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Wike sacks 21 heads of FCTA agencies, parastatals  [Full List]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sacked heads of 21 parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration. Mr...

Only 6.7% of Borno housewives use modern contraceptives — Commissioner

The Borno Commissioner for Health, Prof. Baba Gana, says only 6.7 per cent of married women in the state are using modern contraceptive methods. Gana...

Jigawa declares Thursday public holiday to mark Eid-el-Maulud

The Jigawa State Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to mark 2023 Eid-el-Maulud celebration. The Public Relations Officer, Office of the Head of...

Nigeria’s forex market needs restructuring— Tinubu’s aide

The Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has called for a structural reform of Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Fasua made...

FG delists 17,000 Civil Servants from IPPIS over none compliance

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has disclosed that over 17,000 of its members were allegedly delisted from the Integrated Payroll...

Impeached LG boss, Adedayo, arraigned for accusing Gov Abiodun of hijacking local government funds

The Police Command in Ogun on Tuesday arraigned the impeached Chairman of Ijebu-East Local Government in the state, Mr Wale Adedayo, at a Magistrate...

How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023 [Step-By-Step Guide]

The Nigerian Army is currently accepting applications for 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women. Application starts September 25 and ends October 10, 2023. Shortlisted...

Subsidy: FG says reducing petrol consumption, vehicles on roads achievement by Tinubu

The minister of state for environment, Kunle Salako, says the decision by President Bola Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy has reduced Nigeria’s consumption rate...

Tinubu declares war against drug trafficking in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s commitment towards ensuring a world that was not threatened by illicit drug abuse and trafficking. Tinubu said this at...

UK government lists dangers of Artificial Intelligence

The UK government says it plans to address the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI), including its possible use to create biological weapons,...

VIO to review traffic offence fines in FCT up to N300,000

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says it is set to upwardly review traffic offence fines from the least...

Impeachment: Ondo Assembly, Deputy Governor disagree over receipt of letter of allegation

The Ondo State House of Assembly has stated it has served the state's Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a letter of allegation signalling his...

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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...