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The Ogun State Government has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures following the Federal Government’s announcement of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), assuring residents that no case had been recorded in the state as of October 21, 2026. The government urged residents to remain vigilant, observe preventive measures and avoid panic or the spread of unverified information. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that Ogun had been on heightened alert since the declaration of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in March 2026. According to her, 111 persons of interest, comprising passengers from high-risk countries, had been identified, monitored and subsequently discharged from follow-up after completing the required surveillance period. Coker said the state’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre was coordinating preparedness and response activities to ensure the prompt identifi...

The Ogun State Government has approved a welfare palliative of ₦50,000 each for the 3,050 members of the 2026 Batch C, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) currently undergoing their orientation programme at the NYSC camp in Sagamu. The intervention, approved by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the burden of prevailing economic challenges on young Nigerians and provide support for corps members serving in the state. The disbursement of the funds commenced on Monday, with each eligible corps member to receive ₦50,000 to help meet personal and other essential needs during the orientation period. The initiative underscores the state government’s recognition of the contributions of corps members to national development and its commitment to promoting their welfare, comfort and overall well-being throughout their service year. The government acknowledges that corps members, many of whom are away from their famili...

The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole. Abiodun commiserated with Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and other prominent Yoruba leaders, as well as the family and associates of the deceased. The governor noted that Pa Fasoranti, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, lived a remarkable life defined by service, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the Yoruba people and the Nigerian nation. He described the late elder statesman as one of the enduring voices in Nigeria’s democratic struggle, whose courage, convictions and sacrifices helped shape the country’s political development. Abiodun said Fasoranti’s role in the struggle for democracy, particularly...

The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into the allegations against the monarch. The decision was conveyed in a letter dated October 20, 2026, signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat. According to the letter, the council acted following several complaints concerning the traditional ruler’s conduct, particularly his alleged involvement in overtly partisan political activities, some of which were reportedly publicised by him. The government noted that partisan politics was contrary to customary law and prohibited by statute, warning that such conduct could undermine the dignity of the traditional institution and threaten pea...

Mobile banking is changing how Nigerians manage money, pay bills and complete everyday financial transactions. The value goes beyond having a bank on a smartphone. It lies in helping customers complete important banking tasks without allowing those tasks to disrupt work, business, family responsibilities or personal schedules. A routine visit to a bank branch can take more time than expected. Customers may have to contend with traffic, travel time and queues. For a business owner, this could mean leaving a shop during a busy period. An employee may have to sacrifice a lunch break, while a parent may need to reorganise an already demanding day. Bank branches remain important for customers who require financial advice, documentation or assistance with complex transactions. However, many routine banking activities can now be completed digitally. The Fidelity Mobile App allows customers to conduct several transactions within a secure digital environment. These include money transfers, airt...

L-R: The newly appointed Commissioner, Mrs Adenike Ademokun; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; and another newly appointed Commissioner, Mr Olayemi Sanusi, during their swearing-in at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Mr Olayemi Sanusi and Mrs Adenike Ademokun as commissioners, charging them to place the interest of the state above personal considerations, political differences and sectional loyalties. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he urged the new commissioners to demonstrate integrity, humility, fairness and commitment to public service. The governor charged them to remain accessible to the people, listen attentively to their concerns and exercise prudence in the management of public resources, stressing that their appointments must translate into tangible benefits for...

By Taiye Olayemi Andela and Flutterwave co-founder, Mr Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, will headline the fifth edition of Insurance Meets Tech (IMT), scheduled for Nov. 20 in Lagos.

By Taiye Olayemi (News Agency of Nigeria) Nigeria’s insurance industry has raised N1.079 trillion through recapitalisation, but winning public trust will depend on prompt claims settlement, better services and affordable policies that deliver when losses occur.

The Ogun State Government has taken Mistura Adebayo, a young girl reportedly found wandering on two occasions, into its custody and commenced medical investigations to assess her health and determine the appropriate care she requires. The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development disclosed that its intervention followed reports brought to the attention of the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, by Adetoun Adejobi. According to the Ministry, Adeleye immediately contacted the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, who coordinated the deployment of social workers to the police station where the girl had been taken. On arrival, the social workers were informed that Mistura had already been released to her grandmother. The Ministry said it received another report the following day that the girl had been seen wandering again, prompting a fresh intervention that resulted in her being taken into government custody. It added that ...

The Lagos State House of Assembly has held the draws for the 2026 edition of the Speaker’s Game, themed “Renewed Hope”, with a commitment to sustain the annual sporting competition as a platform for promoting physical fitness, talent discovery and unity among public servants.   The event, organised in commemoration of the birthday of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, is designed to encourage staff of government ministries, departments and agencies to participate in sports and improve their overall wellbeing.   Speaking at the event, the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. (Mrs) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, said that the competition went beyond celebrating the Speaker’s birthday, stressing that it also provided an opportunity to promote fitness and strengthen relationships among participants.   “It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the unveiling and draws of the annual Speaker’s Game. Not only is it to celebrate the birthday of the Speaker, but also to en...

Building a business is often about recognising opportunities at the right time and having the capacity to act on them. For us at Akara Café, there came a point when an exciting opportunity presented itself: the chance to create a premium sub-brand that would offer a new expression of what we had built with Akara Café. It was an exciting prospect, but it was also a significant financial commitment. Like many growing businesses, we understood that expansion requires more than a great idea. It requires the right people, resources, planning and, importantly, access to capital. While we had continued to build and grow our existing business, taking on a new expansion meant having to carefully balance the investment required for the new venture with the working capital needed to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. That was where Fidelity Bank’s FundHer programme became particularly valuable to us. Through FundHer, we were able to access financing at a critical point in our expans...

