1 hour ago Oyo Assembly passes 32 bills, 143 resolutions, 63 reports in two years

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly passes 32 bills, 143 resolutions, 63 reports in two years … As Ogundoyin gives account of stewardship at town hall meeting Oyo State House of Assembly has passed about Thirty-Two (32) bills, as well as considered 143 resolutions and sixty-three (63) reports in the last two years. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin disclosed this at the town hall meeting organised by Konrad Adenauer Stifung […] Oyo Assembly passes 32 bills, 143 resolutions, 63 reports in two years Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Coronation becomes first registrars company in Nigeria with ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Coronation Registrars Limited, a subsidiary of the Coronation Group, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first and only read more Coronation becomes first registrars company in Nigeria with ISO 9001:2015 Certification

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5 h. ago New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

…Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture …returns 60,000 out-of-school children to classrooms Nureni read more New teachers recruitment policies boost education standard, says Oyo SUBEB chairman

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5 h. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job

From Femi Folaranmi Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Federal Government to expand the scope of work of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) beyond the Eastern Corridor to the entire country. According to the stakeholders, the call became necessary following PINL’s achievement of […] The post Niger Delta stakeholders demand expansion of PINL’s surveillance job appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s N24.6bn appeal against Suru Ventures

Tribune Online Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s N24.6bn appeal against Suru Ventures The company claimed that a restructured facility of N8.3 billion in 2012 ballooned to N24.6 billion by 2013, without any new credit facility being granted. Supreme Court strikes out AMCON’s N24.6bn appeal against Suru Ventures Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Troops Nab 2 NURTW Officials, IPOB Tax Collector, Others Suspected Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for receiving consignment for terrorists in Borno State. This is just as troops also arrested a suspected tax collector for the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Anambra State from whom […]

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10 h. ago Otedola buys out Otudeko, increases stake in First HoldCo to 36.7%

From Chukwuma Umeorah Femi Otedola, Chairman of First Bank Holding Company (First HoldCo), has acquired a significant additional stake in the group, increasing his ownership to approximately 36.7 per cent. This follows the acquisition of 10.43 billion shares, amounting to about 24.9 per cent of the company’s total outstanding shares, in an off-market transaction executed […] The post Otedola buys out Otudeko, increases stake in First HoldCo to 36.7% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago DICON signs a $2 billion partnership with Nigerian company to boost local production

…And reduce importation by 2027 From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Director General (DG) of Defences Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON),Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya, has signed a Partnership Agreement and unveiled a $2 billion investment plan to boost local sufficiency in manufacturing of the defence needs of the Armed Forces and other security agencies with […] The post DICON signs a $2 billion partnership with Nigerian company to boost local production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Increased Secondary School Workers To 26,436 In 6 Years — TESCOM

Oyo State Government increased the staff strength of its secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 within six years in office of Governor Seyi Makinde. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post-Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, made this known at a session of Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held […]

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11 h. ago Niger Delta: CDS Harps On Communities’ Ownership Of National Assets

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline to take ownership of the national assets in their areas and  protect them. Musa, who was represented by Navy Captain Lassie Ozovehe, stated this in Port Harcourt during the monthly stakeholders’ engagement hosted by the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria […]

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12 h. ago Recapitalisation: Sterling Bank Targets $400m Fresh Capital To Meet CBN Deadline

Ahead of the banking sector recapitalisation deadline of March 31, 2026, Sterling Financial Holdings Company has announced plans to raise $400 million in capital across multiple phases and instruments as part of its broader strategy to expand operations and meet new regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to Bloomberg, CEO […]

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12 h. ago Zenith becomes Nigeria’s second most valuable bank after GTCO

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as Nigeria’s second biggest bank by market capitalisation, closely following Guarantee Trust Holding Company Plc, read more Zenith becomes Nigeria’s second most valuable bank after GTCO

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12 h. ago Makinde increased secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years

Tribune Online Makinde increased secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has been credited for increasing the staff strength in the secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 after just six years in office. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs Olubukola Oladipo, made this known on Wednesday during a session […] Makinde increased secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman

Tribune Online Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman • Says govt to embark on massive construction, renovation of classrooms, procurement of furniture Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, has said that the policies of the Governor ’Seyi Makinde-led administration in the basic education sector covering primary and junior secondary schools have helped to greatly reduce […] Our policies on teachers’ recruitment, training, infrastructure have improved education standard — SUBEB Chairman Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Akutah Urges Staff Cooperative To Prioritise Housing, Investment Opportunities

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah, MON, has encouraged NSC Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited members to prioritise real estate and other viable ventures to grow their financial stability and long-term wealth. Dr Akutah made the charge during the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the cooperative society, held at […]

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15 h. ago NLC, TUC, NUJ, others tackle VON DG over alleged victimisation of staff

By Philip Nwosu A coalition of organised labour and media unions in Lagos State has strongly condemned the recent redeployment of management staff and in-house union leaders at the Voice of Nigeria (VON), describing the action by the Director General, Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace, as arbitrary, retaliatory, and a gross violation of workers’ rights. In […] The post NLC, TUC, NUJ, others tackle VON DG over alleged victimisation of staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago The illogicality behind disengagement of staff at Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Company

I must confess it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the irregularities taking root at the Oyo State Pacesetter Transportation read more The illogicality behind disengagement of staff at Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Company

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16 h. ago One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner

Tribune Online One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated that to achieve universal health coverage in Oyo State, a comprehensive sector-wide strategy that includes a unified plan, budget, and method for reporting findings is essential. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity development training for health leaders and managers, organized by the Oyo State […] One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Buhari Backed Me When Others Tried to Undermine NASS — Gbajabiamila

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a steadfast and dignified leader who stood by him when powerful forces sought to undermine the National Assembly during his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a heartfelt statement titled […]

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