The Oyo State Government has reiterated its dedication to providing top-notch nursing education in all nursing schools across the state. Governor Seyi Makinde made this pledge while receiving the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria accreditation team led by its Chief registrar, Dr. Farouk Umar, at the…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the State College of Nursing and Midwifery further Amendment bill into law. The bill was passed on Thursday at the resumed plenary of the Oyo State House of Assembly after a two month recess. It scaled third reading following the presentation of the report of the joint…
In a landmark move to bolster international development cooperation, a high-level delegation from Oyo State, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, held a series of groundbreaking meetings with stakeholders from Finland’s public and private sectors in Helsinki, Finland, on September 10-11. The delegation, which…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has made a new set of appointments. The governor, who returned from a four-week annual leave on Monday, appointed Engr. Akin Akinleye as his Executive Assistant on Sports Development, while he also approved the appointments of members into three Boards. A letter signed by…
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…