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Infracorp signs historic MOU for 1 Gigawatt Solar PV Manufacturing plant in Nigeria at COP28 

The Nigerian government has taken a significant step towards addressing the country's power challenges by signing a historic memorandum of understanding (M.O.U.) to launch...

Police arrest Kano governor’s aide, 1 other for allegedly diverting palliatives

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the  arrest of Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Cabinet office and one Abdulkadir Muhammad...

Gumsu Abacha, former head of state daughter, dumps her second husband, Yobe state governor, Buni

Fatima Abacha, also known as Gumsu, appears to have ended her marriage for the second time based on a cryptic message shared below. Gumsu...

Federal Inland Revenue Service has granted a full waiver on accumulated penalties and interests

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has granted a full waiver on accumulated penalties and interests for outstanding tax liabilities. Chairman of the service, Zacch Adedeji,...

Peter Obi has called for better support for fellow citizens living with disabilities 

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for better support for fellow citizens living with disabilities as Nigeria joins the world to mark...

COP28: Tinubu unveils vision for greener Nigeria 

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by introducing a pioneering initiative to deploy a...

Tragedy as Nine passengers burnt in Ogbomoso-Oyo Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said nine passengers have sustained varying degree of burns in an auto crash on Ogbomoso-Oyo Expressway. The Sector Commander...

Uproar as Tinubu takes 1,400 Nigerians, Africa’s largest delegation to UAE Climate conference, on Public Funds

President Bola Tinubu travelled to the United Arab Emirates for a climate summit with over 1,400 delegates from Nigeria. According to the United Nations, this...

How Igbos developed Lagos – Ohanaeze President

The president of the South-East socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has stated that the Igbos built and developed Lagos, “converting swampy lands to habitable...

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu: Who Will Tell The Chief Justice?

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Nigeria’s Supreme Court held a special session on 27 November 2023 to formally usher in a new legal year. It provide...

Farooq A. Kperogi: How to Stop Judicial Coups Against Democracy in Nigeria

By Farooq A. Kperogi The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), one of Nigeria’s most prominent pro-democracy NGOs, invited me to make a virtual presentation...

Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume defended the rendition of Tinubu’s campaign tune at the National Assembly

Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume on Friday defended the rendition of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign tune at the hallowed chamber of the National Assembly...

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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...