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Telecommunication giant MTN Group is in talks to buy Nigeria’s Visafone Communications to solidify its grip in the South African firm’s most important market, sources familiar with the discussions said on Friday.
Wireless-network operator Visafone was set up eight years ago to deliver voice and broadband services through mobile and fixed telecom platforms after business tycoon Jim Ovia, who also founded Zenith Bank, acquired three operators.
“The deal is done. We’re almost putting ink to paper,” a source close to the deal said. Another source said the talks would conclude “very soon”.Both sources did not say how much MTN would spend on the purchase and how big a stake in Visafone it would take up.
MTN spokesman Chris Maroleng said the company did not comment on market speculation. Visafone officials were not immediately available to confirm whether the firm was involved in discussions.
Visafone grew its subscriber base from 30,000 after the acquisitions in 2007, to 2.2 million at the end of 2014, data from the telecom’s regulator showed. But fixed wireless operators with CDMA technology platforms most suited for broadband and data services have faced stiff competition from more established rivals such as India’s Bharti Airtel, Dubai-based Etisalat and MTN, hitting the industry’s average revenue per user (ARPU).ARPU, a key gauge of telecoms firms’ competitiveness as well as of consumer spending trends, has declined over the past three years to $5 from $8 as competition deepens.
MTN had nearly 60 million users in Nigeria in 2014, about 27 percent of its entire subscriber base across 22countries.Africa’s most populous country is also the biggest contributor to MTN’s revenue, providing more than a third of overall turnover. MTN shares were down 0.4 percent at 1200 GMT and are flat so far this year.
Most of the time, we do not realize just how stretched to the max we truly are, that is, until your our body reaches a breaking point.In reality, you might want to listen a little closer to what your body's trying to tell you, doing so can save your life.
Chronic stress increases your risk for a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke and depression and many more.
Since chilling out is often easier said than done, there are a few simple relaxation strategies to keep in mind, such as breathing exercises, visualization exercises and many more. Listening to music or reading a book can help, too.
The 4 surprising signs below are things you might mistakenly attribute to some other health problem or brush off as nothing to worry about.
1. Weird or reoccurring dreams.
"Unfortunately, the stress we deal with during the day tends to follow us to bed at night and plays out in our dreams," Says Lauri Quinn Loewenberg, author of Dream On It—Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life.
Maybe you don't realize you're burning the candle at both ends until that dream comes back where you miss your bus or your house is on fire, two of the five most common stress dreams, according to Loewenberg. However, these dreams might help you pinpoint what exactly is stressing you out and can help you work through why you're feeling that way.
2. Eye twitches
Speaking of spasms, ever had a funny eye twitch? Stress could be to blame. While there's not exactly hard evidence to prove it, many people who complain of a twitch also say they're tired or stressed.
3. Toothache
A number of people grind their teeth in their sleep, or"chew over the day's stressors," Debbie Mandel, author ofAddicted to Stress: A Woman’s 7-Step Program to ReclaimJoy and Spontaneity in Life says. Others may simply clench their jaw while awake and stressed, often without realizing it. But both can lead to pain, and grinding can even crack teeth.
4.Changes in menstrual cycle
Women may experience late or missed periods due to stress. Some may even experience a condition know as secondary amenorrhea, when the cycle seems to completely stop, according to Everyday Health.
Other stressed women may find their periods continue on a regular schedule, but feel far worse. In fact, stress can make cramps up to twice as painful.
Doctors say cancer, one of the biggest killers of mankind, is preventable as well as curable. On the eve of the World Cancer Day which is on Tuesday, oncologist Dr Manisha Singh tells Banjot Kaur Bhatia 60% of cancer patients happen to be women. Excerpts:
-Which are the most prevalent cancers?
Breast and cervical cancers are more common in women with the prevalence rate being about 33% and 28% respectively. Going by the number of cases we are getting,they are expected to rise by over 50% by 2025 in Bihar.
-What are the common risk factors?
While few risk factors of breast cancer like family history are not preventable, many more are. In recent times, late marriages have emerged as a major reason because first pregnancy after 30 may trigger hormonal imbalances which, in turn, may lead to breast cancer. Also many working women do not breastfeed their child which is harmful for their health. But what is really alarming is the"age-shift". Breast cancer would earlier afflict women after they turned 30. But now even college-going girls are falling victim due to obesity and habits like smoking and alcoholism.
-Which is the most prevalent cancer in rural areas?
In the countryside, cervical cancer is more prevalent, the main reason being unhygienic habits. During menstrual cycles, for instance, girls use cloth pieces instead of sanitary napkins. This leads to spread of human papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer. Defecating in open due to non-availability of toilets could also cause cervical cancer. Intercourse at tender age may cause internal damages that can lead to abnormal mutation in cervical cells. In fact, cervical cancer cases are on the rise in urban areas as well due to sedentary lifestyle habits. They trigger development of cancerous cells in the cervix.
