Tag: January
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DMO’s January bond auction receives N300bn over subscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says its just concluded Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction for January was oversubscribed. DMO, which made this known in a statement on Thursday, stated that the auction received a total of 160 bids. It revealed some minor adjustments in the bonds offer during the auction. “Our FGN bond…
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Barca identify three Chelsea stars for January move
La Liga side Barcelona have plans to raid Chelsea in January for a new loan signing. Sport says Barca have already drafted up a list of alternatives should they fail to land Manchester City’s England international Raheem Sterling. Barca could turn to Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi or Christian Pulisic to bolster their attacking ranks. Ziyech…
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EPL: Man Utd chiefs prepared to sell Paul Pogba
Manchester United chiefs are prepared to sell Paul Pogba in January. The Daily Star says the news comes after it emerged the French international could be sidelined for up to 10 weeks with a damaged thigh muscle. But with the World Cup winner running down his contract at Old Trafford and able to sign a…
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Real Madrid plan January move for Antonio Rudiger
La Liga giant Real Madrid are preparing a January move for Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger. Off contract in June, Rudiger has so far resisted Chelsea’s attempts to discuss new terms. Instead, his brother and agent is taking soundings from interested clubs across Europe. AS says Real Madrid are keen on the Germany international and would…
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Lacazette rules out signing new contract at Arsenal
Premier League outfit Arsenal are preparing to sell Alexandre Lacazette in January. The frontman is showing no inclination to sign a new contract at the club, per football.london. Lacazette’s present deal expires in the summer, which would mean he can leave Arsenal on a free transfer. The Gunners could now be ready to cash in…
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Anthony Martial given green light to leave Man Utd
Manchester United star Anthony Marital could be on his way out of the club in January. The Frenchman is a peripheral figure so far this season, especially with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus on deadline day. Martial, who suffered a poor spell of form last season after excelling the year before, has been…
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Ryan Giggs to stand trial in January
Wales boss and ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will go on trial in January accused of headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her. Mr Giggs, 47, allegedly assaulted Kate Greville, 36, and caused her actual bodily harm at his home in Greater Manchester on 1 November last year. He is also accused of controlling and coercive…
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FG, States, LGAs share N640.3bn for January
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government for January. Mr Hassan Dodo, the Director of Information, Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, said this was made known in a communique issued at the end of virtual conference of FAAC on Thursday. The committee in its…
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Premier League spending slumps in January Transfer Window as COVID-19 bites harder
Premier League spending slumped by more than two-thirds to a nine-year low of just £70 million ($96 million) in the January transfer window as the coronavirus crisis hit budgets. The outlay was dramatically down on last year’s £230 million expenditure, which came just weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down football across Europe. And it…