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NISCN Honours Lagos Safety Commission DG Lanre Mojola as First Senior Safety Advocate

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The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has conferred its prestigious Senior Safety Advocate (SSA) title on the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola. Mojola was honoured for his contributions to the advancement of occupational health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards in Lagos State and Nigeria. The National President of NISCN, Engr. John Obajimi, presented the letter of conferment to Mojola, describing the recognition as a testament to his visionary leadership, dedication and contributions to safety advocacy and regulation. In a formal notification to the Lagos State Safety Commission DG, the National Executive Council and entire membership of NISCN said the honour recognised Mojola’s “visionary leadership, outstanding dedication and impactful contributions” to the development of occupational health, safety and environmental standards. According to the council, Mojola’s leadership at the Lagos State...
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Ogunlende Backs Akinrodoye’s Project 226, Endurance Challenge from Osun to Lagos

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  —: Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, with promising swimmer and coach, Dare Samuel Akinrodoye, popularly known as Coach DREH, during the Commissioner’s visit to witness Akinrodoye’s historic swim across the entire Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos in 2024. wimmer seeks government, corporate support for ‘Endurance Has No Visa’ initiative The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, has expressed support for the sporting and youth-development aspirations of swimmer and coach, Dare Samuel Akinrodoye, popularly known as Coach Dreh, who is seeking to undertake a major endurance challenge from Osun State to Lagos. The proposed initiative, tagged “Project 226 – Endurance Has No Visa,” is designed as a one-day endurance challenge comprising 3.8 kilometres of swimming, 180 kilometres of cycling and 42.2 kilometres of running. Akinrodoye said the initiative is not merely aimed at setting a personal athletic...
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NADDC DG Tasks Experts on Quality Training Manuals for CNG, EV Technologies

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Otunba Oluwemimi Joseph, has charged technical experts, industry practitioners, trainers, assessors and other stakeholders to ensure that instructional manuals for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies meet the highest technical and industry standards. Joseph gave the charge on Thursday, September 24, 2026, through the Director of NADDC, Mrs. Onireti Joke, who represented him at a technical workshop for the critique and validation of draft instructional manuals for training and certification based on the approved National Occupational Standards (NOS) for CNG and EV technologies. The workshop was held at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and brought together stakeholders from the automotive industry, academia, technical institutions and other relevant sectors to critically examine the manuals developed to support comp...
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CHSR Petitions Lagos Chief Judge Over Four-Time Recall of Ajiran Murder Case File

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  The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has petitioned the Chief Judge of Lagos State over what it described as the “unprecedented” four-time administrative recall of the case file in the alleged murder of two prominent sons of Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The petition, signed by the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, concerns the criminal prosecution involving the State and the alleged prime suspect, Alhaji Tajudeen Ahmed Akanbi, alongside other co-defendants. The two victims were identified as Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ojomu of Ajiranland, who was assassinated on August 26, 2024, and Mr Sheriff Ishola Salami, a youth leader who was allegedly ambushed and assassinated on April 18, 2023. According to CHSR, the case is currently pending before the Lagos State High Court, where Hon. Justice A.T. Muyideen had issued a judicial directive remanding the prime suspect at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending tr...
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MAN Seeks Stronger Implementation of Industrial Policy to Position Nigeria as Africa’s Manufacturing Hub

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for stronger implementation of the National Industrial Policy 2025 to transform Nigeria into a competitive industrial hub in Africa. The President of MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye, made the call in Lagos while speaking at a media briefing ahead of the Association’s 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to hold from October 5 to 7, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Meshioye said the manufacturing sector remained a critical pillar of a resilient economy, stressing that it creates jobs, drives innovation, strengthens domestic value chains and transforms local resources into economic prosperity. He, however, noted that manufacturers continued to face challenges including high production and energy costs, limited access to affordable finance, infrastructure deficits, inflationary pressures and exchange-rate volatility. According to him, the challenges underscore the need ...
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Public Service Games: Oyo HOS Hails Workers, Commends Makinde’s Welfare Initiatives

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  The Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni has charged Civil/ Public Servants in the state to uphold professionalism, integrity and transparency in the discharge of their duties. Dr. Fasina gave this charge on Monday during the kick-off ceremony of the 2026 Public Service Games football competition held at the Ikolaba High School Mini Sports Complex, Agodi-GRA, Ibadan. She described the annual Public Service Games as an avenue to strengthen unity, friendship and bonding among civil/ public servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. The Head of Service urged workers to participate actively in the various programmes lined up for the 2026 Public Service Week, including lectures, sporting activities and the Public Service Merit Awards. She said  "this celebration is not only about sporting activities but also an opportunity for workers to appreciate God, identify with one another and demonstrate the unity and collective strength of ...
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Prophet Ikuru Assures Nigerians of Tinubu’s Safe Return from US

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has prayed for the safe journey of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United States, expressing confidence that the President will return to Nigeria safely. Prophet Ikuru said he had prayed to God to protect President Tinubu throughout his visit to the United States. He urged Nigerians not to entertain fear over the President’s trip, assuring them that Tinubu would travel and return safely. The cleric also expressed optimism that the visit would strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and the United States and promote greater cooperation between both countries. According to him, Nigerians should continue to pray for the President and the nation, as stronger diplomatic ties could bring positive opportunities for the country.
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