In 2010, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) was rated the best state university in Nigeria. It was also regarded as the eighth best in the country as well as Africa’s 76th best. The university’s medical programme was assessed as one of the best in Nigeria. Many of its faculties,…
OPay has introduced a new fee for electronic transfers into both personal and business accounts, in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Beginning September 9, 2024, there will be a one-time charge of N50 for transfers of N10,000 or more. On Saturday, OPay…
Vehicles burnt as petrol tanker explodes along Ife-Ibadan expressway Four vehicles and several houses were burnt as petrol-loaded trucks caught fire at Ajia, along the Ibadan-Ife road, on Saturday. The affected vehicles included a petrol-loaded truck, an 18-passenger bus, another mid-sized truck, and a Micra taxi.…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him of his plan to…
Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to providing top-notch healthcare services to its citizens, emphasizing the maintenance and provision of modern health facilities. The Oyo state Acting Governor, Barrister Bayo-Lawal, made this pledge during an inspection tour of some State hospitals…
The designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has been laid to rest after a year-long wait for a promised state funeral. Akinkunmi, who passed away at 87, was celebrated for his iconic contribution to the nation. His funeral service, organised by the Oyo State government, was held at the Obafemi…
The federal government has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rates of N40,000 per 50-kilogramme bag. “It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this historical, all-important and long-awaited inauguration of the sales of 30,000MT of federal government-milled rice to…
The Seyi Makinde led Oyo State Government has increased the hazard allowance of resident doctors at the Ladoke Abiola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso part of the state. The governor also paid seven months arrears of the workers between January and July this year. This…
Oyo State Hospital Management Board Results The Oyo State government has released the results of the multiple-choice questions (MCQ) examination conducted in August, according to Dr Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board (OYSHMB). “The cut-off mark has been pegged at 60%,” Dr…
In a ground-breaking initiative aimed at enhancing livestock productivity and resilience in Oyo State, the Oyo State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in collaboration with Union Agric Services Limited, organised a two-day training workshop titled “Digital Extension and…