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Less than 4% Nigerians invest in capital market —SEC DG

Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, yesterday, raised concern over the alarmingly low participation of Nigerians in the capital market, revealing that fewer...

15 rescued, several feared trapped as two-storey building collapses in Lagos

At least 15 persons have been rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday at No. 54 Cole Street, Cemetery...

Top Things About Billionaire Businessman Kessington Adebutu, Baba Ijebu

1. Pioneer of Nigeria's Modern Lotto Industry (Baba Ijebu) Kessington Adebutu is the founder and Chairman of Premier Lotto Limited (PLL), one of Nigeria's largest and...

Who is Pretty Mike of Lagos? : Biography, Personal life, Family, Kids, Relationships & Controversy

Biography: Pretty Mike of Lagos Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike of Lagos, is a Nigerian socialite, entrepreneur, and co-owner of a prominent nightclub...

Top Things About Pretty Mike of Lagos, The Nigerian Socialite

The socialite has cultivated a highly visible and frequently debated public image in the Nigerian entertainment and nightlife scene. Socialite and Entrepreneur: Pretty Mike is a...

NDLEA Raids Lagos Nightclub, Arrests Pretty Mike, Ex-BBN Housemate Tuoyo, over 100 Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested Lagos socialite and nightclub owner, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, alongside former...

(COMPLETE LIST) U-17 Women World Cup: Nigeria face Italy as knockout stage begins

The knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in Morocco, with Nigeria’s Flamingos drawn against Italy...

Breaking: Dangote begins refinery expansion to 1.4mbpd

The Dangote Refinery has announced the expansion of the facility from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million bpd. The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, made the announcement at...

Hisbah cancels court-ordered TikTok celebrities’ wedding in Kano

Sharia-enforcing police in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano have cancelled a wedding of two TikTok celebrities that was ordered by a court after a viral kissing...

7 companies owned by Nigerian gambling magnate & Billionaire, Kessington Adebutu

Nigerian businessman Kessington Adebutu, who ranks as one of the country’s wealthiest businessmen, has established his footprint throughout numerous sectors of the economy. Renowned for his investments and successful firms,...

How Nigerian Billionaire Businessman, Adebutu Kessington Brokered Peace Between Ooni, Alaafin

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, have officially ended years of perceived rivalry between their two...

Over 50 Generals to go as Tinubu sacks Service Chiefs, triggers retirements within the military hierarchy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sacked the service chiefs and appointed their replacements.The statement announcing their removal, signed by the special adviser to...

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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...