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Breaking Barriers: These 3 Nigerian Sisters Take Flight as Pilots, Captivating the World!

Three remarkable Nigerian sisters are being celebrated for achieving groundbreaking success as pilots with various airlines and helicopter companies. In a predominantly male-dominated field,...

Kidnappers release Anambra native doctor, ‘Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki’ after demanding N300m ransom

The Nigeria Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the release of a popular native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki”,  by...

Niger’s 5th Coup: Tinubu hosts ECOWAS Special meeting

Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, will host a special meeting of the regional leaders on Sunday...

Russian government writes off $23bn debt for Africa — Putin

Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, has said the Russian Government has written off African countries' $23 billion debt burden. Putin spoke at the plenary session of...

Ekweremadu’s son, ex-Governor Sullivan’s daughter make Enugu commissioners’ list

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Friday appointed 15 commissioner nominees including Chief Ike Ekweremadu’s son, Lloyd, and ex-Governor Sullivan’s daughter, Ada Chukwu. Their...

Stock Market Suffers Loss: NSE Sheds N111 Billion in Market Capitalization as Investor Sentiment Wanes

The Nigerian equities market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) witnessing a drop of N111 billion in market capitalization....

New Ministries on the Horizon! Chief of Staff Hints at Massive Restructuring Amidst Ministerial List

Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, dropped a hint about potential changes in the government structure. During a session in Abuja,...

Shutdown Looms! Northern Independent Petroleum Marketers threaten shutdown of activities over N250 billion

Chairman of the Northern Independent Petroleum Marketers Forum (NIPMF), Musa Yahya Maikifi, raised concerns about the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...

I&E Window: Exchange Rate Hits All-Time High at N869/$1

The naira's exchange rate against the dollar reached an intra-day high of N869/$1 at the Investor & Exporter Window, as reported by data from...

Speaker Abbas Names Chairmen Of 134 House of Representatives Standing Committees (Complete list)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has officially revealed the members who will be chairing the 134 standing committees of the esteemed green...

The Rise of a New Generation: 5 Children of Ex-Governors assume House of Representatives Committees

In the hallowed chambers of the Nigerian House of Representatives, a new chapter is unfolding as five young and ambitious individuals step into the...

Travelers are currently facing the burden of paying between N26,000 and N33,500 for a one-week trip from one state to another

Increasing numbers of Nigerians are expressing skepticism about traveling from their states of residence to other parts of the country for business and other...

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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...