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Commissioner Warns of Mounting Population Strain on Lagos

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, has stated that the state is facing intense urban and population pressure. According to a statement recently made by the Public Affairs Officer I at the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Kamal Lawal, the Commissioner disclosed this during an on-site...
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Why business succession in Nigeria is key to economic growth

Nigeria’s industrial and economic progress will stay vulnerable unless businesses survive beyond their founders through intentional succession planning. To this end, industry and business leaders are urging discipline and mentorship to ensure continuity, writes ARINZE NWAFOR Last year, the Managing Director of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, led his family’s business to its 50th...
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NNPC confirms successful oil discovery in the Niger Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. Chevron Nigeria Limited operates the asset under the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture. The Awodi-07 well was drilled as part of the Joint Venture’s efforts to further...
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Senator Barau Welcomes Gov. Yusuf To APC

…Says I’ll work with him for Kano’s prosperity The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has welcomed the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he is in politics to serve his people. Governor Yusuf had resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)...
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Private sector leads Nigeria’s pension contributions to N1.3

Total pension contributions reached N1.318tn in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, driven primarily by stronger inflows from the private sector. An analysis of PenCom’s quarterly reports shows total pension contributions for the first three quarters of 2025 neared the N1.368tn recorded for all of 2024. They...
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Ex-Ekiti PDP Image Maker, Adeyanju Defects To APC

The former Publicity Secretary of the Ekiti State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Raphael Adeyanju, has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeyanju cited chronic instability in the opposition party as the reason for the defection. The former PDP Chieftain, in a press release on Monday titled: “Hon. Raphael “Wumi Adeyanju’s Political Realignment: A...
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Commitment, Residence, Unity Have Defined Our Journey

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the 50-year celebration of the state as more than a ceremonial celebration, but a story of commitment, resilience and unity. Governor Makinde stated this on Monday during his address at the opening ceremony of the week-long Oyo @50 anniversary celebration held at the International Conference Centre, University of...
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