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Ogun wins sustainability award at IATF 2025, Algiers

Ogun State, on Wednesday, emerged as the winner of the Most Sustainable Going Green Stand award at the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 event held in Algiers, Algeria. According to the organisers, the award is in recognition of Ogun State’s exceptional contribution to the 2025 IATF held in Algiers, Algeria between September 4 and
Ogun wins sustainability award at IATF 2025, Algiers

Ogun State, on Wednesday, emerged as the winner of the Most Sustainable Going Green Stand award at the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 event held in Algiers, Algeria.

According to the organisers, the award is in recognition of Ogun State’s exceptional contribution to the 2025 IATF held in Algiers, Algeria between September 4 and 10 September 10.

The extraordinary exhibition was organised by the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Union Commission and the AfCTA Secretariat and hosted by the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.

The plaque indicating Ogun State’s success was signed by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigerian and Chairman of the IATF 2025 Advisory Council.

It will be recalled that while participating in a high-level panel session titled “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African & Caribbean Sub-Sovereigns” at the IATF 2025, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, had shown the international community that Ogun State is actively breaking trade barriers through bold initiatives designed to attract investment and deepen trade.

Reaffirming Ogun State’s position as Nigeria’s leading investment destination, Governor Abiodun had highlighted the pivotal role of subnationals in driving the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

He noted that despite Africa’s enormous potential, intra-continental trade still accounts for only about 15 percent of total trade, largely due to weak infrastructure, cumbersome regulations, and fragmented value chains.

According to him, Ogun State’s blueprint for economic transformation includes multi-modal infrastructure development: the Gateway International Cargo Airport, Ijebu-Ode and Kajola Dry Ports, over 1,200 kilometres of upgraded roads, and expanded gas reticulation networks.

The blueprint, he said, also includes economic development clusters and free trade zones, including the Remo Economic Development Cluster, anchored by the newly licensed Gateway International Airport; the Ijebu Economic Development Cluster with proximity to the Dangote Refinery and Agro-Allied Industries; the Agbara Industrial Cluster; the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone; and several other hubs designed to support co-location, shared utilities, and value-chain optimisation.

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Final year student dumps own newborn baby in Nasarawa bush

A new-born baby girl has been found alive after being abandoned in a bush in Akwanga town of Nasarawa State. The baby was rescued by residents on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, near Hope Academy Primary School in the A. A. Koto area. Police said the baby’s mother, a final-year NCE student of the College of
Final year student dumps own newborn baby in Nasarawa bush

A new-born baby girl has been found alive after being abandoned in a bush in Akwanga town of Nasarawa State.

The baby was rescued by residents on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, near Hope Academy Primary School in the A. A. Koto area.

Police said the baby’s mother, a final-year NCE student of the College of Education, Akwanga, allegedly dumped the child.

She was later arrested with the assistance of her friends and schoolmates.

No further details have been provided as to why the lady carried out the act.

Dumping of new-born babies is a growing trend among young people.

DAIly POST had reported the arrest of a lady in Kebbi State who buried her baby alive. https://dailypost.ng/2025/09/03/woman-arrested-in-kebbi-for-burying-own-baby-alive/

The lady identified as Maryam Atiku wrapped three pieces of cloth around the baby’s neck, covered her mouth, and carried her to Malam Yaro bush.

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Nigeria Customs announces successful candidates in recruitment exercise

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that only 286,697 candidates successfully made it to the next stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise. NCS set September 14th to 21st as dates for the second stage of the recruitment exercise. Abdullahi Maigandi disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to him, the second stage will be
Nigeria Customs announces successful candidates in recruitment exercise

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that only 286,697 candidates successfully made it to the next stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise.

NCS set September 14th to 21st as dates for the second stage of the recruitment exercise.
Abdullahi Maigandi disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

According to him, the second stage will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT).

The service urged shortlisted candidates to take note of the date.

“The second stage of the exercise, scheduled to take place from September 14th to 21st, 2025, will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT), reflecting the Service’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and fairness in the selection process.

It added that “candidates who applied for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) should note that they will be invited for an additional CBT in the next phase of the recruitment exercise. This provision does not apply to the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres.”

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Sokoto Assembly approves N38.8bn virement in amended 2025 budget

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed a further amendment to the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a virement of N38.8 billion as requested by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, delivered by its vice chairman, Kabiru Ibrahim (APC, Kware), during plenary
Sokoto Assembly approves N38.8bn virement in amended 2025 budget

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed a further amendment to the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a virement of N38.8 billion as requested by Governor Ahmed Aliyu.

The approval followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, delivered by its vice chairman, Kabiru Ibrahim (APC, Kware), during plenary on Wednesday in Sokoto.

Ibrahim explained that the amendment to Appropriation Law No. 12 of 2025 was aimed at funding critical infrastructure projects and social services across the state.

The leader of the assembly, Bello Idris (APC, Gwadabawa North), backed the request, noting that the adjustment was necessary to accommodate ongoing projects.

“There is the need to modify the budgetary provisions; hence, the amendment to the Appropriation Law No. 12 of 2025,” Idris said.

Also speaking, Abubakar Shehu (APC, Yabo) described the amendment as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to improving citizens’ welfare.

After deliberations, Speaker Tukur Bala put the motion to a voice vote, which was unanimously adopted.

In a related development, the assembly also passed two amendment bills, one revising the College of Nursing Science, Tambuwal Law, 2019, and another amending the Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health Technology, Gwadabawa Law, 2023.

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No mystery in ‘Ember Months’, road users should be more cautious –FRSC Commander

The Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, has advised Nigerians to discard the long-held myth about the last four months of the year, saying, there is no peculiarity or mystery attached to that period of the calendar. DAILY POST reports that the last four months of the year,
No mystery in ‘Ember Months’, road users should be more cautious –FRSC Commander

The Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, has advised Nigerians to discard the long-held myth about the last four months of the year, saying, there is no peculiarity or mystery attached to that period of the calendar.

DAILY POST reports that the last four months of the year, September, October, November, and December popularly referred to as the “ember months,” are believed to be a time of increased risk for accidents, criminal activity, and other misfortunes.

Due to these beliefs, many people seek spiritual fortification from religious leaders to ward off potential dangers during these months.

The Sector Commander, while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Information Chapel, at their monthly congress held in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, said such beliefs should be discarded.

Commander Fasakin, speaking on the theme: “Safety on Our Roads and the Ember Months Mystery” clarified that human, vehicular, and environmental factors are the primary causes of the increase in road accidents, particularly during the ember months, and not superstition.

He stated that the target was to reduce road crashes to the barest minimum, urging motorists and road users to obey safety guidelines such as avoiding overloading, overspeeding, not drinking and driving, and ensuring vehicles are in good condition before embarking on journeys.

“The major reason we have an increase in the number of accidents during ember months is the surge in vehicular and economic activities on the roads during that period. Our target is to reduce crashes to the barest minimum,” Fasakin said.

He contended that everyone has a shared duty for road safety not than just the government and promised that the FRSC will keep up its efforts to educate the public about road safety procedures by collaborating with media outlets.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Information Chapel, Comrade Femi Osipitan, commended the Corps for its continuous efforts in sensitizing the public on road safety, pledging media’s support in amplifying safety messages to the public.

No mystery in ‘Ember Months’, road users should be more cautious –FRSC Commander