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Farooq A. Kperogi: What weed did Buhari’s speech writers smoke?

By Farooq A. Kperogi I’ve stopped bothering to listen to or read Muhammadu Buhari’s speeches for quite a while now not only because I’ve given...

Boko Haram members kill 24 ISWAP fighters in Borno

Boko Haram members have attacked their brother-terrorist group, the fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) in Borno state. According to reports, the...

Ilorin court jails Femi Adesina’s impersonator 28 years

A Kwara state High Court, sitting in Ilorin, has sentenced one Jamiu Isiaka to 28 years at the Mandala Correctional Centre, Ilorin, for impersonating...

Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith regains freedom

Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.) who was kidnapped by gunmen in Ajah area of Lagos has regained freedom. Recall NewsWireNGR had reported that AVM...

Slap Fight debuts in Nigeria, here are some things you may not know about the sport

The promoters of the `Slap Fight’ on Saturday say the combat sport will make its debut in Nigeria this October. Mr Abdullrahman Orosanya, the Executive...

COVID-19: I never instructed my members not to take the vaccine — Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has denied reports that he advised his church members against taking the COVID-19...

Pastor Adeboye gives condition for taking the COVID-19 vaccine

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has revealed he would not hesitate to take the...

2023: I have no plan to contest Oyo governorship election —  Sunday Dare

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has refuted rumours that he was planning to contest in the Oyo state governorship election...

Gunmen abduct Niger state permanent secretary, grandchild

The permanent secretary of Niger State Ministry of Transportation, Dr Ibrahim Garba Musa, has been abducted by gunmen. The gunmen suspected to be bandits...

Protest: OAU management orders students to vacate hostels, suspends SUG swearing-in

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state has ordered the closure of the school and directed students to vacate hostels. The school...

Guinea coup leader sworn in as transitional leader

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month's coup in Guinea, was sworn in as interim president on Friday promising to respect all the West...

Don’t use 5G technology against national unity, Pantami begs Nigerians

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has urged Nigerians not to use the proposed Fifth Generation (5G) Technology against the...

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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...