Economy

Visionary leadership guarantees development – Governor Oyetola

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Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola says success of any organization is a function of a visionary leader and fervency of their readiness to drive their followers to pursue a common corporate goal to guarantee its development. Governor Oyetola stated this at this year’s Retreat of the Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo State Resuscitates Ilaju Garri Processing Factory In Ido

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says, his administration would continue to resuscitate moribund industries in the state and create value for the people from such assets.He stated this while commissioning the rehabilitated/refurbished Ilaju Garri Processing Factory in Ilaju community of Ido Local Government Area.Governor Makinde equally supported members of the Continue Reading

Economy

1.6 Billion Naira Approved For Osun Retirees

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the sum of One Billion, Six Hundred and Forty-four Million Naira for the payment of outstanding pension and gratuities of retired civil servants in the State. According to a press release signed by the Head of the State’s Civil Service, Dr. Festus Oyebade, the sum of Five […]Continue Reading

Economy

Reps Threaten Sanctions Against IGP, NIMASA,CBN

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The House of Representatives has threatened sanctions against the Inspector General of Police, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), if they failed to honour parliament’s invitation within 72 hours. The resolution was sequel to a motion adopted by the ad hoc Committee of […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ekiti Government Slashes Salaries of Political Appointees, Workers

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Ekiti State Government has again slashed the salaries of political office holders and accounting officers for three months as a result of shortfall in the federal allocation to the state. Also government has suspended the payment of consequential adjustment for workers from Grade level 7 and above which commenced in January 2021 for same three […]Continue Reading

Economy

Stakeholders Call For Economic Development Of Warri

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Old and new residents of Warri metropolitan city in Delta State, have decried the neglect and departure of multinational companies among other factors leading to a downturn in economic activities in the area. They made this known while participating at a virtual meeting launched from the ancient city, where they deliberated on the current state […]Continue Reading

Economy

President Buhari Attends African Finance Summit in Paris

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President Muhammadu Buhari today departs Abuja for Paris, France. It is a 4-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit, presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad wrote on Twitter. The event will focus on reviewing Africa’s economy, following shocks from COVID-19 pandemic. The Summit, to be hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, will draw stakeholders in the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Implications of Incessant Strike on Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

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Nigeria in recent times had witnessed pockets of industrial action by unions that are demanding better pay and welfare for their workers. This incessant strike is capable of threatening the social life and economic recovery of the country Last month alone, the country witnessed strike in key sectors of the economy including health, judiciary and […]Continue Reading

Economy

Eid-El-Fitri: Ibadan Residents Flood Major Markets

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Few hours to to Eid-El-Fitri, markets in Ibadan are gradually witnessing large a turnout of customers. Our correspondent, Lilian Ibomor who went to major markets in Ibadan brings details. Lilian IbomorContinue Reading

Economy

Osun Residents Bemoan High Cost Of Food, Commodities

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A cross-section of residents of Osun State have appealed to the federal and state governments to address the increasing prices of food and essential commodities as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-fitri celebration. They made the appeal while speaking with our correspondent, Temitope Mosadomi, who visited some markets in Ilesa and Osogbo, the state capital. The report. […]Continue Reading

Economy

Delta Begins Training of Another Set Of 1000 Youths

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The Delta State Government says it has selected one thousand youths to be equipped with skills for self-employment and wealth creation. The state Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Professor Eric Eboh, made this known in Asaba, during an orientation and personal management course for participants. Radio Nigeria’s Oghenero Eghweree reports that over five thousand […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ogun Organized Labour Calls for Remodelling of Pension Scheme

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The Organized Labour in Ogun State has called on the government to remodel Contributory Pension Scheme in order not to put the retirement life of workers in jeopardy. Ogun State Chairman, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Mr Olubunmi Fajobi made the call while speaking at this year’s Workers Day celebration held at MKO Abiola […]Continue Reading

Economy

NARD Decries Nonpayment of Salaries of Members on GIFMIS payment Platform

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The National Association of Resident Doctors has decried nonpayment of salaries of its members on the GIFMIS payment platform. This is contained in a communiqué issued after the virtual emergency general meeting of the association.                 Continue Reading