-Are there other causes?
A weak immune system can cause any type of cancer. Unhealthy diets and harmful lifestyle habits expose one to various risk factors that may make cells in any part of the body cancerous. Many women take birth- control pills which are nothing but artificial hormones. Any hormonal medication, if not taken under strict guidance of doctors, may lead to hormonal imbalance that may lead to cancer.
-Does early diagnosis help doctors cure cancer?
The earlier the patient comes, the better the chances of survival. If the cancer is screened in pre-malignant stage, the chances of survival are 100%. Cancer takes almost 10 years to spread. Till Stage I and II of cancer, the situation is not that bad. However, we get more than 80% cases in stage III and IV.
-How does screening play a role?
The earlier the diagnosis, the better are the chances of survival. Menstruating girls must examine their breasts regularly and rush to a doctor if a lump is detected. After the age of 30, every woman must annually get a pap-smear test done. A painless procedure, it costs only Rs 200.Is any vaccination also available?A vaccine is available to prevent cervical cancer. It is given in three doses and the entire course costs around Rs 6,000. Unmarried, teenage girls are fit candidates to take the shot. The vaccine can be taken till 40, but the efficacy decreases with age advancement.
Source:articlesworld
When you're having a crazy week at work and you feel like you have been stressed to your limit, the last thing on your mind is dieting.
Naturally, you tend to reach for the available which is usually junk foods, if we are to be honest with ourselves. When it comes to combating stress levels, what you eat may actually help relieve your tension.
Indeed, some foods may help stabilize blood sugar or, better yet, your emotional response.
Here are 6 foods that are easy to reach for yet healthy just for you.
1. Green vegetables
it's easy to reach for a snack when stressed, but try going green at lunch instead."Green leafy vegetables like spinach contain folate, which produces dopamine, a pleasure-inducing brain chemical, helping you keep calm," says Heather Mangieri, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A 2012 study in the Journal of Affective Disorders of 2,800 middle-aged and elderly people and found those who consumed the most folate had a lower risk of depression symptoms than those who took in the least.
Another 2013 study from the University of Otago found that college students tended to feel calmer, happier and more energetic on days they ate more fruits and vegetables.
2. Yoghurt
As bizarre as it may sound, the bacteria in your gut might be contributing to stress. Research has shown that the brain signals to the gut, which is why stress can inflame gastrointestinal symptoms; communication may flow the other way too, from gut to brain.
A 2013 UCLA study among 36 healthy women revealed that consuming probiotics in yogurt reduced brain activity in areas that handle emotion, including stress compared to people who consumed yogurt without probiotics or no yogurt at all.
This study was small so more research is needed to confirm the results, but considering yogurt is full of calcium and protein in addition to probiotics, you really can't go wrong by adding more of it to your diet.
3. Oatmeal
First rule of thumb: Don't completely deny your craving. According to MIT research, carbohydrates can help the brain make serotonin, the same substance regulated by antidepressants. But instead of reaching for that sugary bear claw, go for complex carbs.
"Stress can cause your blood sugar to rise,Mangieri says, "so a complex carb like oatmeal won't contribute to your already potential spike in blood glucose."
4. Turkey breast
The amino acid, found in protein-containing foods, helps produce serotonin, "the chemical that regulates hunger and feelings of happiness and well-being," Mangieri says. On its own, tryptophan may have a calming effect.
In a 2006 study published in the Journal of Psychiatry Neuroscience, men and women who were argumentative (based on personality tests) took either tryptophan supplements or a placebo for 15 days.
Those who took tryptophan were perceived as more agreeable by their study partners at the end of the two weeks compared with when they didn't take it. Other foods high in tryptophan include nuts, seeds, tofu, fish, lentils, oats, beans and eggs.
5.Pistachio
When you have an ongoing loop of negative thoughts playing in your mind, doing something repetitive with your hands may help silence your inner monologue. Think knitting or kneading bread—or even shelling nuts like pistachios or peanuts.
The rhythmic moves will help you relax. Plus, the added step of cracking open a shell slows down your eating, making pistachios a diet-friendly snack. What's more, pistachios have heart-health benefits."Eating pistachios may reduce acute stress by lowering blood pressure and heart rate," Mangieri says. "The nuts contain key phytonutrients that may provide antioxidant support for cardiovascular health."
6. Seeds
Flaxseed, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are all great sources of magnesium (as are leafy greens, yogurt, nuts and fish).
Loading up on the mineral may help regulate emotions."Magnesium has been shown to help alleviate depression, fatigue and irritability," Sass says. "When you're feeling especially irritable during that time of the month, the mineral also helps to fight PMS symptoms, including cramps and water retention."
