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Ibrahim Babangida says the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was for “national interest”

Former military president Ibrahim Babangida says the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was for “national interest”.  IBB, as he is fondly called,...

Controversial singer, Portable Arraigned, Granted N2m Bail

Controversial singer and Zaazoo ze crooner, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Abeokuta, for alleged assault on...

Tinubu appoints chairman, members of NASS Service Commission, complete list of the appointees

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, for a five-year renewable...

Ibrahim Babangida has revealed that his longtime friend and colleague, Sani Abacha, had planned a violent coup against him

A former military president Ibrahim Babangida has revealed that his longtime friend and colleague, Sani Abacha, has planned a violent coup against him. Mr Babangida...

Avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu, has killed 300 birds in a farm in Plateau

Avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu, has killed 300 birds in a farm in Plateau. Dr Shase’et Sipak, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the...

Kaduna State University lecturers begin indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Kaduna State University, KASU, Branch, has declared indefinite strike beginning from Feb. 18, over unresolved welfare concerns. The...

Edo House of Assembly passed the State Kidnapping prohibition law 2025 and approved death sentence for offenders

The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the State Kidnapping prohibition law 2025 and approved death sentence for offenders. The majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian...

National Assembly has transmitted the Investments and Securities Bill, 2024 to President Bola Tinubu for assent

The National Assembly has transmitted the Investments and Securities Bill, 2024 to President Bola Tinubu for assent.The Chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market, Sen....

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 24.48 per cent in January 2025

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 24.48 per cent in January 2025. This is contained in the...

NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, handed over 59 kidnapped victims rescued by the security agencies to the Kaduna State Government

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, handed over 59 kidnapped victims rescued by the security agencies to the Kaduna State Government. The...

Revoked by El-Rufai, Governor Uba Sani begins reinstating land titles

Director General of Kaduna Geographic Information Service, KADGIS, Bashir Ibrahim-Garba, has revealed that Governor Uba Sani has reinstated four land titles belonging to Fifth...

How FCTA spent N200bn on education 2 years

Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, says the administration has spent N200 billion on education from 2023 to...

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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...