Final Score
Enyimba [2 - 2] Al Hilal
Goals Valantin 50' 61' E. Sadomba 22' 77'

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Enyimba [0 - 1] Al Hilal

Goal scorer -E. Sadomba 22'

Final Score: Kaduna United FC 1 - 1 Interclube

Abuja — Mr Stephen Frahm, Consular Chief of the U.S Embassy, Wednesday, in Abuja advised Nigerians wishing to travel to that country to apply for visas at least a year ahead of time.

He said this at the embassy's monthly briefing which had consular operations as the focus.

Frahm said the number of applicants outnumber those that can be accommodated daily, noting that this contributes to delays.

" In Nigeria, there are a greater number of applicants than we have the ability to process. The number of people that can be processed in a given day is finite and that's why it takes a long time in many instances to get an appointment.

" Here in Abuja, we are able to schedule about 200; in Lagos they do about 350 to 400, so that's about 600 a day.

" We know that the demand is higher than that but we just don't have the logistics to do more than that right now, so that's why the delay.

" The visa process should not be that last decision you make before you travel. It should be the first decision in planning. This is critical to making it possible for us to provide that service to the applicant," he said.

He said applicants should make their visa applications online and ensure they visit the website for clarification if they had to.

Frahm also advised applicants to fill out their applications correctly and give information in line with what they provided to make them qualify for the visa.

" Most people are bad liars. With the way our law is written, if you misrepresent the facts then you are not credible and we are forced to refuse.

"You may be a legitimate traveller, but because during the interview you did not present yourself correctly, then we have no alternative but to refuse," he said.

Frahm urged those who wished to apply for visas to the U.S not to be deterred by the processes.

The processes, he said, were to ensure that all visa applications complied with the Immigration Nationalities Act of the United States.

He said the immigration activities were of important commercial value, noting that Nigeria has the highest number of applicants among the ECOWAS states with 60 per cent to 70 per cent of visa applications approved this year.

Also speaking, Deborah Maclean, Information Officer in the U.S embassy, called on applicants to be truthful about their reasons for travelling in order to get a positive response from the embassy.

"You must be prepared and that includes planning in advance for your interview, having the information available for why you personally know you are going because each interview is a personal interview.

"What the consular officer would be asking you is based on what you present for information.

"If you are truthful about why you are going, the outcome is most likely going to be a positive one," she said.


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You can get several links for the match once it starts
Follow the link below

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I keep trying to make it show up here but its not gonna work, If anyone can put it up here, I'mma appreciate it,


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Kössen - Germany's first round opponents Nigeria won the first international test in the training camp in Austria for the World Cup in Germany (June 26th-July 17th). In Kössen sat curated by Eucharia Uche and Thomas obligatory team 1-0 (0-0) by the Czechs. The goal came Iroka Glory (49th). [/b]Test before the World Cup, the Super Falcons' yet on Wednesday in Leogang against Austria on 16 June Eugendorf against Slovakia.

Nigeria is two weeks later in Frankfurt, the second group of opponents of the DFB team after the opening match against Canada in Berlin (June 26). At the end of the group A, the World and European champions take on 5 July in Moenchengladbach on France.

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there's a white man amongst Nigeria technical crew,
Who is He?

Anyother Link, this one stopped working

3-2, wooooooooow!!!!!!!!!

2- 1

goal

penalty !!!!!!!!

Goalll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Links to MALI Vs EGYPT

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– Welcome to our voverage of the first semifinal of the 2011 African Youth Championships between Mali and Nigeria.


– The game is played at the Dobsonville Stadium in South Africa's Soweto, with the winner set to meet either Cameroon or Egypt in the final. Those two sides play later in the day.


– All four semifinalsts have already qualified for the 2011 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, so all that is left now is to decide who will take the continental crown off Ghana.


– Starting lineup Mali: Sy, malle, Konate, M. Coulibaly, Diarra, Toure, Sylla, Kone, A. Coulibaly, Diallo, Traore.


– Starting lineup Nigeria: Paul, Suswan, Anyanwu, Arokoyo, Ogungbe, Daniel, Ajagun, Osuchukwu, Azeez, Kayode, Nwofor.


1’ – We are under way!


3’ – Cautious start by both sides in the blazing sunshine in Dobsonville.


5’ – Mali are perhaps looking the more comfortable in the early stages but have as yet not created a clear-cut chance.


