Jan 6 (Reuters) - Bank Of Nova Scotia BNS.TO
* Scotiabank announces plan to buy back shares through private agreement
* Bank of Nova Scotia - It intends to purchase for cancellation up to 3 million of its common shares
* Bank of Nova Scotia - Purchase will form part of Scotiabank's NCIB, provides authorization for purchase of up to 12 million shares beginning on June 2, 2016 and ending on June 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: BNS.TO