A Review of the Ondo State Investment Summit 2026 History and ambition converged in Akure recently as Ondo State hosted its Investment Summit 2026 under the bold theme: The New Ondo Project: A Pathway to Prosperity. Held to coincide with the first anniversary of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration sworn in on 24th February, 2025 as …
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A Scoping Review of State-Level Disparities Using the 2023-24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey Maternal and child health is a critical measure of health system effectiveness and human development. While Southwest Nigeria has made measurable progress and continues to outperform several other regions, recent evidence reveals deep and consequential disparities in outcomes across states. Strong …
Written by: Abiodun Abioye (Analyst, Homeland Affairs, DAWN Commission) Edited by: Segun Balogun (Head, Homeland Affairs, DAWN Commission) PROLOGUE On the morning of February 3, 1976, three new states emerged on the map of Nigeria. Carved from the old Western State, Oyo, Ogun, and Ondo States began their journey into history. This was beyond administrative and …
FIFTY@FIFTY Series 1 of 3: 50 Landmark Events that shaped Oyo, Ogun, and Ondo States Read More »
The education landscape in Southwest Nigeria has continued to reflect structural challenges linked to rapid population growth, urban expansion, and uneven public infrastructure distribution. Government-owned schools remain insufficient in number and spatial spread, particularly in peri-urban and low-income communities, resulting in extended travel distances for learners and increased transportation costs for households. This condition has …
Written by: Abiodun Abioye (Senior Associate, Homeland Affairs, DAWN Commission) Edited by: Dr Seye Oyeleye (Director-General, DAWN Commission) and Prince Adetayo Adeleke-Adedoyin (Head, Special Project and Funding, DAWN Commission) INTRODUCTION Today, as we commemorate sixty years since that fateful morning, this reflection carries urgent relevance. Across West Africa, military coups have resurged—Mali in 2020 and 2021, …
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On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 3 AM, the Yoruba intellectual community lost one of its brightest stars. Professor Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso transitioned into eternity, leaving behind an indelible legacy of scholarship, cultural preservation, and selfless service to the Yoruba Homeland. Yet he lives, and this is beautifully expressed in Professor Toyin Falola’s tribute that: …
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PRESS RELEASE Thursday 20th November 2025 The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) today formalized a strategic working relationship aimed at advancing coordinated regional development across Nigeria’s Southwest zone. The partnership was sealed during a courtesy visit by SWDC’s executive management team, led by the Managing Director Dr. …
November 19, 2025 PRESS RELEASE The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission wishes to draw urgent national attention to the escalating insecurity across the country and the dire need for federal legislative reforms to establish state police as a complement to the existing federal security architecture. Nigeria is at a critical juncture. The expansion …
Nigeria faces a critical housing deficit of 28 million units in 2025, driven by population growth, urban migration, rising construction costs, and weak regulatory oversight. Real estate agents play a dual role in the housing market, facilitating property access while also inflating costs through excessive fees and unprofessional practices. This has worsened affordability, particularly in …
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The United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) regulation revised recently presents an unprecedented opportunity for Southwest Nigeria to transform its economic trajectory through enhanced trade relations. With over 3,000 Nigerian products now granted duty-free or reduced-tariff access to the UK market, the question remains; is Southwest Nigeria positioned to maximize this golden opportunity? A …
PLUGGING SOUTHWEST NIGERIA INTO THE UK’S DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TRADING SCHEME (DCTS) Read More »