8’ – First corner for Nigeria as Osuchukwu sees his header tipped over the crossbar ,


9’ – Nwofor shoots wide from the set-piece.


11’ – Nigeria are starting to boss this and apply pressure on the Mali goal. Can they make their dominance count?


13’ – Toure goes down on the edge of the box but the referee says no foul. Unlucky there perhaps.


16’ – Nigeria, as they have all tournament, are trying to test the Maliens with high balls into the box. So far the Mali defence, and keeper Sy, have dealt with them well.


18’ – A terrible mistake from Sy almost lets in Kayode, but the keeper then does well to save the striker's goal-bound effort. Best chance of the game so far!


21’ – GOOOAAAAAALLLLL! Nwofor scores a controversial goal for Nigeria! Kayode looks to use his arm at the near post to flick the ball on, and Nwofor was there to tap home his third goal of the tournament! 1-0 Nigeria.


22’ – Mali are furious, they are convinced it was hand-ball from Kayode. And TV replays suggest they are right , goal stands though!


24’ – Mali get a corner as Toure sees his shot defelected wide. Poor defending there from Nigeria who should have dealt with the danger earlier.


25’ – Malle hits the post with his shot from the corner, so close for the Maliens!


27’ – Yellow card for Kone for a bad challenge on Daniel.


30’ – Mali have more urgency in their play since going behind and they are starting to string some passes together.


32’ – Corner for Mali , it is poor though, overhit and Nigeria clear.


35’ – Sy is forced to puch the ball to safety from a miss-hit cross. He was almost caught out there ,


38’ – Free-kick to Mali from the right, but Paul saves in the Nigeria goal.


39’ – Kalifa Traore (Mali (U20)) is cautioned.


41’ – Corner for Mali, can they make this one count? No they can't, another poor delivery.


44’ – Comedy of errors there as the Mali defender collides with his keeper and both players are down. The Maliens claim the defender was pushed by Kayode and it starts a bit of a bust-up. Kayode gets a yellow card for his troubles.


45 + 2’ – Deep in injury-time now and it looks like we will go into the break with Nigeria 1-0 in the lead.


45 + 4’ – Sy makes an outstanding save to deny Nwofor. Should have been 2-0, but Sy saves his side!


45 + 4’ – HALFTIME: So Nigeria lead 1-0 and should have scored another just before the break. Mali hit the post, but have offered little else,m despite seing plenty of the ball. Can they come back in the second period? we will have to wait and see!


46’ – We are back under way in the second half!


48’ – Free-kick to Nigeria some 35-yards out , it is over-hit though and Mali can clear.


50’ – Mali appeal for a penalty after Toure is felled, but the referee waves play on.


51’ – Yellow card for Ogungbe.


54’ – Mali have made a bright start to the half, but as yet have not really tested Paul in the Nigeria goal.


57’ – Another chance for Nwofor, but he cannot get his head to the cross at the back post?


60’ – Yellow card for Suswan. A wild kick at Kone.


62’ – Diallo shoots wide when he might have rather crossed for a teammate in the centre.

64’ – Corner for Mali , headed high and wide for a goal-kick.

67’ – Substitution for Nigeria: Edafe on for Osuchukwe.

70’ – Twenty minutes to go for Mali, but they are still failing to create clear-cut chances. Nigeria are looking comfortable.

72’ – Suswan commits a late foul and is lucky not to receive his second yellow card there ,

74’ – Should be 1-1! Diallo gets a free header at the back post but can only hit the woodwork and the follow-up is wide. What a chance!

78’ – Time is ticking on and Nigeria are still in control. Will Mali rue that excellent chance just a few minutes ago?

80’ – Substitution for Mali: Seydou Diallo on for Toure.

83’ – Mali have a headed effort on target but it is easy for Paul in the Nigeria goal.

86’ – Nigeria are pressing for a second as the clock winds down. It is getting to desperation time for Mali.

89’ – Almost the moment for Mali there as Ibrahima Diallo is put through on goal, but Paul does well to come out and smother the danger.

90 + 1’ – We will have five minutes of stoppage time.

90 + 2’ – Yellow card for Diarra. And deservedly so, a horror tackle.

90 + 4’ – Just a minute left, though we have had a number of stoppages in injury-time, so who knows how long this game will go on for!

