Business & Economy
Ogun reiterates commitment to a favourable industrial climate
Ogun State's Commissioner for Commerce and Industry - Otunba Bimbo Ashiru has reiterated his Ministry's commitment to the promotion of commerce and industrialisation of the State to further reduce poverty, enhance employment and create a favourable Read more
What gets measured, gets done
While the attention of the media and members of the public was, as usual, focused on the ceremonial, not many people knew or cared about the event with the serious economic implications for the 36 States of the federation. Read more
Kawonise, stop manipulating Ogun debt figures
The Ogun State government was not surprised to see yet another mischievous press statement issued by Mr. Sina Kawonise, a member of the Labour Party, in which he tried to foist the mischievous figures he had earlier peddled about the State’s debt Read more
Re: Gateway Holdings HQ vs. Ogun Commissioner of Finance
'...Her submission as usual, is a huge lie and a deliberately crafted falsehood consciously weaved to misinform the OGHA and indeed Ogun people...' Read more
N19b loan request: Ogun heading for severe economic crisis under Amosun
The frightening situation as laid out in the documents simply confirms that Ogun State is on the brink of a severe economic crisis. The facts in the documents are stated below: Read more
Amosun's debt exposure: now the lies exposed!
...From the foregoing, the Total Debt Exposure of the Ogun State Government under Governor Ibikunle Amosun on just two headings is N51.5b + N241.83b = N293.33 billion. Read more
We help businesses grow - Amosun
The Ogun State Governor - Senator Ibikunle Amosun has assured investors interested in locating their businesses in the State of bountiful returns as the government will continuously take steps necessary to create an enabling environment that would Read more
Why industries are setting up in Ogun - Ashiru
Ogun State - the gateway to the rest of the country from the commercial capital - Lagos, is determined to take advantage of its prime position to transform the State's Industrial sector. Read more
Amosun presents 2013 budget to OGHA (Video 1)
The 2013 budget of Ogun State with the sum of N211.86 billion for appropriation, has been presented to the House of Assembly by the Governor - Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The budget is 5.6 per cent above the 2012 budget of N200.55 billion. Read more
Amosun presents 2013 budget to OGHA (Video 2)
The 2013 budget of Ogun State with the sum of N211.86 billion for appropriation, has been presented to the House of Assembly by the Governor - Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The budget is 5.6 per cent above the 2012 budget of N200.55 billion. Read more
The Debt Profile of Ogun State as at May 2011: Of Lies and Truth
We would not have bothered to respond to the constant misinformation and insinuations of the current administration in Ogun State about the financial management and the debt profile assumed on their inception into governance but for the consistent Read more
Ogun seeks industrialisation partnership with Japan
The Ogun State government says it will continue to promote cooperation with Japan for the establishment of an automobile assembly plant and industrial park in the state. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 622 (May 1 - 14 2024)
How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 621 (April 17 - 30 2024)
30 years after genocide: Rwanda's older generations fear a return of ethnic tensions Read more
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Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs Read more
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of Read more
Photo: Dr Isatou Touray
The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights
The Gambia’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 620 (April 3 - 16 2024)
The Gambia may allow Female Genital Mutilation again Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 619 (March 20 - April 2 2024)
Why children are prime targets of armed groups in Northern Nigeria. Read more
Trumpet TV
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid! Read more
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the Read more
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more. Read more
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom. Read more
