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The Centre for Public Accountability and Social Well-Being (CPASW) has commended the Lagos State Government for steps taken towards resolving the protracted land dispute between the Ojaekomo family and the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family at Ojaekomo Village Sapata Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The organisation also praised the Lagos State House of Assembly for its intervention in the dispute and the Nigeria Police Force for investigating allegations arising from the disagreement over the ownership and allocation of the land. The group also appreciated Nigeria Police Force; Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu; AIG, FCID annex Alagbon, Simeon. U. Akpanudom and  CSP Oyewale Taiwo, O/C legal Alagbon, for their  unbiased ,professionalism, thorough and objective throughout the investigstion process. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Oluwasegun Gbamila, CPASW said the state government's reported actions following the Assembly's resolution had provided a basis for addressi...

Preparations for the golden jubilee celebration of Omoluorogbo Grammar School, Akure, Ondo State, have reached an advanced stage, with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa expected to commission a completed ultra-modern administrative block and perform the groundbreaking ceremony for two new four-classroom block projects initiated by the school’s alumni. The events, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, form part of activities marking the institution’s 50th anniversary and underscore the alumni community’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure and securing a brighter future for the school. The completed administrative block and proposed classroom projects form part of a legacy infrastructure initiative comprising four four-classroom blocks planned for the school. The initiative is designed to address the institution’s infrastructural needs, enhance the learning environment and provide a more conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning. The projects, championed by the ...

The Chairman of Ifo Local Government in Ogun State, Kusimo Idris Olalekan, has urged the Lagos State Government to call the Chairman of Ojodu Local Government to order over the erection of a signpost bearing the inscription, “Welcome to Lagos State,” at a disputed location along the Yakoyo–Ojodu Road. Olalekan said the placement of the signpost had raised concerns about the boundary between Ogun and Lagos states, particularly around Yakoyo in Isheri-Ojodu Ward, where Ifo Local Government maintains that the location falls within Ogun State’s territorial jurisdiction. The council expressed concern that the signpost, which indicates the beginning of Lagos State, could create confusion among residents and road users over the actual boundary between the two neighbouring states. The development comes amid concerns over the territorial limits of the two states in the affected area, following the construction of a road by the Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun. Ifo Local Governm...

Nigeria’s energy sector is entering a period of significant change, creating fresh opportunities for small businesses to adopt cleaner and more reliable power solutions. For entrepreneurs facing rising electricity costs, grid disruptions and continued dependence on generators, Fidelity Bank Green Financing provides a practical route to improved energy security. Recent reforms in the power sector have increased attention on electricity pricing, service reliability and decentralised energy supply. These developments are encouraging businesses and households to examine how they generate, consume and finance power. For a small business, unreliable electricity quickly becomes a financial problem. The cost extends beyond monthly electricity bills to include fuel, generator maintenance, replacement parts, inverter batteries, interrupted operations and lost productivity. A business owner can forecast expenses such as stock, salaries and rent. Energy is harder to predict. Grid availability may ...

Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to cancer advocacy, awareness, early detection and patient support as it partnered WinCancer Foundation to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bank’s participation in the Foundation’s inaugural WinCancer Games, held at Whitesands School playground, Lagos, under the theme “Awareness to Action,” highlighted the importance of translating awareness into practical steps that encourage early medical attention, promote access to screening and strengthen support for individuals and families affected by cancer. Representing Polaris Bank at the event, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head, Brand Management and Corporate Communications, said the Bank’s commitment to social impact extends beyond banking to initiatives that improve lives and address critical societal challenges. “At Polaris Bank, we believe that the true measure of an institution goes beyond financial performance. It is also reflected in the lives we touch, the communitie...

Fidelity Bank Plc will conclude its 2026 Quarterly Business Forum series with an edition in Abuja, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry experts and other stakeholders to examine strategies for sustainable growth in the Federal Capital Territory. The forum will hold on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Barcelona Hotel, No. 23 Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja. The theme is Building Sustainable Businesses, Unlocking Growth, Governance and Opportunity in the FCT. Speaking ahead of the event, the Divisional Head of SME Banking at Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe, said sustainable business growth depends on access to finance, sound governance, relevant knowledge and strong business connections. She said, “At Fidelity Bank, we recognise that sustainable business growth requires a combination of access to finance, sound governance, relevant business knowledge and the ability to identify and maximise emerging opportunities. Through the Quarterly Business Forum, we are c...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ipokia/Yewa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, has pledged to prioritise quality education, youth empowerment, agricultural development, healthcare and infrastructure if elected to the National Assembly in 2027. Taiwo, the immediate past Chief of Staff to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, said his legislative agenda would focus on addressing the developmental needs of the constituency through effective representation, strategic engagement with federal institutions and sustained advocacy for projects that would improve the welfare of residents. He made this known during the concluding phase of his Back-to-School Initiative, through which he distributed exercise books, school sandals and socks to pupils and students in selected schools across Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The initiative, which began in Ipokia Local Government Area about a month earlier, was exte...