90 + 5’ – PENALTY! Nigeria can seal it after they are awarded a spot-kick for a foul on Kayonde by Ibrahima Diallo. It looks the right call ,

90 + 6’ – Yellow card for Sylla for his protests.

90 + 8’ – GOAAAAAALLLLLL! Stanley Okoro scores from the spot and that seals it for Nigeria! 2-0 to Nigeria and they are going to the final!

90 + 9’ – Substitution for Nigeria: Envoh comes on for Kayode.

90 + 10’ – FULL TIME: Nigeria win and deservedly so. Mali only had one real chance in the match but hit the post, while Nigeria, who are improving as the tournament goes on, always looked in control. They will now meet either Cameroon or Egypt in Sunday's decider.

dominique:

so how are they going to calculate the aggregate scores

From CAF's Website

Kaduna Utd Vs ESS 23/4 - 16:00
ESS Vs Kaduna Utd

( Absence of ES Sahel , Kaduna United qualified )

Any issues related to the match would be discussed during Interclub meeting next May in Cairo.

The way things stand now with Ghana winning 1-0 against Cameroon. Ghana and Cameroon will go through and Nigeria will exit the tournament along with Gambia.

Cameroon Under — Cameroon Under-20 Coach, Martin Ndtoungou Mpile has said that the Flying Eagles should be scared of his junior Indomitable Lions side, when both teams clash tomorrow, in a battle of supremacy at the ongoing African Youth Championships in South Africa.

Cameroon kicked off their campaign at the biennial tourney with a 1-0 win over Gambia while the Nigerians ran out with an impressive 2-1 victory over defending world champions, Ghana on Monday, two results that have added fire to tomorrow's match at the the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg.

Speaking to cafonline after the opening win against Gambia, Coach Mpile said that it was very important to start the tourney with a win, adding that his sights are now set on the Nigerian match.

" I am very happy to have won my first game of the tournament. To us, it was very important. My boys fought very hard before a very tough Gambian team, they gave their all and the result today is very comforting. We can now concentrate to win our next game".

On his goals coming into this tournament, Coach Mpile said that "to seek for a qualification for the World Cup(in Columbia. But first we have to qualify for the semi finals and it is important that we win our coming games to secure a place".

Speaking on tomorrow's game against the Flying Eagles, the Cameroonian coach said that his side were not afraid of their foes.

"This is a competition, why qualify if you are afraid of playing a certain team. We are not afraid of Nigeria; rather, they should fear us. We are to play and win and Nigeria should not be of any concern to us", he added

Christians have long celebrated Jesus Christ's Last Supper on Maundy Thursday but new research released Monday claims to show it took place on the Wednesday before the crucifixion.

Professor Colin Humphreys, a scientist at the University of Cambridge, believes it is all due to a calendar mix-up -- and asserts his findings strengthen the case for finally introducing a fixed date for Easter.
Humphreys uses a combination of biblical, historical and astronomical research to try to pinpoint the precise nature and timing of Jesus's final meal with his disciples before his death.

Researchers have long been puzzled by an apparent inconsistency in the Bible.
While Matthew, Mark and Luke all say the Last Supper coincided with the start of the Jewish festival of Passover, John claims it took place before Passover.
Humphreys has concluded in a new book, "The Mystery Of The Last Supper", that Jesus -- along with Matthew, Mark and Luke -- may have been using a different calendar to John.
"Whatever you think about the Bible, the fact is that Jewish people would never mistake the Passover meal for another meal, so for the Gospels to contradict themselves in this regard is really hard to understand," Humphreys said.
"Many biblical scholars say that, for this reason, you can't trust the Gospels at all. But if we use science and the Gospels hand in hand, we can actually prove that there was no contradiction."

In Humphreys' theory, Jesus went by an old-fashioned Jewish calendar rather than the official lunar calendar which was in widespread use at the time of his death and is still in use today.
This would put the Passover meal -- and the Last Supper -- on the Wednesday, explaining how such a large number of events took place between the meal and the crucifixion.
It would follow that Jesus' arrest, interrogation and separate trials did not all take place in the space of one night but in fact occurred over a longer period.
Humphreys believes a date could therefore be ascribed to Easter in our modern solar calendar, and working on the basis that the crucifixion took place on April 3, Easter Day would be on April 5.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110418/wl_uk_afp/britainreligionchristianseaster

90 + 2’ – Ahmed Musa with a good low cross from the left but Nigeria have too few men forward to take advantage of it.

