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    Sports Lionel Messi: Barcelona star told of HUGE Real Madrid transfer which could cause drama –...

    Real have so far been quiet in the January transfer window but their poor La Liga form has led to serious doubts they could miss out on finishing in the top four. They currently sit 19 points behind Barcelona and Villarreal are breathing down their neck in … via barcelona football – Google...
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    Sports Australia Open: Sharapova rolls into 3rd round –

    Maria Sharapova ticked off more items on her “to-do” list at the Australian Open, returning to center court and accounting for the only person who has beaten her at a Grand Slam since her comeback from a doping ban. Sharapova advanced to the third round with a 6-1, 7-6 … Via The Sun News –...
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    Sports 2018 C’wealth Games: Nigeria to take part in 9 sports

    By Jacob Ajom Nigeria has been accredited to participate in 9 sports at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. This was disclosed by the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Hbu Gumel in an elaborate press conference held at the SWAN Secretariat, National Stadium...
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    Sports Eagles maintain 51st position in FIFA’s ranking –

    Super Eagles The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 51st position in the latest Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Coca Cola World Ranking released yesterday. The latest rankings was published on FIFA’s official website. The Eagles retained their ninth position in...
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    Sports CHAN: Eagles keen to avoid upset against Libya –

    After stuttering to a barren draw with Rwanda, Nigeria will today hope to bounce back to reckoning when they face Libya in the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group C game at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier. CHAN Eagles Libya thrashed Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in their first group match …...
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    Business DMO Releases FGN Bond Issuance Calendar for Q1, 2018 –

    The Debt Management Office (DMO) has released the federal government Bond Issuance calendar for the first quarter 2018. According to the agency, the calendar is intended to enable investors plan their investment activities for the quarter as well as raise funds for the government. The Bonds have...
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    Business Internet solutions connects to Microsoft Azure network –

    Pan-African Internet services provider, Internet Solutions has incorporated its CloudConnect colocation connectivity solution into Microsoft’s Azure ExpressRoute network. With Internet Solutions’ carrier infrastructure, Azure ExpressRoute users in Africa will link directly to the Microsoft Cloud...
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    Business Oil rally fuels optimism for new financing deals –

    Crude oil prices yesterday came a short crawl away from $70 per barrel fuelling optimism that abandoned oil assets may soon come on stream as financial institutions demonstrate renewed appetite to refinance loans and lend to the sector. Shoreline Energy International, an indigenous oil producer...
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    Business MPC to retain interest rate at 14% — Emefiele –

    Okechukwu The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said he expects Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, to retain interest rate at 14 per cent at next week’s MPC meeting. Emefiele The MPC meeting has been scheduled to hold January 22 to 23, 2018. The … via Vanguard...
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    Business Insurers bet on foreign partnerships to hedge rising competition –.

    To cope with growing competition for business and regulatory compliance in the Nigerian insurance industry, companies are increasingly pitching their tent with foreign partnerships. Besides funding, which is critically redefining the market space even ahead of anticipated capital increase in the...
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    Sports European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues – european champions league –...

    European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues Idaho Statesman Full coverage via european champions league – Google News – http://ift.tt/2Be3nd8 --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid despite transfer rumours, says Guillem Balague –...

    Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid despite transfer rumours, says Guillem Balague SkySports Full coverage via european champions league – Google News – http://ift.tt/2FRVTQD --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Chelsea January transfer news LIVE: Chelsea make surprise move for Crouch –.

    Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to the Blues as the January transfer window heats up..... via Goal.com News – International – http://ift.tt/2mPVhCi --------------- Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Jose Mourinho urges Real Madrid’s president to appoint Mauricio Pochettino – real madrid –...

    Jose Mourinho has urged Real Madrid to land Mauricio Pochettino. (Getty Images) Jose Mourinho has recommended Mauricio Pochettino to Real Madrid‘s president Florentino Perez, according to reports. Madrid’s hierarchy have reportedly decided to sack Zinedine Zidane at the end of the season...
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    Business It’s Official: Travis Kalanick Is $1 Billion Richer (and Softbank Is Now Uber’s Largest...

    SoftBank’s big deal with Uber has closed: The firm now owns about 15% of shares in the ride-sharing company, purchased at a 30% discount. SoftBank will also invest $1.25 billion into Uber directly. Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is said to be making $1.4 billion off this deal, with influential...
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    Business The World’s Oil Kings Are Under Threat –

    Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown in the world’s biggest oil market. Middle East producers who for decades reigned as the undisputed leaders of oil sales to Asia are sensing a threat to their dominance, which is goading them to review age-old habits. Before the U.S. shale boom and …...
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    Business Manufacturing a mobile phone requires 400 components, none is available in Nigeria –...

    Samsung Electronics has said that one of the reasons for not establishing a manufacturing plant in Nigeria is because its market share in the country is not big enough. Mr Sung Yoon, the Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics Africa, made this known during an interactive session with...
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    Business Federal govt sues JP Morgan for $875 million over Malabu oil deal –

    Nigeria has filed a claim against JP Morgan Chase for more than $875 million, accusing it of negligence in transferring funds from a disputed 2011 oilfield deal to a company controlled by the country’s former oil minister. A spokeswoman for JP Morgan dismissed the accusation on Thursday, saying...
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