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Ogun Govt Engages Fulani Leaders, Security Chiefs To Strengthen Peace, Security

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The Ogun State Government has convened a strategic security meeting with Fulani leaders, security agencies, and other critical stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen peace and prevent potential security threats across the state. The meeting, held in Abeokuta, was convened by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AIG Olusola Subair (Rtd.), and brought together security service chiefs, security consultants, representatives of local government chairmen, traditional Fulani leaders (Serikis), and representatives of the Miyetti Allah group. Speaking at the meeting, Subair emphasized the importance of proactive engagement and collaboration between communities and security institutions in sustaining the state’s peaceful environment. He noted that security is most effective when there is strong cooperation between government, security agencies, and community leaders. “Our responsibility is to remain vigilant and proactive. Security is most effective when communities and instit...
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Fuel Gets Cheaper: Dangote Slashes PMS Price by N100, Declares Fuel Scarcity “Gone for Good"

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The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. This strategic adjustment is aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers and supporting broader economic stability across Nigeria. Under the new pricing framework, the gantry price of PMS has been lowered from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre—a reduction of ₦100. The coastal price has also been adjusted downward from ₦1,150 to ₦1,028 per litre, representing a ₦122 decrease. Diesel prices have similarly been reduced from ₦1,620 to ₦1,430 per litre, amounting to a ₦190 cut. This decision underscores our commitment to maintaining a pricing structure that remains sensitive to global market trends and reflective of our principles of fairness and transparency. The refinery noted that as a company operating under strict governance standards and strong ethical values, it is important for us to ens...
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Union Bank of Nigeria Marks International Women's Month 2026 With Inclusion-First “Give to Gain” Campaign

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Photo caption: L-R: Chief Talent Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Omayuli Wale-Ajayi; Head, Corporate Banking, Union Bank of Nigeria, Ali Kadiri; Head, Retail and SME Business, Union Bank of Nigeria, Vivian Imoh-Ita; Founder/Executive Director, Deaf International Foundation, Funmilola Ogunro; MD/CEO, Union Bank of Nigeria, Yetunde Oni; SouthWest Coordinator, Nigeria Association of the Blind, Adenike Olorundare; Women Leader, Lagos Chapter, Nigeria Association of the Blind, Olubukola Salako; Executive Director, Corporate Bank & Business Banking Lagos & West, Union Bank of Nigeria, Taiwo Shote; Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Olufunmilola Aluko; Regional Executive, Business Banking SouthWest and Lagos, Union Bank of Nigeria, Emmanuel Aihevba, and Lead Innovation, Events and Platform Management, Union Bank of Nigeria, Chiamaka Moses during the Bank’s commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026 at the Stable, Surulere, Lagos recently. In observance of I...
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IWD: Fidelity Bank Signs MoU with Partners, Launch ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative to Empower Nigerian Women

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Photo caption: L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently.  Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with partner organisations at the launch of the bank’s “Give Her Power” initiative, a programme designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, tools, mentorship, and financial knowledge. The partnerships, formalised as part of activities commemorating...
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Ogun, Federal Agencies Fine-Tune Security For Gateway Airport Hajj Operations

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L-R: The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Security; AIG Olusola Subair(Rtd) Consultant on Aviation to the Governor; Dr. Muhammed Odunowo,Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service,Ogun State Command; Comptroller Olufunke Odusote,Consultant to the Governor,Aviation Management; Captain Dapo Olumide,Commissioner for Transportation; Engr. Gbenga Dairo,Representative of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA); Dr. Uyiekpen Asuen and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation; Mrs. Aderonke Tokunbo-Peters during a meeting with security agencies aimed at preparing adequately for the commencement of International flights at the Gateway International Airport in Ogun State on Monday... Security agencies responsible for airport operations in Nigeria have pledged to collaborate with the Ogun State Government to ensure seamless Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo. The commitment was made on Monday during a strategic security meeting between rep...
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Deputy British High Commissioner Visits Fidelity Bank Head Office In Lagos

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Photo caption: L-R: Country Director, Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Nigeria, Mark Smithson; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter; Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; and Deputy Country Director, DBT Nigeria, Morayo Adekunle; at the courtesy visit by the British Deputy High Commissioner and his team to the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently.
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CSOs Suspend Planned Protest In Lagos, Demand Immediate Investigation

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has announced the suspension of it's planned protest in Lagos over the decision of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, to declare the Youth Forum leader of the Ojomu Royal Family, Hammed Tajudeen, as a wanted person. In a statement by its Chairman, Adeyemi Olorunsogo, the coalition expressed deep concern over what it described as persistent bias and selective actions by the Commissioner of Police against certain members and youths of the Ojomu Royal Family. The coalition had earlier issued a seven-day ultimatum, scheduled to expire on March 9, 2026, during which it demanded an investigation into the matter.  The group had also planned to stage a peaceful protest should its demands remain unmet. However, the coalition announced that it has decided to suspend the planned protest for an additional seven days following the recent change in leadership within the Nigeria Police Force.  According to the group, the decisi...
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