The Kwara State Stadium is a multi-use stadium, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the popular Kwara United F.C. and ABS F.C.
The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 after renovation work that started in 2010.
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Location : It's located on stadium road , along Ibrahim Taiwo road , opposite Femtech Information Technology, Ilorin , Kwara state.
It is the major spotting place in Ilorin, the state Capital and houses various local, national and international sporting events ranging from football to basketball, volleyball, swimming among others.
Security : The stadium in term of Security is Safe and manned by security personels.
When coming to the Stadium, it's advisable you come with a facecap, sunshade, face towel and a bottle of water.
It is a good place to bond with fellow fans here in Kwara.
The Kwara State Stadium is a multi-use stadium, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the popular Kwara United F.C. and ABS F.C.
The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 after renovation work that started in 2010.
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Location : It's located on stadium road , along Ibrahim Taiwo road , opposite Femtech Information Technology, Ilorin , Kwara state.
It is the major spotting place in Ilorin, the state Capital and houses various local, national and international sporting events ranging from football to basketball, volleyball, swimming among others.
Security : The stadium in term of Security is Safe and manned by security personels.
When coming to the Stadium, it's advisable you come with a facecap, sunshade, face towel and a bottle of water.
It is a good place to bond with fellow fans here in Kwara.
Out of the 56,924 candidates who applied for the Kwara SUBEB/TESCOM teaching jobs, 35,709 have been cleared for CBT.
Kwara State Government explains modalities for screening.
No fewer than 56,924 persons have submitted applications for the ongoing Kwara State government’s recruitment process for teachers, a statement said on Thursday.
“While a total of 22,953 applied for the Teaching Service Commission vacancies, 33,971 put in for the State Universal Basic Education jobs. The government plans to recruit a total of 4,701 teachers for the two categories,” the statement said.
“Of the 56,924 total applicants, 35,709 have/are been/being invited for the examination after a thorough online verification. This examination will be Computer Based Test (CBT). The remaining 21,215 applicants were not shortlisted for examination either for incomplete applications, incomplete results (not having credit passes in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics), or they applied for subject areas not advertised. All applicants are advised to visit the portals to know their status from tomorrow Friday 12th February, 2021.
“The examination for applicants has been scheduled for between Monday 22 February, 2021 and Thursday 25 February, 2021. Those who succeed in the examination are to have their interviews between March 8 and March 20, 2021. Each applicant will get a text message to know the specifics of their examination and interview. The government urges all applicants to constantly visit the portals for updates on the process.
“Applicants invited for the examination are to print their examination slips which will contain their passport photograph, registration number, local government, barcode and other details for biometric exercise that will admit them into the examination hall.
“The CBT examination will take place in Sixteen (16) JAMB Accredited Centres across the three senatorial districts of the state. The CBT centres are spread across four examination towns: Ilorin, Lafiagi, Offa, and Malete.”
Yakub Aliagan
Press Secretary,
Ministry of Education and
Human Capital Development
February 11, 2021
Out of the 56,924 candidates who applied for the Kwara SUBEB/TESCOM teaching jobs, 35,709 have been cleared for CBT.
Kwara State Government explains modalities for screening.
No fewer than 56,924 persons have submitted applications for the ongoing Kwara State government’s recruitment process for teachers, a statement said on Thursday.
“While a total of 22,953 applied for the Teaching Service Commission vacancies, 33,971 put in for the State Universal Basic Education jobs. The government plans to recruit a total of 4,701 teachers for the two categories,” the statement said.
“Of the 56,924 total applicants, 35,709 have/are been/being invited for the examination after a thorough online verification. This examination will be Computer Based Test (CBT). The remaining 21,215 applicants were not shortlisted for examination either for incomplete applications, incomplete results (not having credit passes in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics), or they applied for subject areas not advertised. All applicants are advised to visit the portals to know their status from tomorrow Friday 12th February, 2021.
“The examination for applicants has been scheduled for between Monday 22 February, 2021 and Thursday 25 February, 2021. Those who succeed in the examination are to have their interviews between March 8 and March 20, 2021. Each applicant will get a text message to know the specifics of their examination and interview. The government urges all applicants to constantly visit the portals for updates on the process.
“Applicants invited for the examination are to print their examination slips which will contain their passport photograph, registration number, local government, barcode and other details for biometric exercise that will admit them into the examination hall.
“The CBT examination will take place in Sixteen (16) JAMB Accredited Centres across the three senatorial districts of the state. The CBT centres are spread across four examination towns: Ilorin, Lafiagi, Offa, and Malete.”
