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How to Print Your JAMB Notification Slip, UTME, is now set to commence 

The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, is now set to commence on Thursday, April 24, instead of the previously scheduled date of Friday. JAMB...

Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria.  A statement on...

Farooq Kperogi: Tinubu’s Lagos-Centric Yorubaization of Nigeria

Last week, in response to mounting, difficult-to-controvert, empirically impregnable accusations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disproportionately favors his Yoruba ethnic group in consequential federal appointments, the...

Boko Haram on Friday night invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno state

Armed terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram on Friday night invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno state. Recall that some terrorists had...

Presidency has debunked reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa

The Presidency has debunked reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on...

Donald Trump, is set to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates around the world, and more in Africa

The United States President, Donald Trump, is set to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates around the world, with several of the closures affecting...

The CPC, bloc of the All Progressives Congress at loggerheads over Tinubu’s second term

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed claims by Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s group that members...

Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the reason he vehemently opposed Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition in 2023

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the reason he vehemently opposed Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition in 2023. Contrary to the...

Kano APC sets conditions for Kwankwaso, and others to join the party

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, on Friday said it is ready to receive the 2023 presidential candidate of the...

I wanted Fubara removed, Tinubu saved him with a state of emergency – Nyesom Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he pushed for the outright removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara,...

Benue Attacks are planned, not random occurrences, says David Mark

Former Senate President, David Mark, has condemned in strong terms, the recent attacks in Otukpo and Ado local councils of Benue State, which left...

House of Representative summons Rivers Sole Administrator

The Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State oversight, has invited the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.) to appear before it on Thursday...

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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...