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Breaking: Federal Government of Nigeria slashes 2020 budget

The Federal Government has sent a revised budget to the National Assembly, cutting down some costs in view of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. According...

Just In: 27 Quarantined In Niger State Over Coronavirus

The Niger State Government has quarantined 27 persons, after a man suspected to have been infected with COVID-19 arrived Mashegu Local Government Area from...

Breaking: Office of the Accountant General of the Federation on Fire

The fire that engulfed the fourth floor of Treasury House has been put out. Minister of State Budget and National Planning arrived the scene a...

Lagos Govt withdraws charges against Naira Marley & former Guber aspirant who attended Funke Akindele’s Party

The Lagos State Government has withdrawn charges against a musician, Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and a politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi. Naira Marley, Gbadamosi and his...

Breaking: Nigeria Records Another COVID-19 Death

Another COVID-19 death has been recorded in Nigeria.  The new Coronavirus fatality was recorded in Lagos State. This was disclosed via Twitter by Professor Akin Abayomi,...

Katsina Relaxes Social Distancing Rules; Lifts Ban On Friday Prayers

The Katsina State Government has lifted ban it had placed on Friday prayers in the state over the COVID-19 pandemic This is coming after...

AfDB President, Akinwunmi Adesina Denies Allegations Of Misconduct

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, has described as spurious and unfounded an allegation by a group that described itself...

Africa Faces Massive Job Cuts In The Energy Sector – AEC

The African Energy Chamber has urged OPEC and OPEC+ to work together and find a deal to restore market stability. The situation in Africa’s...

#COVID19: EU to Help Africa With €15 Billion

European Union is set to give 15 billion euros (16.3 billion dollars’) support to Africa and other regions of the world to fight the...

Poor People Are Not Sufficiently Captured By SIP – Senate President

The leadership of the National Assembly has faulted the way the Social Investment Programme(SIP) of the Federal Government is being implemented. It called for an...

Keep your Smartphone Corona-Free: Kaspersky Shares Top Tips

The lockdown that countries all over the world are currently experiencing is putting a renewed focus on personal hygiene. But despite people being advised...

COVID-19: Customs Boss Approves Release Of Rice, Other Items Worth N3.2bn For Distribution

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has approved the release of 46,000 metric tons of rice, 36,495 kegs of...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

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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...