Yakub Aliagan
Press Secretary,
Ministry of Education and
Human Capital Development
February 11, 2021
Please be aware that the Federal Government Survival Fund intervention as promised has been kicked of today, and registration is now ongoing.
What is the MSME ?
MSME is an abbreviation which means Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
To REGISTER, click https://www.survivalfund.gov.ng/auth/payroll-support to get started.
Brief Introduction of the MSME
The CBN launched the MSME Development Fund on August 15, 2013 with a share capital of N220 billion. The Fund was established in recognition of the significant contributions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sub-sector to the economy and the existing huge financing gap.
Eligible activities to be financed include agricultural value chain, services, cottage industries, artisans, trade and commerce and any income generating business as may be prescribed by the CBN from time to time.
Objectives of the MSME Development Fund
The broad objective of the Fund is to channel low interest funds to the MSME sub-sector of the Nigerian economy through PFIs to:
Enhance access by MSMEs to financial services;
Increase productivity and output of microenterprises;
Increase employment and create wealth; and
Engender inclusive growth
Eligible Activities under the MSME Development Fund
In line with the provisions of the Revised Microfinance Policy, Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Nigeria, enterprises to be funded under the Scheme include:
a) Micro Enterprises
b) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
The following are the eligible categories activities under the Fund:
Agricultural value chain activities
Cottage Industries
Artisans
Services
Renewable energy/energy efficient product and technologies
Trade and general commerce
Other economic activity as may be prescribed by the CBN
Please take note; You would need the following to fully complete the registration:
Your BVN Number, account details, contact details
Employee's account numbers, contact number and BVN
Valid CAC Registration number
SMEDAN Registration number
Your business details , annual earnings and number of employees.
To REGISTER, click https://www.survivalfund.gov.ng/auth/payroll-support to get started.
Please be aware that the Federal Government Survival Fund intervention as promised has been kicked of today, and registration is now ongoing.
What is the MSME ?
MSME is an abbreviation which means Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
To REGISTER, click https://www.survivalfund.gov.ng/auth/payroll-support to get started.
Brief Introduction of the MSME
The CBN launched the MSME Development Fund on August 15, 2013 with a share capital of N220 billion. The Fund was established in recognition of the significant contributions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sub-sector to the economy and the existing huge financing gap.
Eligible activities to be financed include agricultural value chain, services, cottage industries, artisans, trade and commerce and any income generating business as may be prescribed by the CBN from time to time.
Objectives of the MSME Development Fund
The broad objective of the Fund is to channel low interest funds to the MSME sub-sector of the Nigerian economy through PFIs to:
Enhance access by MSMEs to financial services;
Increase productivity and output of microenterprises;
Increase employment and create wealth; and
Engender inclusive growth
Eligible Activities under the MSME Development Fund
In line with the provisions of the Revised Microfinance Policy, Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Nigeria, enterprises to be funded under the Scheme include:
a) Micro Enterprises
b) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
The following are the eligible categories activities under the Fund:
Agricultural value chain activities
Cottage Industries
Artisans
Services
Renewable energy/energy efficient product and technologies
Trade and general commerce
Other economic activity as may be prescribed by the CBN
Please take note; You would need the following to fully complete the registration:
Your BVN Number, account details, contact details
Employee's account numbers, contact number and BVN
Valid CAC Registration number
SMEDAN Registration number
Your business details , annual earnings and number of employees.
To REGISTER, click https://www.survivalfund.gov.ng/auth/payroll-support to get started.
There is no one who is based in Ilorin, the capital City of Kwara State that does not know of the popular OJA OBA (King's Market).
It is a very busy market, close to the Emir’s palace where its name was derived. It’s also close to Ilorin central Mosque. Oja oba is said to be the largest market in Ilorin. The number of people, rather than the number of stalls or shops, makes a market in Ilorin.
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OJA OBA is located along Ipata road. It is a location on it's own, as areas located around it are described using the OJA OBA address.
It is a type of market where you can get almost everything as far as Ilorin is concerned, and gets visitor from across Kwara State.
Varieties of food stuffs can be located in Oja Oba, ranging from rice, beans, garri, ponmo(cow skin), konko, fura, iru (Locust beans), provisions, house materials, clothes, shoes, and several other items.
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If you need to do a one stop market shopping consisting of food stuffs and house materials, OJA OBA is the place to be.
How To Get There:
From any where in Ilorin, you can pick up a bike, tell him you are going to OJA OBA.
If TAXI, make sure you get close to the General Post Office in Ilorin, then stop any Taxi, going to OJA OBA.
