By Afolabi Oyekunle. Technical Adviser to the Vice President on Transportation, Logistics and Innovation, Prince Segun Ochuko Obayendo, wants t he Federal Government  to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s transportation and logistics system through greater integration of road, rail, waterways, ports and other modes of transport, with technology and professionals.                    Prince Obayendo           He said this   yesterday  at the 2026 Transport Industry Summit organised by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) at the Radisson Hotel in Lagos. Obayendo said Nigeria could not unlock its economic potential without addressing the structural weaknesses in its transport and logistics system, arguing that delays, fragmented modes of transportation, multiple checkpoints, insecurity, poor coordination and informality in the road transport sector we...

Dangote cement and its subsidiaries will continue to prioritize road safety and ensure its drivers comply with safety standards. This assurance was given today by the Head of  Transport, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Murilo Silva,  during the presentation of an award, "TCAN Champion of Transport Industry Development" to the organisation  at this year 2026 Transport Industry Summit of Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria held at Radisson Hotel, G.R.A. Ikeja.                Mr. Murilo Silva. He said Dangote Cement would continue to monitor its drivers using modern equipment to ensure they comply with speed limit and all other standard. Mr. Silva with TCAN President Tola Adenubi and others. He commended the Transport Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) for valuing the services of Dangote Cement. Other organisations presented awards were NPA, NIWA, LASWA, NRC, Sifax logistics, Nugerdock FZE, LA...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr  Oluwaseun Faleye, said the Fund has moved decisively from manual, top-heavy operations to a more digital, efficient and accountable institution in the last two years. Faleye made this assertion, Monday, September 21, 2026, when he received the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Kamil A. Shoretire, on a familiarisation visit to the NSITF Headquarters in Abuja. Welcoming the Permanent Secretary and his entourage, the NSITF boss said the visit offered an opportunity to share first-hand the Fund's reform journey, present realities and aspirations.      PS Shoretire/ NSITF MD. Giving details of his stewardship, the NSITF MD said when the current Management assumed office in July 2024, it met an institution with significant reliance on manual processes, a management structure heavily concentrated at the top, career stagnation, gaps...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Mrs Olubunmi Omotayo Oso as Secretary of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The appointment, according to the Head of Service, Mr Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, is aimed at strengthening leadership continuity and improving operational efficiency in the state’s basic education administration.          Governor Dapo Abiodun Saka said the appointment was made in accordance with the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board Law, 2005, and established procedures for appointing qualified officers to senior positions in the state public service. He charged Mrs. Oso to deploy her wealth of experience and professional expertise to advance the implementation of the state’s education policies and contribute to the realisation of the “Building Our Future Together” agenda of the Abiodun administration. Oso, born on November 21, 1972, joined the Ogun Stat...

By Afolabi Oyekunle As part of its commitment to promoting water safety and protecting lives across Lagos waterways, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has distributed over 250 life jackets to riverine communities across Lagos, including Ito-Osun, Saga, Abomiti, Emina, Itake and Yegunda in Epe, as well as Sagbokoji and Takwa Bay.       Several of the beneficiaries LASWA said the initiative was aimed at strengthening water safety awareness and ensuring that residents and waterway users have access to essential personal safety equipment while navigating the waterways. "Beyond the distribution of life jackets, LASWA continues to engage with riverine communities, encouraging safe practices, responsible use of the waterways and greater awareness of the importance of personal protective equipment."       Part of the life saving jackets "Through sustained community engagement and safety initiatives, LASWA remains committed to build...

By Afolabi Oyekunle                                                                 Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has suspended industrial actions by  Federal Unity Colleges nationwide and directed all officials to resume their normal official duties while they await further directives. This is according to a statement by Comrade Shehu Mohammed,  National President and the Secretary General, Comrade Joshua Apebo.                           ASCSN It said following the industrial action over the controversial Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession model for King’s College, Lagos, the leadership of ASCSN, alongside its parent body, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), was invited to an emergency high-level meetin...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026. The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration, improve service delivery and strengthen transparency and citizen engagement. The organisers specifically commended Ogun State’s remarkable digital penetration and innovation, citing the administration’s technology-driven initiatives as a significant step towards building a more efficient, accessible and citizen-centred public service. Under Abiodun, Ogun has increasingly deployed digital platforms across government operations, using technology to simplify access to public services, streamline administrative processes and improve the overall interface bet...