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Oyebanji Mourns Death of Ondo SSG Oluwatuyi

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Ondo State over the passing of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media,…

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Local News

Governor Biodun Oyebanji Named Silverbird Man of the Year 2024

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been declared the Silverbird Man of the Year for 2024, emerging as the winner after securing the highest number of votes among the four nominees for the prestigious award.Governor Oyebanji was recognised for his exceptional achievements in…

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Local News

OYEBANJI: 2025, YEAR OF EKITI’S ACCELERATED GROWTH IN SHARED PROSPERITY

The new year, according to Oyebanji, will see the state witness massive improvement in food production, infrastructure and better government services that have never been seen in the history of the state.The Governor in a statewide new year broadcast relayed on all radio…

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National News

Tinubu Pledges to Strengthen Economy, Reduce Food and Drug Inflation in 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to boosting food production and reducing inflation on food and essential drugs to 15% in 2025. In his New Year address, the President also highlighted plans to strengthen the nation’s economy through…

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Local News

Oyebanji Appoints Niyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff, Reassigns Key Officials

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the appointment of Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff, effective January 2, 2025. Adebayo, currently serving as Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning, and Performance Management, brings extensive experience in finance, planning, and management to…

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Local News

Oyebanji Pledges Enhanced Support for Ekiti Revenue Agency

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by supporting the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS). Speaking during the foundation-laying ceremony for the new EKIRS headquarters in Ado Ekiti, the Governor praised the…

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National News

FG Allocates N50bn for Digital and Vocational Education in 2025 Budget

The Federal Government has dedicated N50 billion in the 2025 budget to promote online education in secondary schools and expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. This allocation reflects the government’s commitment to advancing digital and vocational education nationwide. Part…

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Local News

Oyebanji Signs N375.7bn 2025 Budget, Promises Infrastructure and Agricultural Boost

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of ₦375.7 billion into law, emphasizing its potential to revitalize the state's economy and drive his administration's shared prosperity agenda. Dubbed the “Budget of Sustainable Impact,” the bill was assented to during…

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National News

President Tinubu Mourns Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United States following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100.Describing Carter as a beacon of service to humanity, Tinubu acknowledged his exemplary leadership…

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National News

Warri Refinery Resumes Operations After Revamp

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the resumption of operations at the 125,000-barrel-per-day Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company in Warri, Delta State.This development comes barely a month after the 60,000-barrel-per-day Port Harcourt Refinery began operations. NNPCL’s Group Chief…