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Top 10 most educated countries in the world

Several countries have distinguished themselves as the most educated in the world due to their commitment to knowledge and academic excellence. These countries are notable...

Here are the top five oldest universities in the world

When we think of universities today, we picture modern classrooms, online learning, and high-tech research labs around the world.  But the history of higher education...

Nollywood star Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed her frustration with her current single status

In a candid video shared with her followers, Nollywood star Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed her frustration with her current single status, describing it...

Governor’s Aide Dies and Her Husband Speaks Out

The sudden death of Shimite Love, a special adviser to the governor of Delta State, has opened a window into a painful family...

Nigerian Customs Service Issues Recruitment Directive – here’s how to apply

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has instructed all shortlisted applicants for its ongoing recruitment to validate their email addresses on the official recruitment portal. The...

10 Things to Know About Terence Crawford

In a career-defining performance that will be etched in boxing history, Terence “Bud” Crawford cemented his legacy by defeating Saul “Canelo” Álvarez by a...

The Face of the Counter-Movement, Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf and his role during EndSARS protests

Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, a figure who became the controversial face of counter-protests against Nigeria's momentous #EndSARS movement in 2020, has died at 47 under...

Goodluck Jonathan’s shadow looms over 2027 election race

With the 2027 presidential election approaching, a familiar name is once again at the center of Nigerian political discourse: Goodluck Jonathan. The former president, who...

A Political Spat in Anambra, Nigeria escalates to an Offer of Paternity Tests

In a political clash that has captivated Anambra State, the wife of Governor Chukwuma Soludo and a prominent senator are engaged in a bitter...

The Big Picture for Tinubu tax reforms: Why This Matters and what’s in it for the average Nigerian?

In an effort to overhaul Nigeria's financial landscape, the government of President Bola Tinubu is pushing forward with sweeping tax reforms. A central pillar...

Police confirmed a man, identified as Taye, who went on the run after allegedly killing and burying his 13-year-old daughter, has turned himself in

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that a man, identified as Taye, who went on the run after allegedly killing and burying his...

Anambra doctors suspend strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, COOUTH, Awka in Anambra, has suspended its seven-day warning strike. This...

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“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...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...

Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened

10 months until the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened. Although no fewer than 21 political parties have been registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to participate in the polls, developments within the parties, including internal crises, litigations and other destabilising factors, may...

Power shortages weaken Nigeria’s business activity 

Nigeria’s business environment continued to expand in March 2026 but slowed as rising input costs and power supply deficits weighed on performance, according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) report by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The report indicates that the Current Business Performance Index declined...