Every relationship comes with some rough patches and good seasons, however, it becomes a source of concern if the bad times becomes extended. If you are always disagreeing with your partner, even on small issues, and constantly fighting, then it's obvious that both of you are in the wrong relationship. Sometimes, it appears as if things are rosy again, and this gets you confused.
Are you in love with this person or not? Here are 7 sure signs that you are absolutely NOT in love with your partner:
1.He is not the one you run to:
When you are troubled about something, it is only normal that the first person you turn to is the man in your life. However, if you find it easier to confide in some other person who isn't your boyfriend/husband, then it means you don't trust him enough to share your feelings with him. This is a sure sign that there's trouble in paradise.
2.Little things get you angry:
When you pick a fight with him simply because he didn't tighten the toothpaste cap after use, or tell him to keep quiet when he whistles in the shower, it means you don't love him. If you do, you wouldn't make such a fuss over little things to the point of starting a quarrel. If every of his flaws irritate you or you find it quite unbearable to be beside him for more than 10 minutes, please end the relationship or else you're heading for disaster.
3.You dress up with other men in mind:
Dressing up for your man should be a pleasure and not a chore. If you catch your self daydreaming about some other guy or dressing to attract the attention of the guy in question, then there's a major problem. It means you're in a relationship with this other guy and not your current partner. Dear sister, you are so not in love with your boyfriend!
4.The thought of marrying him makes you sick:
Ladies start dreaming about walking down the aisle with the man they love from the very moment they realise that they have strong feelings for him. However, if you've been in a relationship with this guy for years and you still can't picture yourself standing beside him at the altar, or the thought of spending the rest of your life with him makes you sick in the stomach, then obviously you shouldn't be with him at all.
5.You don't feel at home with his family:
You know how it is in Nigeria when your guy's family get to know you're his leading lady and they start treating you like his wife. If you constantly feel nervous being around them or you feel guilty because you know deep down that you will never be their daughter-in-law, then of course, you know what that means. You don't belong there!
6.You always compare your relationship to others:
If you love you're man and you're happy to be with him, you wouldn't care what other people are doing in their relationship. Even the little rough patches you experience in the relationship won't feel like problems because you'll always find a way to sort them out. But if that isn't the case in your relationship, then something is terribly wrong somewhere.
7.You don't respect each other:
If you are always berating your man in public and he constantly returns the favour, you two should consider calling it quits before the situation gets out of hand. You wouldn't disrespect a person you love when you are together, let alone in public. Mind you, respect doesn't particularly have to do with age, it simply shows that you value your partner and the role he plays in your life.
These are some of the silly things you do that is gradually taking live out of your relationship and which of course you don't really see as big deal or you think they are normal but they are not.
1.Why is someone texting you so much?
It’s really ok for your boyfriend to have friends of the opposite sex. If they are going to be an emotionally sensitive man, they will most likely have many. Men learn by communicating with women, so try to be confident and realize that just because he talks to someone, doesn’t mean he’s interested in them romantically.
Think about the men you talk to, that you’re not interested in, and realize how silly you’re being. Encourage him to have female friends and make sure you spend time apart. You should both have other friendships and deep friendships so you can grow and share that growth with your friends. Don’t look for problems because you’re insecure, shake it off and focus on being nice.
2.You don’t put any effort into the relationship
if you feel like you’re the one trying to be romantic and spend time together, maybe you should just focus on some other hobbies and focus on yourself for a while. Sometimes we do lose sight of our own identities in a relationship because we get so, shall I say, obsessed with being with the other person.
If he’s showing you he needs some space, be cool with it and take advantage of it to do things you want to do! Make friends or hang out with your friends, and maybe your relationship will balance out.
3. You promised and you forgot!
This has to do with expectations, and the better we can manage our expectations, the easier our relationships will be. Things change, and plans will always be changing.
Unmet expectations are the source of many people’s tiffs, but if we can learn to roll with it, we will find things a lot easier. Be gentle when you remind them they said they were going to do something or their brain will tell them to get defensive.
The more you can focus on being present and just having a relaxed and loving vibe, the less uptight you will be about every single to do list item getting done or following a schedule to a T. Lighten up and see how much better your relationship gets!
1. Identify your goal.
As David Welch, PhD, professor of political science at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and author of Decisions, Decisions: The Art of Effective Decision Making,explains,"People who aren't self-reflective are going to end up making bad decisions because they don't really know what they want in the first place." Before you switch jobs, ask yourself: Do I really want a different career? Or do I just want a different boss?Don't make a decision based on the wrong problem.
2. Eliminate choices by setting standards.
If you're trying to buy a digital camera, list the features you'll actually use. Any camera that has them is therefore good enough for you; ignore anything fancier. Speaking of which...
