By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state say they are tired of the delay by the state government in paying their pension entitlements as approved by the federal government. Towards this, they have given   the Lagos State Government, 19 days notice,  to credit their Accounts at the Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, or face persistent protests by the Pensioners.       Governor Babajide Sanwoolu This is contained in a notice by the state Chairman of the NUPCPS, Comrade Michael Omisande to   EXCO MEMBERS, ZONAL CO-ORDINATORS AND CPS PENSIONERS. "I t is notified for the information of all CPS Pensioners in Lagos State that following perceived delay by the Authorities in actualizing the Pension increases/Wage Award Template submitted in January, 2026, the Undersigned wishes to give the Lagos State Government, 19 days notice,  to credit our Accounts at the Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs. Failure to meet this demand...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. In a bold move to strengthen security, protect residents and boost investor confidence, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four landmark bills designed to tackle violent crimes, ritual killings, cultism, extortion and the growing challenge of missing persons across the state. The approval, granted at the Council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, underscores the determination of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration to deploy robust legislative measures to address emerging security threats while reinforcing Ogun State’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most attractive investment destinations. The proposed legislations—the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill—will be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration in the coming days. Attorney-General and...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   31 newly trained locomotive pilots have  successfully completed over one year of intensive theoretical and practical training in locomotive operations at the Nigerian Railway Corporation training centres.   In his speech at their graduation, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Dr. Monsurat Omotayo, the Managing Director said the training reflects the Corporation's unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism and operational excellence. He noted that the newly graduated pilots would play a critical role in the ongoing expansion of railway"" operations across the country.   Dr. Kayode Opeifa,  described locomotive pilots as the driving force behind the ongoing transformation and reforms in Nigeria's railway sector. "According to him, the current administration remains committed to initiatives such as partnering with state governme...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. 300 farmers have been empowered with agricultural tools and technical training by Dangote Cement, Ibeshe plant, in Ogun state towards boosting food production, under its annual empowerment support for farmers within the Ibeshe communities.   Beneficiaries under the empowerment program have also cultivated more than 800 acres of farmland and produced over 40,000 tons of agricultural output.  Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant has reinforced its commitment to food security and Sustainable Community development with the roll-out of its 2026 annual farmers’ empowerment initiative, providing free agricultural inputs and capacity-building training to farmers drawn from its 17 host communities.   The programme, which has become a cornerstone of the company’s social investment strategy, saw beneficiaries receive modern farming inputs alongside technical training aimed at improving crop yield, productivity, and income across the agricultural value chain with...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Agriculture remains the backbone of every thriving society, and empowering farmers is one of the most effective ways to guarantee food security and economic prosperity.  In furtherance of this commitment, the Executive Chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero), earlier today sponsored the distribution of fertilizers to members of the Association of All Farmers of Nigeria (AFAN), Agbado/Oke-Odo Chapter. The fertilizer presentation, fully sponsored by the Executive Chairman, underscores his administration's unwavering commitment to empowering farmers, enhancing crop yields, and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the council area. Representing the Executive Chairman at the presentation was the Vice Chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Hon. Kehinde Yusau Shobayo, who reaffirmed the administration's resolve to continue implementing people-oriented initiatives that improve the livelihoods of farmers, boost agricultural ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Technical Adviser to the Vice-president on Transportation, Logistics and Innovation, Dr. Segun Obayendo has described China's zero-tariff policy for exports from African countries as a significant opportunity for Nigeria to expand exports, strengthen manufacturing, attract new investments and deepen participation in global value chains. Dr. Obayendo said this while speaking virtually on Monday at the 2026 Ningbo–Africa Trade & Logistics Cooperation Forum in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.                        Dr. Obayendo. According to him, "China's zero-tariff initiative presents a strategic opportunity for Nigeria and the wider African continent.  He said by strengthening our logistics capacity and improving trade facilitation, we can expand exports, attract manufacturing investments and position Nigerian businesses to compete more effectively in international markets," he stated....