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In a pivotal move towards modernizing revenue collection, the Ibadan North Local Government, led by Chairman Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, convened a crucial meeting today. The purpose of the meeting was to advance the digitization of revenue processes within the local government. During the meeting, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade emphasized the need for digitization and innovative approaches to enhance revenue mobilization. The discussions highlighted the critical role technology plays in efficient revenue collection. After extensive deliberation, the council nominated Bplan Advisory Services as the preferred company to lead the local government’s reforms on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This initiative marks a significant…

BIRTHDAY: Oyo State Youth Devt Agency Chairman Adebowale, Celebrates Agbaakin Olorunda-Abaa, Hailing His Commitment To Sustainable Devt, Community Empowerment The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has extended warm felicitations to the Agbaakin of Olorunda-Abaa, Oloye Benedict Akika, on his birthday, saluting his steadfastness, courage, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development in the Pacesetter State. In a statement released and made available to newsmen in Ibadan through the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Hon. Adebowale applauded the celebrant’s courage, unwavering patriotism, philanthropic gestures, and commitment to truth.…

The naira has returned to depreciation against the dollar in the foreign exchange market despite the increase in Nigeria’s external reserves. FMDQ data showed that the naira depreciated to N1523.85 against the dollar on Monday from N1509.67 traded last Friday. This represents N14.18 loss against the dollar compared to the N1509.67 traded on Friday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1530 per dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Monday from N1525 on Friday. The development comes despite the rise in Nigeria’s external reserves to $34.66 billion as of July 4, 2024. Also, FMDQ data showed that FX transaction turnover…

As we mark the beginning of the New Islamic year, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has felicitated with Muslim youths on the Hijrah 1446 celebration, praying for peace, unity, and progress in our communities and beyond. In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Prince Adebowale urged Muslim youth to emulate the conduct of Prophet Mohammed (SAW), including strong faith, complete submission to Allah’s will, perseverance, and trustworthiness. He advised the youths against engaging in politics with…

Governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the increment of monthly payment of pensions and gratuities of retirees in the state and local governments from N456million to N1billion with effect from 25th of July, 2024. The governor revealed this on Saturday at the 70th birthday celebration of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Segun Abatan, held at Pensioners’ House, Agbarigo, Ibadan. Makinde, who noted that his administration inherited huge unpaid pensions and gratuities, said the state had paid about N52billion for pensions and gratuities both at the state and local government levels…

The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced the approval to extend the mandatory Point of Sales agents, super agents, and sole agents registration to September 5, 2024. The commission announced in a statement signed by its management and posted on its Facebook page on Saturday, giving a 60-day extension. It said the extension is to give sufficient time to operators particularly those in remote areas who might have encountered network challenges to so register and continue with their businesses. The statement read, “The Corporate Affairs Commission wishes to notify Fintech Operators also known as Point of Sales Operators that the initial…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said he is still wary of sexual immorality despite his ‘anointing’ and years in the ministry. Adeboye said despite his age, he runs faster than before to avoid any form of sexual temptation, noting that no amount of anointing can fight such temptation. The cleric also warned ministers of the gospel to be wary of sexual immorality and the erroneous belief that their ‘anointing’ could help them withstand any temptation. He stated these during a sermon at the just concluded Ministers & Workers Conference of RCCG…

On Day 8 of the Oyo Youth Empowerment Program, Governor Seyi Makinde’s visionary initiative continues to make waves in the lives of young individuals across Oyo State. The program’s impact is palpable, with participants in Oyo zone expressing gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunities presented. So far, the program has covered various aspects of skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, with experts and professionals sharing their insights and experiences. The interactive sessions have been engaging, with participants actively participating and asking thoughtful questions. Today’s sessions focused on innovation and technology, with speakers highlighting the importance of embracing digital tools and…

Excellence is a multifaceted concept that encompasses outstanding performance, continuous improvement, effective decision-making, transparency, accountability, and adherence to high standards and best practices. X-raying the parallels between Ibadan North Local Government Chairman; Hon. Olufade Oluwaseun’s governance approach and that of Governor Seyi Makinde, one can easily tell that for an effective and successful political leadership, such specific set of competencies and attributes are required. Asides them being compassionate and humane, both the mentee and his mentor are quite proactive in their approach to governance and in hitting the ground running from Day 1. A testament to the fact that grooming…

Information reaching the National Insight late on Wednesday indicated that a closed door meeting held at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Ayodele Shonubi has resolved the feud involving the Soun of Ogbomosoland and the Chief Imam of Of Ogbomoso, over the Imamship crisis in the ancient town. It was revealed that CP Ayodele Shonubi, who was desirous of maintaining peace in the town invited the Soun, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, and the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Yunus Teliat Olushina Ayilara for the peace parley.This newspaper was told that the two parties resolved to…