3. Don't worry about finding the "best."
How good you feel about your decisions is usually more important than how good they are objectively.
4. Be aware of biases.
They can lead smart people to make dumb decisions. For example: We hate to lose more than we like to win, which can result in behavior such as holding on to a tanking stock instead of accepting a loss. We remember vivid examples better than facts, which is why plane crashes stick in our heads more than statistics on air safety. And we're susceptible to how information is framed—a "cash discount" is more appealing than "no credit card surcharge." Keeping these biases in mind can help you think clearly.
5. Try not to rush.
People tend to make poorer choices when they're in a bad mood or under a lot of stress. When facing a complex decision, use your conscious brain to gather the information you need, and then take a break. Go for a walk. Spend a half hour meditating. Take a nap. Have a beer. The idea is to give your unconscious mind some time to do its work. The decision you make afterward is more likely to be the right (or at least a perfectly acceptable) one.
6. Don't sweat the small stuff.
When possible, eliminate the need for decisions by establishing rules for yourself. You will go to yoga every weekend. You will not have more than two glasses of wine. You will buy whatever toilet paper is on sale.
7. Do a post game analysis.
After each decision you make, ask yourself how you felt afterward and what about the experience you can apply in the future.
Most people like to have a collection of various things: First-Edition books, comic books, coins, stamps, postcards, bobble heads... and the list goes on. In the same way, some guys like to have a collection of different women to either soothe their ego or just because they can. Is your man a 'women collector'?
1.He likes to be in control:
Think about the collectors you see in movies and in television. They’re careful, methodical, protective. A collector only shows you as much of himself as he can bear. If you have a date where he gets more open or vulnerable than usual and you think you’re making progress, beware: he’s about to pull away for a while.
2.He comes on strong:
The collector pursues. He flirts, he woos, he seduces. You are the special edition/mint-condition/one-of-a-kind object he’s been waiting to find. You will feel irresistible, appreciated and wanted. It’s a heady drug and hard to say no to. But this guy… he is also full of tricks and surprises.
3.He’s amazing when it’s brand-new:
Once you’ve started things with a date/kiss/sex, he seems to be all yours. His attention is fully on you because, of course, you are the newest part of his collection. Beware, though, it won’t be long before his fancy’s struck by another potential addition.
4.He pulls back if you don’t seem into it:
He’s courting you and you’re perhaps a little hesitant? Just like if he was bartering over a rare item, the collector’s trick is always to walk away but just far enough to hear you say, "Well, wait a second, we might be able to make a deal…"
5.He adores you when you’re together:
Of course he does. He’s opened his case and taken you out to enjoy. You will be fawned over, tended to, and, even polished. He’s perfect in your presence and you want to be all his. But once he’s made sure you’re still in working order, it’s back in the case with you.
6.He thinks of you as a set of adjectives:
You might be the sexy, brainy, witty one. Then there’s the carefree, athletic,competitive one. Collectors really get to know you at the beginning and take a real-seeming interest in your life. But he’s just paying close attention to his newest find. He never goes much deeper than that at those early stages, though, because he wants to catalog you as simply as possible.
7.He likes you when you’re not messy:
Collectors keep things under glass, in packages, and wrapped in plastic. They like when you’re fascinating but not too complicated. The second you have a real problem or express a real need, you’re spoiled in their eyes.
8.He cancels plans:
Collectors flake because they like the opportunity to spend time with all their collectibles. If he breaks dates or doesn’t make plans, that’s why. Don’t buy other excuses.
9.He will reappear if you disappear:
Say you’ve had it and you start to pull away. You will probably hear from the collector just as soon as you think you’re over it. (They’ve got the magic that way.) It will be a short, sweet,low-effort communication but just enough to make you think they want to keep you around. And they do. Just not that much.
10.He never really ends things:
If you’re not on his "crazy" list, he won’t really cut himself out of your life. No, you won’t hear from him with regularity. No, things won’t necessarily progress to a deeper level but he will always let you believe that he might someday want a real relationship.
11.He gives you the sense he’s said these things before:
It’s hard work, this collecting. Sometimes, the collector will say things so smooth and so charming that seem almost rehearsed. In a way, they are.
12.He likes you better when you’re subject to other admiration:
We all want a partner we can be proud of. But collectors want the thing that other people want. If you’re out with him and he catches others looking at you, he will place more worth on you and you’ll feel beyond adored — but for that night only.
Source:E24
Today is a day of love truly but hey! don't let it end here, make it weeks of love, months of love and years of true love.
It doesn't have to end today simply because it's Valentine's day,make every moment a memorable and love filled one.
Oh! That reminds me, don't worry too much just in-case you do not have any one as your val mate, I'm here for you. #cuts-eye
From me to u, I love you.#muah.
