New Ogbogonogo Market to be ready soon as Mrakpor begins Asaba makeover
Commercial activities in Asaba, the Delta State capital, is set to get a major boost as the new wing of the Ogbogonogo International Market with over 1,412 lock up shops…
Zamfara Governor shuts down school where pages of torn Qur’an were found in sewage
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sent all staff of Shattima Model Primary School, Gusau on an indefinite suspension following the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the school. The…
Buhari condemns Kaduna house of torture, says it’s slavery; police make more arrest
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned reported horrific acts at a ‘reform institution’ in Kaduna where about 400 persons were rescued by the police. According to a statement by Malam Garba…
To solve its power distribution problems, Africa needs to modernise, decentralise its grid
By Anastasia WALSH, International Energy Consultant in Johannesburg Electrification is an on-going and foundational investment, and a necessary one to realize all modern-day development objectives. Despite bullish policies, the…
MainOne expands Data Center Footprint into Ghana
MainOne has announced the expansion of its data center brand, MDXi, into Accra Ghana, in line with its ongoing West African expansion plans. The company’s MDXi subsidiary, the largest…
700 new hotel restaurants, bars will be opened in Africa by 2025 – New study
A new study released at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) by food and beverage (F&B) strategy & design firm KEANE, forecasts that 700 new hotel restaurants and bars…
AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa approves $500,000 grant for clean energy in Nigeria
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, AfDB, has approved a $500,000 grant to support the development and launch of the Nigeria Energy…
ISN Hubs set to host its 1st Annual ISN2019 gathering
 The largest network of innovation hubs in Nigeria, Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs will be hosting its first annual ISN2019 Gathering themed: ‘Building Sustainable Hubs to Support Nigerian…
Mugabe’s passing is indeed sad, especially those who are leaders today – Osinbajo
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe stood out as a leader because of his zeal, passion and selfless commitment to the emancipation of the people of Zimbabwe and the self realisation…
Osinbajo jets off to Zimbabwe for Mugabe funeral
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the state funeral for former President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said…