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JUST IN: Total Sukuk bond issuance hits N742.557bn
*November tranche records N130 bn oversubscription -DMO Abdulwahab Isa, Abuja The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday confirmed that, the latest Sukuk N100 billion bond offer it put out on behalf of Federal Government’s recorded oversubscription in excess of N30 billion. The government debt agency, which confirmed subscription result in a statement posted on its
JUST IN: Gunmen kidnap commissioner, three others in Benue
The Benue State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Ekpe Ogbu, has been kidnapped. He was reportedly kidnapped alongside Honourable Agbo Ode, one of his in-laws and the driver. Ogbu was kidnapped at the notorious Adankari junction along the Otukpo-Ado Road while on their way from Otukpo to Utonkon in the Ado Local Government
Ukraine War: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms
Oil prices were steady on Monday after an agreement by the G7 group of nations and its allies to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 (£49) a barrel. Brent crude stood at around $86 in Asia trading, reports the BBC. The move – which could come into force on Monday – raises
Iran disbands morality police – Attorney General
Iran’s morality police, which is tasked with enforcing the country’s Islamic dress code, is being disbanded, the country’s attorney general says. Mohammad Jafar Montazeri’s comments, yet to be confirmed by other agencies, were made at an event on Sunday, reports the BBC. Iran has seen months of protests over the death of a young
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after completing a six-month mission aboard China’s space station. They left for space on June 5 to oversee the final construction stage of the Tiangong space station, which was completed in November, reports the BBC. The crew touched down on board the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft on Sunday in
Neymar close to World Cup return; England, France set up last-eight showdown
Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea. Superstar forward Neymar has been absent for Brazil since spraining his ankle in his team’s opening Group G win against Serbia last month and their
Brazil’s Vinicius Jr looking to terminate Nike deal – Report
Brazil’s Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is trying to terminate his sponsorship agreement with Nike Inc NKE.N, website UOL reported on Sunday, saying the player feels he has been getting unfair treatment from the US-based company. Vinicius Jr, who is currently with the national team at the Qatar World Cup, has contacted lawyers to
Qatar 2022: England braced for ‘biggest test’ against France – Southgate
Gareth Southgate admits England will face the “biggest test” of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarterfinal on Saturday. Southgate’s side recovered from a nervous start before powering to a 3-0 win against Senegal in Sunday’s last 16 clash at the Al Bayt Stadium. England will return to
Complete reforms on good governance, democracy, Buhari charges new ECOWAS leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the new management team at ECOWAS Commission led by Dr. Omar Alieu Toure to complete the review and harmonisation of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening good governance and democracy in the sub-regional body. President Buhari stated this yesterday in Abuja in his welcome address at the 62nd Ordinary Session of
Consumer credit falls 4.9% to N2.43trn on tight liquidity
Efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to curb inflation with Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) hikes appear to be hampering consumer spending, as latest data released by the apex bank shows that banks’ consumer loans fell by 4.89 per cent to N2.43 trillion in August, from N2.55 trillion in the preceding month. New Telegraph’s
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