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EFCC has clarified its operation carried out at the Federal University of Technology, Akure

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified its operation carried out at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) on Wednesday. Head of Media and...

500 detained Boko Haram suspects released in Borno from Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri

The Borno Government says it has cleared 500 suspects of involvement in terrorism and had them released from the Nigerian Army detention facility at...

Peter Obi takes advantage of the vulnerabilities of the nation and its people like a predator – Daniel Bwala

A former spokesman for the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, has described Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as...

I will not listen to those who are working against the unity of the APC – Abdullahi Ganduje

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured the party members that his leadership would not listen to...

Thugs disrupt rerun election in Enugu

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed the disruption of its rerun election in the Enugu South 1 state constituency by suspected thugs. The...

Former Google engineer shoots wife dead, kills their twin boys, at their family home

Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide by a former Google engineer at his family home in California, US’ The Sun reports. On Monday, police officers from the...

Labour Party suspend its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for raising alarm over corruption within the party

The Labour Party (LP) has suspended its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for six months.The party’s spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, announced this at a conference at...

“People are hungry, they are angry” – We can’t stop people from revolting – Sultan of Sokoto warns

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has expressed worry over the level of suffering, insecurity, and impoverishment being experienced in Nigeria....

Nyesom Wike has placed a #20million bounty on any criminal caught in the FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has placed a #20million bounty on any criminal caught in the FCT. Wike made the declaration...

Lawmakers want Nigeria to adopt a parliamentary system of government

A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives are seeking amendments to the 1999 Constitution to transition from the current presidential system to...

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says Nigeria cannot continue to subsidise electricity – let us know what you think

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says Nigeria cannot continue to subsidise electricity, adding that the nation must begin to move towards a cost-effective...

EFCC reveals how Emefiele approved payment of $6,230,000 for international election observers

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, in the ongoing trial of former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, Ogau Onyeka Michael, on...

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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...