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Nigeria Re-emergence as Africa’s Biggest Economy, An Economic Scorecard of Buhari’s Administration – APC

Nigeria's re-emergence as Africa's biggest economy after overtaking South Africa which has entered its second recession in two years, is a rewarding and fitting...

Blasphemy: Protest in Kano as cleric is alleged to have composed a derogatory song attributed to Prophet Muhammad

Scores of youth stormed the Kano Hisbah office on Wednesday over an alleged blasphemy song against the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Premium Times is report that...

Breaking: UN Says 7 million people in Northeast Nigeria are in urgent need of lifesaving assistance

(Abuja) – Aid agencies are unable to respond effectively to the crisis in northeastern Nigeria due to worsening insecurity and stifling operational requirements imposed by military...

Freedom in ‘Nigeria remains under attack’, as shown by several cases of arrests and detention of journalists – Nigerian civil groups reject “draconian” bill

A coalition of one hundred and ten (110) civil society organizations on Wednesday in Abuja are calling on the parlaiment to reject bills before...

Just In: Kano Assembly sets up committee to Investigate Emir Sanusi

The Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday constituted a committee to investigate Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II over a petition forwarded...

Breaking: Court suspends Adams Oshiomhole as APC National chairman

An FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja has suspended Adams Oshiomhole as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Danlami Senchi,...

Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the biggest economy in Africa

Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the biggest economy in Africa as the latter enters its second recession in two years. South Africa’s Gross Domestic...

Coronavirus: DG of Nigeria disease control agency, Chikwe Ihekweazu, self-isolates himself after trip to China

Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has gone into self-isolation for 14 days as a standard precautionary measure.  Osagie Ehanire,...

Breaking: Chinese man quarantined in Lagos over suspected Coronavirus

Two more suspected cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Lagos. One of the suspected cases, is a Chinese man isolated on arrival...

Breaking: WAEC releases 2020 results for candidates

The West African Examinations Council has announced the results of the 2020 first series West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates. The Head...

Cross River state assembly rejects chief judge because she’s from Akwa Ibom but married to a Cross Riverian

The Cross River state house of assembly has rejected the appointment of Akon Ikpeme as substantive chief judge of the state — because she is...

In Nigeria, Young Parliamentarians move to stop hate speech and social media bills intended to shrink civic space

The Young Parliamentarians Forum, YPF, of the 9th National Assembly last week vowed to stop the controversial hate speech, social media, and Non-governmental organisation...

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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...