A transformative chapter in African trade is unfolding as AfreTrade, a pioneering digital gateway for global commerce, launches on 18 November 2025 at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos. Designed to transform how African businesses access international markets, AfreTrade is positioning itself as a critical catalyst for activating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday has said the country’s inflation rate dropped in October 2025 to16.5 per cent from 18.02 per cent in September 2025. This was contained in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report of October as released by the NBS NBS said; “In October 2025, the Headline inflation rate eased…
The Ogun State Government has set an ambitious target of generating ₦500 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to finance the 2026 fiscal year. Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the charge on Tuesday during the Treasury Board meeting on the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget held at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta….
… says his administration has surpassed predecessors’ 16-yr record on roads The Urban Regeneration Scheme of the Dapo Abiodun-led administration in Ogun State is progressing with the completion of over 150 houses out of more than 200 planned for the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Abeokuta, the State capital. Speaking after inspecting the houses,…
A $450 million steel-producing company, Stellar Steel Company Limited, is set to begin operations in Ogun State by the middle of 2026. The investment, from Stellar Steel Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Galaxy Group and RSIN Group, headquartered in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, is expected to produce hot-rolled coil steel, iron steel doors and…
… Project to inject 70 hybrid electric ferries, develop 140km ferry routes, 25 modern terminals … ‘Lagos ready to explore water-based economy’ — LASWA boss OMI EKO — Lagos State’s long-anticipated inland waterways transportation project being developed in partnership with the European Union has transited from the blueprint to a reality. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing infrastructure development as a key driver of industrialization and inclusive growth across the state. Speaking during a town hall meeting and participatory forum for the preparation of the state 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 budget, held at the Bisi…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, inaugurated the first commercial flight of the Gateway International Airport, Ilishan Remo. The aircraft owned by Valuejet, with registration number 5N-BXS and 90 passengers on board, departed the airport at 10:10 a.m. to Abuja. Speaking at the airport located along the Iperu-Ilisan road in the Ikenne Local…
Following the recent visit of Governor Dapo Abiodun to China in continuation of his investment drive across the globe, CCETC, a Chinese firm, has expressed its readiness to establish a power generation plant as well as an industrial park in the state. It would be recalled that a powerful economic team from Ogun State, led…
… Gov showcases Ogun investment opportunities Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has told the international community that Ogun State is actively breaking trade barriers through bold initiatives designed to attract investment and deepen trade. Governor Abiodun stated this while participating in a high-level panel session titled “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African &…
