DAWN Commission

29/05/2026

Think Yoruba First in collaboration with DAWN Commission, invites you to the 4th Annual Yoruba Global Conference.

This year’s theme, “Yorubaland in a Multipolar World,” calls us to attention and action — to safeguard our homeland amid myriad challenges and threats.

Let us come together to deliberate, share strategies, and recommend actions that will make Yorubaland great again.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Venue: HR Dep Hall, University of Lagos, Lagos State

Secure your spot: https://vist.ly/55xa9. Your registration confirms your commitment to attend.

We look forward to seeing you.

Think Yoruba First

29/05/2026

Watch this space!

FutuX Agri-Consult Ltd provides specialised services in export readiness, food safety certification, sustainability systems, and agricultural value chain development.

The organisation is currently implementing its 2026 Export Readiness Training Series.
Oyo State has been identified as the pilot State for the physical rollout scheduled for June 2026.

FutuX Agri-consult Limited Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture

29/05/2026

Happy 66th Birthday, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
Executive Governor of Ogun State.

Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR

26/05/2026

Leaders of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, paid a courtesy visit to the DAWN Commission, where both parties reached a landmark decision to collaborate on initiatives aimed at driving the development of the Southwest region.

21/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the DAWN Stakeholder Dialogue on the Counterfeit Shadow Economy.

Your valuable contributions and insights have brought us one step closer to developing a collective action plan to address the counterfeit shadow economy in Southwest Nigeria.

We especially appreciate the presence and contributions of representatives from:
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (South-West Zone), Ogun State Ministry of Health, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Ekiti State Ministry of Justice, Ekiti State House of Assembly, The Ogun State Drug and Health Commodities Management Agency, Merit Healthcare Limited, Access Providence Healthcare Solutions, Allied Global Group, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Non-Governmental Organisations, professional associations, and other distinguished stakeholders present

Your engagement reflects the shared commitment to building a safer and more accountable consumer goods environment across Southwest Nigeria.

If you were unable to attend but wish to contribute to the conversation, share recommendations, or explore future collaborations, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: [email protected]

FCCPC Nigeria Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Ondo State Government The Lagos State Government Merit Healthcare Limited FrinMedia Official

20/05/2026

Less than 1 hour to go!

Our Stakeholders Dialogue on Southwest Nigeria Under Siege: The Counterfeit Shadow Economy is about to begin.
Join us as we discuss the way forward and develop a joint action plan to tackle one of the region's most pressing public safety and economic crises.
This conversation belongs to everyone.

Link to join: https://bit.ly/cosheco
Time: 11:00 AM (West Central Africa Time)

18/05/2026

DAWN Commission invites you to a Stakeholders Dialogue on our latest policy report — Southwest Nigeria Under Siege: The Counterfeit Shadow Economy.
Together, we will develop a joint action plan to tackle one of the region's most critical public safety and economic challenges.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (West Central Africa Time)
Join virtually here: https://bit.ly/cosheco

18/05/2026

Agric Scoop

Southwest Nigeria faces deforestation due to urban expansion, fuel wood demand, and farmland pressure. Planting more trees improves soil, stabilises rainfall, and strengthens resilience against climate change.

17/05/2026

Professor Olufunmilayo I. Olopade (OON): The Woman Who Taught the World to Listen to African Genes

Professor Olufunmilayo Olopade took research that had largely ignored African genetics and pushed it to the centre of global cancer science. Her work at the University of Chicago helped uncover why breast cancer presents differently in many African and African-American women — findings that continue to shape diagnosis, treatment, and survival outcomes today.

From St. Anne’s in Ibadan to global medical leadership, her journey shows what can happen when brilliance is matched with purpose and persistence.

Read it, share it, and tag a young woman who needs to see what is possible.

Here is the link to the full blog post: https://bit.ly/olopade

15/05/2026

SWDC Secures Rail Operations Licence

The South West Development Commission has obtained a provisional rail operating licence from the NRC. This development, which builds on the extensive rail master planning work pioneered by the DAWN Commission, marks a decisive shift from vision to implementation.

Read the full article here: https://vist.ly/54ask

The South West Development Commission has secured a licence for South-West rail operations, aiming to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.

14/05/2026

Data Snapshot

Southwest Nigeria’s inflation picture remains mixed in March 2026: Ekiti recorded the highest food inflation at 20%, while Ondo posted the highest overall CPI at 18.7%. Oyo stood out with one of the country’s second-lowest food inflation rates, at 4.9%, while Osun recorded the lowest CPI inflation, at 5.3%. The national averages closed at 14.4% for food inflation and 15.4% for CPI.

Ondo State Government Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The Lagos State Government