The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 12th March 2021
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 12/03/21
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Wars and Rumours of War, by Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina It’s often intriguing to hear eminent and well appointed Nigerians talk about disintegration, destabilization and outright war, as if it’s a picnic. War? Not a tea party, and not something you should wish even upon your enemy. Nigeria fought a war before, in which about two million people died. There was sorrow, tears
Swear me in as Senator, Jarigbe appeals to Lawan
By Tony Akowe, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives representing Ogoja/Iyala Federal Constituency of Cross River Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has asked the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan to immediately give effect to the judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed him as the duly elected Senator for Cross River North. Jarigbe said the
Angry reactions as Petrol hits N212.61 per litre
By Alao Abiodun Nigerians have condemned the purported increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) also known as petrol by the Federal Government to N212.61 per litre. The increment is eliciting reactions from angry Nigerians. Many lamented the increase will affect the prices of goods and services, which will inflict another round
Dry Ports: Bello warns against past mistakes
Our Reporter The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has urged the nation to avoid the mistakes of non-linkage of the nation’s seaports to rail and bad access roads while setting up Inland Dry Ports across the country. Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, NSC, gave the advice at a two-day workshop for validation of the draft operational
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct female students
By Abiodun Alao Suspected bandits have abducted unspecified number of female students of The Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Mando area of Kaduna State. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige confirmed the incident. He said the exact number of students abducted is unknown. Read Also: Gunmen abduct students, teacher at Edo tech school “They
NIPOST reclaims stamp duty collection from FIRS
By Blessing Olaifa, Abuja The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has reclaimed the collection of stamp duty charges from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami said yesterday. The development brought to an end more than three years of controversy and acrimony over the claims of ownership
‘How to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy products’
By Chikodi Okereocha For a strong sustainable dairy sector to emerge, we need to build local expertise and strengthen relevant institutions, the Centre for Nigerian Dutch Dairy Development (CNDDD) said yesterday. Its Chairman, Ben Langat, who spoke during a webinar titled: “Harnessing the great unpolished diamond of Africa”, also announced more partners to support its
Economists list conditions for growth
By Emmanuel Oladesu, Deputy Editor Economists, bankers and accountants have listed the conditions for economic growth as Nigeria continues to fight the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic. They noted that only an economy supported by high productivity can compete in the 21st century. Apart from better and judicious management of resources, abolition of corruption and promotion
‘How to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy products’
By Chikodi Okereocha For a strong sustainable dairy sector to emerge, we need to build local expertise and strengthen relevant institutions, the Centre for Nigerian Dutch Dairy Development (CNDDD) said Thursday. Its Chairman, Ben Langat, who spoke during a webinar titled: “Harnessing the great unpolished diamond of Africa”, also announced more partners to support its
EU, Germany, AFDEC train women entrepreneurs
Our Reporter Nigerian female fashion entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to enhance their skills, improve their competitiveness and earn more through the skill-up programme in garment production. The skill improvement programme is being offered by the African Fashion Development and Empowerment Centre (AFDEC), a not-for-profit organization supported by the European Union and German Development Cooperation
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