By Kayode Akinmade With support for 10,000 farmers, new mechanisation equipment, digital technology and investments in agro-processing, Governor Dapo Abiodun is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to boost food production, reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ livelihoods. As Nigeria grapples with food affordability and rising agricultural production costs, Ogun State, under Governor Dapo Abiodun, is strengthening efforts to improve food security through targeted support for farmers, mechanisation, digital innovation and investments across the agricultural value chain. The latest intervention, unveiled at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Abeokuta, provides a clear indication of this approach. It targets 10,000 rice and cassava farmers with subsidised farm inputs, alongside the distribution of 10 tractors, other agricultural equipment and 1,200 Android phones equipped with applications for weather information, market pric

    By Linda Ogbonna       Nimbus Aid Foundation, in collaboration with Sycamore, has called for early financial education for teenage girls to promote financial independence and entrepreneurship.   They made the call at EQUIP HER 2026, an initiative organised by Nimbus Aid Foundation, Sycamore and Dansol High School to mark the International Day of the Girl Child on Saturday in Lagos.   The ‌‌‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‍⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌programme brought together schoolgirls to learn practical skills in saving, budgeting, investing and converting their talents into business opportunities.   Mr Edward Israel-Ayide, a trustee and Director of Communications of Nimbus Aid Foundation, said the initiative was designed to equip girls with knowledge for sound financial decisions and economic participation.   Israel-Ayide said the foundation had spent about five years supporting female entrepreneurs but decided to extend its interventions to younger girls to prepare them for futu...

Ogun State is set to host another major industrial development as Lee Group, a multinational conglomerate, prepares to establish an ultra-modern industrial park on 450 hectares of land acquired along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, around Makun Village near the Sagamu Interchange. Governor Dapo Abiodun is scheduled to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the project on Thursday, November 12, 2026, marking another step in the state government’s drive to attract large-scale investments, expand industrial capacity and create employment opportunities. The industrial park, designed to accommodate 29 factories alongside supporting commercial and recreational facilities, is expected to add to Ogun State’s growing industrial base and strengthen its appeal to local and international investors. The proposed factories will manufacture a range of products, including footwear and leather goods, plastics, packaging materials, personal care products and household items, among others. The development ...

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has called on Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) to embrace digital solutions, maintain sound financial management practices and adopt structured business models to enhance competitiveness and drive sustainable growth. The call was made at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum held recently in Lagos themed, “Build to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth.” The forum brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry experts, and representatives of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to discuss practical strategies for strengthening SMEs through digital innovation, improved financial management, trade financing and regulatory compliance. Speaking at the event, the Regional Bank Head, Ikeja, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Jude Monye, who represented the Executive Director, Lagos and South-West, Dr. Ken Opara, described Lagos as a dynamic business hub with immense growth opportunities despite prevailing ...

The Aina Onimole (Oju Iyewa) Chieftaincy Family Foundation has announced a series of community development initiatives ahead of its forthcoming Family Reunion in Isale Eko, Lagos. The Foundation unveiled its plans on Saturday at a press conference held in Lagos in preparation for the reunion. Speaking at the conference, Chairman of the Foundation, Hon. Hakeem Amode, who spoke through the Vice Chairman of the Foundation, Mr Dehinde Onimole, said that the reunion goes beyond celebration of family ties. “This reunion is not simply a celebration of family. It is an opportunity to reconnect with our heritage, strengthen family bonds and, importantly, reaffirm our commitment to the development and well-being of the community from which our family has its roots,” Amode said. Amode explained that the Aina Onimole Chieftaincy Family Foundation was established as a platform for members of the family to contribute to the welfare of the people and development of the community. According to him, th...

The Ogun State Government has strongly condemned the description of the proposed $7 billion Gateway Deep Seaport investment as “another broken promise” by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Ogun East, Alhaji Abdul-Hameed Omotayo, describing the remark as a reckless distortion of facts, an attempt to politicise a landmark investment and evidence of disregard for the economic prospects of the state. In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, the government accused Omotayo of playing dirty politics with an investment initiative backed by formal agreements signed with global port operator DP World in Paris on September 24, 2026, insisting that the agreements, investment commitments and plans for the proposed Gateway Deep Seaport and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone were matters of public record that could be independently verified. The government said it was particularly troubling that a candidate seeking to represent Ogun East in the Senate would dismiss an inve...

L-R: The Ogun State Deputy Governor; Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Ogun State Governor; Prince Dapo Abiodun,the Public Relations Officer, All Farmers Association of Nigeria,Ogun State Chapter; Rotimi Sogunle and the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security; Hon. Bolu Owotoomo during the presentation of a key to a tractor for the use of farmers across the state during the celebration of the World Food Day held at the June 12 Cultural Center,Kuto, Abeokuta on Friday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled a comprehensive support package for 10,000 rice and cassava farmers, including subsidised fertilisers, herbicides and improved planting materials, alongside the distribution of 10 tractors, other agricultural equipment and 1,200 Android phones to boost food production and strengthen food security. Abiodun announced the interventions on Friday at the 2026 World Food Day celebration held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, with the theme, “Innovate Today, Nouris...