With the naira’s depreciation exerting significant pressure, financial experts warn that Nigeria’s rising debt stock underscores the urgent need for fiscal reforms to stabilise the economy. President Bola Tinubu. Nigeria’s total public debt skyrocketed to ₦142.3 trillion by the end of September 2024,…
The Nine Hundred and two (902) graduates recently recruited into the civil service by the Oyo State Government will start receiving their appointment letters on Friday, 24th January, 2025. Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the employment of 902 graduates which includes University Degree Graduates,…
Today, hundreds of Students of the University of Ibadan, staged a peaceful protest to express their grievances following power outage at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan for the past 80days. The protest, supported by the Students Union of the University of Ibadan was held as early as 7.00 a.m. The SU…
…Seyi Makinde: A Shining Example of Fitness and Leadership In an era where sedentary lifestyles and health complications are increasingly prevalent, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Nigeria, is setting a commendable example of the importance of exercise and physical fitness. With an impressive…
The Oyo State governor, ‘Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will continue to come up with innovative ideas and build the right partnerships that will bring about desired development and propel the state into a great future. Seyi Makinde stated this on Tuesday at the official launch of the first phase…
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…