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Bridging Real Estate and Agriculture: Adron Group Explores Strategic Partnership with Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center

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 * * In a significant move towards transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and expanding opportunities within the nation’s agribusiness value chain, the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, paid a strategic visit to the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center to explore a landmark agricultural partnership. The high-level engagement between Adron Group and the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center focused on unlocking vast opportunities in the livestock industry and exploring the establishment of specialised Adron Farm Estates across Niger State, with the Center positioned to play a strategic facilitation role in the proposed collaboration. Adron Homes and Properties, widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate development companies, has built a strong reputation for delivering secure, affordable and premium housing developments across the country. Through this proposed initiative, the Group is set to extend its proven expertise in stru...
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The Dotun Oladipo I Knew*

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 TRIBUTE ————— * By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we were colleagues at The Punch newspapers. Even then, he stood out as a journalist of uncommon conviction - calm, principled, and deeply committed to the ideals of responsible journalism. We shared similar beliefs about the role of the media in society: to inform truthfully, act responsibly, and serve the public interest. Our bond endured long after our paths diverged professionally. While I moved into corporate communications and banking, Dotun continued to distinguish himself in journalism, eventually founding The EagleOnline and rising to become President of the Guild of Corporate O...
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Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano

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  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape in the region. Discussions will focus on practical strategies for strengthening business operations, enhancing financial management, improving access to finance, leveraging digital solutions, expanding market reach and building businesses that are positione...
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2026 Digital Hackathon: Oyo SSG, Hon. RAD, Kazeem Bolarinwa Charges Youth to Be Resilient, Innovative

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  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, has charged youths to remain resilient, innovative and committed to personal development as part of efforts to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the country at large. Professor Babatunde gave this charge at the 2026 International Youth Day celebration organised by the Bureau of ICT and Digital Innovations, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspiration.”  The event, which featured the Hackathon 2026 Youth Presentation, was held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Secretary to the State Government emphasised the importance of personal commitment, continuous self-development and goal setting, urging the young participants to take responsibility for their growth by setting clear and achievable targets and remaining committed to attaining them. He noted that opportunities for learning and development would only produce meaningful results when matched with discip...
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Mobilise 3,500 Lagos Christian Leaders for Tinubu, Hamzat Ahead of 2027

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  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has commenced an aggressive grassroots mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, with plans to mobilise about 3,500 leaders across the state’s local government areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The organisation disclosed this during a mobilisation meeting held on Tuesday at its secretariat, 7B Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, Lagos, where coordinators across the senatorial districts, LGAs and LCDAs were urged to strengthen their structures and intensify grassroots engagement. The meeting, which focused on the accreditation of coordinators, presentation of action plans and strategies for expanding the directorate’s grassroots operations, commenced at about 12:10 p.m. with more than 30 minutes of intercessory prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his administration and Nigeria. The meeting was presided over by the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate...
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Mobilise 3,500 Lagos Leaders for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

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  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has intensified its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, unveiling plans to mobilise about 3,500 leaders across the 20 local government areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State. The mobilisation meeting, held on Tuesday at the organisation’s secretariat at 7B Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, Lagos, brought together coordinators from various senatorial districts, local government areas and LCDAs to strengthen the group’s grassroots structures and coordinate its campaign activities ahead of the elections. The meeting, which commenced at about 12:10 p.m. with more than 30 minutes of intercessory prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the organisation’s leadership and Nigeria, was presided over by the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe. In his welcome address, Ogedengbe commended the coordinators fo...
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Safe Driving: Dangote Transport Unveils Novel Real-Time Driver Monitoring Control Room

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    Dangote Transport has taken another major step towards improving road safety with the launch of a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria.   The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was recently showcased to journalists during a guided tour of the transport operations centre, where officials highlighted the company's commitment to leveraging technology and best practices to reduce road accidents and improve drivers’ behaviour.   Speaking during the facility tour, the Head of Operations, Dangote Transport, Ibese, Mr. David Idiege , described the Driver Monitoring Control Room as one of the latest additions to the company's comprehensive safety architecture.   According to him, the facility enables transport control personnel to observe drivers while they are on the road, monitor compliance with s...
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