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“Rising Incidents of Violent Attacks” – CDD Raise Alarm Ahead of Kogi and Bayelsa Election

Less than 48 hours to the November 16, 2019 Governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)...

Why Nigerian Federal Court Dismissed Busola Dakolo’s case against COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Court 12, sitting at Bwari, Abuja has dismissed the case filed by Busola Dakolo against Pastor...

Eromo Egbejule: Bad Governments are Good for The Culture

For the last three months, I’ve been thankfully starved of generator fumes and the persistent humming of those mechanical beasts of burden. That’s because...

Nigerian Government Begins Probe of Abuja Women Allegedly Assaulted By AEPB Personnel #AbujaRaid

The Federal Governm­ent of Nigeria Thursday comme­nced investigations into allegations of women harassed and some allegedly assaulted by some officials of Abuja Environmental Protection...

Operation Positive Identification: Lawmakers Approve Military Decision To Vet All Nigerians

Nigerian Lawmakers, the House of Representatives has approved Operation Positive Identification by the Nigerian Army, asking the military to go on with the exercise. This...

“Ready To Invest” – Jack Ma In Nigeria for Digital Economy Summit

Jack Ma, China’s second richest man and founder of online e-commerce juggernaut, Alibaba has arrived in Nigeria to attend the first Nigeria Digital Economy...

“Assault, Torture, Spouse & Children Abandonment” – Violations Involving Nigerian Military Personnel

The Nigerian Army Human Rights Desk, says it received 350 alleged human rights violation complaints against its personnel in three years. Capt. Veronica Williams, Nigerian...

EFCC Seeks Separate Trial for Detained Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, told an FCT High Court that the agency will seek a court order for ...

Fredrick Nwabufo: Hate-speech bill, How do we exorcise Ahmad Lawan’s senate?

By Fredrick Nwabufo The senate marshalled by Ahmad Lawan has been convincing in confirming the stereotypes and assumptions about the institution.  In July, I wrote...

Just In: DSS Finally Agrees to Release Omoyele Sowore

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is ready to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement after outcry and condemnation over his...

Public Office in Nigeria, for the Highest Bidder & Spender – Samson Itodo Reacts to Senate N10 billion loan to Kogi State

The Nigerian Senate has Wednesday approved the payment of a N10 billion loan to Kogi State, two days to the Kogi State Governorship elections...

Nigerians “To Die By Hanging” – What The Hate Speech Bill Seeks To Achieve

The Senate on Tuesday recommended that culprits of any form of hate speech should be penalised to die by hanging if convicted.   The Senate...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

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...