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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The management of Dangote Cement has announced plans to commission its 3 million tons per annum (3Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025. The project is expected to bolster the company’s footprint in Africa and significantly enhance its export …

UYO, AKWA IBOM – A sign-out photo of a final-year student of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), known simply as King Jack, has ignited widespread buzz on the popular microblogging platform X.com. In a moment of excitement and relief after completing his studies, Jack wrote a bold message of appreciation, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA –  President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for adopting policies that are restoring investor confidence and reviving Nigeria’s private sector. According to Dangote, Tinubu has demonstrated a reputation as a listening president who understands the needs …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability, The Alternative Bank, alongside the Sterling Sustainability Working Group, organised the Walk4ZeroPlastic march on Saturday, engaging over 300 volunteers in the battle against plastic pollution. The walk, whichclimaxed at the Tejuosho market in Lagos, saw the recovery of several tonnes …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Recreation Club Ilaro (RCI) is set to hold a Zoom programme in honour of its late Elder Council Chairman, Chief (Engr.) Adewale Idowu Adejumo, the Ajiroba of Ilaro-Yewa. The event will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Commissioner for Forestry in Ogun State, Hon. Oludotun Taiwo FNSE has commiserated with the family of a man reportedly killed by a stray elephant at Itasin-Imobi, in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state. Oludotun while speaking to journalists at his office, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said it is time for the state to strengthen economic collaboration with Oyo State in the area of food production and ensure adequate security in both states. Governor Abiodun had a meeting with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Against the backdrop of cases of obstruction of traffic by cattle herders engaging in open grazing in the state, the Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, reminded cattle owners and herders that the Animal Grazing Regulation and Cattle Ranch Establishment Bill 2020 signed …

… Mission Led By Nigerian Space Scientist, Dr. Temidayo  Oniosun BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In a groundbreaking milestone for Nigeria and West Africa, Egusi melon seeds sourced from Oyo State are poised to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission is part of a multinational agricultural science project that …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Super Falcons of Nigeria following their remarkable comeback and record-breaking victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a thrilling final on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Super Falcons shocked …