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ICPC, says they have intensified moves to recover assets outside Africa that are perceived to be proceeds of crime

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says they have intensified moves to recover assets outside Africa that are perceived to...

Anambra PDP rejects coalition talks and warns members against anti-party activities

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra, has rejected any planned political coalitions with other political parties and strongly advises its members and stakeholders...

SDP Adewole Adebayo, has said the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, doesn’t have the mandate of the party to hold coalition talks...

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 elections, Adewole Adebayo, has said the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai,...

Borno Governor has accused politicians and security operatives of working as informants to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has accused some unnamed Nigerian politicians and security operatives of working as informants to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. Mr Zulum made...

Nigeria losing more crude oil than some OPEC members – Sen. Ned Nwoko says

Nigeria’s losses due to crude oil theft are more significant than those of some other OPEC members.The Chairman, Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude...

Missing Sokoto government critic, Hamdiyya Sidi found in Zamfara hospital

Human rights activist, Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif has been found in critical condition at Bakura Hospital in Zamfara State, after being declared missing since Tuesday...

Femi Falana, has strongly opposed the proposed bill to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, declaring it “unconstitutional”

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has strongly opposed the proposed bill to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, declaring it...

Lagos Nigeria is smelling and the residents have had ENOUGH

Lagos residents endured a flash flood over the weekend following three hours of heavy rainfall that lashed the city on Saturday. The downpour led to...

A Nigerian national, Gabriel Onyeka, has been arrested in connection with an online scam in the tune of ?250.88m by Indian Police

A Nigerian national, Gabriel Onyeka, has been arrested in connection with an online scam in which an India-based businessman was allegedly defrauded of ?1.25...

South East Lawmakers are demanding the resignation of Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over JAMB Error

The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB),...

Nasir el-Rufai, has alleged widespread corruption in the Nigerian judiciary, saying many judges and lawyers are corrupt

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has alleged widespread corruption in the Nigerian judiciary, saying many judges and lawyers are corrupt. Also, the Chief Justice...

Nigerian Bar Association resolve to reprimand members who publicly oppose its president

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has resolved to start reprimanding the members who publicly oppose its president. This was one of the resolutions reached at the just concluded NBA...

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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...