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TY Park, a Logistics  company has concluded plans to improve the country’s logistics drain, in alignment with infrastructure built to global standard. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lagos. According to the statement, Nigeria’s logistics sector sits at a painful crossroads, rising demand driven by e-commerce and manufacturing, but broken systems that choke movement and punish both producers and consumers. It noted that for  many businesses, the cost of transporting goods was now equal to, or greater than the cost of the goods themselves. The statement explained that the park merged  five traditionally separate segments,  into one controlled ecosystem; Clearing and Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Route-to-Market Planning, Free Zone Operations, as well as Digital Supply Chain Visibility. “The TY Logistics Park, a new grade-A logistics hub inside the Lekki Free Trade Zone, believes it has a model that can reverse the losses bleeding the i...

Some dignitaries at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Committee of E- Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) in Lagos      By Grace Alegba   The Association of Professional Women Bankers has urged Nigerian youths to uphold financial integrity in their careers and businesses to sustain cultural values.   APWB Chairperson, Mrs Rafiat Onitiri, gave the advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). She spoke on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Committee of E-Business Industry Heads on Tuesday in Lagos.   Onitiri was reacting to the heroic conduct of a banker, Blessing Yohana, who blocked fraudulent transactions on an elderly customer’s account in Sokoto. Yohana was honoured at the event by senior CeBIH executives, bankers and other financial services industry stakeholders.   Stakeholders, including a Central Bank representative, praised the banker’s integrity and exemplary character during the session.   “The lady celebr...

Eko United, a coalition of Lagos professionals and innovators, has launched the Progressive Lagos Initiative, a policy-driven platform designed to increase elite participation in governance and shape Lagos’ next phase of development. The initiative was unveiled at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, convened by Eko United under the Chairmanship of Mr. Wole Olagundoye, alongside other leaders of the group including Dr. Idowu Agarawu, Mr Ahmed Buhari, and Mrs. Aderonke Oyelakin. Eko United said the Progressive Lagos Initiative would serve as a hub for technocrats, academics, and professionals to contribute reforms that address the growing complexities of Lagos. The group maintained that while the grassroots have historically driven political participation, the time has come for Lagos’ intellectual class to play a stronger role in policy formation. The coalition announced its unanimous adoption of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR as the preferred figure to implement Lagos’ ne...

The Tinubu–Ambode Support Associates (TASA) today Wednesday, December 4, 2025, convened a strategic stakeholders’ meeting with student union leaders from across Lagos State, reaffirming the critical role of young people in shaping the democratic direction of the state as preparations intensify toward the 2027 general elections.   The meeting, attended by representatives of 11 tertiary institutions under the coordinated leadership of the Joint Campus Committee (JCC), NANS Lagos Chapter, provided a robust platform for frank political discourse, progressive engagement, and actionable strategies for youth driven political mobilization.   TASA leadership briefed the students on the urgent necessity of active participation in governance, noting that voter apathy particularly among young people significantly affected the 2023 general elections. The association emphasized that the era of leaving political decisions solely in the hands of politicians must end, as such disengagement onl...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill titled, "Budget of Sustainable Legacy," before members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, on Wednesday... The Ogun State Government has proposed a total expenditure of ₦1,668,997,993,125.44 for the 2026 fiscal year — a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” before members of the State House of Assembly at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun explained that the proposed budget comprises ₦624.76 billion (37percent) for recurrent expenditure and ₦1.044 trillion (63 percent) for capital expenditure. According to the Governor, key components of the budget include: Personnel Costs – ₦167.92 billion; Consolidated Revenue Charges – ₦65.80 billion; Public Debt Charges – ₦99.98 billion; Overhead Costs – ₦291.06 billion; and Capital Expenditure – ₦1.044 trillion. On funding sources, Governor Abiodun disclo...

  By Adeyemi Adeleye     Chief Sunday Olaifa, Vice Chairman (West) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, says the party will overcome its internal crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections.   Olaifa, who is also the Founder of the New Era Political Movement, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.   He expressed strong optimism that the party would emerge from its current turbulence stronger and more united.   According to him, despite ongoing disputes and litigations, the PDP remains firmly positioned to field candidates across key elective offices in 2027.   “Yes, PDP will survive its internal crisis before the 2027 election. Up or down, head or tail, the cases may likely end up at the Supreme Court, and PDP shall continue to function,” he said.   Olaifa added that the party would “surely sponsor candidates for House of Assembly, Governor, House of Representatives, and Senate” in the ne...

