The Nigeria-China Sustainable Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit officially commenced in Lagos, uniting a diverse group of esteemed delegates discussing strategies for enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The summit, themed “Towards a Legislative Agenda on Ease of Doing Business,” sought to create a conducive environment for trade, investment, and economic growth. In his address, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, disclosed the significant milestone in the collective pursuit of strengthening economic cooperation between Nigeria and China. He emphasised the importance of the summit in fostering relationships and exploring opportunities for mutual…
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.Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years.The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), venue of the 2025 Mid-Term Leadership Retreat organised by the Oyo State Government. According to the governor, the performance delivery compact will enable each Ministry, Department and Agency to identify three to five legacy deliverables that they…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has clarified widespread public misconceptions surrounding the ongoing ₦63 billion Government House project, stating unequivocally that the work is not a mere renovation, but a full-scale reconstruction aimed at giving the state a befitting seat of power. Speaking on Monday, June 23, during his keynote address at the Oyo State midterm retreat tagged: “Reflecting on progress, refining priorities and re-firing for maximum impact and legacy,” whichheld at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Governor Makinde explained that the project cost reflects the prevailing economic realities. According to him, the ₦63 billion earmarked…
In a united effort, two support groups are advocating for Hon. (Dr.) Abass Aderemi Oseni to become the next Governor of Oyo State in the 2027 elections, succeeding the current governor, Seyi Makinde. The “Remi-Dotun Oyo 2027 Governorship Agenda” and the “OYO A ROSY 2027 MOVEMENT” have collaborated to enhance their outreach and mobilization strategies as the political landscape begins to shift in the lead-up to the election. Highlighting Oseni’s achievements in his first two years as the representative for Ibarapa East and Ido Federal Constituency, the groups cited his exemplary performance as a reason for their endorsement. They described…
Olorunsogo LG Chairman, Olayanju, Fixes Dates To Celebrate One Year in Office • To Commission Projects, Empower Residents Hon. Olayanju Set To Celebrate One Year in Office With Borehole Commissioning, Empowerment Programs Hon. Olayanju Set To Commission New Projects To Mark First Year In Office Olorunsogo Residents Reap Benefits as Council Chairman, Olayanju Begins Activities To Mark One Year In Office The Executive Chairman of Olorunsogo Local Government, Hon. Olayanju, is set to mark his one-year anniversary in office with a three-day powered packed events focused on project commissioning and community empowerment. The celebration, which will begin on Wednesday, June…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed how Ooni of Ife, late Oba Adesoji Aderemi, and late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo were instrumental in the emergence of late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as the Alaafin of Oyo. The former president said this on Wednesday, during his opening remarks as the Chairman of the Requiem Symposium in honour of late Olunloyo, who was the then commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under General Adeyinka Adebayo as Military Governor of the Western State of Nigeria. The event also featured paper presentations from erudite scholars, renowned historian, veteran journalists, columnist and musicologist, including…
Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to community development with the commencement of concrete rehabilitation works on the Ariyo-Akanran Road in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. The latest intervention by Chief Sanusi has sparked a wave of joy and appreciation among commuters and residents who have consistently benefited from his philanthropic gestures and passion for grassroots development. Many passersby were seen rejoicing and offering prayers for the business mogul and community leader for his continued efforts in easing their transportation…
.Explains Govt House project Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a resilient economy, improving the quality of life for the people and securing the future for generations to come. The governor said this on Friday while presenting a State of the State Address, held at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.He noted that through several policies being implemented by the state government and its simple approach to solving complex governance issues, Oyo State has become an investment destination. Governor Makinde stressed that the government’s efforts have yielded many positive results,…
It is not every day that we celebrate not just a man, but a towering force of intellect, integrity, and service. On this special occasion of his birthday, I join millions across Oyo State, Nigeria, and beyond in paying tribute to a man I consider not only a mentor and leader, but a brother and a friend. Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran is not simply a public figure; he is a phenomenon. And as someone privileged to have walked beside him over the years, I speak not just from admiration, but from experience. To understand the measure of the man is…
…as Oyo set to acquire Aircraft for security surveillance The Oyo state governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde has justified the approval of N63.4 billion for the overhauling of the Government House, attributing it to the fluctuating exchange rate. The approval has generated controversies among the stakeholders, as they submitted that the amount for such project is on the high side. But Governor Makinde during the presentation of the State of State Address at the House of Assembly, Ibadan on Friday attributed it to the fluctuating Exchange rate of naira to dollars. Drawing a comparative analysis, the governor submitted that the cost…
