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Popular Abeokuta Business Mogul, Otunba Oyedele Citiside Bags Masters Degree In Public Administration
The popular bar owner, Frontpage and Citiside boutique in the state capital of Ogun State, Otunba Bisi Oyedele has bagged a master degree, MPA in public administration.
According to his Facebook post:
Celebrating My Academic Journey; a Lesson for the Generation Next.
To the glory of God and virtues of responsible parenting, I convoke today as one of the new set of graduands at postgraduate level in Public Administration as a holder of MPA from Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye after years of rigorous academic sojourn. It neither came on the platter of gold nor a product of pursuing mere peer cruise, I pursued it with vigour as to help my political vision and to assist me be a top-notch Entrepreneur.
Today, I’m celebrating a victory I got in December 2019, it’s a long term dream and an achievement I have hoped for as a teenager who does legal businesses with unusual avalanche. Education, right one so to say, cannot be isolated in the success factors of business giants like Tony Elumelu, Alakija, Mike Adenuga, Jim Ovia, Oba Otudeko to mention just a few. They read, create, think, grow and unleashed, so why not me! Growing up from where ‘business as usual’ predetermines limit of success has placed a burden on some of us who do the usual things in unusual manner; either you are perceived as a ritualist or internet fraudster! It highly unfortunate but understandable considering happenings in the contemporary Nigeria.
It’s pathetic to read in the news that some teenagers ranging from 17-20years could go as far as slaughtering a lady all in the name of making money. At age 17, I was supporting my parents’ business with a high determination of attaining academic success. At 20, because of the opportunity available in my community (Idiroko in Ipokia LG) as one of the border towns, I became fully active in business, buying and selling goods, making good profits. I jettisoned it all when the University admission surfaced as I know with certainty that it would model me to attain my dreams.
To the Glory of God today, I am an entrepreneur with more than 50 workers on my payroll. I have vast experience in import and export , Fashion, Entertainment and Relaxation Business, all these would have been history or done in the usual ‘apes obey’ manner if I didn’t obey the academic call.
Though, the road to greatness is never smooth, there are tribulations and distractions, but one has to remain focused. We are not there yet but by the grace of God, we will get there
In December 2021, I was picked up randomly in an event centre by an antigraft agency, the Highest in the Land. I was questioned and thoroughly investigated with some undertones from political oppositions and business rivals. I am glad I came out clean and was released with no indictment whatsoever, while a good number of others were convicted and still in detention for being found wanting. My Question is, Is Making Money worth Ending in jail?.
I can boldly say it anywhere and anytime, only a few youth can be scrutinized and come out with no black spot in our country today. This simply attributed to social vices and illegitimacy that is fast becoming a culture. The “Dont spoil your father’s name” advice has been thrown away in pursuit of quick wealth.
We can all find a legitimate path to wealth creation rather than jeopardizing our future and have our families name truncated. Our Agents of socialization need to be strengthened especially the family, religion, school and the media. The balancing of social equation amongst these variables would go a long way in the contemporary youth development matrix in Nigeria.
It may not look it today but definitely the future holds the best for us, please SHUN RITUAL KILLINGS AND ALL FORM OF ILLEGALITY, the Eagles eye is watching and will definitely catch up with you some day if you do.
Otunba Bisi Oyedele MPA, MCPA.
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
The project ends decades search for investors, boosts Nigeria’s blue economy
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
Nigeria’s maritime sector is set for a major transformation following a landmark agreement involving the world’s largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which has secured a 45-year concession to build, manage and operate a modern container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos.
The project, to be developed in partnership with Nigerdock, marks one of the most significant private sector investments in Nigeria’s port infrastructure in recent decades and is expected to strengthen the country’s role as a major maritime gateway in West and Central Africa.
For Nigeria, the agreement brings to close decades of efforts to attract large-scale investors to develop Snake Island Port, a strategically located maritime asset in Lagos.
Long-standing concession history
Snake Island’s maritime facilities date back several decades. In 1992, the Federal Government granted a 99-year concession for the island’s port and industrial facilities to Nigerdock, a major maritime engineering and logistics company.
Nigerdock was later privatised and is currently operated by the Jagal Group owned by Nigerian industrialist Maher Jarmakani.
Over the years, the Island Container Terminal fell into disrepair, requiring major rehabilitation and modernization to meet modern global shipping standards.
The new partnership with MSC is expected to transform the port into a state-of-the-art container handling facility capable of attracting larger vessels and increasing Nigeria’s cargo throughput capacity.
Buhari administration approved the project.
The investment framework for the Snake Island development was approved in May 2023 by the Federal Executive Council under then President Muhammadu Buhari.
The approval authorised total private investment of approximately $974.1 million for the project under a Public-Private Partnership structure, including the 45-year concession period.
At the same time, the Federal Government also approved two other major maritime infrastructure projects:
• Development of the Ondo Multipurpose Port in Ilaje, Ondo State, with $1.48 billion in private investment and a 50-year concession.
• Expansion and development of the Burutu Sea Port in Delta State, involving $1.2 billion in private investment and a 40-year concession.
These projects form part of Nigeria’s broader effort to develop its blue economy and expand maritime trade capacity.
Construction partners
Engineering and construction of the Snake Island container terminal will be handled by:
• ITB Nigeria Limited
• DEME Group
ITB Nigeria Limited is part of the Chagoury Group and owned by the Chagoury family, while DEME Group is a globally recognised Belgian marine engineering and dredging company with extensive experience in port construction.
MSC profile
Founded in 1970 by Italian shipping entrepreneur Gianluigi Aponte and his wife Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, MSC has grown from a single cargo vessel into the largest container shipping company in the world.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company operates in more than 155 countries and serves over 500 ports worldwide, with a fleet of roughly 900 container ships and over 200,000 employees globally.
The MSC Group also operates major logistics and maritime businesses including inland logistics through Medlog, cruise tourism through MSC Cruises, and port terminal operations across several continents.
According to Forbes, the estimated net worth of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte is about $43.9 billion as of February 2026, placing him among the world’s richest shipping magnates. The company remains privately owned by the Aponte family, with both founders holding equal ownership stakes.
Management comments
Speaking on the development, MSC Group President Diego Aponte said the company is committed to strengthening its operations in Nigeria and across Africa.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Nigeria through this important infrastructure project. The Snake Island terminal will enhance service delivery and improve port efficiency for our customers and partners in the region,”
Chief Executive Officer of Nigerdock, Maher Jarmakani, described the agreement as a major milestone for the Nigerian maritime sector.
“We are delighted to partner with MSC in developing a world-class container terminal that will enhance Nigeria’s logistics capabilities and support economic growth,” he said.
Economic impact
Industry analysts say the project could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy by expanding cargo handling capacity, reducing congestion at Lagos ports and attracting additional international shipping traffic.
The development is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs across maritime operations, logistics, transport services and port-related commercial activities.
Infrastructure expansion
Beyond the port development, plans are also underway for Nigeria’s first underwater tunnel, linking Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island through Snake Island and connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway with the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway corridor through Badagry.
The tunnel project is expected to significantly improve freight movement and road connectivity between Lagos ports and national transport networks.
Strategic milestone
With the entry of MSC into the Snake Island development, industry observers say Nigeria is taking a significant step toward modernizing its maritime infrastructure and positioning itself as a regional hub for global shipping and trade.
For a project that has waited for decades for major international investors, the Snake Island concession represents a turning point in Nigeria’s port development strategy and a strong signal of global confidence in the country’s maritime future.
By Prince Adeyemi Shonibare
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