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Lagos residents will compulsorily begin to wear face masks

The Lagos State Government says it will enforce the use of face masks by residents in the state from next week. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said...

“He is alive,” – Governor Nasir El-Rufai Not In Intensive Care, Says Kaduna Chief Of Staff

The Chief of Staff to Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, Muhammad Sani Dattijo has dismissed reports that the governor is in the Intensive...

JAMB releases 2019 provisional matriculation list of candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has published the 2019 provisional matriculation list of admitted candidates on its website. The board also advised candidates...

US benchmark crude oil price collapses to $0.01/barrel

The US benchmark crude oil price collapsed on Monday, falling to one cent a barrel amid an epic supply glut caused largely by the...

“Regrettable” – Nigerian Govt apologises for violating COVID-19 protocols during Abba Kyari’s burial

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, has apologised over violations that took place during the burial of the...

Defence Headquarters says Nigerian Soldiers have killed several key leaders of Boko Haram

The Defence Headquarters says troops have killed several key leaders of the Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist groups in...

Breaking: Ondo Index case and contacts recover, tests Negative for Coronavirus

The index case of coronavirus in Ondo State has recovered from the disease, the state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has announced. https://twitter.com/RotimiAkeredolu/status/1252232609788125187 Governor Akeredolu made the announcement...

Aid worker who died of complications from COVID-19 in Borno had no travel history – United Nations

The United Nations says the aid worker who died of complications from COVID-19 in Borno had no travel history outside the state. Edward Kallon, the...

COVID-19: Governor Ganduje of Kano signs law to deport Almajiris who are non-indigenes of the state

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has signed the Kano State Infectious Diseases Regulation Law 2020, to allow him deport Almajiris who are non-indigenes of the state. The...

Gimba Kakanda: A Story Retold of Abba Kyari

He was a polarizing figure, and that’s because he was profiled as puppeteer of the most vilified politician in the country. Abba Kyari was...

COVID-19: LAWMA Distributes 10,000 Protective Equipment To Workers

Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has reiterated its determination to provide all necessary tools and protective equipment to safeguard its workers in their...

COVID-19: Citizens With Symptoms In Lagos Can Now Drop Samples For Testing In 20 Collection Stations

In order to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Lagos, the State Government has set up sampling stations in the 20 local government areas of...

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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...