Economy

May Day: Gov. Makinde Assures Workers of More Welfare Packages

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Governor Seyi Makinde has assured workers of Oyo State of more welfare packages. Governor Makinde made this known at the commemoration of Workers Day held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He said Nigerian workers deserve the best in terms of improved packages as they remain the engine room of governance. He commended Oyo State workers for […]Continue Reading

Economy

May Day: Lot of Nigerian Workers amidst Growing Insecurity

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Every first of May is set aside to commemorate International Workers Day also known as labour day. It is a day to mark freedom of workers across the world. For centuries, workers around the world have always had to struggle to earn living wages, and ensure safe working conditions. The day was chosen due to […]Continue Reading

Economy

Pensioners Appeal to Gov. Oyetola over Entitlements

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Pensioners in Osun State have renewed appeal to Governor Gboyega Oyetola to offset their outstanding entitlements without further delay. The state coordinator of the former civil servants, Comrade Isaac Oluwafemi made the appeal in Ilesa when he led other members to Radio Nigeria Gold FM. The coordinator explained that efforts to make the present administration […]Continue Reading

Economy

ECOWAS Establishes Partnership To Address Plights Of Street Children

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The Clerk, ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association, Mrs. Blessing Samuel-Atiri says the Economic Community of West African States has established a regional partnership to address the phenomenon of Street Children in the sub-region. Speaking on “Street Children”, a Radio Nigeria, network programme, Mrs. Samuel-Atiri who relayed her experience on the streets as a child, Continue Reading

Economy

Pensioners Deserve The Best- Gov. Makinde

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The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has disclosed that the State government would ensure that pensioners in the State would never be owed their pensions and gratuity.The governor also vowed that his administration would have offset the #56billion accumulated gratuities the past administration owed pensioners before his tenure of office lapses.These promises were Continue Reading

Economy

Indonesia Wants to Partner Ogun Govt. on Agro Cargo Airport

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Indonesia Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Usra Harahap, has expressed the readiness of Indonesian government to partner Ogun State government in developing its Agro Cargo Airport. Ambassador Harahap, who stated this at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta during a visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his country was also ready to invest in modern railway. While explaining that Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Makinde To Unveil Maiden Edition Of Diaspora Day

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Governor Seyi Makinde will unveil the maiden edition of the State’s Diaspora Day. The event which will take place On April 22 in the Oyo State Capital, Ibadan is themed Promoting Diaspora Investments, Safe Migration and Curbing Human Trafficking. This is as the governor’s aide on Diaspora Matters; Bolanle Sarumi Aliyu declared that the state […]Continue Reading

Economy

Foundation Empowers 14 Out-Of-School Children in Ibadan

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About fourteen people have been empowered in Bodija, Ibadan. The graduands who were selected from out-of-school children and child labour were trained in fashion designing. In an interview, the chairman, Ayodele and Olutoyin Global Empowerment Foundation, Mr Olaniyi Ayodele, said as the former Oyo State chairperson of the Steering Committee on Child Labour and a Continue Reading

Economy

NAOWA Donates Food Items, Cash To Wives Of Late Officers

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Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, NAOWA, has donated foodstuffs, cash and clothes to widows of falling officers as well as member of the Nigerian Army Soldiers Wives Association (NASWA) in 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan. The Wife of chief of Army staff who is also the National President of NAOWA, Mrs Fati Attahiru made the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Victims of Bodija Market Fire Seek Assistance

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About 45 traders affected by another fire disaster at Bodija plank market have called on government and well-meaning Nigerians to assist them in order to recover their losses incurred.  Some of the affected traders including the Chairman of zone 7 where the fire occurred Alhaji Owoyemi Ogunrin said about 22 shops were affected by the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Ramadan: Residents Lament Hike In Price Of Food Items

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As Muslim faithful prepares for the commencement of Ramadan, prices of consumable commodities have increased in Ibadan. A survey by our correspondent revealed that the price of food stuff such as rice, beans, yam, maize and vegetable oil have increased. A visit by Radio Nigeria to Bodija, Oja oba and Oje, revealed that a bag of […]Continue Reading

Economy

Agodi Spare Parts Fire: Traders Appeal for Assistance

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Affected traders of Agodi Gate fire disaster have continued to count their losses days after the heart braking disaster occurred. Some of the traders, Mr Seun Babarinde who specializes in the sale of heavy duty vehicle tyres and Mr Rasheed Raji who sell imported vehicle engines and gears, said they lost over N100 million naira […]Continue Reading