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Traders of Ogbete Market in Enugu State protest the sealing off of their shops by the state government

One unidentified person was feared killed on Wednesday as traders of Ogbete Main Market in Enugu State protested the sealing off of their shops...

Presidency on Wednesday said federal universities in the country remain tuition-free

The Presidency on Wednesday said federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Duties, Communications...

“We shall not waiver or flinch” – President Tinubu reacts to reports of a possible coup d’état in Republic of Niger

Press Release: Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country's highest political leadership.   It should be quite...

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele announce the date for the arrival of Tinubu’s ministerial list for screening

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, send the much awaited ministerial list to the senate, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said. Mr Bamidele (APC-Ekiti)...

Report: In Niger, Presidential guards are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace

Niger presidential guards are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in the capital, which has been blocked off by military vehicles since...

Nigerian Labour Congress declares Nationwide shutdown amidst severe economic hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in...

Fatu Ogwuche: London is racking up the next generation of Africa’s Tech Entrepreneurs – Here’s why

Africa’s tech entrepreneurs are making the great migration from the continent to the UK – and all for good reason. Today, we deep dive.  3...

Truck crushes monarch to death in Ogun

A monarch in Ogun, Oba Abraham Bankole, has been crushed to death by a truck on Tuesday. The traditional ruler, Bankole was the Olu of...

Gunmen kidnap the immediate past Provost of Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta

Gunmen have kidnapped the immediate past Provost of Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Dr Ayodele Adetayo Ajayi in Olodo, along Abeokuta-Ibadan road. It was...

Unbelievable! CBN Unfreeze 440 accounts owned by Bamboo, Nairabet, and abokiFX (See complete list)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked banks to vacate a post-no-debit restriction placed on the bank accounts of 440 individuals and companies. A...

Tinubu meets Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore, after their resignation as APC Leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with immediate past National Chairman and Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu...

APC Elders are angry former President Jonathan is allegedly handpicking Tinubu’s Ministers

Some elders from the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have risen in opposition to what they described as “relentless attempts”...

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Bitsfront and the idea behind it: rules that machines can read

Ibrahim Waziri Jr's new company is built around a problem he has worked on for years: turning dense regulatory text into something software can act on. His earlier projects show where the idea came from. This summer, Ibrahim Waziri Jr left Google Cloud to found Bitsfront, a company...

From US Govt Defense Contractor to Global Security Leadership: the career of Ibrahim Waziri Jr

A decade of work on U.S. government cybersecurity, across a defence contractor, a consulting giant and two of the largest cloud providers. On 17 June 2021, Microsoft's Azure Government blog carried a short announcement. The U.S. Department of Defence had approved Microsoft's access to the Enterprise Mission Assurance...

From an HND in Bauchi to a PhD at Purdue: the education of Ibrahim Waziri Jr

A polytechnic graduate's email to a newspaper columnist in 2009 began a seven-year academic journey that ended with a doctorate in information security. In November 2009, a recent graduate of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, read a newspaper column about studying in the United States and sent the author...

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...