 in the European Union (EU) could start in January if all elements of the bloc’s deal with British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca fall into place, Austrian Health Minister Rudolf Anschober said yesterday. The European Commission announced last week that it had signed a deal for the EU-wide supply of up to 400 million …
Zimbabwe to return land seized from foreign farmers
Zimbabwe has offered to return land to foreign nationals, whose farms were seized under a controversial government programme two decades ago. Thousands of white farmers were forced from their land, often violently, between 2000 and 2001. The seizures were meant to redress colonial-era land grabs but contributed to the country’s economic decline and ruined …
Buhari hailed for reconstituting commission
Our Reporter THE Centre for Disability Issues (CDI) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for reconstituting the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD). He was also praised for appointing its executive secretary, chairman and board members. The Coordinator, Comrade Kehinde Oshilaja, gave the commendation yesterday at Ebute Meta, Lagos at an empowerment programme organised …
Iran, major powers discuss nuclear deal
Senior diplomats from Iran and five major powers gathered in Vienna yesterday to discuss their troubled nuclear agreement that has been facing intense pressure from the United States (U.S.). Having left the pact in 2018, the U.S. launched a formal bid in August to revive United Nations (UN) sanctions against the Islamic Republic. The …
Consumers laud new Chi Exotic, others
Our Reporter THE recent introduction of Chi Exotic and Chivita Ice Tea in 330ml cans to the market is gaining positive consumer reviews as its popularity soars. The innovative Cans are resonating with consumers, particularly millennials, who are increasingly relating to them at the times when they need fruity nourishment and natural refreshment. The …
NITDA trains 180 artisans in digital economy
Our Reporter THE National Information Technological Development Agency (NITDA), an agency of the Federal Government under the supervision of Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has trained another set of 180 artisans in Oyo State In Digital Economy. The 10-day training tagged: ‘Capacity development programme to promote digital economy’ ,was facilitated by Senator …
Coronation Merchant Bank unveils mobile app
Coronation Merchant Bank has launched a mobile banking application. The app provides customers with access to their accounts as well as the ability to perform transactions seamlessly without the need for in-person banking. Managing Director/CEO of Coronation Merchant Bank, Banjo Adegbohungbe, stated: “We are delighted to be at the forefront of digital banking within …
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