Albert Einstein gave the world one of the most profound insights into solving problems. According to Einstein, who is regarded as the most influential scientist of the 20th century, a problem cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness (thinking) that created it. The import of this is that every…
Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Board members for Pacesetter Mineral Devt Company Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed four members for the Oyo State Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. The governor, in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, announced the appointments of Ademola…
The Oyo State Government on Monday said a total of 5,600 newly recruited teachers will be uploaded into its database and thereafter, ready to be deployed to public basic schools across the state. Speaking in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni…
A devastating fire destroyed goods worth millions of naira on Monday, as it ravaged 17 shops at the Moniya market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The blaze, which began around 12.30am, is believed to have been triggered by a power surge. The PUNCH, on a visit to the scene, gathered that…
The federal government has commenced N50 electronic levy deductions from transactions of N10,000 and above made by users of financial technology (Fintech) companies, including Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, and others. The levy, called Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), introduced under the Finance Act 2020,…
Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo state council has clarified that the state will not join in the planned strike as directed by the national headquarters. In a statement released by Oyo state NLC indicates that the committee set up with the state government is making favorable progress on the consequential…
Today, December 1st, marks a special day for Ms Lolade Ajibola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. As we celebrate her birthday, we honor her dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving the people of Oyo State. Ms Lolade…
The Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to commission 5MW which is the first phase of the 11MW independent Power Plant (IPP) on the 6th of December, 2024. The governor made this known in this Bi-weekly newsletter which was released yesterday, 28th of November, 2024. The newsletter captioned it that:…
In a significant development, the Oyo State Government’s gas project, in partnership with Shell, has reached a major milestone. The Hon. Commissioner for Energy, Hon. Ashamu TNA, announced on social media that the first pipes have been welded on the gas pipeline infrastructure project.¹ Remember that…
The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has been in the lead when it comes to the provision and implementation of youth development programs, empowerment opportunities and humanitarian interventions to promote sustainable livelihood amongst its youths and vulnerable population. Some of the…