Organized Labour in Kwara State has issued a two-week deadline to the state governor to commence negotiations on the N35,000 wage award for workers in line with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Federal Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress, and the Trade Union Congress. The state chapter of the NLC, JNC,…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has unveiled his administration’s vision for creating a green and eco-friendly subnational entity in the state. This was disclosed during an induction retreat organized for the executive council, comprising commissioners, permanent secretaries, and political appointees. The state government had also launched a New Niger Agenda, a programme designed to…
In Kwara, controversy has continued to trail President Bola Tinubu directives for the distribution of palliatives worth millions of naira to members of the National Assembly (NASS) for onward distribution to their constituencies. While some reports claimed the President had given Senators and House of Representatives members funds, the lawmakers and members of their constituencies…
Following a further examination of Kwara’s 2024 budget proposal, a civil society organization, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), has highlighted more discrepancies, frivolous, undefined and non-specific line items it observed in the budget that was presented by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on 14 December, 2023. In a statement released on Wednesday by its Global Director,…
A civil society organization, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has commended the Kwara State government for improvements observed in the 2024 budget proposal presented to the State Assembly by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. This is also as the group raised concern over some vague and frivolous items in the proposed budget. Governor Abdulrazaq had last…
Kwara State Government has successfully trained and empowered over 300 youths and women in agriculture, focusing on smart farming practices. The initiative aims to enhance participants’ technical skills across various agricultural value chains and provide financial literacy to kickstart agricultural businesses with minimal capital. Themed “Ọ̀nà àbáyọ Lórí bí a ṣé jere nìdí ise àgbẹ̀…
In a significant press briefing and launch event, the Saving African Youths Dream Initiative (SAYDi) introduced the Rural Education Needs Assessment Project (RENAP) as a pivotal step towards transforming the educational landscape in Kwara North. Addressing a diverse audience, including esteemed guests, members of the press, and concerned citizens, SAYDi Executive Director, AbdulKareem O Abdullateef…
A civil society organisation, Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative, BBYDI, has advised Lagos State and states within the South-West region, to reduce their appetite for borrowings, especially foreign loans, saying such practice was dangerous and economically unhealthy. The Global Director of the BBYDI, Abideen Olasupo gave the advice on Monday in Lagos during the Southwest…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the 10th Kwara Trade Fair in Ilorin, reaffirming a commitment to ongoing infrastructure development and the construction of new facilities to enhance the movement of people, goods, and services. The Governor emphasized the administration’s dedication to streamlining business processes, fostering a favorable business environment, and positioning Kwara as a…
A recent post circulating on WhatsApp has claimed that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) is recruiting for 2023/2024 The post was retrieved from a WhatsApp group on December 9, 2023 claims that the recruitment portal is open, while also including salary range and qualification for the said positions. THE CLAIM Tertiary Education Trust Fund…
Kwara State Government (KWSG) underscores its commitment to harnessing the agricultural potential within the state to bolster robust food security. Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq reiterated this commitment during the inaugural Kwara Agriculture Transformation Talk Series, an event orchestrated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Ilorin. This gathering, tailored for policymakers at the…
…govt insists facility not for sale Security officials on Friday took over the premises of Kwara Hotel in Ilorin following the hijack of ‘auctioning of the unserviceable’ properties at Kwara Hotel by hoodlums, The Informant247 has gathered. The auctioning process had since begun a few days earlier where some facilities of the 4-star hotel were…
A recent post circulating on Social Media claims that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) is presently doing recruitment. The post archived here on November 14th, 2023 that was shared on Facebook by janzakitv claims in an infographics directs people to submit job applications through an online link. THE CLAIM That the link is for…
The Kwara State Government, in its determined effort to eradicate societal menaces and vices, strongly condemns the act of begging and the roaming of individuals with mental challenges on the streets, deeming it socially appalling. Expressing this stance, the Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, highlighted the issue during a recent general evacuation…
A student of the Government Secondary School in Ilorin has been missing for three weeks, The Informant247 has reliably gathered. The missing student Usman Nasir is a JSS 2 student who is on exchange programme from Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba state. The exchange programme, which involves an agreement for transfer of students between…
It was Thursday, the air abuzz with excitement as Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin geared up for its convocation. The school auditorium brimmed with anticipation, hosting not only the Chief of Staff to the Governor, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, and the institution’s top management but also a myriad of invited dignitaries, proud graduands, parents,…
The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, addressed the media today during a press briefing ahead of the 29th convocation ceremony scheduled for November 8th and 9th, 2023. The press conference aimed to provide insights into the institution’s achievements, ongoing projects, and challenges faced. The Rector outlined the schedule of activities, including…
The Ballon d’Or award has been given to exceptional football players annually since 1956, except for 2020 when it was not awarded due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2023 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony is over, with some of the world’s best footballers having stormed Paris to witness who would succeed 2020 winner Karim Benzema in…
The organizers of the Media and Development Conference (MCD’23) have recently announced that the three-day event will bring together over 250 journalists from across Africa. The conference will provide opportunities for both physical and virtual participation. MCD’23 will gather over 250 journalists, media professionals, academics, policymakers, and government institutions, all driven by a shared objective…
The Informant247 held a one-day step-down training session on countering misinformation and promoting media literacy for its staff members. The training, held on Monday, provided comprehensive knowledge on misinformation, fact-checking techniques, understanding information disorder, video verification, and the psychological aspects of fake news. Adisa-Jaji Azeez, the Managing Director of The Informant247 and the facilitator of…
