Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has signed three executive orders aimed at accelerating the state’s investment drive and economic development. The three Executive orders signed by the Governor on Wednesday are: Executive order 01 of 2023 on the Promotion of Transparency and Efficiency in the Business Environment; Executive order 02 of 2023- Establishment , Adoption and Implementation of Framework for Responsive and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investment (FRILIA) and Executive order 03- Trade Grievances Redress Mechanism (GRM) to Address Complaints from Traders on issues such as Harassment, Unauthorised Payments and other in-Kind requests. The Executive order 01 mandates some critical…
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The camp of associates of the late governor of Ondo State, Alakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu is said to be in disarray as the new governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is relegating the group in his consideration of a new deputy governor. GWG.ng reports that the governor, in the circumstances, has the unique responsibility of nominating a new deputy governor to fill the vacancy that has now emerged. It was learnt that Governor Aiyedatiwa has inclined himself to picking the new deputy governor from those who backed him during the political crisis that shadowed the ill-health of Akeredolu. The choice it was gathered, may…
The Eko Club has organised the 2023 end of the year party with the induction of new members and the presentation of awards to honour members that have made significant contributions to the club since its inception. The event took place at the Arcade Hall of the Eko Club, Surulere on Tuesday. President of the Club, Razaak Olugbenga Amodu, commended members of the club for their outstanding and immense support in sustaining the club and bringing development to it over the years. Amodu said this year’s celebration resonated so much significance because of the uniqueness of the occasion as it…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto has given his approval to a bill paving the way for the establishment of the ‘Community Guards Corps’ as part of the state’s proactive measures against rising incidents of kidnappings and banditry. Governor Aliyu highlighted the significance of this move, considering it a pivotal achievement in his administration’s commitment to ensuring the security and development of Sokoto. The primary objective is to address the escalating threats posed by criminal activities, including kidnappings and banditry. The governor expressed gratitude to the Sokoto House of Assembly for their unwavering support in bringing this initiative to fruition. He…
Four Southwest governors have pledged to form a joint burial committee with the family of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. This was disclosed by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on behalf of the governors during a condolence visit to Akeredolu’s family on Friday. Akeredolu died on Wednesday in Germany after battling with prostate cancer. The governors include Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who was represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal. Addressing journalists after signing the condolence register, Abiodun said a…
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The Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) is set to sponsor women leaders from all professional fields for its 2024 Women’s Leadership Program. According to the program organizers, the participants will travel to the United States for a six-week program. Nairametrics learns that the leadership program aims to enable participants to take part in strengthening civic participation and good governance. In addition, it is set to enhance international understanding through dialogue, contributing to the creation of a more peaceful and prosperous world. About the Women’s Leadership Program The 2024 Women’s Leadership Program represents EF’s fourth initiative since 2010, aimed at advancing women’s leadership and gender…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared three days of mourning for Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, who died as Governor of Ondo State on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement signed by Oyebanji’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Friday. The statement said all flags at public buildings across the state are to be flown half- mast for the three days of mourning. Meanwhile, Oyebanji, who had earlier conveyed his condolences to the government and people of Ondo State, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Akeredolu at their Ibadan residence on Friday. Recall that Oyo…
In 2017, Edwin Ajogun and Tomiwa Allan, who work as computer engineers and scientists respectively, created the app ReportThat, which allowed users to geolocate and report pharmacies that sold fake drugs. To consolidate their efforts, they tried to collaborate with legal entities such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Commission (NAFDAC) and the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), but to no avail. Following the trend of counterfeit products that usurped the Nigerian social media space last week, discussions about the need for a tool like Ajogun and Allan’s ReportThat have come to the fore. In…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Wednesday signed into law the 2024 appropriation Bill with an assurance that his administration is fully prepared to implement the budget for the realization of his administration’s shared prosperity agenda. The 2024 Appropriation, Christened “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Development” was presented to the Governor by the speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeoye Aribasoye and other principal officers at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti. The 2024 Budget estimate is One Hundred and Fifty-Nine Billion, Five Hundred and Seventy-two Million, Four Hundred and Eighty-One Thousand…
