Economy

CAN Advocates Alternatives as August 1 Protests Loom

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By Muzha Kucha The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to consider alternative means of expressing their grievances rather than embarking on the scheduled August 1 nationwide protests. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in a statement noted that while the right Continue Reading

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APC Stalwart Appeals to Youths over Nationwide Protest

Web News 26 July 2024 45 0

By Oriola Afolabi A Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, APC and former Commissioner of Works in Ekiti State, Chief Dele Okeya has appealed to Nigerian youths and the organizers of the planned nationwide anti-Government protest, to shelve it. Chief Okeya said that rather than take to the streets, the planned protest’s organisers should join […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Govt. Lauds Monarchs for Axing Market Associations

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has thrown his weight behind the traditional approach to food price control introduced by some traditional rulers in Osun State. The governor described it as a local innovation to lower increasing food inflation across the state. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]Continue Reading

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APC Pleads for Patience, Says Protests Counter Productive

Web News 26 July 2024 59 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress APC in Ibadan Outer City Zone of Oyo State have called on sponsors and promoters of the orchestrated nationwide protests against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to shelve the plans and embrace peace in the overall interest of the country warning that such exercise […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Urges Youths to Shelve Mass Protest

Web News 25 July 2024 57 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has admonished youths in the state and the country at large to shelve their planned mass protest and embrace dialogue with the government. Governor Abiodun gave the admonition at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during an engagement with the coalition of youth organizations in the state. The governor […]Continue Reading

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Stakeholders Hail Move to Protect Consumers’ Rights

Web News 19 July 2024 107 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Stakeholders on consumers’ rights in Ogun State have expressed optimism that a bill for a law to establish the State Consumer Protection Agency will go a long way in promoting the health and overall well-being of consumers in the state. They stated this at a public hearing on a ‘bill for a […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogunsua of Modakeke Cancels Various Trade Associations

Web News 18 July 2024 167 0

By Folake Oye The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Toriola has ordered the cancellation of various trade associations in Modakeke markets. Oba Toriola gave the order in his palace at Modakeke. The traditional ruler, who said individual trader is free to determine the sales price of his or her goods without pressure from any trade […]Continue Reading

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Acquire vocational skills to tackle unemployment – Makinde Tells Youths

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer nSeyi Makinde  has urged youths in the state to acquire vocational skills to tackle the challenges of  unemployment and make them productive citizens in the society He gave the advice at a vocational training program organised by an entrepreneur in collaboration with the state government to mark the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Govt. Shut  Down Market Over Misconduct

Web News 10 July 2024 206 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  The Ogun State government has shut down Gbangba market, a popular market located in Ijaye, Abeokuta South Local Government areas due to traders displaying their wares on walkways.  The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Tunde Farouk, said the enforcement exercise, followed a series of warnings that the traders […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG Rolls out National Construction and Household Support Programme

Web News 28 June 2024 130 0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening the economy, and providing immediate economic relief for Continue Reading

Economy

Dangote Refinery on Fire

Web News 26 June 2024 132 0

Report at our disposal indicates that a section of Dangote Refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, was on Wednesday gutted by fire. In a trending video, our correspondent saw a cloud of thick smoke billow into the sky from the facility. The sound of an explosion could also be heard in the video. The cause […]Continue Reading

Economy

New Exco Takes Charge in Radio Nigeria Staff Unity Multi Purpose Coop. Society

Web News 19 June 2024 132 0

By Mosope Kehinde A new executive for the 2024-2025 cooperative year for Radio Nigeria Ibadan Staff Unity Multipurpose society has been commissioned at its 4th annual general meeting. The executive members are Mr. Adedayo Ajeleti as president, Mrs Anthonia Akanji as vice president, Mr. Ayodele Ojo, Treasurer; Mr Oladimeji Oyeniyi, Secretary. Others are Mrs. Jacinta […]Continue Reading

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Ameliorate sufferings of masses, Ibadan Residents Appeal to Govt

Web News 18 June 2024 124 0

By Olawale Asake / Dayo Adu Fun seekers who visited Agodi Gardens in Ibadan, Oyo State, have urged the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to the current economic hardship which they said is hitting hard on the finances of the poor Nigerians. They made the appeal while speaking with Radio Nigeria who visited the […]Continue Reading

