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Oyo govt engages miners in promoting responsible mining practises
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, has engaged miners operating across the state to strengthen collaboration and encourage responsible mining practices. Speaking during the meeting, the Director-General of the agency, Abiodun Oni, said security concerns surrounding mining activities have elevated the sector on the state government’s agenda. He stressed the importance of…
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Oyo govt completes NEWMAP-EIB site inspection, okays project implementation
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has concluded the final inspection of proposed project sites under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEW MAP) supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), therefore paving the way for the commencement of construction works across the state. Leading the inspection team, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, described…
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Ekiti State makes top 10 in latest governance transparency index
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has expressed satisfaction for emerging top 10 in the list of performing states according to the 2025 Governance Accountability and Transparency Index released by the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers Nigeria. The report, which was presented in Abuja, evaluated the performance of all 36 states across several governance indicators, including public…
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CBN issues new rules on BVN registration, mobile transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new directives for banks, financial institutions and payment service providers aimed at strengthening electronic payment security, tightening oversight of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system and improving the management of dormant bank accounts and unclaimed funds. The directives were contained in three separate circulars issued on March 12, 2026 and distributed to…
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Unilorin, NNPC parley to foster cutting-edge engineering, technology in West Africa
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Ilorin and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have set up a joint strategic committee to promote collaboration between both institutions towards technology-driven research and engineering in West Africa. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Director of Corporate Affairs, University of Ilorin, Mr Kunle Akogun, after a meeting…
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Ondo govt reaffirms commitment to tackle insecurity amid kidnapping crisis
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has reassured residents of improved security operations while urging citizens to support reforms aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. This assurance was given by the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, during a live radio programme dubbed Public Square on Adaba 88.9FM in Akure. Ajanaku disclosed that…
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Tinubu committed to press freedom, media growth – information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria’s media industry has confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s capacity to lead the country toward sustainable growth and national development. Idris made this known on Friday at the State House in Abuja when President Tinubu received top representatives of the Nigerian media industry. Those present included executives from the Nigeria…
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Lagos warns residents in flood-prone areas to relocate before raining season
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Friday issued a red alert to residents residing around areas prone to flood in the state to be prepared to relocate ahead of the raining season. Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for environment and water resources, gave the warning during a press briefing on the 2026 Seasonal Climate Predictions in Ikeja where he…
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Makinde appoints acting board members for Oyo electricity regulatory body
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed acting board members for the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC) as part of ongoing efforts to accelerate the opening of the state’s electricity market. The governor named Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin as acting chairman of the commission. Other members of the acting board include Ayanniyi Taiwo as acting secretary; Solomon Oyekunle as…
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FG to revive cotton, textile sector with plan for integrated industrial parks
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to revitalise Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) industry through the establishment of integrated industrial parks aimed at strengthening the entire value chain and stimulating large-scale industrial growth. The initiative was discussed at a high-level meeting convened by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Thursday in Abuja. The meeting…
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