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TCAN brazes up for 2026 Transport Summit, focus on Nigeria’s logistics value chain.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) has commenced plans for its 2026 Annual Transport Summit slated for September with the theme: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics. The umbrella body of transport journalists, in a statement released at the weekend, explained that the event, which will hold in Lagos will convene key stakeholders across Nigeria’s transportation value chain — including aviation, maritime, rail, road transport, and logistics services — alongside policymakers, regulators, captains of industry, financial institutions, and development partners. According to the TCAN statement, “In line with ongoing reforms and infrastructure investments across the sector, the 2026 TCAN Conference aims to critically examine how efficient transportation logistics can serve as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth, trade facilitation, job creation, and regional integration.” TCAN Chairman, Tola Adenubi aff...
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NRC reiterates commitment to support initiatives that promote national development, environmental sustainability, and community advancement.

By Afolabi Oyekunle  The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it  remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote national development, environmental sustainability, and community advancement, while showcasing the railway as a safe, modern, and strategic platform for engagement. This is according to a statement by  Callistus Unyimadu, NRC Chief Public Relations Officer as  Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) played host to the Rotary Club of Ota, as the club made history by hosting Nigeria’s first-ever Rotary fellowship on a moving train, setting a remarkable benchmark for innovation in civic and humanitarian engagement. The groundbreaking event brought together members of the club aboard a moving train for fellowship, leadership interaction, and strategic discussions centered on service to humanity, climate action, and sustainable community development.  The fellowship was led by the President of the Rotary Club of Ota, Mr. Charles Umukoro, alongside membe...
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Pay our Pension Arears or face Massive protests; CPS Pensioners warn Lagos State government.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Dissatisfied with the non-payment of their Pension Arears as approved by  the Federal government for Pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme, Lagos State  Pensioners have given the Lagos state government up till the end of March 2026  to pay them or face Massive protests.  The Lagos State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme ( NUPCPS) Comrade Michael Omisande, made the stand of the Pensioners known at the Open Congress Day of the Pensioners to mark the nineth year of the establishment and affliation of it to the Nigeria Union of Pensioners. Comrade Omisande reading his address.  Comrade Omisande said despite the fact that the Template for the payment has been received by the state government, it is still behaving as if it's not committed in paying the Pensioners. He said this lackadaisical attitude towards the payment would no longer be tolerated by the Pensioners, hence the March deadline fo...
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Top Officials of NRC in bribery scandals in award of contracts to CCECC and other contractors.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has begun investigation on how top Officials of Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC demanded bribes from contractors and from China Civil Engineering Construction (CCECC)Company before contracts were awarded.  Already,  three senior officials of the Corporation, on  Wednesday, February 25, 2026, were arraigned   before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged abuse of office, money laundering, collection of bribes from railway contractors to secure contracts from the NRC, and unlawful enrichment  to the tune of over ₦2.04 billion. In a statement posted on EFCC website, the three arraigned senior officials  are: Felix Njoku, a former Director of Finance of the Corporation , Benjamin Chinwuba Iloanusi, presently a Director in the Procurement Department of the NRC, and Oche Jerry Ogbole-Inalegwu, also presently a Director in charge of Mechanical department. Njok...
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Lagos State Pensioners accuse DG LASPEC Obilana of treating them as Second Class Citizens

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Pensioners in Lagos state are not please with the Lagos State Pension Commission, LASPEC under the Director General, Babalola Obilana, accusing the Commission of treating them as second class citizens.        DG LASPEC Babalola Obilana  Chairman, Caretaker Committe, Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Lagos State, Comrade Olufemi Olanrewaju spoke the minds of the Pensioners at the meeting between the leadership of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP and leaders of Contributory Pension Scheme led by Comrade Michael Omisande. Comrade Olanrewaju said LASPEC has been been confronted with several issues affecting the welfare of Pensioners, including the demand for the payment of 60 pension arears for DBS Pensioners and Pension Arears for CPS Pensioners. According to him, LASPEC has been told that if urgent steps are not taking to clear the arears it will lead to protests by Pensioners in Lagos State.  Also speaking, the Chair...
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PENGASSAN faults Executive Order on Oil & Gas Industry, says it will discourage investors, and create job losses.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Petroleum and Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has faulted the Executive Order by President Bola Tinubu on the oil and gas sectors describing it as an abuse on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) governing the 0il and Gas Industry.  At a press conference in Lagos on the Executive Order, PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo said an Executive Order cannot surpesede the law of the land, and cannot override statutory provisions or invalidate existing laws enacted by the National Assembly. PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo addressing newsmen.  He said while the President has the Constitutional rights to issue Executive Order, the Association is of the opinion that this time, he  is been misled  Acting General Secretary Jerry Amah, Comrade Osifo, and Lagos Chapter Chairman of PENGASSAN at the Press conference  On the implications of the Executive Order, the PENGASSAN President said it has many implications ...
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As Muslims and Christians begin fasting today, Agbado-Oke-Odo LCDA Chairman urges them to pray for peace in the country.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Its God's will that the Moslems Ramadan and Christian Lent begin the same day, Wednesday February 18th, 2026. In view of this, Chairman Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA, Honourable Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero has urged them to remember the nation in their prayers, for peace and unity, continue progress.  "I join the Christian community in marking the commencement of the 2026 Lenten season, which begins today, February 18, 2026, with Ash Wednesday observances. Lent is a sacred period in the Christian faith devoted to fasting, prayer, repentance, and spiritual renewal as believers prepare for the celebration of Easter. It is a season that calls for deep reflection, self-discipline, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to godly virtues." He  encourage all Christians within Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area and beyond to use this solemn period to pray for peace, unity, and continued progress in our community and the nation at large. Let's continue ...
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