90 + 1’ – There will be four minutes of added time.

90’ – Ghana look for an equaliser but Richmond Boakye is flagged offside.

89’ – Yellow card: Kwame Amponsah into the book for a nasty studs-up foul on Peter Suswam.

88’ – It looks like Innocent Nwofor will be the hero for his two goals. One was well-taken the other… a complete fluke!

87’ – Nigeria on the counter attack looking to wrap up the game but the final ball again lets them down.

86’ – And the time wasting tactics begin, with a couple of Nigerians staying down with complaints of injuries…

85’ – It would be a harsh fate if that freak goal hands them a defeat…

84’ – Six minutes left, can Ghana get back in this?

83’ – Ghana sub: Kwame Amponsah replaces Enoch Andoh.

82’ – GOAL! Ghana 1 Nigeria 2. Innocent Nwofor scores a freak goal! The ball bobbles up as he looks to cross from a tight angle and the ball loops in! Amazing!

81’ – Nigeria sub: Abdul Ajagun makes way for Kayode Ayobami.

80’ – Ghana with a corner kick but it’s Nigeria who spring away on the counter. However, Ahmed Musa overruns the ball and it’s a goal kick to Ghana.

79’ – Plenty of the magic spray for Mahatma Otoo, who is still down.

78’ – Mahatma Otoo goes down in the Nigerian box but there’s no spot kick. He’s stayed down and is receiving treatment now…

77’ – Ahmed Musa with a cross-cum-shot from the left that floats out for a goal kick to Ghana. Musa has not had the best of days; he has really struggled with the pitch it seems.

76’ – Nigeria with a free kick wide on their left, near the corner flag. Abdul Ajagun curls it to the near post, Chidi Osuchukwu gets a flick-on but it’s straight out for a goal kick.

75’ – A quarter of an hour to play. Can one of these teams break the deadlock?

75’ – A quarter of an hour to play. Can one of these teams break the deadlock?

74’ – Rashid Sumaila flattens Abdul Ajagun in winning a header, but the free kick goes the way of Ghana surprisingly.

73’ – Enoch Andoh with a hugely ambitious long range shot that goes well wide of the goal.

72’ – Here’s Ahmed Musa back up and running at Richmond Nketiah but the Ghana defender wins the ball and a free kick.

71’ – Ghana sub: Albert Bruce replaces James Bissue.

70’ – Ahmed Musa is now down with a twisted ankle, looks like he caught it in the turf…

70’ – Ahmed Musa plays in a low cross from the left but it only finds a Ghanaian defender.

69’ – Nigeria sub: Terry Envoh makes way for Stanley Okoro.

67’ – The Ghanaians’ white kit has gradually turned brown on the muddy surface. The kit-man won’t be pleased…

66’ – But it’s Ghana with a chance as James Bissue has a shooting chance on the edge of the box, but he loses his footing and cant get away an effort.

65’ – Twenty-five minutes to play in the second half. Nigeria are just beginning to turn the screw on their rivals…

64’ – Great football from Nigeria, with Mohammed Aliyu going free on the overlap down the left, but he runs the ball out of play for a goal kick.

63’ – Nigeria with a free kick just outside the penalty area, a good angle for a left-footer. Instead it’s the right foot of Gbenga Arokoya that shoots but the ball is high and wide.

62’ – Great control from Ahmed Musa to bring a long ball down but he scuffs his shot and James Achampong makes the save!

61’ – Nigeria with a free kick this

60’ – Yellow card: Alhassan Masawudu goes into the book for a foul on Abdul Ajagun.

59’ – Ghana with another corner kick, Richmond Nketiah is back and takes it, Kwame Nsor with a header in the middle and over the bar!

58’ – Play is back underway after that short break. Richmond Nketiah is off the pitch for the moment at least.

56’ – Ghana have Richmond Nketiah down, clutching his shin after a challenge. He’s receiving treatment now…

55’ – Another Ghana free kick and another substandard delivery. Goal kick Nigeria.

54’ – The corner is well defended by Nigeria. It’s been a mixed bag from set pieces for Ghana, some good, some… not so good.

53’ – Ghana with a free kick on the right, Richmond Nketiah floats it into the danger zone, Mahatma Otoo gets a flick on but it’s deflected for another corner!

52’ – James Bissue cleverly tries a long-range grasscutter that can bobble up off the surface but it’s just wide of the target.

