…Call for stronger support for indigenous manufacturers Leading economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described the Dangote Group’s investments as major drivers of industrialisation and economic transformation across Nigeria and Africa, citing their impact on job creation, import substitution, foreign exchange conservation and economic competitiveness. The experts spoke at the Lagos Economic Summit themed“The Real Deal: Africa’s Greatest Investment Opportunity,” where they urged governments to implement policies that strengthen local industries and accelerate economic diversification. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, commended the Dangote Group’s sustained investments across Africa, describing them as critical…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Tuesday noted that Nigeria’s power reforms offer a model for how developing economies can strengthen global energy security amid rising geopolitical fragmentation. He stated this in a keynote address delivered at the opening plenary of the Middle East Energy 2026 Leadership Summit in Dubai. Speaking on the theme “Energy Security and the Effect of Geopolitics” at the summit’s 50th edition, Tegbe told an audience of ministers, industry leaders and international dignitaries that energy security in 2026 can no longer be defined by hydrocarbon reserves alone. He described it instead as the resilience…
By Adebayo Taofiq Beyond enforcement, a new philosophy of professionalism, technology, accountability and service is taking shape In the restless metropolis of Lagos, where millions of journeys converge daily across an intricate network of highways, bridges, arterial roads and inner-city corridors, traffic management is no ordinary administrative assignment. It is a complex public-service responsibility situated at the intersection of mobility, economic productivity, public safety and human life. It is within this demanding theatre that Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has begun to leave an imprint that transcends the conventional boundaries of traffic…
The Lagos State Police Command has launched the Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery and held a Police-Youth Dialogue in commemoration of International Youth Day 2026, with the theme: “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The programme, in line with the initiative and directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, was aimed at strengthening Police-Youth relations, promoting responsible citizenship, and sensitising young people against political thuggery, digital thuggery, and other forms of criminality. The event, held at the POWA Secretariat, Oduduwa Street, Lagos, brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including heads and representatives of sister security…
It is exactly 727 days (September) since the Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially announced the commencement of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production, a development that marked a major turning point in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The milestone has sparked fresh conversations on social media, with Nigerians recalling the announcement by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, and reflecting on the refinery’s impact on fuel supply, local refining, distribution and the wider economy. Under the hashtag #DangoteRefineryImpact, several X users highlighted what they described as significant changes in Nigeria’s petroleum landscape, particularly the reduced prominence of…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to inform all successful candidates who applied for recruitment into the Service that the physical screening and documentation exercise is scheduled to take place at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, Abuja. Furthermore, all shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the screening and documentation exercise with the original and photocopies of the following documents: National Identification Number (NIN); original Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age; and educational certificate(s), including O’Level, ND, HND, Degree or other applicable qualifications. In addition, candidates must present a Certificate of State of Origin; two (2)…
The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has assured industries operating along the 132kV Ikorodu–Sagamu corridor of sustained electricity supply, while warning that the Federal Government will take firm action against energy theft, meter tampering and other practices undermining the integrity of the power system. He gave the assurance during a high-level engagement with industrial customers on the corridor, following concerns over significant discrepancies between electricity supplied and energy accounted for by market participants. The Ikorodu–Sagamu corridor has evolved into a major industrial cluster serving some of the country’s largest electricity consumers. But increased visibility of power flows through the…
The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings” or “the Company”) has approved the Group’s Audited Interim Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the half-year ended 30 June2026. The financial statements were considered and approved by the Board at its meeting held on 27 August 2026 and will now proceed through the required regulatory process, including approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”). Following receipt of the CBN’s approval, Access Holdings will publish the audited financial statements through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and make them available to shareholders, investors and other stakeholders through the Group’s established…
L-R: Head alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Aderonke Chukwudeme; Founder, Bequeenz Beauty, Ms. Esther Harmony Elois; Founder, Atas Nutraboom Nutrition, Ms Oluwakemi Olaniyan; Founder, Gadesh & Co Nigeria Limited; Ms. Abojukoro Ganiyat Adeshola; Head SME Banking, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Gloria Omereonye, and Founder, Zuri Circle Network, Ms. Linda Obi during the Bank’s presentation of grants to business pitch winners at the Fearless Female Founders (FFF) 2.0 programme at Vibranium Valley, Local Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos recently Alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria’s dedicated proposition for women, has partnered with Zuri Circle Network (ZCN) to empower 98 female entrepreneurs…
*Innocent Eneta* *National Media Coordinator, RHYDEI* The Renewed Hope Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative (RHYDEI) has welcomed its reported endorsement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as one of the top support groups backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC candidates nationwide. The organisation described the development as a significant milestone for its members across Nigeria and in the Diaspora, saying the recognition comes with greater responsibility to strengthen its grassroots mobilisation, empowerment initiatives and engagement with Nigerians. In a press statement issued on Monday, the National Coordinator and President of RHYDEI, *Hon. Amb. Prince Abayomi Johnson Odeniran*, congratulated members…