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Breaking: A Bill seeking to ban generators in Nigeria has passed first reading at the Senate

A bill seeking to ban the importation of generating set has passed first reading in the Nigerian senate. The proposed legislation titled "Generating Set (Prohibition/Ban)...

Coronavirus: Arsenal Vs Manchester City Game Postponed – Here’s why

Arsenal’s game at Manchester City set for Wednesday has been postponed after players from the London club were quarantined, making it the first Premier...

Just In: It was President Buhari who ordered the removal of Emir Sanusi – Former Governor Musa Kwankwaso

Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has accused President Muhammadu Buhari has been behind the removal of Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II as...

Lagos Govt urge residents to prepare for consequences of 240 to 270 days of rainfall in 2020 beginning from March

Tunji Bello, commissioner for the environment and water resources, has urged residents of Lagos state to prepare for likely consequences of 240 to 270...

Lagos Assembly names replacements for impeached principal officers

The Lagos State House of Assembly late Monday named two lawmakers as replacement for the principal officers impeached earlier in the day. The members, after...

Postpone NYSC Orientation camp over Coronavirus – MURIC

PRESS RELEASE: POSTPONE NYSC CAMP OVER CORONA VIRUS – MURIC  Authorities of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) on Sunday 8th March, 2020 told youth corpers not...

Kaduna State Government appoints Dethroned Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II

The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was deposed as emir of Kano on Monday, into the board of KADIPA,...

Maryam Augie-Abdulmumin: Child Education, An Obligation – Not an option

“Children all over the world and especially in Nigeria, no matter their social status, socio-economic situation, circumstance or location have the absolute right be...

Breaking: Deposed Emir Muhammadu Sanusi to challenge banishment in court

The dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has vowed to challenge his banishment in court. Speaking through his lawyer, Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud SAN,...

Aisha Waziri Umar: No one can banish a Nigerian any more under the 1999 constitution

My (Aisha Waziri Umar)former law firm “Umar and Imhanobe” handled the leading case on behalf of HRH Jokolo former Emir of Gwandu which...

Buhari begs health workers, says Coronavirus affecting oil revenue

President Muhammadu Buhari receiving a presentation from JOHESU National Chairman Com. Biobelemoye Josiah during a Courtesy Visit by Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) in...

This is URGENT – ‘It’s a matter of national security’ — Lagos declares co-passengers of Italian patient wanted and wants the public to help

The Lagos state ministry of health has released the names of two passengers on board the Turkish Airline flight which brought the Italian who...

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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...