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Governor Obiano says he relaxed curfew to prevent possible social unrest and hunger in Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, on Monday, said he relaxed the lockdown imposed on the state for 28 days to contain the spread of...

President Buhari, will today address Nigerians on COVID-19

The President, Muhammadu Buhari, will address Nigerians at 8 pm today (Monday). Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu made the announcement in a tweet. He tweeted, “Buhari...

Late chief security officer to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, died of COVID-19 complications

Former governor of Lagos State and All Progressive Congress (APC) leader, Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi, have tested negative for COVID-19.  But Lateef...

Three COVID-19 patients discharged in Akwa Ibom state

Three COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Akwa Ibom state. The patients were reunited with their family on Sunday after testing negative for the disease...

COVID-19: NCDC desperately looking testing kits says DG

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,  Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,  on Sunday said  Nigeria needed to stock more of the RNA...

Nigeria Customs Service Denies Knowledge Of Contaminated Rice In Oyo

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged the Oyo State government to investigate how 1,800 bags of rice it delivered to the government became...

After Oyo, Ondo State Governor also rejects spoiled bags of rice sent as Palliatives by FG

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has rejected bags of rice sent to the state by the Federal Government as palliatives. The 1,800 bags of...

“We are in a serious problem” – Governor Ganduje of Kano cries out, accuses the Nigerian Govt of neglect

The Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 of neglecting the state in its current battle against coronavirus...

Hotel Oweners Are Not Willing To Accommodate Nigerian Returnees – Geoffrey Onyeama

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the federal government is facing challenges in securing hotel accommodation for Nigerians to be evacuated from COVID-19...

Rate Of Pipeline Vandalism Increased By 50% In January 2020 – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) reported that vandalism of key assets (pipelines) in the nation’s hydrocarbon resources industry rose by 50 percent in...

Nigerians Stranded In The UK Cry Out To Be Evacuated

Nigerians stranded in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over the delay in their evacuation by the Federal Government. According to a statement by...

COVID-19: Governor Seyi Makinde Re-Opens Oyo State Secretariat

Oyo State government has declared that the State secretariat would be reopened on Monday 27th April 2020 to officers on Grade Level 13 and...

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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...