President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and other relevant stakeholders, to commence a nationwide programme within the next 30 days to train 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians. The initiative, known as The Power Force, is part of the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially unveiled Senator Sharafadeen Alli and Adesoji Adedeji as its governorship and deputy governorship candidates, respectively, for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The unveiling ceremony was held in Ibadan and attended by party leaders, stakeholders and members from across the state. Alli emerged as the party's governorship candidate after defeating other aspirants in the APC primary election, including former Minister of Power, Chief […]

The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the development as a positive outcome of dialogue and a major step toward restoring uninterrupted learning in public schools. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the resolution followed sustained engagements involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government, and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the national, […]

The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at promoting local production and supporting Nigeria's economy. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the new uniform will be produced entirely in Nigeria, noting that Adire is widely manufactured across the country, with strong production hubs in states such as Ogun and […]