Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
In a major move to boost Nigeria’s steel industry, Chart & Capstone Integrated Ltd and China’s Sinomach-HE have signed a financial and technical cooperation agreement for the development of a Steel Production Plant in Nigeria operating in Kogi and Delta States valued at $ 2.5 billion The signing ceremony took place on April 14 at Sinomach’s headquarters in Deyang, Sichuan Province, China. Chief Immanuel Abel Edijala, Chairman/CEO of Chart & Capstone, and Lou Xiangdong, Chief of Sinomach-HE’s Chengdu Representative Office, signed the agreement. The event was witnessed by the Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, and Dr.…
Nigerian financial institution, Access Bank recorded a loss of N1. 69 Billion to fraud in 2024. This was disclosed in the institution’s full year 2024 financial report released on Wednesday, 16th of April, 2025 and made available to this publication. The lender’s earnings report shows that 11,410 incidents involving N3.5 billion were successful, compared to 6,634 cases involving N8.61 billion in the previous year. A total of 1,846 failed attempts involving N149.3 million were recorded, down from 6,405 cases involving N1.69 billion in 2023.In comparison to 2023, the bank was able to reduce losses to fraud and forgery incidents from…
Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed the National Chairman of ACOMORAN , Prince Adebayo Apelogun and thirteen others as welfare board ad-hoc committee members, to facilitate this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land from the state. According to a statement on Friday, Apelogun is the Amirul Hajj, while Shaekh Ishaq Olorungbebe will serve as the chairman. Sheik Lawal Iskeel (Sugar), Sheikh Shile Rufai, Imam Sabeeq Aladi Ibrahim, Sheik Wasiu Raheem Balogun, Imam Abdul-Lateef Ismail Afolabi, TPL. Ogunfowora Kamoru Olayiwola, Alhaji (Imam) Hassan Tijani, Alhaji Hussein Oredipe Mustapha, Alhaji(Imam) Uthman Akewukanwo are members of the committee. Others are: Alhaja Alarise…
Abeokuta, Ogun State – At the 11th Triennial National Conference of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele FNSE emphasized the critical role of Muslims in fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria’s pluralistic society. The conference, themed “Islam and Muslims: Responsibilities and Relevance in a Pluralistic World,” was held at the Abeokuta Sports Club’s Legacy Hall on Friday, April 18th, 2025. In his address, President Tinubu highlighted the society’s century-long commitment to Islamic education and community development. He urged conference participants to be “ambassadors of justice,…
The Say No to Violence in Ebiraland (SNTVE), a prominent peace advocacy group in Kogi Central Senatorial District, has strongly condemned the recent armed invasion of the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other security agencies to swiftly investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a statement issued today, the group described the attack as a sinister attempt by evil forces to destabilize the peace and security of the area, warning that the assault posed a grave threat not only to the senator and her family but also…
The 22nd National Sports Festival is gathering momentum with the official communication materials for the Gateway Games being unveiled. Unveiling the Mascot at a colourful ceremony at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun noted that the Gateway Games is not just Ogun State’s festival, but Nigeria’s festival, assuring that the state is ready to host, calling on all stakeholders to join hands with the LOC to make the sports mundial an unforgettable celebration of talent, unity and national pride. Gov. Abiodun represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele explained that the unveiling was…
Following a thorough preparation process that included seminars with FIFA referees from all six confederations, the FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, which will take place from 14 June to 13 July across 12 stadiums in 11 Host Cities in the United States. A total of 117 match officials – 35 referees, 58 assistant referees and 24 video match officials – from 41 member associations will take charge of the matches. Commenting on the appointment of Team One, the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi…
Ogun State Government through Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) in collaboration with a Tech Company, Cybervilla has put up a 3-month training programme on repair of technology tools, sales and best practices for youths in the State.
Chief Toyin Amuzu, a prominent Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Egba-born traditional leader, has praised the party’s Caretaker Committee, led by Hon. Dada Awoleye, the revered financier and leader of the party in the state, Chief Oladipupo Adebutu, other leaders and members for a successful and peaceful Congress across Ogun State. In a statement, Chief Amuzu congratulated the newly elected executives and delegates across the 236 wards, noting that the peaceful conduct of the Congress sent a strong message of unity and readiness to work together to rescue the people from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has expressed his sadness over the activities of terrorists and Bandits terrorizing sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi States and its environs.Consequent to this the Honourable Minister of State has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to sokoto which is the Headquarters of the GOC sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi states with him as part of an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. This strategic move underscores the unwavering…