The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Tuesday 22nd September 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 22/09/20
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The false dawn of a new wage
Seventeen months after the new minimum wage law came into effect, many states, including some of the oil-rich, are yet to implement it. But, some not-so-rich states have been paying the new wage, write our correspondents NWANOSIKE ONU, KOLADE ADEYEMI, ABDULGAFAR ALABELEWE, ERNEST NWOKOLO, OKUNGBOWA AIWERIE, OGOCHUKWU ANIOKE, UJA EMMANUEL, NSA GILL, CHRIS NJOKU, LINUS …
Thickening plot to scrap EFCC
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) last Wednesday raised the alarm about a draft bill seeking to scrap the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and replace it with an agency under the control of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Statekholders are worried that this could be the nail in the coffin of the …
Primary, secondary schools resume amid COVID-19 concerns
By Our Reporters Low turnout in Lagos Oyo govt warns public schools against non-compliance Osun schools observe safety protocols Ekiti govt urges dedication among teachers Kano govt urges proprietors, parents to be patient Primary and secondary schools resumed on Monday in many parts of the country with governments and parents expressing concerns about compliance with …
Edo varsity resumes November 16
Edo University, Iyamho, has concluded its 2019/2020 academic session online on its CANVAS LMS due to COVID-19. The university will hold its post-UTME screening on Thursday to admit students for 2020/2021 session. Vice Chancellor Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor said the completion of 2019/2020 session online was in line with the university’s calendar, which was hinged on …
Recycling plant for Badagry
The founder of Real Act of Kindness (RAK) Development Foundation, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, at the weekend launched the first recycling plant in Badagry, Lagos State, called JaniRAK. He told reporters the objective of the project was to create a cleaner environment and provide job for youths. Ogunlende said the establishment of the plant at Iworo …
Nigeria must use innovation to aid recovery, says Osinbajo
From Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has said Nigeria would need to use technological and innovative ingenuity to fight the health and economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated on Monday at the virtual conference of the Centre for Lion Gadgets & Technologies (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), themed: “Technological Innovation …
Fed Govt to multiply testing to mark 60th independence anniversary
From Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 pandemic has said it would be multiplying testing for the virus during a planned ‘testing week’, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary celebration. Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, who stated this yesterday …
‘Kwara to end open defecation’
From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said on Monday that his administration is committed to end open defecation and ensure good hygiene. He spoke in Ilorin at the launch of ‘Clean Kwara’ Campaign, in commemoration of Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs’) fifth anniversary. “This flag-off coincides with the fifth anniversary of the Sustainable …
Organisers unveil Amokachi, Dosu, Onyali ambassadors
It was a new dawn in the history of school sports on Monday as the Organisers of the re-branded Principal’s Cup on Monday in Lagos announced three ex-internationals, Daniel Amokachi, Joseph Dosu and Mary Onyali as the competition’s ambassadors. The trio were products of the school sports with Amokachi winning the competition with Government College …
Suspected vandals electrocuted in Gombe, Benue
From Kolade Adeyemi, Jos Two suspected electricity vandals have died in Gombe and Bauchi states. They were electrocuted at the weekend when they were reportedly vandalising electric power installations in each of the states, The Nation learnt on Monday. Gombe is under the jurisdiction of Jos Electricity Distribution Plc. Though the identities of the two …
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