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Police Council confirms Mathematician, Egbetokun, as IGP

Police Council has approved and confirmed the appointment of the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Mathematician, Kayode Egbetokun, as substantive IGP. Minister of Police...

Supplementary Budget: INEC to spend N800bn to conduct Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi governorship elections

President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2023 Supplementary Budget of N2.1 trillion to the National Assembly with N800 billion earmarked for the Independent National...

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of 10 INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners [Full List]

President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of Senate for confirmation of 10 nominees for appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National...

No plan to cancel two zeros from Naira notes — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has no plans to redenominate Nigeria’s legal tender, the Naira. CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isa AbdulMumim,...

How sacked house-help conspired to kill FUT lecturer — Police

The Police Command in Niger says it has arrested Joy Afekafe, the prime suspect in the killing of Dr Funmilola Adefolalu, a lecturer with...

Reps invite Minister of Poverty Alleviation over N1.1trn conditional transfer

The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu over the formula for the planned distribution...

Socfin’s craze for rubber and oil palm exports linked to rights violations, pollution, and displacement of indigenous people in Nigeria

By Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi’s six-month investigation uncovers how the Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC craze for rubber and palm kernel has been linked to...

Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry sue magistrate, police for N40m

Detained Nigerian Singer, Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley, and his Associate Sam Larry have filed a N40 million breach of fundamental human rights suit...

Beware! Humanitarian, Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund Registration Portal is fake

Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has alerted Nigerians on the existence of portal designed by undesirable elements to defraud...

Appeal Court affirms PDP’s Natasha winner of Kogi Central Senatorial Seat

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of...

Nigerian Railways to begin e-ticketing on Wednesday — Minister

Mr Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, says the Nigerian Railways will commence e-ticketing on Wednesday. Alkali made this known on Monday in Abuja during...

Uzodinma books all hotels in Owerri ahead Imo governorship election

Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, the state government led by Governor Hope Uzodinma, has requested to occupy all hotel...

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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...