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—-Promises more road infrastructure to complement Governor Abiodun’s strides As Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West) continues to deliver more road constructions and rehabilitation across his senatorial district and beyond, key constituents have continued to shower praises on him for his numerous project facilitations across critical sectors. Hitherto, the senator facilitated the construction 13 road projects of various length ranging from 2- 5 kilometers with culverts which were part of his delivery in one year as senator representing Ogun West senatorial district with several others ongoing at various stages of completion. Among the now completed and nearing completion road projects…

In a significant move towards revitalizing sports at the grassroots level, the Ogun State Government has promised continuous resuscitation of the Ogun State Sports Festival.The Commissioner for Sports Development in the state, Hon.Wasiu Isiaka, disclosed this on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition of Ogun State Sports Festival, held at the Sagamu International Stadium.The Commissioner, in his welcome address, emphasized the government’s dedication to elevating Ogun State position in Nigeria’s sports landscape.He highlighted the importance of harnessing the potential of the youth and channeling their energy into productive ventures for their personal success and the socio-economic advancement…

In response to the rising cost of living and growing food insecurity, a new initiative, Inspire Lagos Food Market, has been launched to offer essential food items to Lagos residents at a 50% discount. The market, which is set to operate across various locations in the city, aims to alleviate the burden on households struggling to afford basic necessities in the current economic climate. According to the founder of the initiative, Abiola Adebajo, during the recent launch event held in Lagos, “the Inspire Lagos Food Market initiative is a strategic response to the surging inflation and the sharp increase in…

By Fashina Shakiru The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for collaboration with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to implement effective measures for transparency and accountability in the extractive industry. Hon. Abdel-Jeleel Taiwo Olasupo, NEITI’s South-West Representative Board, made this known during the National Stakeholders Working Group at the NEITI-Companies Forum at the Four Points Hotel (Sheraton), Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday. The forum, titled “Beyond Validation: Strengthening NEITI Companies Engagement for the Sustainability of the EITI Process,” was designed to refocus efforts on maintaining Nigeria’s commitment to global EITI standards. Olasupo emphasised Nigeria’s dedication to the…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to apologise and resign from office over his alleged involvement in the appointment of a suspected gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as an aide. The Arewa Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) issued the ultimatum, condemning the state government’s attempt to deceive the public regarding the appointment. According to the forum, two appointment letters bearing the same date, signature, and content have surfaced, exposing the government’s brazen attempt to cover up the truth and mislead the public. “We are appalled and outraged by the Zamfara State Government’s shocking attempt to deceive the public…

Leading financial institution in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc, has assured its customers of unwavering commitment to upholding the highest level of ethical standards in all dealings with customer data. The assurance comes amid allegations by the Nigerian Data Protection Agency (NDPA) against the bank relating to data breach. While reiterating its commitment to strong corporate governance, Fidelity Bank, in a statement signed by its Divisional Head, Brand & Communications, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, maintained that it has conducted its services with highest ethical standards by ensuring full compliance with extant laws on data protection. Giving a breakdown of its dealings with…

The Africa Fintech Summit has announced Interswitch Group as Gold Sponsor for the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. The partnership comes at a time of significant expansion of Interswitch’s operational footprints across the continent on the back of notable milestones such as the recent consolidation of its strategic partnership with ACI Worldwide to drive the modernisation of real-time payments across 32 Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as its foray into other industry verticals including Healthcare, Energy & Transportation, among others.Since commencing operations in 2002 out of Nigeria, Interswitch has…

Olam Agri in Nigeria, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of its employees and their families. The agribusiness treated employees’ children to a lively and exciting atmosphere of fun, gaming, learning, and music amongst others, at this year’s Kid’s Fun Day which was held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at its Lagos head office. The Kid’s Fun Day is one of the internal experiential activities that underline Olam Agri in Nigeria as a Top Employer, a recognition it has consistently received for the past half a decade. Facilitated by…

High-quality features are often associated with high costs, but the TECNO POP9 stands out, bringing advanced features to everyone at an affordable price. With the TECNO POP9, everyone can enjoy high-quality mobile experiences, and even those on a tight budget can keep up with the latest tech upgrades. One of the standout features of the TECNO POP9 is its 4.5G network capability, which is 100% faster than the traditional 4G. This ensures that users enjoy smooth and fast connectivity, whether streaming, gaming, or browsing. This enhanced network speed is complemented by a 120Hz refresh rate on the display, delivering ultra-smooth…

Donald Duke (born 30 September 1961) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician and former Governor of Cross River State (1999-2007). In Part One of a 3-Part series on One2One, Donald Duke shares his perspective on Life, Leadership, and Politics, hosted to Tokunbo Shitta-Bey. Tokunbo Shitta-Bey engages thinkers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, scientists and business leaders in a series of “Game-changing discussions on the BIG IDEAS that shape our thinking and help move society forward” https://youtu.be/JbACtTfCxEU