The Central Bank of Nigeria says it will commence a Retail Dutch Auction System to address foreign exchange fluctuations in the country’s forex market. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular at the weekend, noting that there has been a surge in the…
Devotees continue to flock Pashupatinath temple in Nepal as holy month of Shrawan march towards end
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 5 (ANI): Thousands of devotees thronged the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu marking the third Monday of the holy month of Shrawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the month comes to an end. Monday, known as Sombaar in Devanagiri …
Demogra-what? A definitive guide to European Commission portfolios
Over half of the EU’s 27 member states have now declared who they want to send to be European Commissioner – but we don’t yet know which positions they’ll hold. Countries can express a preference among policy areas – and, as is traditional, many have s…
Was Warren Buffett right? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the first full week of August with a shock as global stock markets see a record-breaking correction. BTC price downside is taking everyone by surprise as BTC/USD hits its lowest levels since February. Down nearly $18,000 in days, B…
Manchester United star sent firm message over future amid strong links to Rangers
Hannibal Mejbri is one name which is giving Rangers fans a semblance of hope this transfer window. The 21-year-old Manchester United midfielder has been routinely linked with a move to Ibrox ever since turning out for the Red Devils at Murrayfield. Ear…
LaLiga: Ancelotti ‘angry’ as Bellingham snubs his phone call ahead of new season
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has revealed that Jude Bellingham refused to pick his call during preseason. Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti said he “got angry with Bellingham” over the weekend. The Los Blancos boss had to speak to Bellingham th…
Expat in France shares the country’s ‘best-kept secret’ – ‘I have no idea why people don’t go there’
Janine Marsh purchased a property in Pas-de-Calais some two decades ago and split her time between London and France for years. In the last five years, however, she decided to take the plunge and move to Pas-de-Calais permanently, speaking exclusively …
Report: Juventus now actually want to sign ‘amazing’ £100,000-a-week Man City player this summer
After beating Chelsea 4-2 in convincing fashion, Manchester City capped off their pre-season tour of the United States on a high. Despite defeats to Celtic, AC Milan and Barcelona, City would have every right to enter their FA Community Shield clash ag…
Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s obligation to his aging parents threatens our future together
DEAR ABBY: I admire your wit and appreciate your candor, which is why I’m writing to you. I’ve been dating a man for 4 1/2 years. He’s 56; I’m 60. I hope for a life with him, marriage, a place of our own, etc. The only obstacle is his obligation to loo…
Summerville shares incredibly exciting thing Lopetegui told him during their first meeting
West Ham United head coach Julen Lopetegui managed to seal a deal for Crysencio Summerville this summer. Crysencio Summerville is an exceptional footballer, and Julen Lopetegui – alongside Tim Steidten and the board of course – deserves huge credit for…