The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, directed the closure of schools across four Local government areas amid escalating insecurity in the affected communities. The government’s decision was disclosed by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Kwara State Wing, on Wednesday. In a circular issued on Wednesday and obtained by The PUNCH, the NUT Chairman, Yusuf … Read more
As students resume to schools in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Oyo State on Monday, I am writing to draw attention to a pressing issue affecting parents, students, and the education system in Oyo State: the frequent and unnecessary annual changes to school textbooks, especially by private school owners. While schools … Read more
Oyo State Government has reviewed the promotion of 1,629 State workers including Nurses who were adversely affected by administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the Executive Council Meeting yesterday, government also approved the prayers of the State Head … Read more
The Oyo State Government has directed officials from the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development to cease marking and demolishing buildings beyond a 150-meter boundary along the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road. This announcement was made during a press briefing on Friday by the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. … Read more
By Adeleke Maria Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to improving nursing education within the state. Speaking through his Deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, during a meeting with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s Accreditation Team on Thursday, Governor Makinde emphasized that education is a core component of his administration’s … Read more