There was widespread excitement among Ekiti State workers on Tuesday as they began receiving alerts for the December salary reflecting the N70,000 new minimum wage. Hundreds of workers, including permanent secretaries, thronged the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, dancing and…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state. The approval followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the state government and leaders of organised labour in the…
Ekiti State, in South West Nigeria, has issued licences to three electricity distribution companies (DisCos), four generation companies (GensCos), and two mini-grid generation companies as part of its plans to implement an off-grid electricity supply system. Governor Biodun Oyebanji made…
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially recommended the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose for allegedly undermining the party’s interests. This decision follows Fayose’s public endorsement of Governor Biodun Oyebanji from the All Progressives…
Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy. The convicts are Alexander Solomon (29), Desmond Peter (29), Eric Tile (30). The fourth defendant Promise Shie (27) was discharged…
… Programme designed to boost Agricultural production, improve food security, and empower farmers Ekiti State Government has commenced the full implementation of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) programme, an initiative of the President Bola Tinubu led…
On Saturday, gunmen in Emure, Ekiti State, kidnapped three travelers, including killing Taiwo Oluwole, the husband of one of the abductees. The attack occurred around 5:30 PM near Oyimo River, along the Emure-Eporo road. According to anonymous security sources, the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given six states the authority to regulate their electricity markets on Tuesday. In a statement by the Commission on X (formerly Twitter), Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, and Edo States…
The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved a total of N4.15 billion for various projects, including road rehabilitation, the renovation of the House of Assembly complex, agricultural development, and the construction of hostels. Taiwo Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Information, announced…
As we witness the efforts of the Ekiti and Lagos State governments in addressing the challenges faced by Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), we cannot help but commend their initiatives. The rollout of programs aimed at promoting inclusivity and accessibility is…
