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Sanwo-Olu meets Netherlands, Denmark ambassadors, seeks continuous partnership with foreign investors

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s continuous collaboration, partnership and business engagement with other countries and global investors for better Lagos and Nigeria. He said the Lagos State Government is ready to partner and collaborate with willing countries and investors, who are ready to bring investments to the State, saying Lagos is open to business…

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Lagos warns job seekers to disregard fake recruitment sites

The Lagos State Government has called on job seekers to disregard the fake online application scheme requesting applicants with qualifications in specific subjects, such as (CRS, History, Yoruba and Agriculture) to submit application forms to the State Teaching Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday, 4th October. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs.…

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Communal clash: Curfew continues in Orolu, Irepodun LGs says Osun govt

Osun State Government has declared that the curfew already imposed on the two warring communities in the state, Ilobu and Ifon, in Orolu and Irepodun local government areas of the state continues. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi, who issued the directive on Wednesday, said the curfew was placed in order to maintain law and order…

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Abiodun seeks US partnership in developing critical sectors

Ogun State Government has solicited for partnership with the United States of America in developing the critical sectors of the State’s economy. Governor Dapo Abiodun who stated this when he received the American Consul General to Nigeria, Mr. Will Stevens, who led a 5-man delegation on a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta on Wednesday, noted that the…

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Adeleke inaugurates Osun airport committee, says flight will fast track economy

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his resolve to complete the Osun Airport as a way of fast tracking the economic development of Osun state. Adeleke stated this at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the revival of the airport project headed by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Bashiru Salami. The Governor, in a statement by his…

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Ooni partners Chinese firm to generate jobs for 50,000 Nigerian youths

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has unveiled a Private Public Partnership Community Development plan to create 50,000 jobs for Nigerian youths, saying governments all over the world cannot transform the economy successfully without a productive public private partnership. A statement issued by Moses Olafare, Director, Media & Public Affairs, Ooni’s palace, on Wednesday said, Ooni Ogunwusi in…

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Osun govt to enact six months maternity leave for nursing mothers

Osun State Government is set to enact modalities to give six months maternity leave for nursing mothers in government workplaces. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Public Health to the Governor of Osun State, Dr Akindele Adekunle, at the symposium on celebrating enabling breastfeeding environment for working mothers held at the Local Government Service Commission, Abeere. Akindele stated…

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Impeachment: Ondo Assembly directs CJ to constitute 7-man panel to investigate Akeredolu’s deputy, Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday, said the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had failed to respond to the letter of notice served on him on Sept. 25 over allegations of gross misconduct. The Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, said the letter of notice was received on behalf of Aiyedatiwa by his chief protocol officer. Speaking at the plenary session in…

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Tribunal victory: Ogun civil servants welcome Abiodun to Oke Mosan

…promises more developmental projects Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stated that his administration would  build upon the successes recorded  in the last four years.  Speaking at a special program organized by civil servants to welcome him after his victory at the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday,  Abiodun expressed gratitude to the judiciary for the transparent…

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OAU students protest tuition fee hike

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Tuesday shut the institution’s main gate to protest of the recent increment in school fees. It would be recalled that the school management had announced new increased school fees on September 14, 2023. This increase has since led to series of discussions between the student union and the school management, with the student…

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