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National Health Emergency Bill Introduced For First Reading In The Senate

A National Health Emergency Bill has been introduced for the first reading in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Enugu North...

“Something is wrong, We challenge the figure quoted for Kano” – MURIC Questions NCDC Figures

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been taken to task over its figures on COVID-19 cases and casualties in Kano. An Islamic...

Goodluck Jonathan said late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua “stood out” among Nigerian presidents in a glowing tribute to mark the tenth anniversary of his...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, wrote a glowing tribute to mark the tenth anniversary since the demise of his boss and former President,...

No Entry Into Osun State House Of Assembly Complex Without Face Masks

The Osun house of assembly says workers and visitors will not be allowed entry into its complex without the use of face masks. Timothy Owoeye,...

COVID-19: Buhari waives import duty for medical supplies

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved that import duty is waived for medical equipment and supplies in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. This was announced in...

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hamza Idris Malikawa has died in Kano

A former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hamza Idris Malikawa, has died in Kano State. Malikawa’s younger brother, Rilwanu, confirmed his death to newsmen on Tuesday. He said...

Opinion: Any place for the almajiri? Rejected by parents, scorned by society and abused by politicians

By Fredrick Nwabufo A society which eats, debases and abuses its young is a coven run by witches. The almajiri children are innocents socialised...

The Control of Infectious Diseases Bill Will Be Put To A Public Hearing – Gbajabiamila bows to Pressure

The Federal House of Representatives have agreed to hold a public hearing on the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases bill. ...

As part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, Katsina Govt shuts Emir of Daura Palace

The Katsina State Government has shut down the palace of the Emir of Daura as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. Governor...

Panic in Jigawa state as over hundred people are reported dead in 10 days

There is panic in Jigawa state as over hundred people are reported to have died within the last ten days in Hadejia Local Government...

Ex-Governor of Sokoto & PDP Chieftain; Garba Nadama, Is Dead

A former governor of Sokoto State, Garba Nadama, is dead. He was aged 82. He died late Monday at his residence in Sokoto metropolis and...

OPINION: How Africa Can Make a Comeback from the Oil & Gas Downturn

Stunning drops in crude oil prices—the result of COVID-19-related declines in demand and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia—have been taking...

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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...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...