CBN’s reform & World Bank’s ranking of Nigerian banks
The Nigerian banking industry is poised for greater productivity this fiscal year as nine banks made list of top 1,000 World Banks ranking and top 25 banks in Africa. This is a clear indication that the on-going reforms and new monetary policies mapped out by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to guide the operations of the banks are yielding positive results.
Truck terminal will decongest seaports – Transport Minister
Transport Minister Idris Umar on Thursday said the establishment of a truck terminal in Lagos would decongest the seaports, adjoining roads and the environs.
Boko Haram disrupts education in North-East zone
Education has received a major blow in North-East zone of Nigeria as most schools, led by the University of Maiduguri, in the zone have closed due to escalation in the activities of Boko Haram especially in Maiduguri metropolis.
Hacking scandal: I was told to hack – British investigator
The investigator at the heart of Britain’s phone-hacking scandal said Friday he acted on orders from the News of the World, challenging claims by Rupert Murdoch’s empire that he was a rogue operator.
My hubby connived with my sister to win my heart – Zion
Born into a polygamous home but raised up in a different backgrounds, Destiny Chiamaka Uga, a.k.a, Zion, is a typical example of someone who is committed to realising her dream in life despite her background. In this interview with OPEOLUWANI AKINTAYO, Zion talks about how she fought so hard to keep her dream alive as well as how she met her husband.
Klinsmann named new US coach
Former German international Jurgen Klinsmann was named on Friday as coach of the United States national team, replacing the sacked Bob Bradley with qualification for the 2014 World Cup his prime mission.
Confederation Cup: Sunshine Stars beat JS Kabylie 2-1 in Algeria
Sunshine Stars of Nigeria shocked JS Kabylie of Algeria 2-1 in the African Confederation Cup this weekend to take a three-point Group B lead.
NSC secures Cuban coaches for AFN
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the services of three Cuban coaches for the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) ahead of the All Africa Games scheduled to hold in September in Mozambique.
Helicopter missing, 3 people on board
A helicopter belonging to OAS that left Lagos for Ilorin yesterday disappeared from the airspace.
The helicopter was said to have carried an important dignitary from Lagos to Ilorin at about noon and was expected back in Lagos by 4pm in the evening and that was not to be.
She is victim of false pregnancy syndrome – Medical Expert
On any given day, a visit to the Department of Haematology & Blood Transfusion of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) in Idi Araba, does not particularly set the mood for excitement or great expectations, except of course, one has in one’s possession a copy of a medical report entitled “The Final Maternity Test Result” (DNA test result) of one individual named Precious Ogbonna and “her” seven children she claimed she allegedly birthed within a space of 11 months. On this particular day, one was priviledged to be so adorned.
Oct 1 Bomb Blasts: You have a case to answer
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, held that Charles Okah, Obi Nwabueze, Edmund Ebiware and Tiemkemfa Francis Osvwo, a.k.a General Gbokos, have questions to answer over the October 1 twin bomb blasts that killed 12 persons in Abuja whilst Nigeria celebrated its 50th Independence day anniversary last year.