  President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced.    Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Complex in Lagos, Dangote said the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) already establishes a framework that prioritises domestic crude supply. However, he noted that operators continue to exploit loopholes that undermine the intent of the law.    Dangote stated that several oil companies routinely divert Nigerian crude to their trading subsidiaries abroad, particularly in Switzerland, forcing domestic refineries to buy from these offshore entities at a premium of four to five dollars per barrel.    “The crude is available. It is not a matter of shortage. But the...

L – R: Head, Central Collections Unit, Olaide Adeyemo; Executive Director -FCT & North, Sufiyanu Garba; and Regional Bank Head, Abuja 3 Regional Bank, Martin Ayodele (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the Comptroller General of Customs Award Night 2025 in Abuja where Fidelity Bank PLC was recognized as the first bank to successfully process Customs Duty and the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) on the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) recently... Fidelity Bank’s leadership in digital innovation and public sector collaboration has once again been spotlighted as the tier-one lender was honoured at the Comptroller General of Customs Award Night 2025. At the ceremony, which took place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, Abuja, on Friday, 21 November 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with a prestigious award by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for being the first bank to successfully process Customs Duty and the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) on the Unified Custom...

On this special occasion, the entire PBAT Door-to-Door Movement joyfully celebrate a remarkable patriot and dedicated public servant, Mr Edgar Biu Daniel, Technical Assistant to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD. We celebrate a man whose commitment to nation-building, peace advancement, and youth empowerment continues to inspire confidence and hope. Your professionalism, humility, and unwavering dedication to the mandate of the PAP have contributed immensely to strengthening the programme’s impact and supporting the Renewed Hope vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. As you mark another year of life, we extend our heartfelt prayers and best wishes. May Almighty God grant you long life, renewed strength, wisdom, and greater accomplishments in service to our nation. Your loyalty, integrity, and excellence remain exemplary, and we are proud to identify with you today and always. We join our father, founder and Grand Patron of ...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the Renewed Hope Initiative Committees across the six geopolitical zones of the country, further strengthening the administration’s nationwide mobilisation and development agenda.    The event, chaired on behalf of the President by the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, marks a renewed push to deepen grassroots engagement and consolidate public support for the government’s reform efforts.   In a key announcement, President Tinubu appointed Senator Dayo Adeyeye as the South-West Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, joining a team of respected political leaders selected to coordinate activities across the zones. The appointments include:   - North Central: HE Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.   - South-South: HE Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.   - South-West: Sen Dayo Adeyeye.   - North-East: HE Isah Yuguda   - North-West: HE Aminu Bello Masari.   - South-East: Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, has queried the Commanding Officer of Sappers Barracks, Ilese-Ijebu, after soldiers were deployed to provide security protection at Senator Gbenga Daniel’s political rally in Ijebu-Igbo last Saturday.  The query, routed through the Ogun State Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Godwin Nwamba, followed reports that the soldiers were procured through retired Brigadier-General Okunowo, a close associate of Daniel who trails him around and acted as the fixer during the outing. Speaking with Premium Times, Nwamba said he became aware of the incident when he received a complaint that soldiers allegedly provided security at a political gathering, a tasks meant for members of the NSCDC, and immediately queried the battalion commander, who said he never deployed soldiers for that purpose, and that the soldiers seen at the rally were on routine patrol in their areas of responsibility. He added that the military authorities were currently in...

By Tolulope Moore In the wake of rising national anxieties over banditry, terrorism and cross-border criminal infiltration, Ogun State has once again leaned on the steady hands of Governor Dapo Abiodun, who has emerged as one of the few subnational leaders demonstrating clarity, restraint and firm strategy in the face of chaos. At a time when panic spread faster than facts, and when digital manipulation threatened to distort public perception, Governor Abiodun’s response underscored why Ogun continues to enjoy a reputation for stability even in turbulent moments. Addressing journalists after a high-level security meeting in Iperu, Abiodun announced the introduction of a comprehensive security protocol, beginning with the mandatory documentation of all foreign nationals working with multinational companies in the state. This initiative, long overdue at the national level, is a testament to his administration’s commitment to anticipate and neutralize threats before they take root. In the...

Ogun State Government, on Monday, dismissed the allegation that it stopped the constituency projects being executed by Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, out of spite. It declared that Daniel's projects in some areas were stopped because they were substandard and did not meet Federal Government specifications, adding that the government has a constitutional right to ensure that projects were done appropriately and in consonance with standards. The government, which made this declaration in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon Kayode Akinmade, said the contractors doing works that do not conform to the Federal Ministry of Works' specifications were instructed to provide approved specifications and drawings for the road projects that had been awarded to them.   This, the government said, would enable the Ogun Ministry of Works to do proper monitoring of the projects, adding: " Those cont...

