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SSS threatens legal action against Channels TV, AIT over report on invasion of Lagos Assembly

The State Security Services, SSS, has threatened legal action against two major television channels, Channels TV and African Independent Television, AIT, over a report...

Samuel Ekpe Adamu: A Story of Resilience, Education, and Family Values

Samuel Ekpe Adamu’s journey is a testament to perseverance, ambition, and the enduring influence of strong family values. Raised in a household that prioritized...

Labour Party has officially confirmed that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, will once again be its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections

The Labour Party has officially confirmed that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, will once again be its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Mr...

National Assembly passed the N54.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill – here’s all you need to know

The National Assembly on Thursday passed the N54.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill.This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Appropriations on...

DSS DG wants Nigerian Communities armed

The Director-General, State Security Service, SSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, says there is need to allow some level of armament for the communities so that they...

Nuhu Ribadu has expressed displeasure at the Canadian embassy for denying Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff, and other army chiefs visas

Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), has expressed displeasure at the Canadian embassy for denying Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff (CDS),...

Tuface has confirmed his relationship with the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Natasha Osawaru

Amid the announcement of a breakup with his wife, Annie Macualay, Nigerian Music star Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface or 2baba, has confirmed...

NDLEA says 14 million Nigerians are drug addicts

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to have involved and addicted to the consumption...

Kannywood actress, Maryam Malika on Wednesday prayed a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to confirm a divorce pronouncement made by her former...

A Kannywood actress, Maryam Muhammad, popularly known as Maryam Malika on Wednesday prayed a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to confirm a...

Lawmaker summon Customs boss over alleged top official’s refusal to retire

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, to appear before it on Feb....

Nigeria Labour Congress has called for the immediate reversal of the 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for the immediate reversal of the 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike. MJoe Ajaero, President of the NLC,...

CBN introduces N100 fee for ATM withdrawals – here’s all you need to know

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says it has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals transaction fees for customers using other banks’ Automated Teller...

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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...