The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to achieving zero out-of-school children status. Akinwumi said the free and compulsory education policy of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, the various infrastructure development projects and the encouragement of teachers were part of efforts to achieve zero out-of-school children. The SUBEB …

The Federal Government and the Ekiti State government have concluded plans to upgrade the permanent orientation camp of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) located at Emure Ekiti, Emure Local Government Area of the State to a world-class standard. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Youths and Community Development, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, gave the hint at the weekend in Emure-Ekiti, when …

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a law stipulating a five-year jail term for land grabbers as part of efforts to encourage investment in the state. This was disclosed at the weekend by the Speaker of the Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, during a chat with journalists in Ado Ekiti. “Recently, the House of Assembly passed a law, the Property …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of an additional Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hub for Ekiti State, as part of efforts to boost activities of micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs). The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, announced this on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, during a one-day working visit. Shettima, who said Governor Biodun Oyebanji demanded the establishment …

The African Development Bank (AfDB), has secured funding support of $110,000 from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), for Ekiti State to facilitate the development of the State Electricity Priority Plan (SEPP). The Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Bolaji Aluko who made this known in Ado Ekiti stated that the approved funding followed the state …

The lawmaker representing Irepodun-Ifelodun Constituency 2 in Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hakeem Jamiu, has distributed seedlings and agrochemicals to 153 farmers in his constituency. The beneficiaries were drawn from the 11 communities in the constituency, including  Awo, Igbemo, Esure, Iworoko, Orun, Are, Afao, Iropora, Ilamo, Eyio and Araromi Obbo. Inputs distributed were 12 bags of rice seedlings, 35 bags …

Following the launch of the Ecogenesis Incubator Programme in Ekiti State, the Minister of Tourism, Ms. Lola Ade-John has described Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre as a standout tourist destination. Describing it as one of the most charming places in Nigeria, she emphasised the government’s commitment to partner with the private sector to continue supporting the growth of …

The President of Ekiti Association Houston, United States of America, Pastor Bolu Alabi, has expressed the association’s commitment to promoting the culture of academic excellence in Ekiti State through spurring younger ones. Alabi, who spoke in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on Saturday, during the first annual prize-giving ceremony of the association, where a sum of N1.6 million  was …

Tragedy struck in Ikere Ekiti on Wednesday evening as three men were feared killed during a robbery attack on two new-generation banks located in the ancient community. It was gathered that the armed robbers struck at about 4.30 pm, shot sporadically into the air, making the panic-stricken people of the community scamper for safety. The daredevil robbers were said to …

Ekiti and Kogi state governments have directed hospitals and medical facilities in their respective states to receive victims of gunshots for immediate treatment in their facilities even without a police report. The Commissioner for Health in Ekiti State, Dr Oyebanji Filani, said the directive followed the order of the Inspector General of Police on the treatment of gunshot victims and …