Razaq Ayinla

Lagos

I'm a journalist, a fellow of the MTN Media Innovation Programme. I collate and edit news stories across 36 States and Abuja for BusinessDay Media Limited.

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Atlaxa debuts to create e-market for made-in-Nigeria goods

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

Atlaxa, an e-commerce platform has been launched in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, to create an e-market for a wide range of locally-made products manufactured through African ingenuity, creativity and resources such Adire, tie-dye fabrics, Aso Ofi, beads, Ceramic pots, local foods, among other locally manufactured products.
Dangote returns, to build largest seaport at Olokola FTZ

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

…says Abiodun’s vision, policies inform decisionHaving pulled out from the joint venture on oil and gas projects initially located at Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun Waterside some years back which necessitated the construction of the Dangote Refinery and other investments in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost Industrialist and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, is now staging a comeback.
Oramah's loyalty to Ivorian predecessor earned him Afreximbank presidency

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

…launches two books to mark 88th birthdayFormer Nigeria’s President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the emergence of Benedict Okey Oramah in 2015 as the President and Chief Executive Officer of African Export-Import Bank to the loyalty, devotion and commitment shown to Jean-Louis Ekra, his Ivorian predecessor.
Atiku visits Obasanjo in Abeokuta, dismisses 2027 presidential ambition

2 months ago | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday held a private meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Abeokuta residence in Ogun State. Atiku, who arrived Obasanjo’s Penthouse that is located within Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta at about 12:36pm, held a private meeting with his former Principal which lasted for about two hours.
WAEC registration is free in Lagos if you pay your tax - LIRS

2 months ago | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has said the provision of Free West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration for SS3 students in state-owned and funded secondary schools is a vital policy of the Lagos State Government.
Ogun de-emphasises IGR, to fund N1trn budget with other revenue sources

Jan 21, 2025 | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

…reactivates 8 moribund farm estates for food securityConsidering the volatility of internally-generated revenue (IGR) which may affect optimal budget performance, the Ogun State Government has begun moves to shift its focus from IGR with an alternative funding mechanism as Government considers mainly the capital receipts as well as revenue allocations from Federal Government.
Abiodun, Adeleke, Mutfwang, Oborevwori, Fubara, Okpebholo, Aiyedatiwa say Nigeria's unity non-negotiable

Jan 16, 2025 | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla |Ignatius Chukwu |Remi Feyisipo |Emmanuel Ndukuba

…honour, pledge welfare packages for families of fallen heroes, heroines …Soludo, Fubara pledge to beef up security in Anambra, Rivers …Makinde gifts Salawu, a retired major, new car Some Nigeria’s governors, including Governors Dapo Abiodun, Ogun; Ademola Adeleke, Osun; Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau; Sim Fubara, Rivers; Monday Okpebholo, Edo; Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo; and Charles Soludo, Anambra; have asked Nigerians to work towards preserving the peace and unity of the Country as a mark of honour...
Obasanjo on Carter: He was the only non-African who pressured Abacha for my release

Jan 12, 2025 | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday held a memorial Chuch service in honour of late US President Jimmy Carter at The Chapel of Christ The Glorious King, Olasegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, (OOPL) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. According to Obasanjo, the Memorial Church service in honour of the late US president becomes necessary going by his good virtues and righteousness, saying Carter would have preferred nothing better than simple but significant service in his memory.
Ogun headlines FG's move towards agricultural industrialisation, food security

Jan 7, 2025 | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

…as seven states strategise on special agro-industrial processing zonesDriven by the mission to further industrialise and ensure food security in the Country, the Federal Government in partnership with seven States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have begun strategic moves to activate all Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) located across some States.
Ogun moves to boost oil palm production with $10m investment

Dec 10, 2024 | businessday.ng | Razaq Ayinla

…as Abiodun woos JBS, Brazilian livestock giantPrompted by the move to boost the production of oil palm produce, its byproducts and entire value chain, the Ogun State Government will sign a $10 million investment with a Moroccan firm in the next few weeks.