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Top 10 Inspiring facts about Dr. Umar Yahaya Ahmad (@dr.umaryamco) – The Kano Influencer

Health remains a major challenge for many people in Northern Nigeria, driven by a complex mix of factors including poverty, low literacy rates, cultural practices, and...

Video: Here’s how a Pastor’s iPhone was snatched on London street during Facebook Live prayer

A pair of thieves were caught on camera stealing Pastor Isaac Anderson’s phone while he conducted a Facebook Live prayer session in London. The Ghanaian pastor was...

Man United has agreed a deal to sign midfielder Cristian Orozco

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign teenage midfielder Cristian Orozco. Orozco, 17, currently plays for Fortaleza CEIF and has captained Colombia’s Under-17 team. The...

Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru: Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Career, Net Worth, Controversy

Oskar Ibru was a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s business landscape, serving as the Chairman and CEO of the Ibru Organisation, one of the nation’s most...

Breaking: Delta flight from Lagos forced to divert to Accra

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that a Delta Air Lines flight en route from Lagos, Nigeria, to Atlanta, United States, was forced...

Which Regions of the World Invest the Most in Gaming

The gaming sector is one of the fastest-moving industries in the digital economy. Investment numbers show a clear shift in how entertainment is funded...

Top Most popular online games in Nigeria

Online mobile gaming in Nigeria has rapidly evolved into a multi-million-naira industry, captivating the country’s youth and becoming one of the leading forms of...

Nigerian stock market reversed losses by 0.31 per cent, recording N279 billion gain for investors

The stock market reversed losses by 0.31 per cent on Thursday, recording N279 billion gain for investors. This is coming after four consecutive sessions of losses. The...

Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01bn

Femi Otedola, a significant shareholder and chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased its stake in the company with the acquisition of additional 64,878,668 million shares valued at N2,011,238,708. FBN Holdings...

A 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, has been arrested for killing his grandparents over food

A 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death during a heated...

The Ring Heavyweight Rankings and Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba

Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has entered the global elite, securing a spot among the top 10 fighters in the world in the latest...

In Ibadan, housewife docked for allegedly threatening to kill ex-husband

A 38-year-old housewife, Temitayo Adefioye, was on Thursday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly threatening to kill her former husband. Adefioye, whose...

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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...