L-r… Dr. Alakija, Chaplain, Redeemers University; Former Vice chancellor of University of Lagos / Pro-Chancellor, Redeemer’s University,   Prof  Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on eGIS and Urban Development; Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde; ; Dr. Rotimi Fashola during the  Professor Ogundipe innovative challenge 3.0  on empowering thinkers; Science for a Sustainable Future, held at the University of Lagos...     Team SAOT, one of the competing teams from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho in Osun, has emerged winners of this year’s Prof.  Ogundipe Innovative Challenge (POIC) 3.0 held at the University of Lagos, on Thursday.   The team carted home the coveted prize money of N1.5 million for their brilliance.   The grande finale of the competition, the third in the series, is with the theme: Empowering Thinkers; Science for a Sustainable Future.   The second and third positions ...

Her Excellency Erelu Angela Adebayo is a distinguished Nigerian leader whose life and work exemplify compassion, integrity, ethical stewardship, and a profound commitment to public service, responsible corporate governance, and transformative philanthropy. Over the past four decades, she has emerged as one of Africa's most iconic tri-sector leaders, and most respected female figures, deeply admired for her humility, moral strength, and unwavering devotion to improving society. Early Life and Education Born on 23 September 1958, H.E. Erelu Angela Adebayo’s life reflects a rare combination of intellectual depth, strong values, and a deep-seated commitment to service. Her foundational education began at Queen’s College, Yaba. She later earned a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Social Sciences from the University of Ibadan in 1979. She furthered her academic pursuits, completing an MBA at the University of Lagos in 1982 and an MPhil in Land Economy at the University of Cambridge (Cantab.) in 1994. Thi...

L-R Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; Chairman, 2025 Akesan Day, Chief Solomon Onafowokan; The Akarigbo of Remoland,  Oba Babatunde Ajayi and Senator Representing Ogun West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at the Christ Apostolic Church Grammar school, Iperu on Saturday Culture, when properly harnessed, has the potential to become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said. Speaking at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration held at Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, the governor noted that many countries across the world have diversified their economies through culture and tourism. According to him, Nigeria stands to benefit immensely if its numerous cultural festivals are fully developed and promoted. “Festivals like this bring t...

By Ibrahim Idris When the momentous task of leading a constituted regulatory edifice like NUPRC is entrusted to a single person, the world expects two things: fidelity to statutory duty and demonstrable outcomes. In Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, it is no surprising that those expectations have been largely met, and have been exceeded on many occasions by Engineer Gbenga Komolafe. Being the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Komolafe is a living metonym for “Regulatory Excellence”, one who is meticulous in method, and relentless in his delivery. Komolafe’s regulatory excellence is a precis of performance. His ability to expressly use technological modernity to reorient the upstream governance from an era of opaque process to one that’s characterized by clearer rules, timelier approvals, and an insistence on environmental and fiscal accountability, speaks a lot about the valuable experiences he has gotten over decades of commitment. T...

An oil and gas watchdog, the Niger Delta Accountability and Resource Protection Network (NDARPN), has refuted claims by the House of Representatives Committee on the South South Development Commission alleging that Nigeria’s failure to implement key Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) funds has deprived the region of over ₦1 trillion. In a statement issued on Friday in Port Harcourt, the group’s president, Comrade Ebikabo West, described the committee’s assertions as “sensational, misleading and potentially damaging to the investment stabilisation the PIA has steadily cultivated”. West said the PIA’s implementation by the respective regulatory bodies, particularly in the management of host community development funds and environmental obligations, has been impactful and more transparent than any pre-PIA framework. He warned lawmakers against political statements that could “erode investor confidence or disrupt the delicate progress achieved so far”. “It is simply inaccurate to suggest that th...

The Human Rights Watchdog in Africa (HRWA) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu declare a state of emergency in the troubled northwest state, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of fueling insecurity through reckless political gamesmanship and a blatant disregard for human life. The urgent call, issued on November 28, 2025, comes in direct response to explosive reports that over 500 inmates convicted of banditry-related offences—many jailed under previous administrations—have been mysteriously released from the Gusau Correctional Facility. Insiders at the facility revealed that among the freed prisoners were 69 hardened bandits who allegedly received a secret state pardon from Governor Lawal as far back as September 2025. Further details emerged that these ex-inmates were funnelled through the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board for "religious amnesty," ostensibly to aid their reintegration into society. Compounding the outrage, sources confirmed that eight suspects remanded...