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Tinubu announces 10 new appointments for Finance Ministry, 2 for Customs Service [Full List]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Chief...

Sanwo-Olu sacks LASTMA boss, Oreagba, over poor performance

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has sacked the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba and appointed...

PDP, LP already in a coma, will be buried in 3 years — Primate Ayodele

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said Nigeria's opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP),...

Apapa Customs generates N135bn revenue in October

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command, has generated N135 billion for the month of October, the highest monthly collection in its history. The Customs...

We increased IGR from N650m to N1bn in 2023, Ekiti government boasts

The Ekiti Govt. says it has increased its monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from N650,000,000 to over one Billion Naira without increasing tax. The State...

Food crisis: 26.5m Nigerians may go hungry in 2024

Cadre Harmonise (CH) has issued a warning that approximately 26.5 million individuals across 26 Nigerian states will experience a food crisis between June and...

Speaker Abbas seeks privatisation of Nigeria’s refineries

During a meeting with the management of NNPCL, Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, suggested that the oil refineries in the...

Ambassador Desmond Akawor has been appointed as a Federal Commissioner of the RMAFC

Ambassador Desmond Akawor has been appointed as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC by President Bola Tinubu. The...

Governor Sani wants to unite the people of Kaduna and begin a genuine reconciliation with people of Southern Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated his commitment to fostering genuine reconciliation with the people from the southern part of the state....

Black Friday: Beware of online scams, FCCPC warns consumers

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned consumers against possible increase in fake online stores to scam them during the ‘Black...

Nigeria loses $10 billion yearly to imported certified welders & artisans

Minister Uche Nnaji, responsible for Innovation, Science, and Technology, has revealed a concerning fact about Nigeria's economy. He stated that the country loses a...

NAFDAC officials have power to enter any premises without warrant — Director

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flayed the obstruction of its personnel while in the line of duty...

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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...