Economy

Makinde Unveils Agenda 2040 for Oyo

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde says his government has taken several actions to lessen the burden of the residents of the state amid economic challenges facing the people. He said through the actions and his administration’s engagements with residents of the Continue Reading

Economy

Don Calls for Swift Action to Save Naira’s Slide

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By Olawale Asake If Naira must be saved from imminent collapse, there is an urgent need for the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Federal Government to rescue it from the hands of powerful operators making transactions of the Foreign Exchange in the Parallel Market. A foremost Professor of Economics, Sam Olofin stated this […]Continue Reading

Economy

Voices from Campuses Amidst Economic Crunch in Nigeria

Web News 21 January 2024 379 0

By Nifemi Owolabi For most Nigerians, these are not the best of times. Why? The economy! Its painfully excruciating bites spare no one. Parents moan being unable to adequately feed their children amidst skyrocketing food prices, besides the struggles to pay school fees. And should the wards in school be beyond two, and then the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Cleric Calls for Optimism Amidst Current Challenges

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By Fasilat Lawal Nigerians should be optimistic that the current situation in the country will not persist The Assisting Minister, Methodist Church Ekotedo Ibadan, The Reverend Ben Ajayi gave the admonition during a sermon. The Reverend Ajayi explained that rather than being pessimistic that the country would not emerge out of the current economic challenges, […]Continue Reading

Environment

Don Cautions Nigerians against Degrading Soil

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By Lanre Omotoso Nigerians should avoid activities that degrade the soil as this could impact the environment and economy negatively. A lecturer in the Department of Soil Resources and Environmental Management, Ekiti State University, Professor Olusegun Aruleba gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti to commemorate this year’s World Soil Day. Professor Aruleba identified Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Targets Competitive Economic Status

Web News 24 November 2023 233 0

By Lilian Ibomor The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has said that Oyo State will compete favourably with developed economies within the next 10 years if the Seyi Makinde’s developmental template is sustained by the administration coming after 2027. Prince Oyelade made this projection while addressing media stakeholders Continue Reading

Economy

Think Outside the Box, Clergy Tells New Ministers

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By Dayo Adu Ahead of the inauguration of Minister designates on Monday, a cleric, Pastor Peter Olaniyi of Wonder Land Baptist Church, Orogun, Ibadan has advised the new cabinet members to crack the current economic challenge bedeviling the country The cleric, who explained that the nation was seriously seeking solutions to rejuvenate the economic downturn […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Milk of Human Kindness amidst Dire Economic Situation

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By Titilayo Kupoliyi It is no more news that an average Nigerian has been experiencing a shortage of cash in the last couple of weeks. Radio Nigeria went to town in the quest to know how people have been coping in the midst of turbulent times. A resident, Mrs Taiwo Oso said one of her […]Continue Reading

Economy

Lamentations, as Nigerians Battle Harsh Economy

Web News 16 August 2022 436 0

Nigerians have continued to lament as the dollar to naira rates keep increasing making the cost of living almost unbearable.  Despite the situation, they still need to go out daily, rain or shine to make ends meet, and in their usual nature of caring for others, cannot but help the needy among them whenever they […]Continue Reading

Economy

Osun State Government Reiterates Commitment To Investment Friendly Environment

Web News 21 January 2022 889 0

Osun state government says it is always ready to support any individual or organisation that is ready to invest in the state to enhance development and boost the economy. The state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stated this during a courtesy visit by the 7th Cliff Resort International, LLC, the USA to his office. The 7th […]Continue Reading

News

Osun Government Pledges To Boost Economy Of Its State

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The newly rehabilitated 13.15 km Ada-Igbajo road by the Osun state government will boost the economy of the town and improve the social well-being of the people. The was stated in Igbajo by the chairman of an indigenous association in Igbajo, Chief Sola Fanowopo when the Osun state Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola was inaugurating the […]Continue Reading

News

Oyo Govt Provides Better Economy For Oke-ogun Region

Web News 26 December 2021 483 0

Oyo Govt Urbanization Initiatives Have Changed Oke-Ogun’s Economy For Better – I.D.U The Iseyin Development Union (I.D.U) has disclosed that the urbanization policy of the Seyi Makinde-led administration has changed the economic fortune of the Oke-Ogun region of the State for the better, as multinational companies have been relocating to the area for business. In Continue Reading

Economy

FG, Ready To Partner Ogun State On SMEs – VP’s Aide

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The federal government has expressed readiness to deepen its relationship with the Ogun State Government in the area of Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, MSMSEs. The Special Assistant to the President in the office of Vice President on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr Tola Johnson, stated this shortly after a meeting with the […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Examining Governor Seyi Makinde’s First 100days in Office

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As Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde marks first 100 days in office, Iyabo Adebisi examines the impacts of his Government on lives of the people. The need to impact positively on the lives of the electorate is one of the primary responsibilities of any responsive government. While some succeed at this herculean task, others often times derail, Continue Reading

Politics Security

Former Head of State, Abubakar Visits Oyo State meets Makinde

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Former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (Retired), has identified formulation of good economic policies at all levels of government as panacea in tackling security challenges facing the country. General Abubakar stated this in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. He stressed the need for government to provide economic […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Nigeria Would Overcome Her Challenges – Otunba Egbeyemi

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Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi has described the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari for second term in office as a well deserved with a call to do everything possible to make Nigeria great. In an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ado Ekiti, Otunba Egbeyemi expressed optimism that Ekiti State would overcome her current […]Continue Reading