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US Embassy has attributed recent challenges Nigerians face applying for US visas to a partial systems outage – here’s why

The United States Department of State has attributed recent challenges Nigerians face applying for US visas to a partial systems outage. Press Officer, Office of Public and...

Wife of Kebbi Governor, has unveiled a plan for Marriage Reconciliation to reduce rate of divorce and her bill is before the House of...

Zainab-Nasare Idris, Wife of Kebbi Governor, has unveiled a plan for a Marriage Reconcilation Committee Bill to the State House of Assembly to reduce...

Yoruba Nollywood actor, Babatunde Tayo, popularly known as Baba Tee has backtracked and admitted that he had a “short” sexual experience with Dara 

Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Babatunde Tayo, popularly known as Baba Tee has backtracked and admitted that he had a “short” sexual experience with Dara,...

United Arab Emirates, will resolve issues related to visa procurement for Nigerians seeking to travel to the UAE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, will resolve issues related to visa procurement...

Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the killing of Alh. Idris Abubakar, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the killing of Alh. Idris Abubakar, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN,...

Kaduna Government has disclosed that landowners can now get their land title document within 24 hours.

Kaduna Geographic Information Services, KADGIS, has disclosed that landowners can now get their land title document within 24 hours. In a statement issued on Saturday,...

Another Catholic priest, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu has been abducted and killed

Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the abduction and killing of the Priest of the Catholic Diocese of...

Why PDP is postponing NEC meeting till May 2025 – here’s all you need to know

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, to Thursday, May 15,...

A former Kaduna lawmaker, Sen. Shehu Sani speaks on why he lost his his senate re-election bid in 2019

A former Kaduna lawmaker, Sen. Shehu Sani, said he lost his senate re-election bid in 2019 because he opposed the former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai’s move...

How my successor will emerge – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who...

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a farm owner along with his manager along the Akure Airport – demand ?100m ransom

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a farm owner along with his manager along the Akure Airport, Oba-Ile/Osi axis, in the Akure North...

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has recounted how poor Nigerian roads nearly claimed his life

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted how poor road conditions nearly claimed his life...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...