…Says, ADF Spends Over N50bn Yearly On ‘Giving Back To Africa’ BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has earned a place in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list. This prestigious recognition highlights the 100 most influential global leaders …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 21, 2025 – Access Bank PLC has once again emerged as Nigeria’s most valuable brand, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive year in the latest “Nigeria 25 2025” ranking by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. This achievement reaffirms Access Bank’s sustained …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a further reduction in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cutting N15 off the previous rate which marks another step by the company to ease the burden of fuel costs on Nigerians. Following the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Management of the newly assented Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), formerly the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI), under the leadership of Dr. Mukail Aremu Akinde FCA, FCTI, has commended His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his Renewed Hope Agenda …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED AYETORO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Yewa North Local Government, Dr. Olusola Akinbode, has expressed gratitude to Dangote Cement Company for its commitment to fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and contributing to grassroots development. This follows the company’s support in efforts to restore electricity to …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has pledged his full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition. Jandor made the declaration on Friday, May 16, 2025, during a rally in Ojo, Lagos, where he publicly …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – As part of his commitment to educational development under the All Progressives Congress (APC) agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro in Ogun State to a full-fledged Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI). …

… Athletes, Residents Assured Of Safety ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has assured both athletes participating in the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta and residents of the state that there is no cause for alarm following a diesel tanker explosion that occurred near the Alake …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Charles Akinola on his recent appointment as Managing Director of the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC). He described the move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a strong affirmation of Akinola’s exceptional qualifications …

For the record: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State, the host of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway Games 2024), has asserted its dominance with impressive performances as Team Ogun’s swimming sensation, Kolade Otunla, etched his name into the record books by breaking the national …