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Ogun state Governor mourns late state FRSC Commander.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Ogun State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, describing his passing as a painful loss to the Corps, the road safety community and the nation. Late FRSC Commander Oludare Ogunjobi Governor Abiodun commiserates with the Corps Marshal and the national leadership of the FRSC in Abuja, the management, officers and men of the Corps across the country, as well as the family, friends and professional associates of the deceased. The Governor notes that the late Ogunjobi’s commitment to road safety administration, public enlightenment and stakeholder engagement reflects the importance of dedicated service to the protection of lives and property. He observes that the late Sector Commander played an important role in promoting responsible road use, improving compliance with traffic regulations and advancing efforts to m...
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NRC DEBUNKS INVOLVEMENT IN VIRAL TICKET RACKETEERING VIDEO ON AKTS

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation has debunked  a report  on social media, accusing it of ticket racketeering on the flagship train corridor - Abuja - Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). According to a statement by Callistus Unyimadu  Chief Public Relations Officer  Nigerian Railway Corporation,  An Instagram blogger Faizah Raji, using the handle @wearegst had on her story titled: "The NRC is stealing its own tickets to resell, accused the corporation (which she erroneously addressed as Nigeria Railway Commission) of deliberately creating artificial scarcity of its tickets only to resell same through some faceless agents at exorbitant prices on the AKTS.  The corporation stated that though the blogger admitted in her story that the NRC Management had warned all prospective passengers to buy tickets only from approved portal, she had approached “an agent,” after all her efforts to buy ticket had proved abortive. According to her, tho...
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Ex Information Minister Lai Mohammed Visits NRC, lauds achievements of MD Dr. Kayode Opeifa .

By Afolabi Oyekunle.  A former Minister of Information and Culture, who is now the Special Adviser to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Mr. Lai Muhammed has commended  the NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa for the ongoing transformation of the railway under him. The ex-Minister gave the commendation when  he paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Legacy Museum. He urged the Managing Director not to relent in his efforts to advance the Corporation, emphasizing that achieving meaningful transformation requires strong individuals driven by commitment, resilience and a genuine passion for the vision. Mr. Lai Mohammed, also highlighted the enduring importance of rail transportation to Nigeria’s development and the value of preserving the nation’s railway heritage. Mr. Mohammed  was received by the Director of Operations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Akin Oshinowo,  represented the Managing Director of the NRC, al...
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NSITF MD advocates stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration to Improve Workers' Welfare.

By Afolabi Oyekunle  Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration across the public service to enhance workers' welfare, productivity and social security. The NSITF MD made the call on Thursday in Abuja in his goodwill message at the Technical Retreat on Presidential Priority, Ministerial Deliverables and Performance Management System (PMS).SISS NSITF MD: Oluwseun Faleye  He commended the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for convening the meeting, describing it as a vital platform for dialogue, coordination and exchange of ideas among agencies with shared institutional responsibilities. "I commend the Ministry for providing this platform for dialogue, coordination and the exchange of ideas, such engagements are important because the effectiveness of public service delivery depends not only on the performance of individual institutions, but also on ...
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Ogun East Economic Transformation to Boost Nigeria's Growth — Abiodun

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the emerging economic opportunities in Ogun East, driven by industrial expansion, airport development, road infrastructure, energy prospects and the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port, have the potential to transform the region into a major economic hub with far-reaching benefits for Nigeria’s economy. Abiodun said the convergence of these strategic assets would not only accelerate economic growth in Ogun State but also strengthen Nigeria’s maritime trade, industrial capacity, logistics network, employment generation and investment prospects. The governor, who spoke at the weekend during the investiture of the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Oladimeji Oresanya, as the 19th president of Sagamu Club in Sagamu, said the region’s growing economic significance had strengthened the argument for the creation of an additional state in the area. He urged community leaders and other stakeholders to sustain their contribu...
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Omi Eko Project Management debunks reports of lack of progress on the project.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Omi Eko Project Management has debunk a report  by an online news platform, alleging that seven months after the project’s kick-off, no physical infrastructure has been delivered on the ground. According to Dr. Segun Alabi, Head, Communications & Media of Omi Eko Project the  narrative is misleading and fails to recognise the established processes involved in delivering a project of this scale and complexity. "The Omi Eko Project is being implemented in line with global best practices for major infrastructure development, which require a structured progression through 1. planning and procurement, 2. design, 3. infrastructure development, 4. implementation, and 5. evaluation phases. These preparatory stages are critical to ensuring that the project is technically sound, financially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and capable of delivering its intended benefits He said the absence of visible physical structures at an early stage sho...
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Opens for Subacription

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Opens for Subscription   Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO Opens for Subacription     –The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now open. The offer is expected to run from Monday, 14 September to Tuesday,13 October 2026, giving eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share with a minimum purchase of 10 units. The shares are expected to be listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited following completion of the IPO. Stanbic IBTC is acting as Joint Lead Issuing House, Joint Stockbroker and Receiving Bank to the offer. Key offer terms Issuer: Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE Offer size: 4,100,000,000 ordinary shares Offer price: ₦525 per share Minimum subscription: 10 shares and multiples of 10 thereafter Payment: Full payment on application Use of proceeds: Growth capital ex...
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