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Finance Minister; Zainab Ahmed Outlines Financial Plans To Combat #COVID19

Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has proposed a review of the 2020 budget using a US$30 per barrel price benchmark as against USD$57...

To help fight the coronavirus, Kenyan President takes 80% pay cut

President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has announced that he is taking an 80 percent salary cut alongside the vice-president to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking...

Bauchi Governor’s Brother Kidnapped

The older brother to the Bauchi State Governor Adamu Mohammed Duguri has been kidnapped. He was allegedly taken around 7:30 pm on Wednesday evening at...

Anthony Joshua Is In Self-isolation After Meeting Prince Charles

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has placed himself in self-isolation following a meeting with coronavirus victim Prince Charles. Chales, the eldest son and heir...

Governor Obaseki Goes Into Self-Isolation after Speaker was confirmed Coronavirus Positive

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has gone into self-isolation. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr....

Coronavirus: Atiku Abubakar Pledges N50 Million Relief Fund

Nigeria's former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged a N50 million Naira relief fund to help low income Nigerians get through the economic hardships...

Civil Society Coalition Slams Politicians For Refusing To Self-isolate After Foreign Trips

The Civil Society Alliance Against COVID-19 (CSAA COVID-19) in Nigeria has condemned the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, and other...

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti now in self-quarantine after contacts tested Positive to Coronavirus

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State is now in self-isolation following the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. The Ekiti governor revealed this in a tweet on...

World Bank Will Deploy $150bn For Economic Recovery

The World Bank Group said it is ready to deploy about $150bn over the next 15 months to help the economic recovery of countries...

Coronavirus: Nigerian Military to enforce restriction – this is what we know

The Nigerian Military is to embark on an operation with a multidimensional approach, which includes enforcing the restriction of movement and compulsorily moving sick...

Just In: Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly tests positive to Coronavirus

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has tested positive to Coronavirus. The state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, disclosed this on...

As Coronavirus spread, Nigerian Airforce airlifts medical materials donated by Jack Ma to Abuja

The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday, said it has airlifted medical materials donated by the Jack Ma Foundation in China fro. The Murtalla Mohammed...

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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...