South Africa’s Nedbank on Tuesday said that Ecobank Transnational Incorporation (ETI) remains vital to its expansion elsewhere on the African continent despite booking a $293 million write-down on the value of its stake in the sub-Saharan lender. Ecobank has operations in nearly 40 countries outside its home market. Nedbank Chief Executive, Mike Brown, told reporters ““It’s obvious that we would be disappointed. But we still, however, remain optimistic on the long-term growth prospects in the rest of Africa.”

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by a former member of the Kogi State House of Assembly and former Caretaker Chairman, Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of the state, Gabriel Daudu.

Victor Moses has today signed a new contract with the Blues. The 26-year-old has established himself as a regular in the side this season, playing an integral role in Chelsea’s pursuit of silverware under Antonio Conte.

The authorities of the University of Ilorin on Wednesday warned its over 10,000 newly admitted students against involving in cultism and watching pornographic films on and outside the campus.

The Federal Government on Thursday 16 February 2017 at the Nigerian Air force conference center Kushi, Kado, inaugurated a “Value Project” programme to institutionalise anti-corruption campaign.