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Makinde begins bursary payment to students
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of bursary payments to students of Oyo State origin in Law Schools, Medical Schools, Aviation Schools, and final-year students in universities and polytechnics across the country. The beneficiaries, numbering about 2,950, were selected from a pool of approximately 3,000 registrants after meeting the criteria set for the award. The…
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Abiodun approves training for Ogun Perm Secs, top civil servants at Awujale Institute of Governance Studies
…Head of Service, Director laud Abiodun’s Vision Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved an unprecedented training programme for Permanent Secretaries and other top management officers in the public/civil service of the state at the Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies (OSKASOGS), located at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The Oba Sikiru Adetona School of Governance…
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God’s Blessing College triumphs in Oyo State Basketball Championship
God’s Blessing Comprehensive College, Yemetu, Ibadan, has emerged victorious in the Oyo State Inter-Secondary Basketball Championship, with the male team clinching the title. In a thrilling final match, the Coach Kolapo Aminu-led team secured a hard-fought 26-23 victory against International School, University of Ibadan, after displaying resilience and tactical excellence. With this triumph, God’s Blessing Comprehensive College’s male team has…
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Lagos Govt, experts urge youth to embrace AI for innovation
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government and experts in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have urged Nigerian youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for solving societal challenges. This call was made during the 2025 Commonwealth Day event, organized by the Tantacom Group and the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) at the University of Lagos, Akoka,…
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Aiyedatiwa inaugurates steering committee on e-Heart initiative
.. Says scheme to enhance use of electricity in health, education, agric, transport As part of efforts to enhance governance and policy implementation in various sectors, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated a Steering Committee for the e-HEART initiative. The Scheme, which is in partnership with the Federal Government and the private sector, aims to enhance the use…
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LASG plans comprehensive training curriculum to enhance accountants’ professional capacity
The Permanent Secretary of State Treasury Office (STO), and Accountant-General of Lagos State, Dr. Abiodun Muritala has announced that plans are at an advanced stage to introduce a comprehensive training curriculum aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of accountants in the state. He said that initiative was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve Financial Management, Accountability, and Service…
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Abiodun empowers Ogun Amotekun with new operational vechicles, warns against misconduct
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has handed over new operational vehicles and motorcycles to the state’s Amotekun Corps, restating his administration’s commitment to ensuring maximum security for residents. Speaking in Abeokuta, on Friday, Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Toyin Taiwo, warned operatives against misconduct, extortion and harassment of the public. He urged them to uphold professionalism, integrity and…
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Lagos seals illegal buildings in Ikoyi, Lekki, Obalende
The Lagos State Government has sealed multiple illegal construction sites across Obalende, Ikoyi, and Lekki as part of its ongoing enforcement against unauthorized developments. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, led the enforcement operation on Thursday, stressing the government’s determination to curb illegal constructions and ensure compliance with state physical planning laws. Expressing concern over the…
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Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation feeds thousands in Ilorin
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi extended his support to his community in Ilorin on Friday, as the Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation distributed various food items to thousands of people. The philanthropic initiative, carried out in the spirit of Ramadan and Lent, brought immense relief to beneficiaries, who were largely women and men. Awoniyi’s foundation has been at the forefront of supporting…
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Oyo to partner Netherlands on waste management, circular economy
The Oyo State Government is set to collaborate with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to enhance waste management and promote a circular economy aiming for sustainable environmental practices. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this during a high-level meeting between the ministry and representatives from the Dutch government. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and…
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