The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN), has launched its Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society to promote savings, financial empowerment and improved welfare among members of staff. The initiative was unveiled during the maiden Congress of the Cooperative Society, where the university management and cooperative leadership urged staff to actively participate in the…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said projects to be executed during his second term will be deliberately targeted at boosting commerce, increasing productivity and stimulating sustainable business growth across the state. Oyebanji stated this on Wednesday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from Ekiti North Senatorial District in Ifaki-Ekiti, held as part of…
The Court of Appeal has rejected a request by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) seeking the relocation of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal from Ado-Ekiti to Abuja. The development emerged on Wednesday during the resumed hearing of petitions filed by the SDP and the Action Alliance (AA), challenging the outcome of the June…
A Professor of Tests and Measurements at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, BOUESTI, Oke Ajogbeje, has called for the promotion of feedback literacy among teachers and students at all levels of education in Nigeria. Professor Ajogbeje made the call while delivering the 11th Inaugural Lecture of BOUESTI in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti…
Residents and motorists along the Ipere–Ido-Ekiti Road have called for an urgent assessment of the road project after flooding submerged sections of the route following rainfall, disrupting movement and leaving commuters stranded for hours. Concerned residents are demanding that the contractor handling the project and relevant government authorities investigate the cause of the flooding, particularly…
Senator Yemi Adaramodu has flagged off the construction of a new Palace Hall in Kota-Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government Area, as part of efforts to support community development in the constituency. The foundation-laying ceremony was performed by the Elekota of Kota, Oba Emmanuel Ojo Fagbemi, alongside members of the Elekota-in-Council, the Olori and women chiefs….
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, has participated in a high-level dialogue at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where global leaders and diplomats discussed Africa’s expectations of the new UN Secretary-General. Fayemi joined other prominent participants at the dialogue, which focused on Africa’s role and expectations within the global…
Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, is strengthening the state government’s healthcare transformation agenda through strategic partnerships with international development organisations and other key stakeholders. Filani’s efforts are focused on attracting development support and opportunities that can complement the health initiatives of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and improve access to quality…
Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Federal Government, in a statement, said Shettima has been mandated by the President to deliver Nigeria’s national…
The Ekiti State Government has engaged the Ekiti Welders Association to handle the welding works for bunk beds at the ongoing NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Emure-Ekiti, as part of efforts to promote local participation in government projects. The welding works have commenced at the camp, with local artisans now involved in the production of…
