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UK ignores Nigeria’s COVID-19 vaccine certificate, travellers to isolate 10 days

The United Kingdom has excluded Nigeria from the list of 50 countries it recognises its COVID-19 vaccination certificates. NewsWireNGR recalls the British High Commission in...

Ikeja Electric announces 10-hour blackout for 8 weeks in Omole Phase One, Ogba, 6 other areas

The Ikeja Electric Plc has announced a 10 hours blackout in some areas of Lagos over the next 8 weeks. According to the electricity distribution...

Calabar University Teaching Hospital interns protest 11 months unpaid salaries

Interns working for the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on Monday protested the non-payment of their 11 months salaries. According to the interns, the...

Gunmen attack Plateau village, kill 3

Armed men on Monday have killed three persons at a village in Plateau state. The gunmen who attacked the village, Hukke village of Irigwe chiefdom,...

See 13 things Ik Osakioduwa promises wife as they celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

Popular TV host and actor, Ik Osakioduwa has celebrated his 13th wedding anniversary with his wife, Olohije. The TV host in an emotional-love message...

Airtel Africa announces plan to buy out Nigeria minorities worth N61bn

Airtel Africa has announced that its subsidiary, Airtel Networks Ltd., (Airtel Nigeria) has initiated a process to buy back 8.27 per cent minority shareholdings...

Defence ministry reveals identity of man with AK47 in trending video

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says the online video trending showing a man hanging an AK-47 Riffle purported to be him...

Pandora Papers: Offshore havens and hidden riches of world leaders and billionaires exposed

Millions of leaked documents and the biggest journalism partnership in history have uncovered financial secrets of 35 current and former world leaders, more than...

Whitemoney wins BBNaija S6 N90m with 47% vote

Whitemoney has won the BBNaija season 6 Shine Ya Eye with 47 per cent of the total final votes. Emmanuel was the first to be...

NDLEA officers attached to Lagos couriers seize cocaine concealed in school certificate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers attached to some courier firms in Lagos have seized different sizes of illicit drugs, including 40gms...

Ladi Rotimi-Williams died of COVID-19 despite double vaccination — Son

Chief Ladi Rotimi-Williams, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has died of coronavirus despite him being double vaccinated with the Oxford AstraZeneca. The legal luminary's...

‘Can a born again Christian be possessed by demon?’

Demon which means an evil spirit or devil which could possess a person is one of the most dreaded beings in the world of...

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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...