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Petroleum Regulatory Commission to relocate key departments to Lagos

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is set to relocate some of its units to Lagos. This is contained in a memo signed by...

7 suspected ritualists arrested in Ogun with human parts

The Ogun Police Command on Thursday arrested a seven-man gang that specialised in trading inhuman parts for rituals. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Abiodun Olamutu,...

It is illegal for Nigerian tertiary institutions to collect tuition in dollar — NUC

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Thursday reiterated its position that no tertiary institution in Nigeria is allowed to charge tuition fees in dollars. The...

Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 29.90% in January

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 29.90 per cent in January 2024 from 28.92 per cent recorded...

Police recruitment: PSC shortlists 171,956 applicants for CBT

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted 171,956 candidates for the Computer Based Test (CBT) in the ongoing recruitment process for applicants seeking employment...

LASTMA to prosecute skit makers, filmmakers over unauthorised use of uniforms

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says skits or filmmakers caught using its uniform or affiliated colour, kits, and accouterments without any authorisation...

Reps want to stop sports betting in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has resolved to stop sports betting in the country and urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to comply with...

Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by 14 spots to placed 28th in the world in the February FIFA ranking

Africa Cup of Nations Runners-up, Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by 14 spots to placed 28th in the world in the February...

Nigerian Students order Labour to suspend their proposed strike in the interest of the nation

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to suspend their...

Bola Tinubu is meeting with State governors at the Presidential Villa over nationwide hunger

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with State governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The meeting is attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and National Security...

Opinion: Olukoyede and the Renewed EFCC Agenda for Corruption Prevention

By Godwin Onyeacholem Since Nuhu Ribadu, now National Security Adviser, it seems no executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has demonstrated...

Cheta Nwanze: Beyond the Pitch, a Twitter Battle Royale Erupts

The excitement of the African  Cup of Nations did not end with the crowd’s roar in Abidjan. As the Super Eagles battled on the field,...

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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...