Economy

Stop Being Meddlesome, Osun Govt. Tells Lawyer

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has described as meddlesome, misrepresentation and misinterpretation of employment relationship between employees and the employer, the threat of legal action by an Ibadan based legal practitioner, Mutalubi Adebayo. Mutalubi Adebayo had threatened to sue Continue Reading

Economy

Govt. Orders Payment of 1B Naira Pensioners’ Entitlements

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By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government has directed the Bureau of State Pensions, to commence immediate payment of gratuity to pensioners in the State. The Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, said in Abeokuta that The One Billion Naira gratuity was released to ease and bring succour to the senior citizens, who have served the State […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Plans Micro Loan for SMEs

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has concluded plans to empower traders, artisans and other small business owners with N500m as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal on the residents of the State. This is contained in a letter signed by Chairman, SME Loan Support sub-committee of the SAfER Programme and […]Continue Reading

Economy

Cardoso, Son of the 1st AG of the Federation

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By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan His may not have been a name that rings a bell in the Nation though he had held and occupied high ranking positions, making indelible impacts. But on Friday, 15th September, 2023, he came into lime light, upon his nomination by President Bola Ahmed-Tinubu as Governor of the  Central Bank of Nigeria, […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG will work with states on solid mineral maximisation – Dele Alake

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The Federal Government would work with State governors to maximize the potential of mineral resources for the socioeconomic development of the country. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake stated this when the governor of Nasarawa state, Alhaji Abdullahi Sule paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. According to a statement by the Deputy Director […]Continue Reading

Economy

Tinubu Approves Cardoso as CBN Gov.

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Changes its 4 Deputy Govs President President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a press statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday evening, Cardoso will serve for a term of five years at the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Tinubu Appoints Adedeji as FIRS Acting Chairman

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zaccheus Adedeji, as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service,FIRS. This announcement coincides with the impending commencement of terminal leave for the former chairman, Muhammed Nami. A statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Continue Reading

Economy

Diversification from Oil, Pathway to Sustainable Economic Development – NCDP

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By Adenitan Akinola The National Council on Development Planning, NCDP, says diversification of Nigeria Economy from oil to Agriculture and Solid Minerals, heavy investment on human capital development, energy revolution for industrialisation as some of the major pathways for the country’s sustainable economic development. These are parts of the resolutions of the Continue Reading

Economy

We target making Osun economic hub – Govt.

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By Mojisola Oladele  Osun Government says plans were underway to ensure that the state is transformed from a civil service status to an economic vibrant one.  The State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Reverend Bunmi Jenyo gave the assurance during a meeting with the State House Committee on Commerce, Industry, Cooperative and Empowerment held at […]Continue Reading

Economy

Vocational Centres Billed for Resuscitation in Osun

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By Mojisola Oladele In its bid to reduce youth restiveness, Osun State House of Assembly has expressed its resolve to ensure that the state-owned vocational centres, which are presently under lock and key, become functional.  The Chairman, House Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology, Prince Adewumi Adeyemi gave the assurance during an oversight visit to […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Distributes Rice to 300,000 Residents

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State government has officially commenced the distribution of rice to the residents as palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. A ceremony organised in Abeokuta, the state capital to flag off the distribution exercise also featured the official inauguration of a Central Working Committee saddled with the responsibility of ensuring Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt. Fulfills Promise, Clears Non-statutory Deductions Arrears

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By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Government has cleared all the non-statutory deductions of civil servants in the state. This is in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise that their deduction arrears will be paid along with their August salaries. In a release issued from the Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation and signed […]Continue Reading

Economy

OSHA Lawmakers Canvass Economic Thrust through Local Content

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By Mojisola Oladele Chairman House Committee on Innovation, Science and Technology, Prince Adewumi Adeyemi wants Osun State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology to utilize local content to boost the economy of the state.  Prince Adeyemi made the call during a maiden meeting with a team from the Ministry led by the Commissioner, Mr Moruf […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Makes Public Names of Palliative Distribution Committee

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has released names of its Palliative Distribution Committee as demanded by a coalition of civil society. The step according to Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Civil Society, Mr. Oluwaseun Emmanuel, is a testimony of that the state government is responsive, accountable and public spirited. In a statement, […]Continue Reading

Economy

200,000 Receive Palliatives in Oyo

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has kicked off the distribution of food palliatives to 200,000 households in the state as part of effort to provide succour to the people in the face of harsh economic realities due to fuel subsidy removal.   Flagging off the distribution at the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi mini […]Continue Reading

Economy

We process, not pay workers’ salaries- IPPIS

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The Director in Charge of the Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System, IPPIS, Mr Emma Deko says they are not responsible for the payment of salaries or workers. Mr Deko said the system is only responsible for the process of payment. Mr Deko who spoke at the resumed hearing of the House of Representatives adhoc […]Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Kicks off Palliatives Distribution

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will Wednesday flag-off the distribution of palliatives to 200 thousand households in Oyo zone area of the state The state commissioner of Budget and Planning, Professor Musbau Babatunde and Secretary of the 15-man Palliative Committee on Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery disclosed this while briefing newsmen Continue Reading

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ALGON Assures Equitable Distribution of Palliatives

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By Funmi Adekoya Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, Osun State has assured residents of the state that government will do everything within its reach to ensure that the heat of the fuel subsidy removal is not much felt in the State. The Chairman of ALGON, Osun State, Otunba Sarafadeen Awotunde stated this after […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Sets for Palliatives Distribution

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State government has constituted a 29-Member Central Working Committee on Palliatives Distribution in the state.  A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Lekan Adeniran, indicates that the composition of the committee is aimed at ensuring that the palliatives reached every strata of the society. The statement Continue Reading

Economy

Osun Residents Get Palliative

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State government through its palliative committee in partnership with the Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties will begin the distribution of the subsidized rice palliative.  A  statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, the mode of sharing has been finalized by the committee, and Continue Reading

Economy

Adeleke Eyes Making Osun Reference Point

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By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has re-assured residents of the State that he is passionate about making Osun a reference point for its counterparts in Nigeria.  Senator Adeleke gave the assurance while answering questions from newsmen at the Muritala Mohammed International Airports, Ikeja, Lagos shortly on arrival from Rwanda. The Governor, Continue Reading

Economy

LGs Receive N5.233 billion from Ogun JAAC

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Joint Account Allocation Committee, JAAC, has disbursed N5.233 billion among the 20 local government areas in the state. Speaking at the JAAC meeting held at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Rotimiolu Akinlesi, called on the chairmen to carry out more developmental Continue Reading

Economy

Adeleke Projects Digitalized Ecosystem for Development

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Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State Governor Senator, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration is focused on building digital ecosystem that deploys technology for the development of the state. Governor Adeleke stated this in the special broadcast to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the state creation. The Governor noted that his administration would upgrade Continue Reading

Economy

We are hopeful of Largesse from Aso Rock – Osun Federal Commissioner

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By Abiodun Adeoye Osun State Government has expressed the hope that it will benefit maximally from the Federal Government’s largesse in Abuja. The state’s Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Mrs Adenike Adeleke stated this in Abere while fielding questions from newsmen. Mrs Adeleke pointed out that she saw her appointment as an opportunity to serve the […]Continue Reading

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We are ready to drive sports development – Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s readiness to drive sports development in the state through Public-Private Partnership, PPP. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke stated this while responding to an address by a British born Nigerian-Canadian Continue Reading