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Police confirm arrest of notorious Abuja kidnapper, Chinaza Phillip

The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected notorious Abuja kidnapper identified as Chinaza Phillip. The confirmation was in a statement made...

Kano emirates’ issue will be revisited — Kwankwaso

Former Governor of Kano State and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that the issue of Kano emirates will...

Nigeria Customs Service relaunches e-auction platform

The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) has upgraded its Electronic Auction (e-auction) platform in line with its commitment to continuously improve its services. The service announced...

Supreme Court affirms Abdullahi Sule as duly elected governor of Nasarawa

The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed Abdullahi Sule as duly elected governor of Nasarawa State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Eku, who delivered the judgment, dismissed the appeals...

Supreme Court declares Dapo Abiodun as duly elected governor of Ogun

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Dapo Abiodun as duly elected governor of Ogun State in the March 2023 governorship elections. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who...

Niger: Suleja LG denies banning sales of alcohol

The Chairman of Suleja Local Government Area in Niger state, Alhaji Ishaku Bawa, has denied media reports that the council has banned sales of...

Drug peddler wants charge interpreted in vernacular

A 28-year-old drug trafficker, Salisu Rabiu, on Thursday pleaded guilty to conspiracy and peddling of Indian hemp in Lagos State. Rabiu told a federal high...

FG to pay N120bn monthly for electricity subsidy in 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated that the federal government will pay about N120 billion monthly and approximately N1.6 trillion in electricity...

Insecurity: It is illegal to pay ransom to kidnappers — Defence Minister warns Nigerians

Minister of Defence, Muhammadu Badaru, has urged Nigerians to stop the illegal payment of ransom to kidnappers and bandits. At a briefing after the Federal...

Cost of Living Crisis: FG to continue electricity subsidy — NERC

Mr Sanusi Garba, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says the Federal Government will continue to subsidise electricity to ease the financial burden on...

CBN pays $2bn in attempt to clear backlog of Forex liabilities

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has paid approximately two billion dollars in its bid to clear the backlog of outstanding foreign...

Edo 2024: Labour Party adopts indirect primary, pegs guber form at N25m

STATEMENT FROM LABOUR PARTY Communique Arising from the meeting of the National Working Committee of the Labour Party held on Tuesday January 16, 2024, under the...

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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...