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Profile: Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Nominated a deputy CBN Governor

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria...

Profile: Meet Dr Yemi Cardozo, Nominated Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).  This is according to a statement from...

President Bola Tinubu Nominates New Leadership for the Central Bank of Nigeria

In a significant development for Nigeria's financial landscape, President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the...

Nigeria’s debts jump by 75% from N49trn to N87trn in 3 months

The Debt Management Office has said Nigeria’s total public debt hit N87.38tn at the end of the second quarter of 2023. The figure represents an...

5 women die as container crushes bus in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, says five women died when a container fell on a commercial bus at Odumodu Junction...

UNILAG reduces school fees following student protest [See new fees]

Management of  the University of Lagos has announced a reduction in fees, after a meeting with the executives of the National Association of Nigerian...

How Much Is a Nobel Prize Worth? Latest Prize Money

Nobel Prize winners will receive one million Swedish kronor more in prize money this year, bringing the total to 11 million kroner (985,000 dollars),...

Nigerians have no business being poor — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said Nigeria had no business being poor, having been blessed with enormous human and natural resources across the country. In...

Prices of beef, tomatoes, beans, yams continue to rise in July — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of food items such as beef, tomatoes, beans, and yams witnessed increases in July. It made the...

Tinubu appoints pioneer CEO of Social Investment Agency

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Delu Yakubu as the pioneer National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programmes...

Court sacks Elumelu, affirms LP candidate winner of Reps seat in Delta

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday, set aside the judgment of the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba which...

Police arrest suspected killer of Area Commander in Katsina

The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested a 30-year-old bandit, suspected to be involved in the killing of Dutsinma Area Commander,...

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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...