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Abiodun Tasks Political Leaders, Public Servants on Strategic Foresight …As Ogun Begins Three-Day Leadership Training at NIPSS, Ago-Iwoye

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged political leaders and senior public servants to embrace strategic foresight in policymaking and governance to promote sustainable development and prepare the state for future challenges. Abiodun, represented by the Head of Service, Alhaji Olanrewaju Iskeel Saka, spoke at the opening of a three-day Capacity Development Programme on Foresighting for Strategic Leaders in Ogun State at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (OSKASOGS), Ago-Iwoye. He said effective leadership required anticipating emerging trends, identifying opportunities and assessing potential risks rather than focusing solely on immediate challenges. According to him, strategic foresight would help government officials explore future scenarios and integrate long-term considerations into policy formulation, budgeting, planning and programme implementation. He said the initiative align...
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How Nigerians Abroad Can Grow Wealth At Home

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A Nigerian professional in London closes her laptop after another workday. In Toronto, a family reviews its financial plans for the next few years. In Houston, an entrepreneur considers what to do with money set aside for a future commitment in Nigeria. Their circumstances may differ, but they face a similar financial decision. If the money will not be needed immediately, should it remain idle, or can it be positioned to earn a return. This question is becoming more important as the Nigerian diaspora market grows beyond traditional remittances. World Bank data put personal remittances received by Nigeria at approximately 22.8 billion US dollars in 2025, equivalent to about 7.8 percent of Gross Domestic Product. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria also show that workers remittances reached 5.24 billion US dollars in the third quarter of 2025. These figures highlight the scale and resilience of financial inflows from Nigerians living abroad. They also point to a broader opportunity for...
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Ondo Governor, Deji Of Akure, Senators, Others To Attend Omoluorogbo Grammar School's 50th Anniversary

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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa; the Deji of Akureland; senators and other eminent personalities are expected at the 50th anniversary of Omoluorogbo Grammar School, Akure, as the institution prepares to celebrate the milestone with the commissioning of a new administrative block and the foundation-laying ceremony for a four-classroom block to be constructed by the Old Students’ Association. The three-day golden jubilee celebration, scheduled for October 29 to 31, 2026, will also feature an interdenominational thanksgiving service, an alumni reunion, career mentorship, sporting activities and the launch of a ₦100 million legacy project to support the school’s infrastructure development. The anniversary, tagged “Omoluorogbo Grammar School, Akure @ 50: 1976–2026,” has the theme “Celebrating Our Legacy, Shaping the Future,” and the motto “Five Decades of Excellence and Impact.” Chairman of the OGSA 50th Anniversary Implementation and Planning Committee, Hon. Kayode Akinmade,...
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Ogun East's Economic Transformation To Boost Nigeria's Growth-Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the emerging economic opportunities in Ogun East, driven by industrial expansion, airport development, road infrastructure, energy prospects and the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port, have the potential to transform the region into a major economic hub with far-reaching benefits for Nigeria’s economy. Abiodun said the convergence of these strategic assets would not only accelerate economic growth in Ogun State but also strengthen Nigeria’s maritime trade, industrial capacity, logistics network, employment generation and investment prospects. The governor, who spoke at the weekend during the investiture of the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Oladimeji Oresanya, as the 19th president of Sagamu Club in Sagamu, said the region’s growing economic significance had strengthened the argument for the creation of an additional state in the area. He urged community leaders and other stakeholders to sustain their contributions to the developm...
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Zenith Bank To Launch Maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme

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Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly, develop the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations, and prepare for meaningful opportunities in the future. The event, themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” is the brainchild of the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, the first female GMD/CEO in Zenith Bank’s history and a strong advocate for girl-child education and empowerment. The event will be held virtually on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a day after the International Day of the Girl Child, observed globally on October 11. The programme, which will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished experts in various fields, seeks to provide girls with the inspiration, knowledge and practical perspectives needed to navigate their education and careers, while exposing them to opportunities in skills development, mento...
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Abiodun's Education Support Programme Expands To 1,277 Beneficiaries, Introduces, Entrepreneurship, Digital Skills Training

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The Gbemiga Abiodun Education Support Programme has increased its reach from 831 beneficiaries in the 2025/2026 award year to 1,277 for the 2026/2027 academic session, while introducing entrepreneurship support and digital skills training to equip young people with practical skills for employment and self-reliance. The programme, established in memory of the late Gbemiga Abiodun, son of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, supports students from primary to tertiary levels and seeks to ensure that financial difficulties do not prevent young people from pursuing their educational ambitions. Speaking at the fourth edition of the programme on Friday, October 9, 2026, Governor Abiodun disclosed that 831 beneficiaries received scholarships totalling ₦99.1 million during the 2025/2026 award year. For the 2026/2027 academic session, the programme will support 336 primary school pupils, 584 secondary school students, 83 technical college students and 274 tertiary institution students, brin...
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Shareholders Commend Fidelity Bank’s Strong Performance

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L – R: Kevin Ugwuoke, Executive Director, Risk Management; Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer; Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer; Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Board of Directors; Ezinwa Unuigboje, Company Secretary; Henry Obih, Independent Non-Executive Director; and Ken Opara, Executive Director, Lagos and Southwest; (all of Fidelity Bank Plc) at the Bank’s 38th Annual General Meeting which held in Lagos and virtually recently. Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have lauded the Bank’s Board and Management for strengthening its capital base, improving asset quality and sustaining earnings growth despite a challenging operating environment. The shareholders expressed their support at the Bank’s 38th Annual General Meeting, held virtually on Friday, 9 October 2026. Speaking during the meeting, Bisi Bakare, National Coordinator, Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria, drew attention to the Bank’s non-performing loan...
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