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The Senate Is Scrutinising The National Social Register Used For FG’s Conditional Cash Transfers

The Senate said it was scrutinising the National Social Register being used by the Federal Government for its Conditional Cash Transfer to the poor...

COVID-19: Evacuation of 4,000 Nigerians Stranded Abroad Begins On Wednesday

The Federal Government says evacuation of Nigerians from different parts of the world, will begin on Wednesday May 6th. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey...

President Buhari Asks IMF, World Bank For Debt Cancellation And Assistance

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged international financial institutions to assist member states in cushioning the negative impact of the pandemic in the spirit of...

Lockdown Relaxation: Banks Flouted NCDC’s Guidelines For Infection And Control- Ihekweazu

The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu has expressed dissatisfaction with the level of compliance with the lockdown relaxation guidelines by banks...

Lockdown: Kaduna Govt. Loses N6 bn In Revenue Due To Closure Of Markets

The Kaduna Market Management and Development Company (KMDMC), said the state had lost N6 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the last one...

Lockdown Relaxation: Compliance Is Unsatisfactory – Boss Mustapha

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 is concerned with the failure of many Nigerians to adhere strictly to advisories regarding the lockdown relaxation.  During...

Breaking: Nigeria records 245 new cases of Coronavirus

Nigeria began easing restrictions on Monday, May 4 in its capital Abuja and in Lagos, its largest city, marking the reopening of Africa’s biggest...

Breaking: Nigerian Mobile Police Commander in Kano is dead

Nigerian Mobile Police Commander,  MOPOL 9Assistant Commissioner of Police, Atiku Nagodi,  is dead. MOPOL 9 is domiciled at Hotoro, Nassarawa local government area of Kano...

We will extra Coronavirus Infections – NCDC DG warns after today’s outing by Nigerians

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said that the country will experience an increase in the number of...

In Katsina, President Buhari’s home state, 14 health workers test positive for coronavirus

Fourteen health workers have tested positive for coronavirus in Katsina. This was disclosed by the governor of the state, Aminu Masari on Monday. He said...

Taraba State rejects almajiri evacuated from Nasarawa State

Taraba State government has rejected almajiri evacuated from Nasarawa State to Taraba. NewsWireNGR had reported how No fewer than 788 almajiris from Nasarawa State...

PRESS RELEASE: Proposed Control Of Infectious Diseases Bill Threatens National Security

Our assessment of the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill desperately scheduled for passage in the House of Representatives, has revealed a very disturbing draft...

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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...