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Public officers in Oyo State have been urged to regard the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) as a vital institution that safeguards transparency and ensures the proper use of public funds. The State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Akinola Ojo, gave the charge during a one-day training organised for staff of the Ministry of Finance on the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Assets and Liabilities Declaration Form for public officers. The training was held in the Ministry’s conference room in Ibadan. The Hon. Ojo emphasised that the Bureau provides critical services to the nation by promoting accountability and transparency in…

The Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has emphasized the importance of girl child education and women empowerment at a sensitization programme in Dugbe Market, Ibadan. Speaking on the occasion of International Women’s Day, NAWOJ OYO Chairperson Mrs. Omolola Alamu stressed that educating girls is key to societal progress and gender equality. “Giving girls adequate training from home will go a long way in bettering the society,” she said. Alamu also urged women to prioritize their health through regular medical check-ups and adequate rest. She called on men to support their wives as partners in…

The Conference of Local Government Information Officers (COLGIO), Oyo State Chapter, has congratulated and warmly welcomed Pastor Adeola Omoyeni Oduola on his posting as the new Permanent Secretary of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission. In a press release issued on March 11, 2026, and signed by the General Secretary of the conference, Olusola Akindeji, the body expressed profound joy over the appointment, describing it as a significant development for the commission and the local government system in the state. On behalf of Local Government Information Officers across Oyo State, the conference stated that Pastor Oduola’s wealth of experience,…

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), in collaboration with multiple Security Agencies, has conducted a successful clearance operation targeting illegal fuel merchants operating at the Toll Gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The operation resulted in the discovery and impoundment of several litres of illegally stored petroleum products. The joint operation, led by CP Sunday Odukoya (Rtd.), Executive Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters, and CP Sonubi Ayodele Olufemi (Rtd.), Executive Adviser to the Governor on Rule of Law Enforcement, alongside the Chairman of the Environmental Task Force, DCP Francis Ojomo, and the Chief of Staff to…

Oyo State Government trained 116 Extension Agents and Monitoring Officers on the newly improved mapping application deployed under the State’s 50% Tractorisation Subsidy Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural service delivery and ensure transparency in government interventions. Declaring the training open, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, stated that agriculture remains a central pillar in the economic development agenda of Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, explained that the administration remains committed to boosting food production while ensuring efficiency, transparency and accountability in the implementation of agricultural programmes across the State. He noted that the…

Industrialisation is not only measured by factories and production lines; it is also reflected in the physical transformation of cities. Across the world, the rise of skyscrapers has become one of the most visible indicators of economic power, innovation, and industrial maturity. Nations that build upward signals to the world that their economies are expanding, their industries are thriving, and their cities are ready to compete on the global stage. This week, we will examine the development of modern skylines as an essential component of building cities that support commerce, innovation, and industrial growth. A nation that seeks economic leadership…

The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has sensitised farmers across the state to take advantage of seasonal climate forecasts to guide their farming activities and improve agricultural productivity. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye,w hile flagging off the 2026 Farming Season at the Local Government Staff Hall, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan,s aid the seasonal climate prediction serves as an important early warning system that provides farmers with vital information on rainfall patterns, the onset, and cessation of the rainy season, the length of the cropping season, possible dry spells, and…

In a move set to provide significant relief to Nigerian businesses and households, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially announced a reduction in the prices of both Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). According to the latest pricing template released by the refinery on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the cost of petrol at the gantry has been slashed by ₦100. This adjustment brings the price down to ₦1,075 per litre, compared to the previous rate of ₦1,175 per litre. The refinery also implemented an even more substantial price cut for diesel. The cost of Automotive Gas Oil…

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde will, on Tuesday, preside over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil/Public Service. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital by the Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni,mni hinted that the ceremony will take place on Tuesday by 10:00 a.m at the Executive Council Chambers, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The event marks a significant administrative step in strengthening the leadership structure of the state Civil Service. At the ceremony, the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are expected to formally…

In spite of the insecurity in the country, Oyo state remains one of the safest. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he said that the Seyi Makinde Administration has successfully managed to curtail the activities of criminals because of its strategic deployment of men and materials to secure the state. The commissioner cited the quick intervention and rescue last week of four commuters kidnapped on the Igbeti/ Kishi road as the latest example of the efficiency of the state security network. He disclosed that the state has continued to convene and finance quarterly clearance…