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An eight-month-old baby sold for N800,000 in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state

The Lagos Police Command has confirmed that it has rescued an eight-month-old baby sold for N800,000 in the Ikorodu area of the state. The spokesperson...

Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the launch of new 2-year and 3-year Savings Bonds

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the launch of new 2-year and 3-year Savings Bonds, offering attractive interest rates to investors seeking secure...

A pregnant woman stabs another woman, Imeran Idema, to death over a bunch of plantains

A pregnant woman identified as Blessing Godday, 32, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly stabbing another woman, Imeran Idema,...

Poultry farmers nationwide said their members lost more than N3 trillion in investments in Nigeria

Poultry farmers nationwide said their members lost more than N3 trillion in investments from the prevailing economic hardships in 2023 the country. The farmers, under...

A historic milestone for Nigerian music as Burna Boy electrified the audience at the 66th Grammy Awards

Burna Boy electrified the audience at the 66th Grammy Awards event in Los Angeles, United States, in the early hours of Monday. The Afrobeats star...

Blackout across Nigeria as citizens groan

Blackout was experienced by many Nigerians in major cities across the country on Sunday as the national grid collapsed first time in 2024. In a...

Roads blocked as residents in Minna, the Niger State capital protest high cost of living

Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, on Monday, protested the high cost of living in the country, blocking major roads within the metropolis. The...

Northern Nigeria, chills, vibes and In Shaa Allah

By Charles Dickson Former President Muhammadu Buhari cannot stay in Daura without those big guns Professor Usman Yusuf. One of the comments to this was; this is what...

Farooq Kperogi: Tinubu, Nigeria is Sinking and Streets are Full of Tears

By Farooq Kperogi The searing torment that everyday folks are going through in Nigeria right now is so dire, so unbearably extreme, and so unexampled...

System failure responsible for nationwide power outrage — AEDC

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says the nationwide power outage results from system failure from the national grid. The management of AEDC in a...

Kwara clears inherited unpaid teachers, pensioners salary arrears

The Kwara Government, says it has cleared the unpaid salary arrears of local government workers, basic school teachers and pensioners owed by the last...

[Ugoji Egbujo] Forget The Drama: The CBN is complicit

By Ugoji Egbujo The CBN is suddenly running helter-skelter. It’s a pitiable sight. A regulator running around like a motor boy throwing wooden wedges 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...