Day: June 15, 2024

Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles Coach

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Finidi George, former Ajax winger, has stepped down as coach of the Super Eagles. This was made known by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye in a post on X.com on Saturday. He wrote, “News just in. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position.” The resignation follows the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign coach to oversee him, despite his recent appointment in May. George, 53, took the reins after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February, having served as his assistant for 20 months.…

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Kidnappers abduct MD, three foreigners in Lagos

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The Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense, alongside three Lebanese have been abducted by armed men on Friday, while travelling by boat in Lagos. Although the names of the victims have not been ascertained, it was learnt that they were abducted around Falomo Bridge while traveling from Apapa to Victoria Island. A source familiar with the incident, who spoke on condition of anonymity said that the kidnappers had reached out, demanding ransom. “Yesterday (Friday) evening, the Managing Director of Fouani company (LG and Hisense) and three…

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Fidelity Bank public offer, rights issue to open Thursday June 20

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Nigeria’s 6th largest bank, Fidelity Bank Plc will on Thursday, June 20, 2024 open its public offer and Rights Issue. As part of this capital raising process, Fidelity Bank will same Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the NGX hold a Facts Behind the Offer presentation. According to an article posted on the Businessday website and authored by Iheanyi Nwachukwu, 3.2 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each will be offered in the ratio of 1 new ordinary share for every 10 ordinary shares held as of 05 January 2024, at…

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