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Paystack sacks 33 employees in Europe, UAE — CEO

Nigeria's fintech firm, Paystack, has sacked 33 employees in Europe and the UAE, according to its co-founder and CEO, Shola Akinlade. According to Shola, the...

Bayelsa Guber: Ex-President Jonathan reveals he planned to relocate his mother in case Diri lost

Goodluck Jonathan, a former President of Nigeria, has said he would have relocated his mother from Bayelsa State to Abuja if Governor Douye Diri...

Carpenter allegedly beats his apprentice to death over lateness in Delta

An apprentice carpenter identified simply as Onome, has been reportedly beaten to death by her master, Orunor, in Sapele, Delta over lateness. Witnesses said the...

Liberia’s president, Weah, concedes defeat; congratulates winner

Liberia President George Weah on Friday conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft...

NBA: Why we’ll not recognise Osun Acting CJ appointed by Adeleke

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The NBA said...

Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry regain freedom

Police in Lagos State released musician and label owner, Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and Samson Balogun (Sam Larry) from custody on Friday after meeting...

NMA raises alarm over kidnap of 10 doctors within 2 months in Enugu

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State branch, says more than 10 doctors were victims of kidnapping and other violent crimes in less than...

Court remands ex-CBN governor, Emefiele, in Kuje Correctional Facility

An Abuja High Court on Friday ordered that the suspended Central Bank Governor,  Godwin Emefiele, be remanded in Kuje correctional centre until November 22. Justice...

Nigeria’s 2024 budget to GDP is one of lowest in world — Minister of Finance

Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,  says Nigeria's 2024 budget as a percentage of GDP is one of...

Building collapses in Oyingbo, kills 80-year-old woman, displaces 7 families

A building on Thursday collapsed in Oyingbo area of Lagos state. The collapse claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman and displaced seven families. The...

Lone PDP member in Yobe Assembly defects to APC

Alhaji Lawan Majakura, the only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator in the Yobe House of Assembly, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Majakura,...

Kidnappers demand N10m ransom for release of CBN Staff, 2 others

The kidnappers of a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and two others have demanded N10 million ransom. The gunmen were reported to...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

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...