SEC pledges to clear rescued banks’ TIAs before Sept 30
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will clear the Transaction Implementation Agreements (TIAs) submitted by the five rescued banks before Sept. 30 deadline. The Director-General of SEC, Ms. Arunma Oteh, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.
FCT Police parade suspected ritualists, robbers, others
The FCT Police Command yesterday paraded 12 suspects who specialized in robbing women and killing them for rituals. The suspects were also accused of pushing women out of moving vehicles after robbing them.
NBA President lauds Amaechi’s developmental strides
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has rated Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, high on initiating and sustaining a clear transformational policy in the state.
Govs seek clarity on SWF
State governors have sought more clarity over how the country’s planned Sovereign Wealth Fund, SWF, would work because of concerns they would have less access to oil revenues.
Zain selects Alcatel-Lucent for major IP backhaul upgrade
Alcatel-Lucent has disclosed that Zain Saudi Arabia , a leading mobile operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected its IP/MPLS-based mobile backhaul solution to respond to the sharp increase in bandwidth requirements thereby keeping pace with subscribers’ demands.
Siasia deserves some respect – Udoh
Super Eagles chief coach, Samson Siasia has remained confident despite criticisms over the list of players he invited for the twin international assignments early next month.
Eto’o becomes World’s highest paid footballer
Anzhi Makhachkala confirms agreement with Inter for transfer of Samuel Eto’o. The Russian giants have released a statement on their official website claiming an accord has been struck with the Italian side for Eto’o, who will sign a three-year deal.
Jega buries 7 political parties
The electoral regulator axes seven political parties that did not win any seat in the recent elections in conformity with the Electoral Act. The action which aims to sanitise the electoral space is, however, shrouded in controversy. Has the electoral body overstepped its bounds?
Justice Salami sues Jonathan
Justice Ayo Salami the embattled President of the Apeal Court of Nigeria, who’s sack and replacement was approved by the President Goodluck Jonathan, has taken the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to court over the sack and replacement.
ARSENAL agrees to sell Samir Nasri to Manchester City for £24million
ARSENAL have finally agreed to sell Samir Nasri to Manchester City for £24million. The French star, 24, will undergo a medical in Manchester this evening after he was left out of the squad to face Udinese Friday.
London 2012 Qualifier: Ugandan refs arrive for Falcons
Referees for Saturday’s London 2012 Olympic Games qualifying match between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Lionesses of Cameroon are due in Abuja on Thursday.
