Latest News in Nigeria Today Tuesday 29th September 2020
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Tuesday 29th September 2020 .
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Facebook gets exemptions from Apple app store payments restrictions
Facebook said that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the two tech giants. The social media company said in a blog post that all businesses except gaming creators would be eligibleRead More
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Serena digs deep to find way past Ahn into second round
Sixth seed Serena Williams battled sluggish conditions to defeat fellow American Kristie Ahn 7-6(2) 6-0 to begin her French Open campaign on Monday. Playing an opponent she beat in straight sets at the same stage at the U.S. Open less than a month ago, Williams found herself struggling to win points on Court Philippe-Chatrier whereRead More
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Don’t lose faith in us, TUC begs
The Lagos State Council, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has urged people not to despair or lose faith in the labour movement over suspension of the much publicised nationwide industrial action. The state Chairman, Mr Gbenga Ekundayo, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos.Read More
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We support relocation of IDPs in Borno – Army
…Directs Theater Command, Ops Lafiya Dole to ensure successful exercise. Following two two deadly ambushes in the convoy on Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state and the Relocation Committee members of Borno state by Boko Haram terrorists at Baga and Cross Kauwa last weekend, to discourage relocation of IDPs to their communities, the Nigerian ArmyRead More
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PoS, mobile transactions decline, as experts blame banks
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The volume and value of transactions through Point of Sale (PoS) terminals and Mobile Interscheme transfers (Mobile phones) declined in August. Analysis of the current Electronic Payment Channels data from Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) showed that the volume of PoS transactions fell month-on-month (MoM) by 3.2 million or six percent toRead More
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Osinbajo calls for overhaul of tax system
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for an overhaul of the international tax system to tackle the scourge of illicit financial flow, IFF, and related vices negatively impacting progress in developing countries, especially in Africa. He made the call at the virtual press launch of a publication by the United Nations Conference on Trade andRead More
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Flood: FG to build walls round River Kaduna
…sympathises with flood victims By Ibrahim Hassan The Federal Government has said help was on the way for flood victims in Kaduna, following plans to build flood walls around River Kaduna to protect the people and their properties. The Acting Director, National Water Resources Institute, Kaduna, Dr. Martin Edufie, who disclosed this yesterday, regretted thatRead More
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2023: Anambra indigenes beg Orji Uzo Kalu to run for President
Indigenes of Alor community in Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, trooped out en mass bearing placards with various inscriptions pleading with Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to run for office of the President in the 2023 general elections. The elated indigenes heldRead More
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Zookeeper injured after attack from 440-pound gorilla
A Spanish zookeeper was left with serious chest and head injuries after being mauled by a 440-pound gorilla who broke through three security doors, according to officials. The 46-year-old keeper was serving breakfast at the Madrid Zoo Aquarium Sunday when she was surprised by 29-year-old great ape Malabo in what should have been a secureRead More
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Lagos financially, economically viable —Govt
….Releases 2019 financial statement By Olasunkanmi Akoni Contrary to the publication by BudgIT, a public finance analyst, the Lagos State Government said it is economically and financially solid. The state Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, made the assertion in a statement on Monday in reaction to BudgIT, publication, titled: ‘Ability of States to MeetRead More
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