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Fire Guts Rivers State Secretariat: Preliminary Cause Identified as Electrical Fault

A section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt was engulfed by fire on Monday evening, causing momentary panic among civil servants....

CBN Unveils Comprehensive Guidelines for Agent Banking, POS Operators, Capping Daily Transactions at N1.2 Million

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new and comprehensive set of guidelines governing agent banking operations across the country. The move,...

Top 10 Things to Know About Retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Osita Obierika Who Tragically Passed Away Mid-Air

Retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Osita Obierika, a distinguished Nigerian military officer, tragically passed away on October 6, 2025, while mid-air on a British...

British Airways Flight Diverts to Spain After Retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal Dies Mid-Air

A British Airways (BA) flight en route from London to Abuja was forced to make an emergency diversion to Barcelona, Spain, in the early...

Nigerian Anglicans Declare Spiritual Independence from Canterbury Over “Pro-Gay” Female Archbishop

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has dramatically declared its spiritual independence from the Church of England, rejecting the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. The...

Legal Barrage Against Jonathan’s 2027 Bid Panics Tinubu Camp

The political landscape surrounding the 2027 presidential election has been intensely rattled by a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking...

Nigeria’s Crisis of Credibility: Ministerial Forgery Scandal Exposes Recurring Issue of Fake Certificates

The recent scandal involving Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has forcefully brought to the national frontline Nigeria's persistent and systemic issue...

Customs Recruitment 2025: How to Check the Official Shortlist and Avoid Missing Updates

As applicants eagerly await the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) 2025 recruitment shortlist, the Service has released clear guidelines for how candidates can ensure they...

Airport Drama: Portable Demands Ban on Pranksters After Viral Port Harcourt Clash

Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has publicly called on the Nigerian government to ban the creation of online prank videos following a chaotic altercation...

Nigerians Groan as Cooking Gas Price Hits N1,800/kg After Strike

Nigerians are facing renewed economic hardship as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged sharply across the country,...

69-Year-Old Woman in Anambra beheaded by a man, Obadigbo Emmanuel Anumudu

The Anambra State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in a gruesome 2024 murder case with the arrest of the prime suspect, Obadigbo Emmanuel Anumudu, a...

Senator Umeh Condemns Lagos Demolitions at Trade Fair Complex as “Illegal and Breach of Jurisdiction”

The recent demolition of properties at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State has drawn strong condemnation from Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), who has publicly faulted the...

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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...