LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The UK government has announced a significant overhaul of its Skilled Worker visa programme, increasing salary thresholds from January 1, 2025. This policy shift aims to attract highly skilled professionals while aligning with the country’s economic priorities, though it also raises barriers for applicants and employers. …
Read More »Abiodun Pays Courtesy Visit To Abdul Samad Rabiu, BUA Group Chair
ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, at his Banana Island residence in Lagos. The visit was an opportunity for the governor to express gratitude to the renowned industrialist for …
Read More »Abiodun Signs N1.054trn Appropriation Bill Into Law, Pledges Olokola Port Development
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially signed the 2025 State Appropriation Bill, valued at N1.054 trillion, into law. The signing ceremony was held at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the presence of key stakeholders, including the Speaker of the House of …
Read More »Abiodun Appoints Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo as Chief of Staff
ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to the governor. The Chief of Staff’s letter of appointment was handed over to him by Governor …
Read More »Kemi Badenoch: Nigeria And Bolekaja Diplomacy; Let Kemi Adegoke-Badenoch Breathe, Please.
Opinion: BY LANRE OGUNDIPE Leadership isn’t about power; it’s about influencing and inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and taking responsibility to guide a team towards a shared goal; true leaders empower their people rather than exerting control through authority – Laura Weakley. Why is it that Nigeria is regarded as a …
Read More »Labour Appreciates AbiodunFfor Approving Christmas Bonus For Ogun Workers
ABEOUKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC) in Ogun State have described Governor Dapo Abiodun as a compassionate leader who has the interest of workers at heart. In separate letters of gratitude to the governor for approving the Christmas bonus for …
Read More »Ogun Govt. Appoints CDA Members To Security Network Governing Board (+photos)
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of four distinguished members of the Community Development Association (CDA) to the Governing Board of the Ogun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps. The appointees represent the Remo, Ijebu, Yewa, and Egba divisions, …
Read More »Leadership Insights: 40 Minutes With Governor Oyebanji (1)
BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I recently had the honour of visiting Ekiti State, where I embarked on a self-guided tour to explore the projects completed or underway by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. From the bustling streets of Ado-Ekiti to the quaint towns of Ikere-Ekiti, Ikole-Ekiti and Oke Ako-Ekiti, Oyebanji’s transformative initiatives have …
Read More »Industrial Revolution Takes Root In Ogun State, Says Shippers’ Council Boss
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barrister Ukeyima Akutah, has highlighted Ogun State as a leader in Nigeria’s industrial revolution. Speaking on the state’s impressive performance in the Ease of Doing Business Index, Akutah emphasized that Ogun is setting …
Read More »Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (2)
Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE For those who care to know, the July 16, 2022 event marked a political Armageddon for some individuals in Osun APC. On that fateful day, their political obituaries were written; and for some, there’s no resurrection in sight. However, to honour their political memories, the party …
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