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Alleged Malabu Oil scam: Court discharges ex-AGF Adoke, others

Justice Abubakar Kutigi of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday discharged former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Bello...

6 of 12 LP members of Enugu assembly defect to PDP

Six Labour Party (LP) Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly have officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They made their defection...

How OAGF illegally paid N15bn to Remita — Reps

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has queried the payment of N15 billion to Remita, a payment platform from the Office of...

Bank of Uganda downgrades GTBank from Tier-1 commercial bank to Tier-2 credit institution

Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Ltd. (“GTBank Uganda”) on Thursday announced plans to transition from Tie-one commercial bank to a Tier-two credit institution. Mr Jubril Adeniji,...

How Nigerian Aviation College declined offers to sell 2 govt helicopters to security agencies and instead sold to private individuals

The House of Representatives has vowed that it will recover two Bell Helicopters, Bell 206L4 BZB, and Bell M2061- L4, belonging to the Nigerian...

FAAN shuts down KFC in MMIA over discrimination of ‘disabled passenger’

By Mohammed Useni The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday shut down a KFC facility in the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) over...

Court refuses to stop Abure from conducting LP national convention

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, declined to restrain the embattled National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, from conducting the planned...

We’ve not adjusted PMS pump price — NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that the rumours suggesting a price adjustment for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive...

IBEDC disconnects UCH power supply over N400m debt

Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc says it was as compelled to disconnect the power supply to the University of Ibadan College...

Naira appreciates, sells for N1,300/$ at official market

The Naira appreciated against the dollar by 5.97 per cent at the official market by the close of Wednesday’s trading session, according to data...

Man sentenced to four years for killing wife over food

By Mohammed Useni A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, on Wednesday sentenced Ayedun Makanjuola to four years imprisonment for running over and...

Benue governor, Alia, denies calling for APC Chairman, Ganduje’s resignation

By Jide Taiwo The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, has denied calling for the resignation of Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

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Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

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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...