IFC, Societe Generale to help Africa manage agricultural risks

IFC, Societe Generale to help Africa manage agricultural risks

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking will provide a new risk-management tool to allow producers and buyers in Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe to lock in prices for agricultural goods and gain better access to finance.
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UNESCO elects Nigeria, 30 others new members of executive board

UNESCO elects Nigeria, 30 others new members of executive board

United Nations – Nigeria and 31 other countries were on Wednesday in Paris elected into the executive board of  the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). A UN statement  said the ongoing 36th session of the General Conference elected board members to four-year terms on the basis of a geographical allocation. Nigeria, Namibia, Ethiopia, […]

Bayern ‘s win soured by Schweinsteiger injury blow

Bayern ‘s win soured by Schweinsteiger injury blow

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admitted Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger’s broken collarbone was a bitter blow, despite the 3-2 win over Napoli which keeps his side top of Group A in the Champions League.

Alex Ferguson hails Rooney

Alex Ferguson hails Rooney

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the contribution of Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United talisman orchestrated a 2-0 Champions League victory over Otelul Galati from central midfield.

Shell resumes exports of crude at Forcados

Shell resumes exports of crude at Forcados

Anglo-Dutch oil group Shell said on Wednesday it had resumed exports of crude from its Nigeria’s Forcados terminal after repairs to a damaged supply pipeline.