25 July 2026
Polytechnics

Makinde Renames The Polytechnic Ibadan After Late Olunloyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor, Dr Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made during an interdenominational commendation service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan on Thursday, as part of the funeral rites for the elder statesman. Makinde declared that the institution

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States

Oyo Government Reveals Latest Payment in LAUTECH Ownership Deal

The Oyo State Government has confirmed the remittance of ₦5 billion to Osun State as part of the ₦8 billion agreement reached in 2020 for the full ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in a statement detailing

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Legislature

Oyo Assembly Calls for Introduction of Mental Health Education in Schools

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a motion advocating the integration of mental health education, counselling services, and structured support systems across schools in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the house decried the alarming statistics and emotional struggles of students faced by depression, anxiety, bullying, and substance use.

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Institutions

Makinde Approves New Governing Councils for Oyo Tertiary Institutions

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of new chairmen and members for the governing councils and boards of the state’s tertiary institutions, marking a renewed phase of leadership across key educational establishments. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief of Staff,

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Technology

How E-Lesson Plans Are Changing Classrooms in Nigeria

Something new is happening in Nigerian schools. Teachers are now using computers and phones to plan their lessons instead of writing on paper with a pen and ink. These new tools, known as e-lesson plans, are helping teachers teach more effectively and enabling students to learn more efficiently. In the past, many teachers in public

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