By Afolabi Oyekunle. The new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), alongside key stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector, on Tuesday 30th June 2026 paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata. The meeting, which took place at the MRS Oil corporate headquarters in Tin Can Island, Lagos, marked a new dawn in labour-industry relations, signaling a collective commitment to stability, growth, and mutual respect across the nation's petroleum value chain. Welcoming the distinguished delegation, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti on his emergence as the Executive President of NUPENG. In a moment of profound statesmanship, the MRS Oil helmsman declared that all past misunderstandings with the Union had been laid to rest. "For a vehicle to move forward, all four tyres must be properly balanced," Da...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has called on well-meaning Nigerians to reject the plan by the Federal government to sell the Unity schools because it will make quality secondary education inaccessible to millions of Nigerian children. Reacting to report that the Federal Government has approved the concessioning of King’s College, Lagos, to Old Boys Association, the ASCSN stated that once that was done, the remaining 119 Federal Government Colleges would be shared by the political elites and their stooges and consequently killed the Unity School System. In a press statement issued in Abuja today and signed by its National President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed, and the Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, the Union recalled that the Prime Minister in the First Republic, Sir Tafawa Balewa in1966 conceived the idea of setting up Federal Government Colleges to be models of secondary education where Nigerian children irrespec...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Railway Corporation has  presented a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos State Government through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) for the operation of the Redline. The LRMT Red Line commenced passenger operations on 15 October 2024 with morning and evening peak services, following its inauguration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Presenting the document to the LAMATA DG, Engineer Mrs Abimbola Akinojo  the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr.Kayode Opeifa said the  licence formally grants LAMATA access to operate services on the shared corridor in accordance with the Track Sharing Agreement, while conferring the rights and obligations contained therein. LAMATA DG: Engineer Abimbola Akinojo receiving the licence from NRC MD. Dr. Kayode Opeifa He said it also confers on the Lagos State Government the power to operate other rail systems in accordance with international best practices....

By Afolabi Oyekunle   The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation (AALF) aimed at fostering leadership development, empowerment, community engagement, and sustainability among young Nigerians. The partnership was formalized recently during a visit by representatives of the Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation to the LASWA headquarters, where both organizations explored areas of mutual interest and opportunities for collaboration. Speaking during the meeting, the General Manager of LASWA and Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Blue Economy, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, emphasized the importance of partnerships in driving innovation and sustainable development across various sectors of the economy through youth involvement  According to him, "The growth of the blue economy requires visionary leadership, community participation, and strategic partnerships. We are pleased ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Ogun state government says it's a pure lie that  cabinet members reportedly prostrate before  Governor Dapo Abiodun  when he is displeased with them. This is according to a release by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Governor. "The claim that members of the Ogun State Executive Council routinely prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun whenever he is displeased with them is a complete fabrication. At no time has any commissioner or cabinet member been required to prostrate before the Governor, nor has such an incident ever occurred." The report therefore dismissed the unfounded report as carried by Naijamixed. The report said even more ridiculous is the claim that the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, prostrates before the Governor. "Such a falsehood exposes the reckless and irresponsible nature of the publication." Professional journalism is founded on facts, veri...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria - EU Business Forum has been described as successful with key stakeholders from government, developed institutions conveyed to explore opportunities for sustainable economic growth and investment. According to Lagos state Waterways Authority ( LASWA) the forum provided a valuable platform to strengthen partnerships, attract investment, and reaffirm Lagos State's commitment to unlocking the immense potential of the blue economy through innovation and strategic collaboration. LASWA said the major highlight was the presentation by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, who showcased the transformative vision of the Omi Eko Project—an ambitious initiative set to redefine water transportation in Lagos through modern, safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable ferry infrastructure. Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel delivering his paper. Some of the participants at the highly successful forum...