AFC, FMO launch N2.36bn facility for investment in infrastructure

AFC, FMO launch N2.36bn facility for investment in infrastructure

Nigerian-based Africa Finance Corporation, AFC, yesterday, signed a N2.355 billion (US$ 15 million) agreement with the Dutch Development Bank - The Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelings Landen N.V (FMO) for investment in critical infrastructure projects across Africa.
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FA charge Ferguson over linesman complaint

FA charge Ferguson over linesman complaint

The Football Association on Tuesday charged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson after he criticised the performance of an assistant referee in a game at Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.

Your Country has got a bad name here!

Your Country has got a bad name here!

After seven hectic hours on a flawless road, you could imagine how tired I was when I checked into Holiday Inn at 99 Leyds Street,by Oliver Thambo Drive.

Mario Balotelli signs for AC Milan

Mario Balotelli signs for AC Milan

Mario Balotelli’s chequered career at English champions Manchester City came to an end on Tuesday when the temperamental Italian striker signed for AC Milan in a deal thought to be worth 20 million euros.

Boko Haram ‘ceasefire’ claim spurs debate

Boko Haram ‘ceasefire’ claim spurs debate

A ceasefire declaration from a man claiming to represent Nigerian Islamist extremist group Boko Haram spurred intense debate on Tuesday over whether he was a fraud or capable of helping to bring peace.

Mali Crisis: Nigeria spends $34m

Mali Crisis: Nigeria spends $34m

Nigeria has so far committed about $34million (about N7billion) towards the deployment of troops and logistics support to the Malian Crisis with an additional pledge of $5millionin further assistance.

Mother sentenced to life in jail for killing her twins

Mother sentenced to life in jail for killing her twins

GENEVA (AFP) – A Swiss court sentenced a mother to life in jail on Tuesday after she confessed to smothering her seven-year-old twins with a pillow and killing a third child — after denying the crimes for years. The Horgen court, in the canton of Zurich, found the 39-year-old Swiss citizen of Austrian origin guilty […]

Egypt military chief warns of collapse of state

Egypt military chief warns of collapse of state

CAIRO (AFP) – Egypt’s military chief warned on Tuesday that the political crisis sweeping the country could lead to the collapse of the state, as thousands defied curfews and the death toll from days of rioting rose to 52. “The continuing conflict between political forces and their differences concerning the management of the country could […]