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62 Interesting Facts About Nigeria

By Balogun Kamilu Lekan Nigeria is a wonderful country with outstanding citizens from many different cultures. As we commemorate the nation's 62nd anniversary of independence,...

VIDEO ‘My time is up’: Trevor Noah announces exit as ‘The Daily Show’ host after 7 years

South African comedian, Trevor Noah, has announced his exit as the host of the popular Award-winning Comedy Central programme, The Daily Show. Noah took over...

UK’s college teachers shut down schools over poor pay in face of inflation

Staff of two colleges in the United Kingdom have declared industrial action over poor pay by their employers in the face of inflation. The British...

‘Assurance Continues’: New photo of Davido, Chioma trends

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, stage name: Davido, appears to have been living up to his "I give my baby assurance, I give my baby...

Profile: Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations

Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. Prior to her appointment, Ms....

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Biography, Career, Husband, Children, Education and Impact

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the seventh Director-General of the WTO. She took office on 1 March 2021, becoming the first woman and the first African...

Okonjo-Iweala to be conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger

Th Director General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala and the United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed. Also to be conferred...

Most Expensive Hairstylists In The World – Some Charge The Price Of More Than 500 Bottles Of Champagne

By Balogun Kamilu Lekan When people make enormous fortunes, they typically have no difficulty spending on products for which the average customer would only pay...

World’s Most Expensive Yachts – One Will Pay Off Debts of A State In Nigeria

By Balogun Kamilu Lekan Over time, superyachts have evolved into the super-new rich's favourite toy. The owners of a superyacht can unwind in the lap of...

Abu Azeez: Nigerian Footballer Who Was Shortlisted For The 2022 World Player Of The Year Award

By Balogun Kamilu Lekan Beach soccer player Abu Abolaji Azeez is from Nigeria and was born on May 31, 1994.  He captains the Nigerian national beach...

Tara Fela Durotoye: The Nigeria Top Beauty Entrepreneur Who Started Her Business With Just N15,000

By Balogun Kamilu Lekan For Tara Fela Durotoye, dreaming is one thing, but winning only comes from having the guts to go after your goals...

Top Richest Nigerian Footballers And Their Club

By Balogun Kamilu Lekan Football is a sport that everyone enjoys, and participation in a sport that draws thousands of fans to the stadium and...

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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...