Oyo: Makinde urges NUT to reopen schools, approves N8.7bn for learning materials (opens original article in a new tab)

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde urges NUT to end strike and reopen schools, approves N8.7bn for learning materials and increases 2026 budget to N1.1tn, while also paying US$250k to AfCFTA for trade opportunities.

• Governor Seyi Makinde urges NUT to end strike and reopen schools following teacher and student abductions
• Oyo State approves N8.7bn for learning materials and increases 2026 budget to N1.1tn for development projects
• Oyo State approves US$250k payment to AfCFTA to boost trade and investment opportunities