The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on the Energy Sector Reform Bill, which was presented for first reading during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, triggered robust discussions among lawmakers, particularly those with strong backgrounds in the energy sector. Several senators made insightful contributions on the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s energy landscape to reflect global best practices and address the persistent inefficiencies plaguing the sector. Notably, Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development Commission, offered a critical perspective. A PhD holder in Energy…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
During the Senate deliberation on the Electricity Amendment Act, originally sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Distinguished Senator Dr Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central) made a bold and patriotic intervention. He emphasized that no country in the world runs electricity without subsidy and Nigeria should be no different. He called out the mismanagement of subsidies by some DISCOs and GENCOs, stressing that the real issue is not subsidy itself, but how it’s handled. “Subsidy in the power sector is not a crime — it is a tool for economic stability. What we need is accountability, not removal,” he stated. Senator Akintunde remains…
It was one of those eventful days in December 2014 when former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, was fervently pursuing a return to the Oyo State Government House. In the heat of his political ambitions, he paid a visit to renowned Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, at his INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos State. As is customary during election seasons in Nigeria, spiritual leaders often play influential roles. Their prophetic declarations are sometimes interpreted as divine endorsements, with many politicians going as far as featuring these prophecies in their campaign materials to show that they are divinely chosen.…
Oyo Govt Issues Appointment Letters To 116 Staff of Oyo College of Nursing …Confirms Substantive Roles of Principal Officers …as Set X Donates Furniture for Students The Oyo State Government has approved the issuance of appointment letters to 116 key staff members across various cadres, to address critical academic vacancies at the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan. It also approved substantive positions for four principal officers, including the Registrar, Librarian, Bursar, and the Director Works. The developments were disclosed by the Provost, Oyo State College of Nursing, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi on Thursday during a donation of…
The Oyo State Government, through the state signage and advertising agency, (OYSAA) will soon embark on an aggressive debt recovery exercise by removing all unauthorized, illegal, and debtor advertising structures in the state. This was made known by the Director General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Hon. Oludolapo Esho Ajanaku in his office recently. Hon. Ajanaku underscored the imminent enforcement exercise, citing that most outdoor advertising practitioners are yet to fulfill their obligations as regards revalidation and debt reconciliation as laid down by the agency. Hon. Ajanaku explained that a series of unauthorised electronics and outdoors announcements…
Union Bank of Nigeria stands at the forefront of the nation’s financial sector, leading the charge in promoting gender inclusivity and empowering women. With a rich legacy of innovation and dedication, the Bank is actively creating a more equitable and supportive environment for women, both within its own workforce and across the wider Nigerian community. Recently honoured as the ‘Family-Friendly Bank of the Year’ by The New Telegraph, Union Bank is raising the bar with progressive policies for customers and employees alike. Through its Alpher initiative, the Bank is investing in the future of female students, entrepreneurs, and professionals throughout…
The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smart watches, including Meta eye glasses in schools, especially during examination, warning that violators will face strict consequences. The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known today while addressing education stakeholders including Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors General of Education (PS/IGEs), and Heads of Departments during a meeting held at the Ministry’s conference room. Hon. Olayiwola emphasized the importance of discipline and integrity in the conduct of examinations, noting that an official circular already prohibits students from bringing mobile phones into school premises and examination…
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure safer water for all Nigerians, Nestlé Nigeria is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating communities, and mobilizing multi-stakeholder action around water safety and sustainable water practices. The collaboration, announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé and members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), reinforces the government’s commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through improved access to clean water and sanitation. At the meeting, the Honourable…
Union Bank of Nigeria acknowledges the recent judgment of Justice Abike Fadipe of the IkejaHigh Court in the matter involving Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, NICON Investment Limited, Global Fleet, and the Bank. We wish to assure our customers, partners, and the public that Union Bank operates with thehighest levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, and legal compliance in all our dealings. While we respect the authority of the court, we strongly disagree with the judgment delivered and have instructed our lawyers to file an appeal against it immediately. The court’s findings, including its position on the consolidation of indebtedness, locus standi, and…
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to complete all ongoing infrastructural projects across the state before the end of the current administration in 2027. This assurance was given by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, during an on-the-spot monitoring visit to ongoing projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The monitoring exercise covers two major project sites: the 8.24 km Okudu-Oyada-FRSC Road, located across Atisbo and Saki West Local Government Areas; and the 21.953 km Oloko-Oyo-Orita Aloba Road, in Iseyin Local Government Area. Lawal emphasized that the administration of Governor Seyi…