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There is no one who is based in Ilorin, the capital City of Kwara State that does not know of the popular OJA OBA (King's Market).
It is a very busy market, close to the Emir’s palace where its name was derived. It’s also close to Ilorin central Mosque. Oja oba is said to be the largest market in Ilorin. The number of people, rather than the number of stalls or shops, makes a market in Ilorin.
Pictures By: Xultan Visuals | Twitter
OJA OBA is located along Ipata road. It is a location on it's own, as areas located around it are described using the OJA OBA address.
It is a type of market where you can get almost everything as far as Ilorin is concerned, and gets visitor from across Kwara State.
Varieties of food stuffs can be located in Oja Oba, ranging from rice, beans, garri, ponmo(cow skin), konko, fura, iru (Locust beans), provisions, house materials, clothes, shoes, and several other items.
https://kwaraconnect.com/
If you need to do a one stop market shopping consisting of food stuffs and house materials, OJA OBA is the place to be.
How To Get There:
From any where in Ilorin, you can pick up a bike, tell him you are going to OJA OBA.
If TAXI, make sure you get close to the General Post Office in Ilorin, then stop any Taxi, going to OJA OBA.
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The Ongoing state-wide free surgical intervention of the Kwara State Government was at Osi town in Ekiti Local Government area of Kwara State on Thursday, 26th November, 2020.
The community is simultaneously benefiting from additional medical mission and free maternal services powered by the Kwara State branch of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP).
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The exercise, according to the Out-going National President of the Association and the Permanent Secretary of the Kwara State Ministry of Health, Dr. Abubakar Ayinla, was described as a give back package of Medical Practitioners in the country and specifically the state to the larger society.
Also collaborating with the Kwara State Government is the March Care Initiative through the founder Mrs Bunmi Ayedun Lawal educated pregnant women and nursing mothers on care for themselves and their babies.
The team had earlier met the Olosi of Osi town, Alhaji Saliu AbdulKareem Adasofegbe-1, during which he assured the community of the commitment the state Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasak, to bringing succour to inhabitants of the state in all spheres of livelihood, especially health care.
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The Kabiyesi appreciated the Governors support and concerns for his community and wished the team a successful mission in his domain.The Secretary of the Kwara State branch of NAGGMDP, Dr. Nurudeen Adana, commended the state Government for the active surgical intervention which has gone a long way in alleviating the challenges of people who had no resources to pay for the cost of surgery in the hospital.
He called for a sustained planned intervention to address newer cases in the nearest future.
The Director Medical Services and training of the Kwara State Ministry of Health, Dr. Oyeniyi Jonson said the focus of the group was essentially designed to help people with operable swelling in their body and operable eye conditions like cataract, pterigium.
Falade Gbenga Tayo
Press Secretary.
Kwara State Ministry of Health
<p>Step away from the city noise and reconnect with nature, community, and adventure. <strong>Kwara Connect</strong> invites you to experience one of Ilorin’s most iconic natural landmarks—<strong>Sobi Hills</strong>.</p><p>Whether you are a seasoned trekker or simply looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday morning outdoors, this hike is built for good vibes, panoramic city views, and shared moments. Beyond reaching the summit, our trail takes us on a special stop to the historic <strong>Sobi Radio Station (<em>Lori Oke Tente</em>)</strong>, offering a unique peek into the highest vantage point in the area.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, October 24, 2026</li><li><strong>Meeting Time:</strong> 8:00 AM Prompt</li><li><strong>Meeting Point:</strong> Zaimam Petrol Station, Sobi Road</li><li><strong>Participation Fee:</strong> ₦1,000 (covers light refreshments and essentials)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Bring & Tips:</strong></p><ul><li>Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes with good grip.</li><li>Light, breathable activewear and a cap/sunglasses.</li><li>A charged phone or camera for the hilltop views.</li></ul>
Sobi Hills, Ilorin
Oct 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Kwara Creators Summit 2026
<p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">Everyone who creates value is a creator.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">The world is shaped by people who see possibilities, solve problems, build businesses, create ideas, drive innovation, shape culture, and make a difference in their communities.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">But what happens when these creators stop working in isolation and start connecting, sharing ideas, and building together?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">That’s where Kwara Creators Summit (KCS) comes in.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">A space for entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals, creatives, researchers, leaders, and changemakers from different sectors to meet, learn, collaborate, and create meaningful impact.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">We’re bringing together the people shaping what’s next.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">Kwara, it’s time to create differently.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">This is just the beginning.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(12, 16, 20);">Welcome to KCS. 💙</span></p>
Ilorin Innovation Hub, 9a Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin
