By Afolabi Oyekunle. Newly elected National President of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has assured that the union under his leadership will work tirelessly to uphold the dignity of labour, uphold the the good legacies left behind by immediate past leaders, collaborate with stakeholders and the government to better the economy and improve members welfare. NUPENG new President, Comrade Oladiti. Comrade Oladiti gave the assurance in his acceptance speech, at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Union, where he was unanimously elected as the new President. He assured that he will not disappoint the members of the Union for their confidence in him, as he will continue to work to improve the legacy left behind by the administration of the immediate President, Comrade Williams Akporeha and surpass it. Comrade Oladiti in his excitement moods at the Conference. He assured NUPENG members and workers that their rights and welfare w...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. A look at the Textile sector in Nigeria shows it is struggling to survive. Hitherto in the 1980's , the textile sector was to be proud of boasting of industries across the country and providing jobs to many people. Products from the textile industries then were to be proud of consisting of different brands of beautiful materials. Not only did the textile industries employed thousands of workers, they also contributed highly to the country's GDP and economic growth. However due to inconsistent economy policies which allowed influx of textile materials into the country, the once highly celebrated textile sector began to collapse leading to many companies closure and job loses. A cursory look at the textile industries today shows that only few of the companies are in existence as many had closed down. The once booming sector is now in a comatose as those in existence are still struggling with smuggle textile materials into the country. To many obse...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has reiterated his  commitment towards training and exposure of the Corporation’s workers to the deepening of their  professional competence and attuned them to global best practices. Dr. Opeifa stated this during his interaction with the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s delegation to this  year's edition of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week and Annual General Meeting, taking place at  the Brig Gen Abba Kyari Banquet Hall, Government House, Kaduna State.  He expressed hope that the conference would equip the delegates' with requisite skills, knowledge  and expertise in the discharge of their duties. Speaking earlier, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, appreciated the Managing  Director and the management of the Corporation for always supporting the Public Relations Department  of the Corporati...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has got a new national president in person of Comrade  Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti.   New President of NUPENG Otunba Oladiti, from the informal - sector of the union,  was a National Trustee of the Union, who has also served previously in many posts. He was unanimously elected at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates conference of the Union, in Lagos. The new President is bringing into office, a vast experience in the Petroleum industry, having served in various capacity in the union.   He pledged to work  towards the welfare of the  workers interests and growth of NUPENG. In his valedictory speech at the Delegates Conference, the former President, Comrade Akporeha Williams said his terms in office was a landmark in the Union as progressive records were achieved. Acco rding to the former President, his tenure saw a robust engagements across all branches of...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Public Policy analysts, Government officials and other Stakeholders have  hailed the strategic foresight and industrial courage of the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, describing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformative national asset deserving of collective appreciation by Nigerians. This position was strongly articulated at the 2026 Bullion Lecture, powered by the Centre for Financial Journalism, where the Director‑General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo Ike‑Muonso, declared that Nigerians owe Aliko Dangote a profound debt of gratitude for investing in the world‑class refinery.   Delivering the keynote lecture themed “From Resources to Prosperity: How Raw Materials Development, Value Addition and Innovation Can Catalyse Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance,” Professor Ike‑Muonso said the refinery represents a decisive break from Nigeria’...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Psalms 136:1. "O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for his mercy endureth forever.".  Everyday we have many reasons to thank God, individually, and as a body. It is in line with this that members of The Christ Church of Cherubim and Seraphim, A.K.A. Bishop David Allen, behind Segun Odegbami, in Wasinmi, Oteyi, Ogun state, do celebrate harvest every year to show their appreciation to God, for his love over the church, members and the Leaders.  This year harvest comes up on Sunday 26th April, 2026, at the same venue, behind Segun Odegbami, in Oteyi, Wasinmi, Ogun state. The Theme of the Harvest is taken from, Joshua 21vs 45." "Failed Not Ought of Any Good Things". Speaking on the Harvest, the Chief Host, Venerable (Prophet) Michael Allen said God has shown mercy to the church as it continues to grow, recording miracles, signs and wonders among members. Prophet Michael said it is to show gratuity to God that the Harvest takes place ev...