By Afolabi Oyekunle. President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, says  Africa's ambition to become global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilise long-term financing, deliver reliable electricity and adopt policies that turn its vast natural resources into manufactured products.     Dangote, who has outlined a $50 billion investment programme for 2026 to 2030, said the continent must build stronger financial institutions capable of funding large-scale industrial projects, expand electricity infrastructure and establish policies that encourage domestic manufacturing, value addition and economic diversification.   Speaking in London at the Financial Times Africa Summit during a conversation with David Pilling the Africa Editor for the renowned newspaper in London, the industrialist maintained that Africa possessed the natural resources, population and investment opportunities required to become a global manufac...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The deplorable condition of Okeisagun road, off Command road, in Agbado -Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, (LCDA) is of concern to people in the community and thousands of commuters who ply the road daily. The road links to several areas , about connecting to Ipaja, and other communities. Information gathered revealed that the deplorable condition of the road has been there for several years affecting commerce, trade, movement of the people and their health. It becomes worse whenever it rains as many people including studenwho board motorcycle to fall. High Chief Kolawole Faleye, the Community leader, said several letters have been written to the government to expedite action on the road. He said the road leads to several primary and secondary schools and many commercial centres which become unaccessible often whenever it rains.  " Efforts of the community people to maintain the road become inca...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) will hold its 2026 conference on Friday, October 30, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Airport Road, Lagos, with a focus on workers’ rights, welfare and economic justice. The conference, themed “Workers at the Centre of Nigeria’s Political Transition: Defending Rights, Advancing Welfare and Building Economic Justice,” is expected to bring together labour leaders, government representatives and academics to discuss issues affecting Nigerian workers. Labour leaders which include the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero,   President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, and other leaders are expected to play an active role at the conference. Keynote speakers include the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, and the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Omolola Oloworaran. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Blue Economy, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, has reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to promoting an inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy through increased engagement with grassroots stakeholders, particularly women in riverine and coastal communities.      Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel Mr. Emmanuel gave this assurance at the inaugural Riverine Women Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, organised by the Blue Lagos Sustainability Initiative at the Ijegun Egba Ferry Terminal, Satellite Town, Oriade LCDA, Lagos.  The dialogue, themed “Women’s Participation, Leadership and Inclusion in the Blue Economy,” brought together women leaders from riverine communities across Lagos State to discuss community challenges, explore development opportunities, and strengthen their participation in decisions affecting their livelihoods and well-being. The engagement provided a platform for wo...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driver safety and welfare, with its Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, declaring that "no delivery is worth a life" as he urged drivers to always make safety their foremost priority.   Speaking during the Company's 2026 Drivers' Safety Retreat for Ibese Plant drivers held at Ibese in Ogun State, Pathak stressed that while drivers remain critical to the success of Dangote Cement's nationwide distribution network, their wellbeing and safe return home after every journey matter even more.   Chief Manufacturing Officer, Dangote Cement, Mr Sunil Mahajan; Group Managing Director, Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak; Aboro of ibeseland, Oba Rotimi Mulero and Head of Transport, Dangote Cement, Mr. Murilo Silva during the retreat held for the Dangote Cement drivers in Ibese.   The retreat, themed "Think Safety, Act Safely," brought together drivers, transport pers...

By Afolabi Oyekunle The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole. Abiodun commiserated with Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, the Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and other prominent Yoruba leaders, as well as the family and associates of the deceased. The governor noted that Pa Fasoranti, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, lived a remarkable life defined by service, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the Yoruba people and the Nigerian nation. He described the late elder statesman as one of the enduring voices in Nigeria’s democratic struggle, whose courage, convictions and sacrifices helped shape the country’s political development. Abiodun said Fasoranti’s role in the stru...