Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI

The Central Naval Command on TUESDAY 2 December 2025 flagged off Exercise EBI‑TORU — meaning “Sea Protection” in Ijaw — a large‑scale inter‑agency maritime security exercise aimed at sharpening Nigeria’s response to piracy, crude oil theft, smuggling, and other threats within the nation’s maritime domain. In his address at the flag‑off ceremony, the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim underscored the economic imperative of securing Nigeria’s waters, noting that the maritime sector handles the bulk of the country’s trillion Naira international trade. “The maritime domain remains the lifeblood of our economy,” he stated. “Yet, we face…

Temu, the fast-growing global e-commerce powerhouse, has entered into a delivery partnership with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman, marking a significant step in Temu’s expansion into the Nigerian market. The partnership follows a successful pilot phase in which Dellyman completed more than 1,300 deliveries with a 95% success rate, demonstrating its readiness to support large-scale e-commerce operations nationwide. Founded in 2020, Dellyman has grown into one of Nigeria’s most reliable same-day and last-mile delivery platforms. The company recently achieved a 10,000-order monthly delivery milestone in November 2025, contributing to a cumulative total of more than 300,000 lifetime deliveries. This track record…

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Of all the sectoral increases in Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s ₦757.9 billion “Changing Gears 3.0” budget, none carries more game-changing weight than the 26.7% year-on-year surge for the Economic Sector. This obviously goes beyond just an incremental boost to prove resolutely that Anambra is deliberately pivoting from a commercial-trading hub into a full-blown industrial and innovation powerhouse. After three-and-a-half years of laying foundations (roads, security, power sector reform, ease-of-doing-business improvements), 2026 is the year the state begins to harvest the economic dividends of those investments. The 26.7% increase is the financial ignition key for the next phase of Anambra’s journey…

Across Nigeria, progress is increasingly driven by access to the tools that help people learn, earn, and participate fully in a modern economy. Over the past year, CREDICORP has supported thousands of Nigerians to acquire the assets that make daily life easier, from mobility solutions that shorten commutes and increase productivity to renewable energy systems that keep homes and small businesses powered and productive. Each intervention has shown the same outcome: when Nigerians are allowed to access essential tools through fair and responsible credit, their lives improve rapidly. Today marks an important expansion of that mission. CREDICORP is launching a national digital device…

Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leader in the food and beverage sector, has once again reaffirmed its industry leadership and social responsibility excellence by winning four major awards at the 2025 Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA) and The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards 2025. The company emerged as a winner in the following categories: Best Health-Focused CSR Programme of the Year, Education Empowerment Champion of the Year, and CEO Champion of Corporate Responsibility at the SISA Awards, as well as Best in Supply Chain Management at the SERAS. These recognitions affirm Rite Foods’ firm commitment to advancing healthcare, improving educational outcomes through sustainability ideas, and championing sustainable initiatives that uplift communities…

According to her ” in Ogun state 96% of our citizens know their status, 78% on treatment as over 30,000 people in Ogun State are receiving free antiretroviral therapy in our health facilities. We hope to achieve 95:95:95 target with a total of 40,309 on treatment. HIV testing and counselling services are now available across all 20 Local Government Areas, bringing care closer to our communities,’’ she said.

The Abeokuta Metro Area Command witnessed a landmark moment in its policing history as the Commissioner of Police for Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD, made a familiarisation tour to Abeokuta Metro Area command. The visit, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2023, was warmly received by the Area Commander, ACP Ogundele Olorunwa and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) across the Abeokuta Metro jurisdiction. This tour forms part of the Commissioner’s broader initiative to strengthen policing, assess operational readiness, and foster collaboration between police leadership and local units. Known for his academic credentials and strategic approach to policing, CP Ogunlowo used the…

Iperu-Remo, Ogun State – November 26, 2025The Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) on Wednesday held a joint meeting at the Governor’s Residence, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, to deliberate on security, governance, and development. In a communiqué, the Forum said it “reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the unity of Nigeria, the deepening of regional collaboration, and the strengthening of a more inclusive, secure, and equitable federation.” The governors and traditional rulers extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over recent tragedies, noting: “The joint forum extended its heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of…

In a momentous ceremony held at the highbrow Radisson Blu Hotel in GRA, Ikeja, High Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, widely recognized as IBD Dende, received an illustrious Award of Excellence presented by the City of Brampton, Canada. This prestigious recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to philanthropy, empowerment, and entrepreneurial development in Nigeria, affirming the profound impact he has made on countless lives through his IBD Foundation. The event was graced by a formal delegation representing the Mayor of Brampton, His Lordship Mayor Patrick Brown, led by Mr. Richard Forward, the Senior Manager of the Financial Advisory Budget Office. During the…