NSE: Operators foresee positive performance in 2020
Operators have expressed optimism that the nation’s bourse will witness a positive performance in 2020 due to low-interest rate in money market instrument and early passage of the budget.
‘Why Akugbene mein kingdom is holding praise worship’
Akugbene Christian Fellowship, ACF, in conjunction with Akugbene Mein Kingdom, would hold its annual praise worship titled: Akugbene Mein Kingdom for Christ.
Vardy insists Leicester ‘deserve to be’ above Man City
Jamie Vardy believes Leicester have proved their credentials in the title race ahead of their top two showdown with Liverpool. The Foxes host the runaway leaders on Boxing Day aiming to close the 10-point gap. Brendan Rodgers’ men, second in the Premier League, suffered their first defeat since losing at Anfield in October after they […]
Ewelukwa takes over as NBET acting MD
Mr. Nnaemeka Ewelukwa has taken over as the acting Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET). He took over from Dr. Marilyn Amobi, who left the post on a ministerial order Tuesday. The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman, had asked Amobi to step down immediately over complaints raised by staff and […]
Tottenham will never be kings of the transfer market’ — Mourinho
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho insists his side will not be “kings of the market” in the January transfer window. Mourinho has said from his first day in charge that he does not need to sign new players next month as he believes he has a squad capable of finishing in the top four of the […]
Digital Organisation: Back to the future
By Tunde-Success Osideko The world as we know it now has changed from what it used to be in 1990 and the key driver of that change is technology. Technology used to be an enabler of businesses but now, it is the business. Most businesses are now seen as digital business rather than one that […]
Troops foil Boko Haram attack on army base in Sambisa forest
Joseph Erunke – Abuja TROOPS of Operation Lafiya Dole battling insurgents in the North East on Wednesday foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to bomb the Nigerian Army base in Sambisa Forest. A suicide bomber detailed by the terror group to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to his body was also killed […]
Foundation donates tailoring centre, sewing machines to Ogun inmates
…As NGO urges FG to create enabling environment for philanthropists to support inmates By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta In order for inmates of Oba Correctional Center in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital to have smooth integration back to the society, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), “Habiba foundation” has donated a tailoring centre and seven sewing machines to […]
Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge ahead of March election
Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a fresh challenge to his power on Thursday as his Likud party held leadership primaries in the run-up to a national election, the country’s third in under a year. Netanyahu, head of Likud for the past 14 years, is widely expected to retain the right-wing party’s leadership. […]
China, Russia, Iran to hold joint naval drills starting Friday
China, Iran and Russia will hold joint naval drills starting on Friday in the Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman, China’s defense ministry said on Thursday，amid heightened tension in the region between Iran and the United States. China will send the Xining, a guided missile destroyer, to the drills, which will last until Monday, and […]
‘I did not join Barcelona to win titles’ — Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann insists he did not leave Atletico for success at Barcelona, revealing it was for stylistic reasons as his former club is capable of winning silverware also. The 28-year-old headed to the Blaugrana after they forked out his €120m (£107m/$134m) release clause during the summer transfer window. When asked if he moved to Barcelona […]
