SunTrust denies withholding NASS members’ salaries
SunTrust denies withholding NASS members’ salaries SUNTRUST Bank has debunked the claim that the bank failed to pay some staff of the National Assembly who protested non-payment of…
Fitch Rates Nigeria’s USD diaspora bonds ‘B+(EXP)’
Fitch Rates Nigeria's USD diaspora bonds 'B+(EXP)' FITCH Ratings-Hong Kong-14 June 2017: Fitch Ratings has assigned Nigeria's upcoming USD- denominated senior unsecured bonds an expected rating of 'B+(EXP)'.…
African Development Bank supports Afe Babalola University expansion with a $40 million loan
African Development Bank supports Afe Babalola University expansion with a $40 million loan THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed agreements for a corporate loan to finance…
CCT discharges false asset declaration against Saraki
CCT discharges false asset declaration against Saraki THE Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has discharged and acquitted Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki over false asset declaration. Lead Counsel…
Cristiano Ronaldo accused of tax evasion
Cristiano Ronaldo accused of tax evasion SPANISH prosecutors have accused the Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo of defrauding the authorities of millions of euros in tax. The prosecutor's…
UEFA announces new annual player awards
UEFA announces new annual player awards UEFA has announced the introduction of five new players' awards, aimed at recognising the top performers in UEFA club competitions each season.…
FG to sanction DISCOs for flouting metering mandate
FG to sanction DISCOs for flouting metering mandate MINISTER of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has mandated the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to sanction any DISCO…
G20, African countries explore opportunities to increase investments in Africa at Berlin conference
G20, African countries explore opportunities to increase investments in Africa at Berlin conference THE President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, joined leaders from African countries and…
CBN injects $413.5 million into forex market
CBN injects $ million into forex market THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intervened in the inter-bank foreign exchange market by boosting the market with $ million.…
UBA’s debut $500 million Eurobond oversubscribed 240% by global investors
UBA's debut $500 million Eurobond oversubscribed 240% by global investors UNITED Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) successfully raised USD500 million, though a debut Eurobond, which was 240…