BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has emphasized the importance of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a pivotal investment for industrialization and manufacturing in developing countries. He believes that such investments are crucial for fostering industrial growth. During his visit …

… Says Governors Will Replicate Initiative At State Level  ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children is a national challenge that needs to be addressed before it gets out of control. Abiodun stated this on Thursday, …

ABEOKUTA, The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games.” Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka assured …

…Saves Africa’s $17bn In Petrol Products Imports BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, has said that Nigeria has the potential to become a refining hub if it increases its crude oil production capacity and manages its crude supply efficiently. He opined this would …

…As Gov. Abiodun Praises Tinubu For Prompt Intervention ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Motorists plying the busy Lagos-Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode road would soon heave a sigh of relief as palliative work will begin on the failed portions of the road on Monday, October 14, 2024. The palliative work on the road is …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – In a show of strong support for Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has set the record straight by debunking false allegations being peddled against GTCO and its Executive Management by faceless and unqualified entities.  This was contained in a statement …

IPERU-REMO, IKENNE LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme has awarded millions of Naira to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state. The programme is an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his family, established in memory of …

…Royalty and High-Profile Dignitaries Gather at Ebute-Igbooro BY ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, popularly known as IBD, expressed heartfelt gratitude and consolation during the “Celebration of Life” event held for his late uncle, Alhaji (Otunba) Wahab Ayinla Egungbohun, fondly called …

From the Publisher’s Notebook: By ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The serene town of Ebute-Igbooro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State was transformed into a gathering place for dignitaries and well-wishers on Saturday, September 28, 2024, as Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola will, on Friday, October 11, 2024, lead the foundation-laying ceremony for the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. The port, located at the Dry Port City in Soderu Village, Itori, along the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis of …