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The Sinomart International Limited has officially launched its flagship Sinomart Super Store at The Palms Shopping Mall, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event attracted dignitaries, government officials, traditional leaders, business executives, and shoppers, who gathered to celebrate the arrival of a new shopping destination designed to redefine consumer experience in the country.
Speaking at the launch of the super store, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sinomart International Limited, Sky Chunming Huang, expressed excitement about the brand’s entry into the Nigerian retail market.
He said that “Sinomart Super Store is more than just a supermarket — it represents our vision to bring global retail standards closer to Nigerian consumers.”
He added that “We are committed to offering an exceptional shopping experience defined by quality, variety, affordability, and convenience. Nigeria’s retail sector continues to show great promise, and we are proud to be investing in its growth, starting here in Lagos.”
The historic opening was graced by royal representatives from the host communities — the Oniru Kingdom and the Ikate Elegushi Kingdom of Lagos State.
Representing His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, were Chief Olalekan Bakare, the Aro Oba Elegushi, and Chief Salisu Elegushi, the Olowa of Ikate Kingdom.
Delivering the monarch’s goodwill message, Chief Bakare commended Sinomart for its confidence in Lagos as a destination for business and investment. “On behalf of His Royal Majesty, the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, we warmly welcome Sinomart to our community.”
Bakare noted that “This development reinforces the global reputation of Lagos as the hub of commerce and innovation. We urge the management to continue fostering local partnerships that benefit our people and strengthen community ties.”
Representatives of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, including Chief Olumide Oniru, the Olopon of Iru Kingdom.
Speaking on behalf of the Oniru Kingdom, Chief Oniru congratulated the Sinomart team for choosing Victoria Island as its launch location. “We are proud to see Sinomart contributing to the ongoing transformation of the Iru Kingdom into a world-class business and residential district. The Oniru-in-Council pledges continuous support for initiatives that promote trade, job creation, and sustainable urban growth.”
The monarchs expressed appreciation for Sinomart’s decision to establish its flagship outlet within the host communities of Oniru and Ikate Kingdoms, describing it as a significant contribution to the commercial development and youth empowerment in the area.
The launch ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting session, guided tours of the new facility, entertainment, and special promotions for early shoppers.
With the opening of its first store, Sinomart aims to set new benchmarks in customer service, product variety, and value delivery — underscoring its commitment to building a trusted retail brand in Nigeria.
Sinomart Super StoreSinomart is a modern retail chain established to deliver exceptional shopping experiences through a wide range of quality consumer goods, groceries, electronics, and household products at competitive prices.
Senate Sets Up Panel to Probe Multi-Billion Dollars Railway Projects Under Buhari
Senate Sets Up Panel to Probe Multi-Billion Dollars Railway Projects Under Buhari
. Akpabio: Those who allegedly mismanaged trillions of naira then, now plotting to return to power
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
The Senate on Tuesday resolved to conduct a full-scale investigation into the railway projects executed under former President Muhammadu Buhari, following persistent derailments, vandalism and mechanical failures on the Itakpe–Warri standard gauge rail line.
The red chamber also set up an ad hoc committee to carry out a comprehensive probe into the contracts, funding and execution of all railway projects undertaken during the Muhammadu Buhari era and to submit a report within six weeks.
Members of the panel include Senators Adams Oshiomhole, Huseini Babaginda, Adamu Aliero, Wasiu Eshinlokun, Osita Ngwu, Adeola Solomon, Ibrahim Dankwabo, Ireti Kingibe and Sahabi Yau.
The Senate’s resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central), who raised alarm over the “disturbing and persistent technical breakdowns” on the Itakpe–Warri rail corridor, one of the flagship projects of the Buhari administration.
Dafinone said the line, inaugurated with great national fanfare just a few years ago, had become a source of embarrassment and danger due to frequent derailments and service disruptions.
He disclosed that the line recorded no fewer than 10 derailments and several breakdowns between 2023 and 2025, incidents that have endangered passengers and eroded public confidence in Nigeria’s rail system.
He therefore urged the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to immediately undertake an independent technical assessment of the line to determine the root causes of the failures and implement corrective measures.
Dafinone further recommended that the NRC increase operational capacity, deploy more coaches and ensure at least two passenger services daily in each direction between Ujevwu and Itakpe.
Supporting the motion, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) described the situation as a national embarrassment.
Ningi said: “The government borrowed billions of dollars to construct these lines, yet they are collapsing barely two years after completion.
“This is not about politics. We must hold those responsible accountable for negligence and mismanagement.”
Senator Patrick Ndubueze (Imo North) called for a complete reorganisation of the NRC, saying the corporation “is no longer fit for purpose”.
He argued that the decay in the rail system was placing undue pressure on Nigerian roads.
“Our highways are failing because freight that should move by rail is transported by road. Fixing the railways will save lives and preserve our roads,” he said.
