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How Strategic Investments, Fiscal Reforms, Industrial Expansion and Bold Infrastructure Projects Propelled Ogun State to Become Nigeria’s Second Best-Performing State and One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Economies By Kayode Akinmade  When the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), released by Phillips Consulting, ranked Ogun State second only to Lagos among Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, it validated what years of strategic investments in infrastructure, industrialisation, logistics, and fiscal reforms had already signposted. Since assuming office on May 29, 2019, Governor Dapo Abiodun has pursued a development agenda anchored on connectivity, economic expansion, and sustainable revenue growth. The result is a state increasingly regarded as one of Nigeria’s most competitive destinations for investment and industrial activity. Importantly, the pSPI is not a political award. The index combines 70 per cent objective performance data drawn from audited records ...

A civic organisation, Democracy Watch Frontiers (DWF), has condemned what it described as opposition-sponsored protests aimed at undermining the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying such actions amount to a cynical exploitation of the suffering of victims of insecurity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the group's Publicity Secretary, Danjuma Ahmed, warned Nigerians against attempts to manipulate public opinion ahead of the 2027 general elections through misinformation and emotionally charged narratives. According to the organisation, certain political actors are deliberately seeking to discredit the government by exploiting security challenges and other national concerns for partisan advantage. DWF alleged that similar tactics were employed during previous election cycles, particularly in the lead-up to the 2015 general elections, when coordinated campaigns contributed to negative perceptions of the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Th...

The Accord Party, in Lagos State under the leadership of Comr. Lanre Ogundare, monitored by the (REC) Resident Electoral Commission representative, EPM team, all Electoral Officers in Lagos state and the Legal department team of INEC, observed the Accord congress that gave birth to the leadership of Accord Lagos state. Accord Lagos candidates emerge through consensus in 10 LGA, 18 House of Assembly, 12 Federal House of Reps, 3 Senatorial and Governorship Candidate. Hon. Idown Daramola, Accord Candidate emerged through consensus promise to transform Mushin, just the same way our former Federal House of Rep Hon. Kako Are. He said the electorate and residents of Mushin will benefit from the dividend of democracy from welfarism, the school bus, and also sponsored bills for transformation. Hon. Idowu Daramola appreciated the Exco from State Chairmen (Comr Lanre Ogundare), Secretary (James Kolawole), Treasurer (Comr Aremu Gabriel), Organising Secretary ( Hon. Kosenimola Ayodele), Financial (...

Ogun State has been ranked as the second best-performing state in Nigeria in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by Phillips Consulting, a development that further underscores the impact of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ISEYA development agenda on the lives of residents. According to the report, Ogun State placed second nationwide, behind only Lagos State, in a comprehensive assessment of governance, economic performance, infrastructure development, and citizen wellbeing. Kaduna, Adamawa, and Niger states completed the top five rankings. The annual pSPI assesses the performance of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using a methodology that combines 70 percent objective performance data with 30 percent citizen perception surveys. The objective component evaluates critical indicators such as fiscal management, infrastructure development, education, healthcare delivery, and economic performance, while the perception survey measures residents’ views on governance ...

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to launch a strategic engagement platform aimed at promoting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. Known as the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, the initiative is designed to bring together SME business leaders, founders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss business opportunities, economic trends, innovation and sustainable growth strategies. Speaking on the initiative, Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the forum reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering a wide range of initiatives that support the growth of small businesses in Nigeria. “Our Quarterly Business Forum is part of our regular engagement with small businesses across the country. As you may know, Fidelity Bank is a leading supporter of SMEs through numerous financial products, and a strong advocate of a multi-dimensional approach to helping them succeed. “T...

The governorship campaign tour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, continued on Friday with a massive rally in Ado Local Government Area, the Ekiti State capital, attracting thousands of supporters and residents ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The campaign rally witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, youths, women groups, traders, artisans, and community leaders who trooped out in their numbers to receive Dr. Oluyede and his campaign team. The impressive turnout reflected the growing acceptance and popularity of the PDP candidate as preparations intensify for the forthcoming governorship poll. As part of his engagement in Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Oluyede paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, where he received royal blessings and offered prayers for a peaceful election and continued progress of Ekiti State. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd at the rally, Dr. O...