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L-R: Father of the 12-year-old artist who recently presented a portrait of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to her in Abeokuta; Mr Bosun Morenikeji, Senior Special Assistant, Public Administration, Office of the First Lady of Nigeria; Mrs Adeola Bali; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs and Strategy, Office of the First Lady of Nigeria; the artist’s mother, Mrs Taiwo Morenikeji; and the young artist, Ebunoluwa Morenikeji, holding a dummy cheque of ₦10 million, representing the cash gift promised her by Senator Oluremi Tinubu in Abeokuta... Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Master Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by his artistic talent. The ₦10 million Education Development Trust Fund, presented to Joshua through the Ogun State Government, is to support his education th...

The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it arbitrarily revoked the allocation of a parcel of land in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area, saying the provisional offer was cancelled because the applicant failed to pay the assessed cost of the land within the stipulated 60-day period. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the 4.646-hectare parcel at Fere Village, Jibowu, along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, was assessed at N334,493,200, but the original applicant, Alhaja Adijat Jumoke Busari, did not pay the land cost within the required period. Akinmade, in a statement on the matter, said official records showed that Busari applied for the allocation on January 7, 2025, under reference number OW/SL/C.1302. He explained that following the required site inspection and investigation, the Bureau responsible for land allocation issued her a Provisional Letter of Offer on March 25, 2025. According to him, the applicant receive...

  The OKLA Computer Academy has graduated participants of the third edition of its Free ICT/Computer Training Programme, with the founder, Hon. Sanni Ganiyu Babatunde Okanlawon, urging beneficiaries to use their newly acquired digital skills to create opportunities and solve real-world problems.   Okanlawon, popularly known as OKLA, represents Kosofe Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly.   His office has also been involved in other empowerment initiatives, including educational and small-business support for constituents.

The Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, mni, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release was part of the government’s continued efforts to address outstanding pension obligations and improve the welfare of retired workers. According to him, N2.751 billion was released to pay gratuity to 432 beneficiaries, while another N4 billion was released for the payment of Additional Pension Benefits to eligible retirees from July 2025 to date. Saka said the government remained committed to ensuring that workers who had served the state meritoriously received their retirement benefits, despite competing demands on the state’s resources. Explaining the Additional Pension Benefit, Saka said it was introduced to cushion the difference between the pension benefits retirees would have received under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and wh...

 L-R: Executive Director, North, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Sufiyanu Garba; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, I.G. Best Company, Mr. Okereke Ignatus Mmbonye; and Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Ugochi Osinigwe; at the Fidelity Bank Quarterly Business Forum held in Kano recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business growth and resilience. The forum, themed, "Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth," provided participants with valuable insights into strengthening business operations, improving access to finance, enhancing financial management and leveraging opportunities that can drive sustainable enterprise development across Nor...

A coalition of Ogoni diaspora organizations, youth groups, and civil society organizations both at home and abroad has passed a vote of no confidence in the Federal Government-appointed Ogoni Dialogue Committee, ODC, led by Professor Don Baridam, over alleged attempts to undermine MOSOP. In a statement issued over the weekend and signed by the Acting President of NUOS International USA, Edwards Adookor; the Coordinator of The Unseen Project, Sira Mark; the President of Youth & Civil Society, Silvernus Alesaa and the President of CDHRAC International USA, Ignatius Ganago, the coalition said “there cannot be any ‘Ogoni dialogue’ greater than MOSOP.” “MOSOP is Ogoni. MOSOP is tears, blood, and the supreme sacrifice. There is no other apex organization in Ogoni that speaks for Ogoni than MOSOP,” the statement read. The coalition comprises the National Union of Ogoni Students, NUOS, International Secretariat, CDHRAC International USA, The Unseen Project, Ogoni London-based activists, an...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, Governor Dapo Abiodun declared on Thursday, as thousands of party supporters and members of Caucus 7202 converged on the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, for a mega rally in support of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The rally, which drew supporters from the 20 local government areas of the state, underscored the growing mobilisation of the APC ahead of the elections and provided a major platform for the party and its support groups to reaffirm their commitment to victory in 2027. Addressing the gathering, Abiodun said the massive turnout was a clear demonstration of the APC’s strength, unity and readiness for the elections, noting that the party had built a formidable grassroots structure across the state. He said the achievements of his administration over the past seven years had provided a strong platform for ...

The Center for Public Accountability and Social Well-being (CPASW) on Thursday, September 10, 2026, protested at the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging lawmakers to investigate alleged interference, intimidation and harassment linked to a disputed 27.65-hectare parcel of government-allocated land in the Lekki sub-region. The organisation’s protest followed a petition it submitted to the House on August 23, seeking legislative intervention in the lingering dispute involving the Ojaekomo family, the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family and Bashiru Fakorede over land at Sapata Village, Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The Lagos State House of Assembly, in a letter dated September 7 and signed by the Clerk of the House, A.A. Oshinowo, invited the Director-General of the Centre, Shola Omolola, to appear before its Committee on Rules and Business on Thursday, September 10, alongside his clients and relevant documents. Following the invitation, the Ojaekomo family and the CSO was present at the ...

