By Afolabi Oyekunle. Opeifa:  Transport System  Key to Nigeria’s Economic Competitiveness The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has identified an integrated transportation and logistics system that supports production, trade and mobility as a critical driver of Nigeria’s economic resilience and competitiveness. Opeifa stated this while speaking on the theme, “Scaling the Future: Building a Resilient and Efficient Mobility and Logistics Ecosystem in Nigeria,” at the BusinessDay Mobility and Logistics Conference held at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. NRC MD Dr Kayode Opeifa speaking at the occasion. He said inefficiencies in the country’s transportation network contribute to congestion, rising logistics costs, delayed deliveries, reduced productivity and higher prices of goods and services. According to him, rail transportation occupies a strategic position in developing an efficient national transport ne...

By Afolabi Oyekunle Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, while projecting a major economic transformation for Ogun East Senatorial District through emerging oil exploration activities and the proposed Gateway Deep-Sea Port. The governor gave the assurances on Tuesday at the Ogun East Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Ijebu-Ode, where he engaged representatives of various interest groups on traditional affairs, governance and the economic prospects of the district. On the succession process for the revered Awujale stool, Abiodun assured the people that his administration was committed to facilitating a smooth, peaceful and widely acceptable process leading to the emergence of a new monarch. He acknowledged the importance of the Awujale institution to the cultural heritage, identity and unity of Ijebuland, appealing to the people to remain calm and patient as the necessar...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. 35 years in existence and still standing as a true Church  of God, all praises and thanks to Almighty God. In view of this, the Rhema Christian Church Towers  with  headquarters at  Champion Peace Cathedral, Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway, Temidire, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria will be  hosting the World Convention 2026 and 35years of its existence, from Sunday  1 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026. Briefing newsmen on the journey so far and activities lined up for the occasion, the Founder of Rhema Christian Church,  Archbis  (Dr) Taiwo Akinola said the members have cause to praise God and thank him for the great works in the lives of the Church and members. Archbishop Taiwo Akinola briefing newsmen.  Archbishop Dr. Taiwo Akinola. "For thirty-five years, God has graciously sustained this ministry in its divine assignment of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raising a people of His power, pu...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Prominent Clergy and Founder Rhema Christian Church & Towers, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola, is much concern about the nation, and took time to address some of the issues concerning Nigeria while speaking to newsmen on the forthcoming World Convention of the church, and 35years anniversary.             Archbishop Taiwo Akinola  He spoke among others on the forthcoming 2027 general election, unemployment,  youths restlessness, drug abuse, and rising cost of living and citizens welfare. On the forth coming 2027 elections, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola has this to say: "The forthcoming elections offer Nigerians another opportunity to strengthen democratic institutions and demand responsible governance. We urge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, candidates, and civil society organisations to work towards peaceful, transparent, inclusive, and credible elections. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The  Pension Week of the National Pension Commission, (PenCom) kicked off yesterday in Abuja with participants who looked at better ways to secure the future of the youths and their empowerment for future. Speakers called for early introduction of youths to financial inclusion that could guarantee financial stability for them in future. In her address, the Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran urged the youths to prepare very well for their future and not allow today's soft life to become there hard life tomorrow. She called on them to be interested in ways that can better their future. At the occasion winners of the essay competition from over 1,500 entries from secondary and tertiary institutions were announced. Under the secondary schools category, James Nnaemaka , SS3 student from Standard International Secondary School, Umuahia emerged winner, while in the category B, Tertiary/Youth, Oluwafemi Ogunmola, NYSC member serving in Cross Riv...

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...