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AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude MOROCCO 2-2 SOUTH AFRICA The Moroccans needed a win to book a place in the quarter finals and they started well, Issam El Adoua headed his team to the front after just 10 minutes. South Africans rallied back and have their keeper, Khune to thank for keeping the scoreline 1-0, making save … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude IVORY COAST 3-0 TUNISIA The Ivorians became the first nation to qualify for the quarter finals after a comprehensive 3-nil defeat of Tunisia on Saturday. The Elephants took the lead from in-form Arsenal striker, Gervinho, who dispatched the ball into the net after a neat one-two with Lacina Traore. Reigning African footballer … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights
Beacon of Hope for Teenagers, As Step Up! Comes to Lagos…
April 19, 2022
No other time of life surpasses the teenage years, for the sheer joy of living. Most teenagers possess a high level of creativity and strength. However, as a result of their habits, a great number of them fail to fully maximise their potential. Many are left bored and, with nothing to productively engage their time, … Continue reading Beacon of Hope for Teenagers, As Step Up! Comes to Lagos…
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Ehizojia Okoeguale wins the 2013 MTVBase VJ Search
April 19, 2022
A 25 year old, Ehizojia Okoeguale, is the winner of the 2013 MTV Base Video Jockey (VJ) search. Ehiz, his moniker from his first name, was among the three finalists, from the pool of contestants that entered the competition, in Nigeria. He will join two other VJs to present shows on MTV network in Africa … Continue reading Ehizojia Okoeguale wins the 2013 MTVBase VJ Search
World Economic Forum of 2013: Nigeria, others heedful of the Global Economy
April 19, 2022
The World Economic Forum (WEF) – annually held at Davos, Switzerland – held over the past few days and was concluded yesterday, as world leaders, business leaders, government officials and pundits – gathered, to look into the world economy, its position, risks and possibilities in the near term. The forum comes as the global financial crisis … Continue reading World Economic Forum of 2013: Nigeria, others heedful of the Global Economy
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Jason Njoku at Speaker Series – Saturday 9th February
April 19, 2022
Come interact with Jason Njoku as he shares his business and life experiences, at the February Speaker Series. Venue: Bogobiri House. 9, Maitama Sule Street, off Raymond Njoku Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: Saturday 9th February Time: 1pm This event is FREE to attend. Jason Njoku is CEO and Co-Founder of iROKO Partners. … Continue reading Jason Njoku at Speaker Series – Saturday 9th February
AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 1-0 MALI Ghana’s hope of qualifying for the Quarter-finals of African Cup of Nation was boosted by a 1-nil win over a Mali yesterday. After conceeding a penalty in their opening game against DR Congo, Ghana went in front courtesy of a well taken penalty of their own by Mubarak … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights
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AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Host nation, South Africa played their second match of the tournament against Angola while the debutants, Cape Verde looked to cause an upset against the Moroccans. SOUTH AFRICA 2 – 1 ANGOLA South Africa’s coach, Gordon Igesund made five changes to the team that played out an unimpressive draw against Cape … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights
AFCON 2013: Tunisian Star Striker Issam Jemaa Injured
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Tunisia Football Federation has announced that striker, Issam Jemaa will miss the remainder of the competition after sustaining knee injury in their win over Algeria on Tuesday. The Kuwait-based striker picked up the injury in the 18th minute of the game and had to be replaced immediately. As it stands, Tunisia will … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Tunisian Star Striker Issam Jemaa Injured
As a Business, Who is your Target?
April 19, 2022
By Tunde Owoeye-Phoster. As an entrepreneur, marketing is your key job. Don’t limit marketing to sales as it is generally done in our part of the world. Marketing supposedly includes all the process from the conception of a solution (product/service) to the successful delivery to the end user (consumer), for profit. If you aim at … Continue reading As a Business, Who is your Target?
AFCON 2013: Day 4 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. GROUP D: Ivory Coast Tunisia Togo Algeria IVORY COAST 2 – 1 TOGO The Didier Drogba led Ivorians went into this game as favorites but almost went behind in the early stages when Kolo Toure miscued his pass and gifted a glorious opportunity to Tottenham striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, who failed to … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 4 Highlights
Book Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
April 19, 2022
By Pamela Agboga When I saw this book I loved the cover art, and when I was through, I checked it again, identifying the wives by the description given by the author. I read the story with friends, so I was able to get their reactions as well. This is a book that reveals some … Continue reading Book Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
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USAID, Nigeria Partner to Boost Agricultural Finance Loans
April 19, 2022
Last year, over forty-five companies committed to invest money into Africa’s agricultural sector. This decision was reached with the aim of furthering the prospect of economic development, as well as ensuring improvements to food and nutrition security. These contributions seem to have come to fruition, as, on Thursday, Nigeria announced that it has just signed … Continue reading USAID, Nigeria Partner to Boost Agricultural Finance Loans
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Foreign Investments in The Nigerian Stock Exchange was 56% at N733 billion in 2012
April 19, 2022
Stocks and transactions by foreign investors was 56%, in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in 2012, making those by local investors to stand at 44%. The 56% input of foreign investors was valued at N733 billion, showing an improvement compared to 2011, and years of the recent economic recession. The CEO of NSE, Oscar Onyema, … Continue reading Foreign Investments in The Nigerian Stock Exchange was 56% at N733 billion in 2012
AFCON 2013: Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. GROUP A: South Africa Cape Verde Angola Morocco AFCON traditonally starts with a game between the host nation and another country in Group A and so it was when South Africa tackled AFCON debutants, Cape Verde on Saturday. SOUTH AFRICA 0 – 0 CAPE VERDE The Blue Sharks of Cape … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights
