November 2025

  Business units from the group that are exhibiting at the fair include Dangote Sugar; Dangote Petroleum Refinery; Dangote Packaging; NASCON Allied Industries Plc, makers of Dangote Salt, Dangote Sinotruk Company; Dangote Fertiliser; Dangote Cement and Gata Rice. Some of the products to be displayed at the fair include Dangote Sugar in varying packs, Dangote…

  Leadership, especially in a country as complex and diverse as Nigeria, is never a task for the faint hearted. Every decision carries weight, every reform tests patience, and every policy invites both praise and criticism. Yet, in the midst of the turbulent national transition, and as Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, one thing…

  In a landmark State Executive Council meeting, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the 2026 draft budget, aptly titled “Budget of Shared Prosperity.” This bold ₦820.49 billion budget represents a 35.7% increase from the 2025 revised budget, signaling a new era of sustainable growth and inclusive development in the state. While…

  The political atmosphere in Kogi State is taking a new turn as the Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hon. Gambo Yahaya, has announced his decision to collapse his structure and return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor,…

KW-IRS reiterates commitment to building efficient tax system Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) has reiterated its commitment to building a fair, transparent, and efficient tax system that will promote public trust and compliance across the State. The Executive Chairman of KW-IRS, Shade Omoniyi, stated this on Thursday at the…

  The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun has charged the Code of Conduct Tribunal CCT to guard its independence jealously and avoid acts capable of tarnishing its imagine. The CJN gave the charge in Abuja when she received in her office, members of the Tribunal led by the chairman, Mr Mainasara…

Forex trader, four others jailed for cybercrime in Kwara Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of five internet fraudsters, including a forex trader, before Justices Suleman Akanbi and Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. The convicts:…

COREN hails Kwara Gov for supporting local contractors Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been commended for his consistent support for local content development in the construction and engineering sectors. The commendation was given by the Kwara State chapter of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). COREN…

  As part of its bold moves aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy security, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has disclosed it has so far co-processed over 1.5 million tonnes of alternative fuels in the four years thus significantly lowering its carbon footprint. The move underscores the company’s commitment to cutting…

Kogi Deputy Speaker attends workshop, calls for commitment to end Gender-Based Violence   The Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, was among key stakeholders who participated in a One-Day Workshop on the Sustained Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Kogi State. The workshop was organized by the…