The Oyo State Government has declared that it will continue to support residents of the state to rise above poverty and move into prosperity by catering to their welfare and empowering them to be self-sufficient. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, gave this indication…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment and development of Inland Dry Ports (IDP) in Ijebu-Ode and Moniya in Ogun State and Oyo State respectively, as part of his efforts to reduce congestion within seaports in Lagos, eliminate chronic delays and boost the nation’s economy. The Inland Dry…
The Nigerian Communications Commission has approved requests from network operators for tariff adjustments in response to rising operational costs, marking the first change in rates since 2013. The decision, announced in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Monday, allows for…
The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, have risen to between N1,050 and N1,150/litre depending on the area of purchase, following the hike in the cost of the commodity by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and various depot owners. Dealers confirmed that PMS prices would continue to…
A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Professor Wande Abimbola, was third republic Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate. The professor of Ifa divination who was installed as the Awise Awo Agbaye in 1981 at Ile Ife, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU, FESTUS…
The Oyo State Government has commenced a major road rehabilitation project in key areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility. The projects cover roads, including Bashorun Oluwo-nla, Agbowo road, Eleyele-Water road, and Zion plaza-Olusoji Road. They…
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has officially published the list of successful applicants. It could be recalled that on Wednesday, His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE, through the Chairman of Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, announced the approval of the successful…
The thirty-six State Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF have brainstormed with the federal government on the tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, proposing a new sharing formula if the tax reform bills must see the light of the day. The…
The Oyo State governor, ‘ Engr Seyi Makinde has reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure that every part of the state is safe and secure. The governor gave this assurance in a statement issued on Thursday in remembrance of the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue,…
In a press release jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary Com Osuntade James Ayoade and Com Dr Olusegun Abatan respectively on behalf of the entire members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Oyo State council said ” we appreciate His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde for his love , compassion and…