51’ – The second corner is again cleared but Ghana then win a free kick in a central position about 30 metres from goal.

50’ – Ghana earn the first corner kick of the second half. Richmond Nketiah floats it in, Nigeria clear but Alhassan Masahudu shoots on the follow-up, turned behind for another corner!

49’ – Peter Suswam floats in a cross, James Achampong drops it and doesn’t re-gather but he can play it out safely to a teammate.

48’ – Kwame Nsor is flagged offside. He does like to play on the shoulder of the last defender…

47’ – Paul Danjuma takes a risk by dribbling a Ghanaian attacker, but in the end there is no danger for the team in green.

46’ – We are back underway in the second half. No changes from either team at the break.

– It’s level at the break and it’s probably a fair reflection of the game. The second half should be good…

45 + 2’ – HALF TIME. Ghana 1 Nigeria 1.

45 + 1’ – There will be one minute of injury time.

45’ – Richmond Nketiah with a corner kick for Ghana, again they threaten aerially but no goal this time!

44’ – Ghana float a free kick into the box, the ball falls for Kwame Nsor who pulls his shot wide! What a wasted opportunity!

43’ – Enoch Andoh with a shot from the edge of the box but he rather slices it and the ball loops away high and wide.

42’ – Ahmed Musa in space on the right flank but his attempted cross is simply awful and out for a goal kick to Ghana.

41’ – Ahmed Musa is perhaps harshy penalised as he look to pressure Alhassan Masahudu. Free kick Ghana in their own half…

40’ – Another easy take for James Achampong as Nigeria’s final ball continues to disappoint.

39’ – Philemon Daniel is receiving some treatment now. The heavy, cut-up pitch will take a few casualties today…

38’ – Nigeria float a free kick into the Ghana box but James Achampong can let it pass for a goal kick.

37’ – Ahmed Musa tries the outside-of-the-foot cross from the left flank but it’s easily taken in by James Achampong.

35’ – Richmond Nketiah with a great cross from the right but Philemon Daniel gets it away with a super header clear.

34’ – Mohammed Aliyu takes the corner but nothing comes of it for Nigeria. Now Ghana break forward on the counter and Alhassan Masahudu drives an effort wide of the target.

33’ – Ahmed Musa with a long range try that deflects off a Ghana defender and loops just over the bar! Corner kick…

32’ – GOAL! Ghana 1 Nigeria 1. Richmond Nketiah crosses from the corner to the near post, Kwame Nsor scores with a glancing header! It’s 1-1!

31’ – Paul Danjuma with a sharp save that hands Ghana another corner kick.

30’ – Ahmed Musa almost slips past the last defender but Karim Alhassan does just enough to win the ball.

29’ – Ghana with a corner kick but, after playing it short initially, their delivery is poor and straight out for a goal kick.

28’ – Paul Danjuma collects a cross for Nigeria. He’s definitely seen more of the ball than his counterpart, though the team in green have had the better scoring chances.

27’ – Mohammed Aliyu crosses to the far post from the set piece but Ghana defend it well this time.

26’ – Yellow card: Addae Bright goes into the book for the challenge that gave away the free kick.

25’ – Innocent Nwofor seemingly with a chance for a second but the flag has gone up. Nigeria have a free kick wide on their right.

24’ – Richmond Nketiah with a long range shot for Ghana but the ball skids well wide of the goal.

23’ – Ghana with a free kick about 30 metres from goal. Alhassan Masahudu floats it in left-footed but Nigeria get it clear.

22’ – A long throw-in bounces through to Kwame Nsor but his header is straight at Paul Danjuma.

21’ – Addae Bright tries an ambitious long range effort but it’s way off target.

20’ – Twenty minutes played and it is Nigeria who are in the ascendancy, 1-0 up.

19’ – Almost an immediate reply for Ghana, with Kwame Nsor looking very dangerous, but Nigeria get it clear!

18’ – That’s just the start Nigeria would have been hoping for! As for Ghana, that was awful defending: both Abdul Ajagun and Innocent Nwofor were unmarked!

17’ – GOAL! Ghana 0 Nigeria 1. A deflected cross from the right, Abdul Ajagun flicks on and Innocent Nwofor fires home the opening goal!

16’ – Paul Danjuma drops a cross in the box but he recovers quick to ensure there is no danger.

