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<strong>Nigeria</strong> NewsEdited by Virginia DeLancey (04) 62-64Super Eagles Win the Africa Cup<strong>of</strong> NationsThe Super Eagles <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nigeria</strong> had notbeen to the Africa Cup finals in 19 years,but this year was different. The Eagleseliminated host country South Africa toearn a place in the semi-finals. Then theyeliminated the top-ranked Elephants<strong>of</strong> Ivory Coast as well as Mali to earn aplace in the finals, while Burkina Fasoupset and eliminated Ghana to earn itsplace in the finals.<strong>Nigeria</strong>’s leading scorer EmmanuelEmenike was injured in the matchagainst Mali and was replaced in the finalgame by experienced Ikechukwu Uche.But, it was the goal by Sunday Mba, fiveminutes before half time, that decidedthe tournament. The win, watched bynearly 90,000 fans in the stadium andmillions throughout the world, was atriumph for the Super Eagles, as well asfor their coach Stephen Keshi. Keshi isonly the second African to win the trophy,both as a player and as a coach, afterEgyptian legend Mahmoud El Gohary.Although <strong>Nigeria</strong> was initially anunderdog, the team had strong supportfrom their fans at home and in thestands. Pepsi, the <strong>of</strong>ficial beverage sponsors<strong>of</strong> the Africa Cup, supported theSuper Eagles with their campaign, “OurNation, Our Pride,” and with competitionsat several <strong>Nigeria</strong>n universities togain support for the Super Eagles. Thecompany sent students home with Pepsigift items and awarded medals, trophies,and cash to student teams. Others providedsupport, as well. The Association<strong>of</strong> <strong>Nigeria</strong>n Prostitutes (ANP) congratulatedthe Super Eagles and assured theteam <strong>of</strong> their usual support and partnership.As a further incentive to win, thespokeswoman said that the ANP woulddeclare one week <strong>of</strong> free sex if the SuperEagles could bring home the trophy. Aninvestigation revealed that some members<strong>of</strong> the association were already inSouth Africa, “supporting” the team.In a final statement, Coach StephenKeshi dedicated <strong>Nigeria</strong>’s Africa Cup<strong>of</strong> Nations triumph to all indigenous<strong>Nigeria</strong>n coaches who were treated withlack <strong>of</strong> respect by sports administratorsand fans. He accused administrators <strong>of</strong>not being patient enough to allow localcoaches to get their programs in order,while emphasizing that the <strong>Nigeria</strong>nteam had a great deal <strong>of</strong> potential.(Sources: Africa Top Sports, 2/1/2013;allAfrica, 2/10/13, 2/11/2013; Leadership[Abuja], 2/11/13; SI.com [Durban,(AP)], 2/6/13; This Day, 2/9/13,2/11/13; Vanguard, 2/11/13).President Jonathan Can Run in2015An Abuja high court has ruled thatPresident Jonathan can run for electionto a second term in 2015. The courtdismissed a suit that asked the court todeclare President Jonathan ineligible onthe basis that the <strong>Nigeria</strong>n constitutionprevents him from taking the oath <strong>of</strong><strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the president three times. PresidentJonathan has taken the oath twice,once after the death <strong>of</strong> his predecessorand again after he was elected Presidentin 2011. The court ruled that the constitutionallows the president two terms in<strong>of</strong>fice. (Sources: Premium Times, 3/1/13;Vanguard [Abuja], 3/1/13).<strong>Nigeria</strong>n is Africa’s Richest ManOnce AgainForbes Magazine has named a <strong>Nigeria</strong>nAfrica’s richest man. This is thesecond year in a row that Aliko Dangotehas topped the list <strong>of</strong> Africa’s 40 richestpeople, with a net worth <strong>of</strong> $12 billion.His wealth comes mostly from hiscement business which operates in 14countries.Nicky Oppenheimer <strong>of</strong> South Africaand his family were second on the listwith $6.4 billion, followed by JohannRupert, also <strong>of</strong> South Africa, with familywealth <strong>of</strong> $5.7 billion. Only two womenare on the list, one <strong>of</strong> whom is entrepreneurand investor Isabel dos Santos,daughter <strong>of</strong> the president <strong>of</strong> Angola.(Source: VOA News, 11/22/12).<strong>Nigeria</strong>n Equities Lead AfricanMarketsThe <strong>Nigeria</strong>n equities market hasbeen leading African markets with areturn <strong>of</strong> 63 percent in U.S. dollar termsfor the last 12 months, as foreign investorsscramble to participate in frontiermarkets. The Financial Times (FT) <strong>of</strong>London indicated that money flowinginto Africa-dedicated equity funds lastDecember reached $878.4 million, thelargest monthly inflow in two years.According to the FT, “hunters <strong>of</strong>investment exotica” are turning to Africawhere some <strong>of</strong> the world’s riskiest marketsare enjoying big gains. While VietNam, Dubai, Argentina, and Kazakhstanhave all enjoyed a robust start in the newyear, fund managers have suggested thatthe real stars are in Africa — that there isa second scramble for Africa under way.Some smaller markets such as Namibiaand Zambia have not performed as well,but the larger sub-Saharan African marketshave had strong gains, with <strong>Nigeria</strong>nstocks providing the highest returns.Kenya’s market has also performed well,increasing 46 percent, while Ghana’sincreased more than 17 percent. (Source:This Day, 2/11/13).Boko Haram Agrees to a CeaseFire, then Vows to ContinueAttacksAfter 42 months <strong>of</strong> attacks whichkilled about 3,000 <strong>Nigeria</strong>ns, BokoHaram, which has been terrorizing somestates in the North, particularly Borno,agreed on January 28 to lay down arms,soon after unknown gunmen killed13 people in Gajigana town in BornuState. A group alleged to be members <strong>of</strong>Boko Haram came to an agreement ina closed-door meeting with the BornoState Governor, other important govern-<strong>Spring</strong> 2013<strong>FON</strong> Newsletter 15
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