The Federal Government has received 130 hectares of land from the Ogun State Government for the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, marks a major milestone in the government’s drive to decongest seaports and boost regional trade. Speaking…
The Egg Sellers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (ESDAN) has dismissed reports suggesting that its members are responsible for the persistent rise in egg prices across the Country. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, the President of ESDAN, Mrs. Olaide Graham, described the allegations as misleading…
Joy and celebration filled the air on Monday as Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo recorded its first-ever commercial flight, signaling a major milestone in the State’s quest to become an aviation and economic hub in the South-West. The historic flight, operated by ValueJet, took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and…
A leading Chinese power company, CCETC, has announced plans to establish a power generation plant and an industrial park in Ogun State, in what is expected to be a major boost to the State’s industrial and economic landscape. The company’s Chairman, Mr. Guo Xianda, made the disclosure during a meeting with Governor, His Excellency, Prince…
The Ogun State Government has sealed off Imole Ayomi Bakery and End-Time Grace Apostolic Church in Abeokuta following repeated/pollution violations of environmental regulations. Officials of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) carried out the enforcement exercise this week after the two establishments failed to comply with earlier warnings issued by the agency. The bakery,…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has blamed poor maintenance culture and a faulty track switch for last week’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station, which left 21 passengers injured. The passenger train, carrying 618 people, derailed when a defective point clip broke during manual switching, causing the tracks to misalign. Investigators also discovered that…
Nigeria has assumed a continental leadership role in efforts to harmonize oil and gas regulations across Africa, launching a new platform aimed at improving transparency and attracting fresh investments to the sector. The initiative, known as the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), was formally established during Africa Oil Week in Accra, where regulators from eight…
A United States-based agribusiness company has concluded plans to establish a state-of-the-art cassava processing hub in the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) located in Ogun State. The development, announced by state officials on Monday, is expected to significantly strengthen the cassava value chain, boost food security, and attract more international investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. According…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with Dangote Refinery to allow workers to unionize. The decision was made after a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, as well as representatives from the…
A Nationwide blackout has plunged Nigeria into darkness as the National power grid collapsed for the third time this year. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:23 am, according to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The AEDC confirmed the collapse in a public notice, stating, “Please be informed that the power…