15’ – Nigeria are mixing it up in attack, using the pace and skill of Ahmed Musa but occasionally throwing up a long ball for the lanky Innocent Nwofor.


14’ – Chidi Osuchukwu tries his luck from the free kick but it skips tamely away for a goal kick to the Ghanaians.

13’ – Great stuff from Ahmed Musa as he surges past a couple of challenges. The referee has awarded Nigeria a free kick in a dangerous position about 30 metres from goal.

12’ – Enoch Andoh chops down Gbenga Arokoya with the first nasty-looking challenge of the game. No injuries and no cards, thankfully.

11’ – And now it’s Ghana’s turn to have a man offside, as the flag goes up for Kwame Nsor.

10’ – Nigeria with a threatening move but Ahmed Musa is flagged offside.

9’ – Innocent Nwofor gets his head to a hopeful long ball for Nigeria but it results in nothing more than a goal kick for the Black Satellites.

8’ – Richmond Boakye skins a couple of Nigeria defenders before squaring for Kwame Nsor but the ball is away for a goal kick to Nigeria. Close shave!

7’ – Mohammed Aliyu crosses from the left but it’s a poor one, away for a goal kick to Ghana.

6’ – Nigeria goalkeeper Paul Danjuma makes a good low interception as Ghana play in a cross from the right.

5’ – Abdul Ajagun tries a through ball for Ahmed Musa but it’s just a touch too strong for the Dutch-based attacker to get onto.

4’ – Ghana break forward on the counter, it looks as if they have some real speedsters in their team.

3’ – Ahmed Musa breaks free down the right and wins the first corner kick for Nigeria. Peter Suswam takes the set piece but it’s well defended by Ghana.

2’ – The pitch looks in better shape than during yesterday’s games, so clearly the groundstaff have done some sterling work overnight.

1’ – We are underway in this Group B match! Both teams wear their preferred colours: Ghana in white, Nigeria in green.

– We have had the national anthems at Dobsonville, now it’s time for the action to get underway. Our referee today is Badara Diatta from Senegal.

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has denied advising the Federal Government to devalue the Naira in its 2010 Article IV Consultation Report.

The IMF Senior Resident Representative and Country Chief, Mr. Scott Rogers, told journalists in Abuja, yesterday, that the fund only noted that the Naira was overvalued.

According to him, what the Fund recommended was a flexible approach to exchange rate stability which did not necessarily mean devaluing the Naira.

"We recommended that the CBN should be more flexible in the management of the exchange rate while working on price stability and efforts to bring inflation down.

"To recommend devaluation is to ask for movement of value of a currency from one level to another. In recommending exchange rate flexibility is not to devalue the currency. What it means is that some times it could go up or go down", Mr. Rogers said.

The Fund, therefore, urged that Nigeria's "monetary policy should focus on reducing inflation, while allowing for more flexibility in interest rates and the exchange rate."


According to the organization, forth coming national elections were putting pressure on the government to spend, while monetary policy has focused on supporting the exchange rate and keeping interest rates low.

The IMF's 2010 Article IV consultation which lasted between November 4-18 indicated that Nigeria's external balance deteriorated in 2010 despite a favorable external environment.

It warned that the inflation risk hinges crucially on the 2011 budget as the National Assembly could pass a more expansionary budget for 2011 than was submitted, undermining the CBN's ability to deliver on inflation.

The Fund added that speculation against the naira could even become intense should reserves continue to fall, forcing the hand of the CBN to react quickly, resulting in excessively high interest.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday released the final register of voters that put the number of eligible voters at 73.5 million.

This shows a difference of 5.7 million from its earlier published figure of 67.7 million registered voters on its supplementary list.

Niger State has a voter population of 2.1 million as against the 721,485 registered voters the commission came up with in its earlier report.

The new report also shows that 870,612 Nigerians were involved in double registration. Niger and Katsina States topped the list with 142,040 and 132,062 double registration respectively. The bottom two are the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) (953) and Ogun (2,868).

There are 19,803,689 registered voters in the North-west, making it the zone with the highest number of registered voters.

This is followed by the South-west with a voter population of 14,296,163. Similarly, the North-east posted the third highest with

10,749,059 registered voters. The North-central follows with 10,684,037 registered voters.

The zone is followed by the South-south with 9,474,427 registered voters, while the South-east posted 7,577,214. The FCT has a

registered voter population of 943,473.

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