International Archives — Page 57 of 59

August 17, 2016 No Responses

Havelange, former FIFA President dies at 100

(AP) — Joao Havelange, who as president of FIFA for two decades transformed soccer’s governing body into a multibillion-dollar business and a hotbed for subsequent corruption that damaged its reputation, has died. He was 100. Havelange, who was suffering f...

August 14, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria defeat Denmark, to face Germany in semi-final

Nigeria has qualified for the semi-final of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil after the U-23 team on Saturdaydefeated Denmark 2-0. Captain of the side, Mikel John Obi, opened scoring in the first half. He was followed...

August 13, 2016 No Responses

Kia expands green initiatives with $32.5m

By Moses Ebosele – Not less than $32.5 million was invested by Kia Motors Corporation in 2015 to boost green initiatives at its three domestic Korean plants. According to the auto company, the investment will further prevent potential environmen...

August 13, 2016 No Responses

Minister explains payment of Hotel’s bill for Team Nigeria

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has denied reports which suggest that Team Nigeria’s Captain John Mikel Obi paid hotel bills for the eight unaccredited players and officials in Rio with the National U-23 team. A statement issued by...

August 11, 2016 No Responses

South Africa overtakes Nigeria

By Adebisi Emmanuel – As Nigerians struggle with the reality of economic recession, South Africa’s economy has regained the position of Africa’s largest in dollar terms more than two years after losing it to Nigeria. Indeed, based on gross.....

August 11, 2016 No Responses

UK unveils 24-hour visa service in Nigeria

By Adebisi Emmanuel – The United Kingdom has unveiled a Super Priority Visa Service in Nigeria to allow customers to process applications within 24 hours. The British High Commission, in a statement posted on its website, quoted the British High...

August 11, 2016 No Responses

Columbia defeats Nigeria

Colombia last night defeated Nigeria Dream Team 2 – 0 in Men’s First Round Group B match of Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Corinthians Arena, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. At the end of the match, Colombia secured their...

August 9, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria to raise $1B Eurobond

The Federal Government has concluded plan to raise $1 Billion from International Capital Market in 2016. According to the Debt Management Office, the $1billion sale is the first tranche of a $4.5 billion Nigeria Global Medium-Term Notes Issuance Programme.....

August 8, 2016 No Responses

IOSCO unveils cyber guidelines for financial markets

The Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have released the final report Guidance on cyber resilience for financial market infrastructures According to IOSC...

August 8, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria defeat Sweden, qualify for quarterfinals

It was jubilation early this morning as Nigeria U-23 football team qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games football event after a 1-0 victory over Sweden. The team took advantage of its resilience and team work to suppres its...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

Kia USA, Nigeria explain July sales growth

By Moses Ebosele – For the month of July 2016, Kia Motors has described performance in the United States of America (USA) and Nigeria as successful. Though sales figures in Nigeria were not available as at press time, the...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai Tuckson receives J.D Power 2016 award

J.D. Power has designated the 2016 Hyundai Tucson as its most appealing small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the 2016 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. A statement issued by the compant explained that in its 21st year, the...

August 6, 2016 No Responses

NAJA seeks support for Ford safe driving initiatives

The Chairman of Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), Mr. Frank Kintum has commended Ford Motors Corporation Sub-Saharan Africa for initiating training programme for Journalists within the continent. Delivering his opening speech at the maiden editi...