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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says 6,649 persons tested for Coronavirus nationwide

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says of the 6,649 people tested for the Coronavirus nationwide, there were more males than females. Director-General of NCDC,...

Breaking: Fire Guts INEC Office In Abuja, office of Voter Registry affected

The Media Centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission also in Abuja has been gutted by fire. The incident also affected the office of INEC’s...

Niger State Government Lifts Ban On Juma’at Prayers Despite Having Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

The Niger state government has lifted the suspension of congregational Friday Prayer (Juma’at) for today Friday, 17th April, 2020. In a statement released this morning,...

Just In: Doctor dies in Akwa Ibom of suspected coronavirus

A medical doctor, Dominic Essien, has died in Akwa Ibom State after displaying suspected symptoms of COVID-19. The deceased, owner of San Dominique Hospital Uyo,...

Fire guts Kebbi medical store

The central medical store of the malaria control unit, Birin-Kebbi was on Thursday night gutted by fire. A large consignment of drugs was salvaged from...

Dead bodies won’t litter the streets of Africa, Bishops Council Africa tells Melina Gates

The World Bishops' Council (WBC), Africa has rejected the prediction of Melina Gates that COVID – 19 will be so devastated that dead bodies...

14 persons killed in a fire incident at a displaced persons camp in Borno State

At least 14 persons were killed in a fire incident at a camp for displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State. Residents of the camp and...

Senator Ali Ndume accuses the federal gov’t relief committee led by Humanitarian minister, Sadiya Farouq of fraud

Borno senator, Muhammed Ndume, on Wednesday, accused the federal government relief committee on COVID-19 headed by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,...

Unaccredited Private Hospitals Found Treating Corona Virus Will Be Shut Down – Health Minister

The Federal Government has warned that it would henceforth take steps to close any hospital that goes into treatment of Covid-19 patient without proper...

COVID-19 Has Taught Nigeria To Develop Indigenous Technology – Minister

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the current COVID-19 pandemic, has taught Nigeria and other developing countries the...

#COVID19: My Husband Is A Doctor & Each Morning When He Leaves For Work, I Worry – Chimamanda Adichie

Nigerian author; Chimamanda Adichie has spoken about her fears amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On her Instagram page, the America based award winning writer, expressed how...

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Reassures Business Leaders

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured business leaders in the state that his government is doing its best to ensure businesses don't suffer...

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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...