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Author: Seun Oriyomi Odunlami
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…
In a bid to further build on the strength of regional cooperation and shared developmentalagenda, members of the Southern Governors’Forum are scheduled to meet in Iperu, Ogun State, today, Wednesday, to deliberate on pressing national issues. This was indicated in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The meeting which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m, will be held at the Governor’s Residence, Iperu, Ogun State. The statement added that in addition to the scheduled meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum, there will be a joint engagement with the Southern Traditional Rulers…
Jamara Home, Nigeria’s leading wholesale and retail hub for electronics and home appliances, is thrilled to announce a double celebration sales event, offering customers an unparalleled shopping experience with unbeatable discounts and a promo dubbed “Everyday na Friday” on its Black Friday and Christmas sales. The celebration sales event is currently ongoing at all Jamara stores online and offline. This exciting event promises to bring joy to customers, with a wide range of products at discounted prices. According to Jamara Home’s Managing Director, Rabi Jammal, during this period, customers can enjoy exclusive and numerous benefits for loyalty programme members. He…