Ekiti news update today
Here are some of the latest news updates from Ekiti State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Ekiti State Government has announced the reopening of schools in the state, effective from Monday, March 13, 2023. This comes after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Ekiti State Government)
- The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned university in the state. The bill, which was sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Hon. Funminiyi Afuye, aims to provide quality education to the people of the state. (Source: Ekiti State House of Assembly)
Politics
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has announced the suspension of its state chairman, Paul Omotoso, over alleged anti-party activities. Omotoso has been accused of working against the interests of the party and its candidates in the state. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of planning to rig the upcoming local government elections in the state. The PDP has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free and fair election. (Source: PDP Ekiti State)
Economy
- The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to establish a cassava processing plant in the state. The plant, which is expected to create jobs and boost the state's economy, will be located in the Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. (Source: Ekiti State Government)
- The Ekiti State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (EKSACCIMA) has called on the state government to provide support to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state. The chamber has also urged the government to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. (Source: EKSACCIMA)
Health
- The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to establish a cancer treatment center in the state. The center, which is expected to provide quality healthcare services to cancer patients, will be located in the Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. (Source: Ekiti State Government)
- The Ekiti State Ministry of Health has launched a campaign to promote the use of mosquito nets in the state. The campaign, which is aimed at reducing the incidence of malaria in the state, will involve the distribution of mosquito nets to residents of the state. (Source: Ekiti State Ministry of Health)
These are some of the latest news updates from Ekiti State, Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of these news updates cannot be guaranteed.