The African Export-Import Bank has said that it provided $650m funding for Oando’s acquisition of the 100 percent stake in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited. The Continental Bank disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The bank noted that it succe…
‘Set for medical’: Fabrizio Romano says Leeds are close to another new signing after beating Sheff Wednesday
Leeds United’s 2-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday was followed by a major new transfer update from Fabrizio Romano. The Whites were able to pick up their first win of the season at Hillsborough to mark the end of a productive couple of days, but the good n…
FG set to meet ASUU on Monday to avert looming strike
The minister said letters of invitation had been sent to ASUU leadership and other relevant organisations. The Federal Government will meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other stakeholders on Monday to addre…
Maidstone boxer Maxon Payne wins on his professional debut after signing long-term deal with Frank Warren – and celebrates with a backflip
Boxer Mason Payne made a winning start to his professional career after signing for promoter Frank Warren. Payne, from Maidstone, beat John Mosquera over four rounds at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday. The former Westree amateur, who only turned…
Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma flags off cyclothon organised to spread awareness on climate change in Jaipur
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India] August 24 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday flagged off a Cyclothon organised by the Hindu Spiritual and Service Foundation to spread awareness about climate change, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Ja…
Kolkata doctor rape-murder : SIT submits documents linked to RG Kar financial irregularities to CBI
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 24 (ANI): All documents pertaining to the alleged financial irregularities in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Special Investig…
Former Bank Exec Gets 24 Years In Prison After Stealing $47M For A Crypto Fraud To ‘Unlock’ Returns In A ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam
Former bank CEO from Kansas, Shan Hanes, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his involvement in a $47.1 million crypto scam related to pig butchering. What Happened: Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, was convicted of embezzlem…
Katsina pledges to resume payment of monthly allowance to corps members
The Head of Service promised to do everything within his office to support the scheme in the state to achieve its set objectives. The Katsina State Government has pledged to ensure the welfare of corps members posted to the state, especially in the are…
“Efforts being made to suppress our voices”: Sanjay Raut presses for protest over Badlapur incident
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24 (ANI): After the Bombay High Court restrained any political party from carrying out a strike over the Badlapur incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that they respect the court’s decision …
“Main aim to ensure trust, peace, tranquillity in state”: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi in Manipur
Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 24 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that the main aim of his ongoing visit to Manipur was to ensure that there is trust, peace and tranquillity in the State which has seen ethnic violenc…