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Senator Anyim’s ordeal with EFCC — Aide

Sam Nwaobasi, Media Adviser to ex-Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has narrated the ordeal his boss with the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Recall the...

How End-User Certificate is preventing Nigerian governors from fighting insecurity — Lalong

The governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong, has lamented the hindrances in security law that debar state governors from deploying equipment to tackle insecurity. Lalong...

Senate kicks against FG’s plan to borrow $200m to buy mosquito nets

The Nigerian Senate has faulted the plans by the Ministry of Health to $200 million to buy mosquito nets for 13 vulnerable states. The permanent...

‘They defect late in the game’: Saraki reveals ‘some bigwigs’ from APC will defect to PDP soon

Former governor of Kwara state, Bukola Saraki, has revealed some prominent members of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), will soon defect to...

Why Oba of Benin banned former Omuada, Head of Servants

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has banned Roland Ogbebor, a former Omuada (Head of Servants) to His Royal Majesty. NewsWireNGR gathered that the former...

UN reacts to alleged torture of Kanu during ‘illegal custody in Kenya’

The United Nations (UN) has reacted to an allegation of torture on Nnamdi Kanu raised by the younger brother of the embattled leader of...

Landlady docked for insulting tenant

A 60-year-old landlady, Janet Ikpambese, was on Tuesday docked in a Makurdi Upper Area Court for allegedly insulting language her tenant. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp....

EU misspent 4bn euros in 2020 budget — Auditors

The European Union (EU) misspent more than 4 billion euros (or 4.6 billion dollars) in the 2020 budget year, an assessment by the European...

Man machetes sister-in-law, younger sister, 1 other to death in Ebonyi

A middle-aged man, Chibuike Ochie, has allegedly killed his sister-in-law, younger sister and a labourer in Uburu community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The...

Gunmen kill unspecified number of worshipers during prayers at mosque in Niger

The Police Command in Niger said gunmen had killed an unspecified number of people while observing early morning prayers at a mosque at Mazakuka...

How to register for 2022 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have set November 1 for the official commencement for the 2022 race. Olukayode Thomas, the Head of...

Buhari swears in two INEC Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday swore-in two national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They are Prof. Muhammad Sani Kallah (Katsina State) and Prof....

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

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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...