Standard Chartered wins Euromoney awards
IN Euromoney’s 14th annual private banking survey, Standard Chartered Private Bank jumped to first place in Africa, winning the most number of awards for the continent. 2017 marks the 14th year of Euromoney’s Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey – the industry’s leading barometer of the world’s best service and product providers to the world’s wealthy. Close to 700 institutions took part in the survey, with 2,951 valid responses, a 12.8 per cent increase over last year.
Railway system will expand commercial activities in Nigeria—NRC
Mr Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the establishment of an efficient railway system will expand commercial activities and boost the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
Deschamps eyes ‘glamour’ Spain match, Dutch without Blind
A rejuvenated France will take on Spain in a “glamour” friendly on Tuesday as coach Didier Deschamps looks to rotate his squad in a bid to extend a seven-match unbeaten streak.
Trump congratulates Merkel, Modi on election wins
US President Donald Trump congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on a surprise local election win that bolstered her reelection bid.
Benin’s defence minister quits over constitutional reform
Benin’s defence minister announced his resignation on Monday to protest President Patrice Talon’s plans to overhaul the constitution.
Hotelier sets self ablaze in Delta
A popular hotelier at the Delta State University community, Abraka, Monday set himself ablaze in his father’s house close to his hotel.
Boko Haram fighters storm Borno village, kill three for ‘collaboration’ with military
Suspected Boko Haram fighters stormed a village in northeast Nigeria and killed three people on suspicion of collaborating with the military, security sources told AFP on Monday.
Poultry farmers decry egg glut in Plateau
Poultry farmers in Plateau on Monday decried the increasing rate of egg glut in the state.
NNPC crude swap: AITEO settles $202m outstanding obligations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says AITEO group, one of the three companies involved in the under-delivery of petroleum products to the corporation, has paid up.
HIV/AIDS infection rate drops in Ebonyi – Official
The HIV/AIDS infection rate in Ebonyi has dropped from three to 0.9 per cent, Mr Ezzagu Nwiboko, the state Coordinator, Ebonyi State Action Committee on AIDS (EBOSACA), has said.
Man jailed for insulting, defaming Gov. Masari on social media
A Katsina Chief Magistrate’s Court has sentenced one Gambo Saeed to nine months imprisonment for insulting and defaming the character of Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on social media.
