ANGOLA 2010: How far can the hosts go?
Since the first African Cup of Nations tournament was held in Sudan in 1957, host countries have failed to reach at least the semi-finals on only four occasions. In 1976, hosts Ethiopia were eliminated were knocked out in the first of two group stages. Morocco were the eventual winners after humbling Guinea in the final game. Nigeria and Egypt were the other semi-finalists.
Cashew nuts association tasks FG on tree regeneration
By Angela Okisor The Cashew Nuts Association of Nigeria (CNAN) has urged the Federal Government to support its cashew regeneration plan to enhance quality production. The CNAN President, Mr Tunji Owoeye, made the plea in Lagos on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaHe said the association was collaborating with cashew farmers […]
OAU Life, Natural Wellness hold exhibition
OA Lifestyle, in collaboration with Natural Wellness, recently held a one-day exhibition and wellness workshop to highlight some of the remedies available to help combat sleeplessness and stresses.
Afromedia declares five kobo dividend
Afromedia Plc has announced a dividend of five kobo per share for its shareholders in its 2009 financial year.According to its audited financial report for the year ended, September 30, 2009, released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Tuesday, the dividend which is subject to shareholders’ approval at its forthcoming annual general, will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on its register on February 12, 2010.
Farce Of Continuity
OUR politicians do not expect us to take them serious. In their thinking, some bags of rice, or whatever inducement that would swing the impoverished voters to their direction would sustain democracy. They have succeeded so far because the people have been completely alienated from a process that is supposed to be about them.
Shareholders kick against recapitalisation of capital market operations
Shareholders of quoted companies have criticised the proposed plan by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revisit the recapitalisation of capital market operations which hitherto generated a lot of controversies among operators.
