UI names Postgraduate building In honour of Late Professor Sanya Dojo Onabamiro
By Adeyinka Adeniran The University of Ibadan has named its Postgraduate College Administrative Building in honour of a foremost scientist, seasoned educationist, and one of Nigeria's most distinguished scholars, Late Professor Sanya Dojo Onabamiro. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale said the University immortalized Onabamiro's name on the edifice to etch his legacy into the very fabric of the University and reaffirm...
2nd Anniversary in Office: President Tinubu Hails NASENI’s Contributions to National Economy
By Adeyinka Adeniran A special recognition of excellent performance toward fulfilling Federal Government’s socio-economic agenda has been accorded the management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Tinubu in his nationwide address to mark the May 29-second-year anniversary of his administration, televised live to the nation, hailed NASENI under the leadership of...
CPEEL, AERD UI unveil solar-powered smart irrigation, crop dryer to enhance national food security
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law (CPEEL) at the University of Ibadan, in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AERD), has unveiled two innovative agricultural projects aimed at enhancing national food security. The prototype of the projects, which include a smart irrigation system and smart crop dryer, were launched at a strategic...
Bravery, leadership qualities ‘ll make Makinde a good President – Ex-Chairman Oyo PDP
By Adeyinka Adeniran Former Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Political Affairs, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha has disclosed that the bravery and leadership qualities exhibited by the governor, have made him a better candidate for Nigerian President than any other politician in the whole of Southwest region of the...
Oyo Assembly rejects C’tee report on silo project, orders fresh review
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has rejected the report of its Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development on the investigation of the payment and disbursement of funds for the construction of a 10,000MT 4-Bin Silo and supply of combine silo equipment project in Awe Road, Oyo. The report, which was presented to the House by Hon. Peter...
FarmKonnect Responds to Allegations Following News Report
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a contrary and impassioned reaction to a recent publication, the founder of FarmKonnect, Azeez Oluwole, has condemned the move, describing it as an attempt to tarnish his years of hard labor, sacrifice, and dreams. This was contained in a public statement by Oluwole on Thursday, May 29, titled “We Failed, But We’re Not Criminals.” The article in question,...
It’s been 6years of people-centric governance in Oyo state – Ogundoyin
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Speaker of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his six years of people-centric leadership, describing it as a benchmark for good governance in Nigeria. In a statement commemorating the sixth anniversary of Governor Makinde's administration, the Speaker highlighted the Governor's achievements across various sectors, including infrastructure,...
Oyo shuts Church for violating environmental laws
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Government on Wednesday shut down St. Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating severe environmental laws, arising from its dilapidated toilet facilities which has caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Seun Ashamu said the situation contravenes the state environmental regulations and required urgent intervention to prevent...
Despite Child Right Laws, we will do more to protect every child – Makinde
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said despite the domestication of the Child Right Laws in the state, his administration will do more to ensure the protection of every child in the state. This is as he called on stakeholders, partners, and duty-bearers to sustain and deepen their collective efforts and ensure inclusiveness of child rights in all...
Makinde hands over medical equipment to Adeoyo state hospital
By Adeyinka Adeniran Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Wednesday, handed over 31 different medical equipment to the management of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan. According to the governor, the delivery of the equipment was in line with his administration's vision to elevate specialist hospitals like the Ring Road State Hospital, to the standard of University Teaching Hospitals,...