Senator Solomon Adeola (Ogun West) also backed the motion, urging a transparent probe into how much was borrowed and spent on the projects, the contractors involved, and whether due process was followed.
“We must find out whether this is a case of poor workmanship, corruption, or lack of supervision,” he said.
Senator Babangida Hussaini (Jigawa North-West) blamed Nigeria’s chronic project failures on poor conception and maintenance culture.
“The same Chinese firms that built the Mombasa–Nairobi railway in Kenya delivered a functional system that still works efficiently. Why is ours collapsing within months?” he asked.
However, the debate took a dramatic turn when Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the session, delivered a fiery address accusing those who mismanaged the railway projects under Buhari of gross incompetence and deceit.
Akpabio said it was “shocking” that some of the same individuals responsible for the failures were now warming up to take power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027, despite having left behind what he described as “a trail of waste, debt and deception”.
Akpabio said: “You’ll be shocked that the same people. The same people that did this were lying. They are the same people now seeking to take back the government by revolution.
“The same characters, without remorse, without answering questions, are the ones now seeking to take back the government after leaving this kind of mess behind, with the amount of indebtedness they caused the country.”
Visibly angered, Akpabio questioned how a project that cost “trillions of naira” could begin to fail within months of inauguration.
He said: “You spend trillions on rail lines, you commission them, and within one year you have all sorts of mechanical faults.
“We must find out whether these were truly new lines or refurbished scraps bought and repainted as new. Nigerians deserve to know the truth.”
The Senate President drew comparisons with similar projects abroad built by the same contractors that have remained functional for decades, describing Nigeria’s failures as “a tragic symbol of corruption and poor oversight”.
He also clarified that most of the derailments recorded in 2023 and 2024 occurred before the Tinubu administration took office, saying it would be unfair to blame the current government for inherited problems.
“These derailments started before we came. This government inherited a failed system,” Akpabio said.
At the end of the debate, the Senate adopted far-reaching resolutions mandating the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC to immediately repair the Itakpe–Warri rail line, improve safety measures and deploy additional rolling stock to restore full operations.
The upper chamber also empowered its Committee on Land Transport to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the affected routes, particularly around Agbor in Delta State, and to submit a detailed technical report.
It further resolved that the committee should conduct a comprehensive investigation into all railway projects executed during the Buhari administration, including funding sources, contract awards and construction standards.
The lawmakers also endorsed the establishment of a National Rail Safety and Standards Unit to carry out periodic audits, enforce compliance with international best practices, and enhance accountability across the railway sector.
Closing the session, Akpabio vowed that the Senate would “dig deep, expose corruption and ensure that those who mismanaged Nigeria’s rail projects are held to account”.
He declared: “We owe Nigerians the truth. We must unravel the mystery behind these failing rail lines and ensure that those who ruined them do not escape scrutiny, or return to power to repeat the same mistakes.”
The resolution marks one of the boldest oversight steps by the 10th Senate, signaling a renewed determination to hold public officials accountable for the country’s ailing infrastructure.
. Akpabio: Those who allegedly mismanaged trillions of naira then, now plotting to return to power Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Tuesday resolved to conduct a full-scale investigation
The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, has said the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reforms are designed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and strengthen subnational economies across the country.
Adedeji stated this on Tuesday in Kano at the Northern Revenue Conference, themed ‘Readiness, Reforms, and Digital Transformation’.
Represented by the Secretary, Joint Tax Board (JTB), Mr Adesokan Olusegun, Adedeji said the reforms aimed to simplify tax processes, promote voluntary compliance and create a fair and transparent tax system.
He said the Nigeria Tax Administration (Provisions) Act was one of the country’s most significant fiscal reforms, targeted at improving efficiency, transparency and equity in tax administration.
According to him, the act would simplify compliance, reduce bottlenecks and promote a predictable, technology-driven tax environment powered by digital tools.
Adedeji highlighted the integration of Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) across federal, state and local governments as a major step towards harmonizing taxpayer databases and enhancing real-time data sharing.
He said the joint tax board was working with state governments to align local tax laws with the new Act to curb multiple taxation and support subnational economies.
The FIRS chairman disclosed that the service had developed a Tax Harmonisation and Evaluation Framework and initiated capacity-building programmes for state revenue authorities to enhance institutional efficiency.
He urged state governors to grant autonomy to their revenue agencies as provided in the new tax law, describing it as key to building a fair, efficient and transparent tax system.
Earlier, the Chairman, Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Dr Zaid Abubakar, said the conference marked a new phase in tax administration in Northern Nigeria.
He urged state revenue agencies to embrace digital transformation and institutional reforms in line with the evolving national tax system.
Abubakar said the 2025 reforms required precision, digital competence and bold leadership to enhance efficiency and service delivery, adding that the era of guesswork in tax administration is over.
The KIRS boss urged the participants to use the forum to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration for a more efficient and taxpayer-friendly system. (NAN)
The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, has said the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reforms are designed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and strengthen subnational
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