For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market access and increased trade among African countries. Farmers, traders, cooperatives, commodity aggregators and small businesses are also exploring digital platforms and structured networks that can connect them to regional opportunities. However, finding an opportunity is only part of the journey. Businesses must also be able to pay suppliers, settle ...

By Kayode Akinmade A government’s commitment to women is best judged not by the number of empowerment programmes it announces, but by whether it creates lasting pathways for women to earn, lead and shape society. By that measure, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s record in Ogun State presents a clear and deliberate women’s agenda. Under Abiodun, women’s development has moved beyond episodic assistance to become part of the State’s broader economic and social strategy. From productive capital and livelihood support to skills acquisition, financial inclusion, enterprise development and leadership opportunities, the administration has pursued a simple proposition: Ogun’s development cannot be complete when its women are economically constrained or excluded from decision-making. The scale of the intervention reinforces that proposition. Under his leadership, Ogun State, in partnership with the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Project, has directly empowered about 100,000 women. Official figure...

On a quiet Monday morning, the proprietor of a growing private school walks through her compound before the first bell rings. The classrooms are freshly painted, teachers are preparing their lessons, and parents are arriving with children eager to begin another academic year. Behind the excitement of the new session is a list of urgent financial decisions. The school needs more desks to accommodate increasing enrolment. Some computers in the ICT laboratory must be replaced. The school bus requires repairs, additional teachers must be recruited, and suppliers are waiting for payment. Beside the school is an empty plot that could become a new classroom block, if the required funding is available. Her school is growing, but its financial resources must grow with it. This is the reality facing many private school owners in Nigeria as the 2026/2027 academic session begins. Enrolment is increasing, and parents expect better facilities, stronger security, modern technology and improved learni...

L-R: United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Aminat Mohammed, receiving a plaque of honour from the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, during her visit to the State on Tuesday... Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP), describing women’s economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities. Abiodun made the disclosure on Monday when he received the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, who joined him in interacting with beneficiaries of the programme at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor said his administration deliberately embraced and took ownership of the programme because it provided an opportunity to reach women at the grassroots who might otherwise remain outside conventional structures of political and economic empowerment. According to ...

Union Bank of Nigeria has been recognised for its leadership in gender inclusion, emerging as Most Outstanding Bank in Gender Inclusion at the Women in Marketing and Communications Conference and Awards (WIMCA) 2026, held on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This award was in affirmation of the Bank’s commitment to advancing gender diversity through an inclusive workplace and financial ecosystem that empowers women, female entrepreneurs, and professionals with tailored products, capacity building, mentorship, networking, and broader economic opportunities. Themed “Grow, Give, Glow: Building Resilience for Distinction,” WIMCA 2026 convened leading female marketing and communications professionals from across Africa to explore industry trends, leadership, resilience, and women’s advancement within the brands marketing ecosystem. Dubbed the largest gathering of female marketing and communications professionals on the African continent, the event b...

Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu and members of his family enjoy unimpeded transit and cannot be arrested in the United States while attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Ibrahim, who is also Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Budget and Administration, said this in a statement issued by the Office of the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York. He said the Nigerian Mission in New York had received no notification from the US government of any restriction on President Tinubu’s movement during the UNGA. Citing Section 11 of the 1947 UN-U.S. Agreement, the envoy said representatives of member states and their families are protected from impediments to transit to and from the UN headquarters district. He explained that the provision requires US federal, state and local authorities to refrain from imposing restrictions on the movement of representatives of mem...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with São Tomé and Príncipe, with focus on maritime security, the Nigeria-São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone (JDZ), trade and investment. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, *H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON*, stated this while representing *His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR*, at the Presidential Inauguration of *His Excellency, President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova*, for a second five-year term. Speaking on behalf of Mr.President, Matawalle commended the people of São Tomé and Príncipe for conducting a peaceful, credible and transparent election. “Your victory reflects the confidence of the people in your leadership. Nigeria commends the Government, the National Electoral Commission, Political Parties, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe for strengthening democratic institutions in your country,” he said. President Tinubu added: “Nigeria values the l...

The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership has transformed the state’s development trajectory and strengthened its position as one of Nigeria’s leading investment destinations. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Abeokuta, Akinmade attributed the state’s growing appeal to the administration’s purposeful governance, political maturity, infrastructure development and commitment to creating a stable, business-friendly environment. He said the administration had pursued its development agenda with passion, discipline, integrity and focus despite political and economic challenges. According to him, Abiodun’s ability to maintain peace and stability while implementing ambitious development programmes had enhanced investor confidence and created opportunities for businesses, residents and communities across the state. “Governor Abiodun plays politics without acrimony. He understands that political...

The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership has transformed the state’s development trajectory and strengthened its position as one of Nigeria’s leading investment destinations. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Abeokuta, Akinmade attributed the state’s growing appeal to the administration’s purposeful governance, political maturity, infrastructure development and commitment to creating a stable, business-friendly environment. He said the administration had pursued its development agenda with passion, discipline, integrity and focus despite political and economic challenges. According to him, Abiodun’s ability to maintain peace and stability while implementing ambitious development programmes had enhanced investor confidence and created opportunities for businesses, residents and communities across the state. “Governor Abiodun plays politics without acrimony. He understands that political...