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AYC 2015: Eaglets Bow Out After Loss to South Africa

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-17 football team fell 1-0 to their South African counterparts in the semi-final of the 11th African U-17 Championship at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey in Niger Republic on Wednesday evening. Khaniysa Mayo’s strike in the 26th minute proved to be the difference between the sides in an action-packed enconuter. Nigeria, who had … Continue reading AYC 2015: Eaglets Bow Out After Loss to South Africa

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SPORTS

Ighalo Yearns For Super Eagles Call-Up

April 19, 2022

Watford FC of England striker Odion Ighalo has expressed his desire to make his senior debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 25-year-old had previously represented Nigeria at U-20 level but is yet to receive a call-up to the senior team despite his outstanding performance in the English Championship this season. He is an … Continue reading Ighalo Yearns For Super Eagles Call-Up

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SPORTS

Jay Jay Emerges New Delta FA Boss

April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha has emerged the winner of the Delta State Football Association Chairmanship elections held in Asaba on Friday. Okocha had a landslide victory and garnered 26 out of 27 votes to become the new Delta State FA Supremo. Jay Jay had been the vice-chairman of the Delta State … Continue reading Jay Jay Emerges New Delta FA Boss

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Agriculture Events

20 Nigerian Women Emerge Winners at African Women in Agriculture Research and Development Award

April 19, 2022

‎Twenty Nigerian women out of 70 have emerged winners of the 2015 African Women in Agriculture Research and Development, AWARD. A total of 1,109 applicants applied to participate in the two-year career-development program for top women agricultural scientists. Eleven countries were considered in the award with Nigeria leading with 20 winners, Kenya with 11 and … Continue reading 20 Nigerian Women Emerge Winners at African Women in Agriculture Research and Development Award

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BUSINESS Events

Record-Breaking Crowd at Connect Nigeria Business Fair

April 19, 2022

Connect Nigeria held its 2nd annual business fair themed ‘e-Business and the Growth of Your Enterprise’ on February 21st 2015 and it saw a turn out of over 5,000 people, surpassing that of 2013. On the day, people came from all over Nigeria eager to learn about e-business and how to grow their enterprises or … Continue reading Record-Breaking Crowd at Connect Nigeria Business Fair

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SPORTS

Arsenal Star Chuba Akpom Future May Remain With Arsenal

April 19, 2022

Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has hinted his international future lies with the English Three Lions instead of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Akpom, who grew up in East London, has 34 caps for the youth teams of England but is also eligible to play for Nigeria through his parentage. He was rumoured to have agreed … Continue reading Arsenal Star Chuba Akpom Future May Remain With Arsenal

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SPORTS

NFF And Wenger Meet Over Players

April 19, 2022

The President of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick had an important meeting with the Manager of English Premier League side, Arsenal Football Club, Arsene Wenger on Tuesday. The meeting, which was held at Arsenal’s training ground, was to discuss a number of issues, including the development of Nigerian-born players at the club, such as … Continue reading NFF And Wenger Meet Over Players

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SPORTS

Golden Eaglets Settle for a Draw Against Guinea

April 19, 2022

The Golden Eaglets had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Guinea in their second game at the on-going African U-17 Championship, played at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché (SGSK) in Niamey on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Kelechi Nwakali scored his second goal of the tournament to stop their Guinean counterparts from taking the maximum points. … Continue reading Golden Eaglets Settle for a Draw Against Guinea

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BUSINESS Philanthropy

Prof. Reid Whitlock Appointed as Chief Executive of Tony Elumelu Foundation

April 19, 2022

The board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Reid E. Whitlock as Chief Executive of the Foundation, commencing 15th February 2015. Professor Whitlock’s appointment follows Dr Wiebe Boer, the inaugural Chief Executive of the Foundation, becoming Director of Strategy at Heirs Holdings, ‎Mr. Elumelu’s pan-African proprietary investment company. … Continue reading Prof. Reid Whitlock Appointed as Chief Executive of Tony Elumelu Foundation

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CAREER

Graduate Employment – The Things You Probably Never Get Told!

April 19, 2022

A common theme that arises in our conversations with ‘soon to graduate’ students is that of employment. Whilst graduation is undoubtedly something worth celebrating, that thought of ‘what happens next’ can evoke a range of emotions from excitement to panic! Things are beginning to look up after the global recession in 2008; however, a large proportion of … Continue reading Graduate Employment – The Things You Probably Never Get Told!

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SPORTS

Nigeria Has Another Football Gem in Dele Alli

April 19, 2022

Dele Alli, a midfielder, was born to Nigerian parents in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom on 11 April 1996. He joined the youth setup of the English League One club, Milton Keynes (MK) Dons at the age of eleven. He made his first team debut for the club at the age of sixteen on November 2 … Continue reading Nigeria Has Another Football Gem in Dele Alli

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SPORTS

Eaglets Trump Niger in African Youth Championship Opener

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s U-17 men’s football team, the Golden Eaglets opened their African U-17 Championship campaign yesterday with a 2-0 win over hosts, Niger. First half strikes from Victor Osimhen and skipper Kelechi Nwakali gave Emmanuel Amuneke’s boys the maximum points in the opening game of the 11th African U-17 Championship played at the Stade Général Seyni … Continue reading Eaglets Trump Niger in African Youth Championship Opener

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SPORTS

Jordon Ibe; The Next Super Eagle?

April 19, 2022

Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe grabbed the headlines last week after long-serving and departing captain, Steven Gerrard named him, Phillipe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson as the future of the club. Gerrard speaking to former Liverpool teammate, Jaime Redknapp described the England youth of Nigerian descent as a future England star. “I should mention … Continue reading Jordon Ibe; The Next Super Eagle?

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SPORTS

Enyeama on Liverpool Radar?

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles skipper, Vincent Enyeama has been linked with a move to English football giants, Liverpool as replacement for underperforming Simon Mignolet. Liverpool coach, Brendan Rodgers seems to have lost patience with the Belgian shot stopper following a number of uncomfortable displays. Mignolet lost his place in the team after 3-0 loss to bitter rivals, … Continue reading Enyeama on Liverpool Radar?

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SPORTS

Egwuekwe Rejects Move to Israeli Club, Returns to Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe has announced that his proposed move to Israeli club, Hapoel Tel Aviv has hit the rocks. The lanky defender had been reported to have signed a deal with the club after the club announced the capture of his signature on its official website. However, the Warri Wolves captain rejected the move … Continue reading Egwuekwe Rejects Move to Israeli Club, Returns to Nigeria

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