Economy

FG Inducts FedPoly Ilaro Student into Fiscal Policy, Tax Reforms Committee

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By Segun Folarin The Federal government has inducted an HND 2 Taxation student of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Mr Opeyemi Babatunde into the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. Mr Babatunde is currently the National President, the Association of Nigerian Taxation Students as Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Presents 2024 Budget Estimate

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By Kazeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has presented the 2024 budget estimate of about one hundred and sixty billion Naira to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the annual budget, tagged “Budget of sustainable growth and development” at the assembly complex in Ado Ekiti, governor Oyebanji, said the proposed expenditure was prepared Continue Reading

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Germany, Ogun Deliberate on Easing Unemployment

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By Segun Folarin Notable employers of labour and wealth creation experts have converged on Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital to fashion out ways of addressing the challenge of unemployment among Nigerians.  The conference, put together by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation was also aimed at exploring public Continue Reading

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NDE Community-Based Training Takes off in Ogun

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By Olusegun Folarin The Director General, National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo has flagged off the orientation programme for the implementation of the Agency’s Community Based Training Scheme in Ogun State. The Community Based Training Scheme was aimed at reducing unemployment, boosting wealth and enabling the citizens to overcome poverty, Continue Reading

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Lift ban on fuel supply to our areas – Border Communities Tell FG

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By Olusegun Folarin Residents of border communities have renewed their call on the need for the Federal Government to lift the ban on the sales of petroleum products around the border areas as part of palliatives to reduce the harsh economic effects of subsidy removal.  They made the the call at Idi- Iroko, Ogun State, […]Continue Reading

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FG, Labour Agree N35000 Provisional Wage Rise (Video: BAT independence speech)

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Federal Government has agreed to pay a provisional wage increase of N35,000 to all treasury-paid employees for a duration of six months. This was the outcome of consultations between a Federal Government delegation and leadership representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu had, […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG, Labour, need to work towards revitalisation of National Economic Assets – Prof. Gbolagade

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By Dayo Adu An educationist, Professor Abiodun Gbolagade says revitalisation of national economic assets is the best solution to the current hardship been faced by citizens of this country. Professor Gbolagade called on President Bola Tinubu and his economic team to resuscitate the four ailing national refineries and also strengthen the purchasing power of naira […]Continue Reading

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OSHA Charges OSBC on Improved Revenue Generation

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By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the management of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, to intensify more on revenue generation. The Chairman House of Assembly Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Prince Adekunle Oladimeji made the call during the visit of the Committee to Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment and […]Continue Reading

Economy

Women’s Aspiration in Mining Receives Boost from Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed commitment to supporting and empowering women in the mining sector. The Governor made this known at the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE, 2023) at African Gemstone and Jewellery Conference Centre, Lagos. Represented by the Special Adviser, Mining and Mineral Matters, Professor Lukman Continue Reading

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Oyo Solicits Partnership in Tapping Tourism Potential

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By Iyabo Adebisi As the world marks Tourism Day, Oyo state government says it is poised to make the tourism sector its major revenue source  to avoid relying on Federal allocation to cater for the people.  The state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while answering questions from journalists at the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Cardoso Pledges Strict Adherence to CBN Act

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The new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said he will prioritise clearing the apex bank’s backlog of unsettled foreign exchange obligations in the near term. He said this on Tuesday during the screening session of members of the Senate. Cardoso promises to enhance transparency, fix corporate governance, and ensure confidence […]Continue Reading

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 the state government for non-payment of allowances owed judicial officials by the Continue Reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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