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NUC dismisses report of fake professors in Nigerian universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has dismissed reports of fake professors in Nigerian Universities. The commission said this in a statement by the commission’s Acting...

Suspended minister, Betta Edu, to report at EFCC office Tuesday

The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, is expected to report at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial...

Top 10 Countries with Highest Diaspora Remittance Inflow in the World

A diaspora remittance is a money transfer sent by someone living in a foreign country (part of the diaspora) back to their home country. This...

How TB Joshua Raped, Tortured Church Members – Investigation

The BBC, on Monday, released the first segment of a three-part investigative documentary outlining the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the late...

Why Tinubu immediately suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, from office

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has immediately suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, from office. The suspension was announced in...

Murder case of one Nafiu Hafizu, a driver allegedly killed by a housewife, Hafsat Surajo fixed

A Kano Magistrate Court sitting at Yankaba has fixed January 18, 2024 for the ruling on bail application filed by three defendants in the...

NCC has granted MTN approval to disconnect Glo from its network over interconnect debt

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has granted MTN approval to disconnect Glo from its network over interconnect debt.NCC, in a document dated Monday, titled:...

Tinubu suspends Betta Edu as Minister

President Bola Tinubu on Monday suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, following controversies about financial transactions she authorised in her...

Supreme Court affirms Benue governor’s election

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the election of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. Mr Alia, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeated Titus...

EFCC detains ex-humanitarian affairs minister over alleged N37.1 billion fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, for questioning over allegations...

LP senator in Enugu denies receiving Tinubu’s palliative for constituents

Senator Okechukwu Ezea (LP-Enugu) says he has yet to receive bags of rice from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government for distribution as palliative...

FG announces scholarship application for Nigerian students

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced that Nigerian students can apply for scholarships in Mauritius from now to close on 19 April 2024. The Federal...

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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...