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We Are Determined To Alleviate Hardship among Osun Residents – Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration is focused on boosting local economy and alleviating hardship among the people by empowering market men and women as well as artisans. Governor Adeleke stated this at the official issuance of cash backed cheques running into millions of Naira to cooperatives societies at Ife […]Continue Reading

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We are committed to upholding workers’ welfare – Adeleke

Web News 8 June 2024 210 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration has paid gratuities a total sum of N4,319,080,056.62 to State local government retirees from December 2022 to date. Governor Adeleke who stated this at the presentation of 1.5 billion naira Bond Certificates to Pensioners in Osun said total Bonds released to State and […]Continue Reading

Economy

French Firm to Support Establishment of Oyo Agribusiness Market

Web News 6 June 2024 128 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser on Agribusiness to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, Dr Debo Akande, has stated that a French firm, SEMMARIS-Rungis International Market, is set to support the establishment of an international wholesale agribusiness market in the state. He stated this when a Continue Reading

Economy

NGO Distributes Food Items to 500 People

Web News 5 June 2024 372 0

By Funmilola Obagbayegun The increased level of poverty amidst the current economic challenges warrants more care for the less privileged.  Chief Executive Officer of a non-governmental organization, Hope of Praise Foundation, Mrs Tinuola Babafemi gave the advice in Ibadan during distribution of food items to 500 people at Oke Bola.   Mrs  Babafemi explained that the […]Continue Reading

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FCCPC Makes Fact-Finding Mission to Markets in Osun

Web News 1 June 2024 192 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, visited some major markets in Osun State on a fact-finding mission to ascertain the factors responsible for the hike in food prices. Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the officials of the Commission visited Olufi Market in Ayedaade Local Government and Ifon Market in Orolu […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Unveils Plans to Train Youths

Web News 29 May 2024 129 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government has rolled out a mega empowerment programme to train and equip 500 youths with basic entrepreneurship and business management skills across 33 local government areas in the state.  The commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Miss Wasilat Adegoke announced this during a press conference at the Governor’s Continue Reading

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2,822 Entrepreneurs in Ogun Benefit from Naira Operational Grant

Web News 23 May 2024 125 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 2,822 entrepreneurs in Ogun State have benefited from the second phase of the 1billion Naira Operational Grant for Micro and Small Scale Enterprises. The programme is part of measures to cushion the effect of Covid-19 on people of the State. The first disbursement was done in 2023, during which 1,000 entrepreneurs in […]Continue Reading

Economy

OYHA Approves Makinde’s Request to Secure N10bn Loan

Web News 21 May 2024 135 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Seyi Makinde to access N10billion loan facility to provide counterpart funding for World Bank Assisted projects UBEC-SUBEB matching grant. The approval was sequel to a letter of request sent to the Oyo State House of Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde. […]Continue Reading

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Crusade against Dollarisation: EFCC Asks Embassies to Charge in Naira

Web News 11 May 2024 158 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has read the Riot Act to foreign missions based in Nigeria, banning them from transacting in foreign currencies, and mandating the use of Naira in their financial businesses. The EFCC has also mandated Nigerian foreign missions domiciled abroad to accept Naira in their financial businesses. The move, the EFCC […]Continue Reading

Economy

AOFAW Empowers Women with Grants, Tools

Web News 10 May 2024 264 0

…National Matron, Dr. Afolashade Shona bags Business Woman of the Year Award By Olawale Asake A Non-Governmental Organisation under the auspices of the Association of Female Artisans Worldwide, Nigeria, AOFAW, has initiated plans to empower all groups of skilled women Artisans in the country It is part of AOFAW’s bid to rid the society of […]Continue Reading

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Customs Seizes Goods Worth N380M in 23 Days

Web News 10 May 2024 197 0

By Olusegun Folarin  The Nigeria Customs Service says efforts are ongoing to tackle identified challenges hindering the flow of business across the country’s land borders as Ogun Area One Command records 380 million Naira worth of seizures within 23 days. The new Customs Area Controller, for the Command, Mr James Ojo stated this in Abeokuta, […]Continue Reading

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20 People Benefit from NDE Skills Acquisition

Web News 8 May 2024 306 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Twenty people, classified as unskilled and unemployed women and youths from different parts of Ogun State have been offered the opportunity to become gainfully employed by the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, under its Vocational Skills Development initiative. Director-General of the NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo while flagging off the training Continue Reading