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Relief For Retirees As Ogun Approves Additional Pension Benefit

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The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with the approval of an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) aimed at enhancing retirement security and closing existing gaps in the scheme. The development was disclosed during a meeting chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, following strategic engagements between the State Government, labour unions, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), and members of the Pension Fund Management Committees. Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner emphasised that compliance with the CPS law is both mandatory and beneficial to employees and the State. He explained that the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and the CPS are fundamentally different, stressing that the administration of Dapo Abiodun remains committed to addressing identified gaps in order to safeguard workers’ interests. He disclosed that the...
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Primate Ayodele Commissions Mosque, Names It After Tinubu’s Mother

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has commissioned a mosque he built and named it after the mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mrs. Abibatu Mogaji. The commissioning took place during his annual thanksgiving ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Oke-Afa, Lagos State. The event was attended by several dignitaries from the religious, traditional, political, and entertainment sectors, among others. Among the dignitaries were the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the first daughter of President Tinubu, who sent several delegates due to her unavoidable absence; the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, represented by his Special Adviser on Islamic Matters; delegates of the Etsu Nupe, HRH Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; the House of Representatives member representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency II, Hon. Joe Oke; the Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Sheikh Seifudeen Ademoritan Ayinla; the Osolo of Isolo, Oba Isa Abiodun O...
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At Gateway Trade Fair, Dangote Charts Bold Course for Agricultural & Industrial Exports ...OGUNCCIMA Applauds Dangote’s Vision 2030 Project

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The Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has outlined an ambitious export-driven growth strategy aimed at positioning Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole, as competitive leaders in agricultural and industrial exports. This is just as the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) commended the Group’s long-term industrial investments and Vision 2030 agenda. The Company’s investment plan was made known by the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajiya Fatima Aliko-Dangote during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 15th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, where business leaders and policymakers converged to advance discussions on export competitiveness, industrial expansion, and public–private collaboration. The Director who was represented at the occasion by Mr. Tunde Mabogunje, Dangote Cement Plc’s Regional Sales Director, Lagos/Ogun, stated that its long-term investments across cement, energy, petrochemicals...
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Abiodun Pays Tribute To Mama Onabanjo, Pledges Support For Cathedral Project

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L-R: Daughter of the deceased and Chairman,Ogun State Local Government Service Commission; Hon. Bukola Onabanjo,wife of former Governor of Lagos State; Dame Christine Doja Otedola,Ogun State Governor;Prince Dapo Abiodun during the order of funeral Mass for Mama Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo held at St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral,Odo-Egbo in Ijebu-Ode on Friday. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Lucia Onabanjo as a woman whose life was marked by quiet service, strong moral values and unwavering family support that helped sustain public leadership in the state. The governor spoke during the Funeral Mass held on Friday at St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral, where he pledged the state government’s support for the completion of the cathedral project in her honour. Abiodun said the late matriarch lived a simple and disciplined life, deliberately staying away from public attention while earning deep respect for her humility, faith and ethical standards. He noted that her in...
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Allied Air, SAHCOL To Launch Cargo Operations At Ogun Gateway International Airport

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Commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive.  The development builds on the airport’s earlier achievement, as passenger flights officially began on October 7, 2025, opening the facility to travellers across Nigeria. With the introduction of cargo services, the airport is expected to become a strategic logistics hub, supporting the movement of goods within Nigeria and to international markets, strengthening trade flows, regional connectivity, and supply chains. Speaking after a meeting with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Chairman of Sifax Group and its aviation partner SAHCO Plc, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as historic. “We are bringing chartered flights to Iperu, and I have not seen any domestic airport in Nigeria that meets this standard. The infrastructure here is exceptional for ...
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Dangote Refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit (MS) Block Hit 650,000 bpd Capacity …First Refinery In The World to Attain This Feat

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block. Both units are now running at optimal performance, further strengthening the steady‑state operations of Africa’s largest oil refining facility. Following a scheduled maintenance exercise on the CDU and MS Block, the refinery has commenced an intensive 72‑hour series of performance test runs in collaboration with licensor UOP. These tests are designed to validate operational efficiency and confirm that all critical parameters meet global standards. Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, noted that the seamless integration and strong performance of the units demonstrate the refinery’s advanced engineering and robust operational capabilities. “Our teams have demonstrated exceptional precision and expertise in stabilising both the CDU and MS Block, and we are pleased to see them functioning at optimal...
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Allied Air, SAHCO Launch Cargo Operations At Ogun Gateway International Airport

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Commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive.  The development builds on the airport’s earlier achievement, as passenger flights officially began on October 7, 2025, opening the facility to travellers across Nigeria. With the introduction of cargo services, the airport is expected to become a strategic logistics hub, supporting the movement of goods within Nigeria and to international markets, strengthening trade flows, regional connectivity, and supply chains. Speaking after a meeting with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Chairman of Sifax Group and its aviation partner SAHCO Plc, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, described the development as historic. “We are bringing chartered flights to Iperu, and I have not seen any domestic airport in Nigeria that meets this standard. The infrastructure here is exceptional for ...
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