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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Vincent Enyeama

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles’ Number one goalie and deputy captain was born in Kaduna on 29 August 1982. The shot stopper made his mark in the Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba of Aba, with whom he won a myriad of titles including two CAF Champions League titles. He was always famously substituted by … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Vincent Enyeama

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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Joseph Yobo

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The 32 year old Nigerian captain was born on 6th Septemeber 1980 in Kono, Rivers State. His illustrious career has seen the defender play for clubs in Belgium, France, Spain, England and Turkey – he’s currently attached to Turkish giants, Fenerbahce. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Joseph Yobo

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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude KESHI (noun): a word used to describe a state of unusual ability to transform lost hope to sudden victories… sentence example: The MALIANS have Just Been KESHIED. ~ Anonymous Nigerian Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was born on January 23, 1962 in Lagos, Nigeria and hails from Ila, Delta State. The man nicknamed “The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi

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BUSINESS

Sony Opens New Service Center in Isolo, Lagos

April 19, 2022

Sony has opened a new service centre, in Isolo, Lagos. The centre will be available to attend to issues with Sony products and usage guidance that customers — regularly — seek. Shinya Mukaida, Director, Area Management for Sony Middle East and Africa, spoke about the centre, at the opening ceremony — this week — that, “This is … Continue reading Sony Opens New Service Center in Isolo, Lagos

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TECH

Yandex is Number Four, Surpasses Bing, on Global Search Engine Ranking, for late-2012

April 19, 2022

Yandex is the fourth biggest search engine in the world, according to a qSearch report, from world’s web monitoring firm – comScore. The report submits search reports for November and December of 2012, globally, with Google on top, at 65.2% of the market share from 114.7 billion search queries. China’s Baidu followed with 8.2% share … Continue reading Yandex is Number Four, Surpasses Bing, on Global Search Engine Ranking, for late-2012

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AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 4-1 MALI Nigeria breezed into the finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time since 2000 when they co-hosted the tournament with neighbours, Ghana after a routine win against Mali. The Super Eagles outclassed, outran and outplayed their Malian counterparts in all departments to book a place in … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up

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Nigeria Qualifies for AFCON 2013 Finals, Triumphs 4 – 1, over Mali

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria thumped Mali four goals to one to qualify for the final at the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa. Keshi is now one victory away from becoming only the second man in the tournament’s 56-year history to win it as a player and coach. The … Continue reading Nigeria Qualifies for AFCON 2013 Finals, Triumphs 4 – 1, over Mali

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AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Burkina Faso vs Ghana

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Ghana goes into the fourth consecutive semi-finals as favourites due to the perfect record they have against the Burkinabes; the Ghana Black Stars have won all three matches against the Stallions at African Cup of Nations. Burkina Faso march into their first semi-finals since 1998 when they hosted the competition, hoping to … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Burkina Faso vs Ghana

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AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Nigeria vs Mali

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Nigeria goes into the game at the back of an outstanding performance against the pre-tournament favorites, Ivory Coast as they gun for their first final appearance in 13 years. The Super Eagles will be buoyed by the wonderful record they have against the Malians; they are yet to lose in four AFCON … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi Final Preview – Nigeria vs Mali

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TECH

Huawei and Microsoft to Launch Cheap Windows 8 Smartphone in Nigeria for $150

April 19, 2022

Chinese Telecoms giant, Huawei, with operations in Nigeria and around the world, has partnered with Microsoft, to make available a 4Afrika phone, at $150 (N23,000). This will launch first, in major cities of seven African countries, including Lagos, before Huawei introduces it, to cities in other countries. The phone is targeted for students, developers and … Continue reading Huawei and Microsoft to Launch Cheap Windows 8 Smartphone in Nigeria for $150

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BUSINESS ECONOMY

GE Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With Dangote Group

April 19, 2022

The visit, last week, of General Electric’s CEO, Jeff Immelt, to Nigeria, that had him announce an energy investment deal, and a deal with Transcorp, also produced another, on infrastructural development, with Dangote Group. This will have both organizations collaborate on transportation (railway) and energy projects, with joint investment and oversight. The strategic partnership of … Continue reading GE Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With Dangote Group

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TECH

Blackberry 10: Be patient, it will be in Nigeria soon

April 19, 2022

We don’t know when, but seeing the billboard mounted last week in Ikoyi, Lagos signifies that they are ready for Nigeria. Blackberry, formerly known as Research in Motion (RIM), has a lot riding on the success of BlackBerry 10. Analysts say that this device will either keep them in business or signal the end of … Continue reading Blackberry 10: Be patient, it will be in Nigeria soon

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Business Profiles

Business Profile: FirstEco Limited, Frontiers for Life

April 19, 2022

FirstEco Limited can help your business deliver a fantastic first impression it needs to draw in customers. They offer cleaning services, and are concerned with the way your office appear and help it exude an aura of class and excellence. With a vision of being the leading provider of environmental/cleaning solutions in the West African … Continue reading Business Profile: FirstEco Limited, Frontiers for Life

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AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude GHANA 2-0 CAPE VERDE Mubarak Wakaso came off the bench to score a brace, one from the spot and the other, a breakaway goal to help Ghana earn a spot in the Semi-finals of the tournament. Surprise package of the competition, Cape Verde, played better than the West African neighbour, but Abdul … Continue reading AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP

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BUSINESS Energy

Transcorp and GE Sign Partnership Agreement on Power and Infrastructure Development In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) and General Electric (GE), Wednesday, signed a framework agreement to collaborate in addressing the infrastructural needs of Nigeria, with emphasis on the power and transportation sectors. GE, a global leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of technology and services for the power sector, confirmed its commitment … Continue reading Transcorp and GE Sign Partnership Agreement on Power and Infrastructure Development In Nigeria

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