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18 dead, 27 injured in Kaduna-Abuja expressway auto-crash — FRSC 

The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, says the death toll in the Kaduna-Abuja expressway auto-crash has risen to 18, while  27 persons...

FRSC to impound articulated vehicles conveying humans, animals together

Following Sunday’s killing of 18 persons in a crash involving an articulated vehicle on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu has...

Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, has said military air strike killing scores in Kaduna State was a mistake

Gen. Chris Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, has said that last Sunday’s incident where military air strikes killed scores in Tudun Biri...

Nigeria losing best brains to Japa syndrome — AfDB President

The President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to create quality jobs for their teeming unemployed...

No improvement on human rights protection under Tinubu, says Amnesty International

The country director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said there has not been any significant improvement in human rights protection under the current...

NDLEA operatives have disrupted a pre-wedding ceremony drug abuse competition in Katsina

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA operatives have disrupted a pre-wedding ceremony drug abuse competition in a community popularly known as Shola Quarters,...

Farooq A. Kperogi: Why the North Suddenly Cares about Northern Lives

By Farooq A. Kperogi Twitter: @farooqkperogi It should be made clear from the outset that I am overwrought with immense grief by the heartbreaking but unintentional killing...

A 22-year-old student of an Arabic School, Ilorin has committed suicide

A 22-year-old student of Sheikh Kamaldeen Arabic School, Il?rin, simply identified as Alfa Musa, has reportedly committed suicide. The deceased, Daily Trust gathered, was found...

109 Nigerian senators have donated their December salaries, amounting to N109 million to the victims of the ‘accidental’ bombing

All the 109 Nigerian senators have donated their December salaries, amounting to N109 million to the victims of the ‘accidental’ bombing in Tudun Biri,...

Manchester United went one step forward against Chelsea but have gone two steps back

Manchester United went one step forward against Chelsea but have gone two steps back as they fell to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth. The...

Fernandes apologises for Man Utd embarrassment against Bournemouth

Bruno Fernandes has apologised for Manchester United’s embarrassing defeat against Bournemouth as the Portugal star admitted his side did not have enough effort or...

Political stability, security crucial for prosperity – ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stressed the importance of political stability, peace and security for the prosperity of the region. Dr...

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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...