The increment in the price of crude oil at the international market has pushed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) landing cost to N160 per litre. VAM News learnt yesterday in Abuja that the while the landing cost was N160 as at yesterday (Thursday) morning, the open market price […]
Economy
Economic Diversification: Oyo Hands Over 2-hectares Of Land To FG for Gemstone Market
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, handed over two hectares of land to the Federal Government for use as International Gemstone Market.The Oyo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Temilolu ‘Seun Ashamu, who performed the handing over, said Governor Seyi Makinde remained committed towards the diversification of the […]
Makinde Signs Oyo’s N268.8bn 2021 Budget Into Law, Says It Will Consolidate His Administration’s Infrastructure Initiatives
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday, signed the state’s 2021 Budget of N268.8 Billion into law, declaring that it will consolidate his administration’s infrastructure initiatives. The governor, who made the declaration while signing the budget at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, said that real implementation […]
Makinde Fulfilling My Dream In Oyo — Ladoja
Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that the incumbent governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, is working to fulfil his dream for the state. The former governor, who spoke alongside Makinde, on Thursday, lauded the administration’s resuscitation of the now operational Pacesetter Quarry and Asphalt Limited, […]
ROI PAYMENT: CEO Crime Alert Appeals Investors, Enjoins To Suspend Protest
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO DHIL and Crime Alert Security Networks, Ambassador Amos G. Olaniyan has appealed to the investors to be patient on Return On Investment(ROI) which has not been hastily paid and equally enjoin the protesters on same issue to suspend the protest. Olaniyan in a statement he […]
Makinde Inaugurates Steering Committee For 20-Year Development Plan
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, launched the State’s 20-year Development Plan, declaring that his government will continue to employ a holistic approach in developing the state. Governor Makinde also stated that the administration will not relent in embarking on efforts that will leave no sector behind. The […]
Oyo Govt Gives Approval To Procurement Of 106 Mass Transit Buses For N9.3bn
The Government of Oyo State has approved the purchase of 106 brand new buses for the mass transit scheme in the state, while also approving the construction of two link roads around Akobo and junction improvement contracts in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dr. […]
FG Pledges Commitment To Construction of New Airports In Ekiti, 9 Others
The Federal government is constructing 10 additional airports nationwide. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Aviation to defend his Ministry’s 2021 budget proposal on Tuesday. Sirika said that the civil aviation had witnessed growth, saying that the number of airports in […]
EndSARS PROTESTS: We Will Tackle Unemployment Through Direct Labour —Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, said that his administration would address the growing youth unemployment in the state by engaging a teeming number of them through a direct labour system for public works and infrastructure. This step, he noted, will reduce the number of unemployed youths and […]
We Are Partnering France To Broaden Oyo’s Economic Landscape — Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, said that the state was partnering with the French Government in order to broaden the state’s economy and ensure better life for its people. Governor Makinde, who stated this while receiving a delegation of the French Government led by the French […]
My Priority Is To Create Enabling Environment For businesses To Thrive — DG Oyo Gaming Board
The Director General of Oyo State Gaming Board, Olajide Boladuro has said that his priority is to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Boladuro disclosed this on Wednesday, September, 30 while delivering his speech at the Oyo State Gaming Board interactive forum held at western hall, secretariat, Ibadan, […]
Oyo Govt and SNG Sign MoU To Facilitate Gas Pipeline Infrastructure To The state
The Government of Oyo State and the Shell Nigeria Gas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will see the company extend its gas pipeline infrastructure to the state. Speaking shortly after signing the MoU, Governor Seyi Makinde stated that the partnership was an indication that the policies and programmes […]
Makinde Urges FG To Site Gemstone Market In Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on the Federal Government to site the hub of the nation’s gemstone market in the state in order to boost the mining industry in Nigeria. The Governor, who stated this while receiving the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite, […]
Makinde Hands Over State’s Moribund Fruit Juice Company To Investor
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, officially kickstarted the process of reviving the moribund Pacesetter Fruit Processing Company, Oko, when he handed it over to AGVEST Limited. The event, which took place at the premises of the company in Oko, Surulere South Local Council Development Area, was attended […]
Makinde Inspects Ongoing Infrastructural Projects In Ibadan, Commends Contractor For The Pace Of Work
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, inspected two ongoing projects in the state, where he declared that the Alternative Projects Funding Approach(APFA) instituted by his administration remains the best to hasten infrastructural development. Governor Makinde, who inspected the ongoing construction of Ajia-Airport-New Ife Express Road and […]
Makinde To Kickstart Rebranding Of Agbowo Shopping Complex This Week
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, will kickstart the process that will bring about a new-look Agbowo Shopping Complex, Ibadan, this week, the Director-General of Oyo State Investment and Public, Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPPPA), Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi has said. Ogunwuyi, who stated this while granting an interview to […]
Oyo Govt Holds Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting On 2021 Budget
Governor of Oyo State, Enginer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, led top government functionaries and other stakeholders to host the second edition of the state’s inclusive budget initiative, where he declared that his administration will not relent in its determination to turn the state around through people-centred projects.Governor Makinde, who spoke […]
Water Resources Bill Will Generate More Income For Government — Ale. Calls For Non Politicization Of Bill
A Sustainable Development Expert (SDG) and Founder, CEO of Global Initiative for Nigeria Development (GIND) Development, Engr Michael Ale has called on Nigerians to shun the call for the withdrawal of the Water Resources bill by various political and sociolo cultural groups as many are just reacting without critical understanding […]
OYO 2023: My Opponents have Nothing to Offer, Says Charlatans Will Never Govern Oyo Again — Makinde
Amid effusive commendations for the successful execution of Light-Up Oyo project, Phase One, which saw some major roads and streets in Ibadan come alive with lights deploying Smart LED street-lighting technology, the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, kicked-off the second phase of the Light-Up Oyo Project, in […]
UNEMPLOYMENT:Oyo Commissioner, Fakorede Trains Youths On Non-Oil Export Business
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and sports, Hon Seun Fakorede on Tuesday trained youths on non-oil export business for their economic self reliance. While delivering his speech on the theme, ‘YOUTHS INVOLVEMENT ON NON-OIL EXPORT BUSINESS FOR ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION’ held at the Western Hall, House of Assembly, Secretariat, Ibadan. The […]
