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IBEDC: Customers Decry Erratic Power Supply

By Web News June 30, 2020 79 0

Constant power supply is important for the economic growth of any developing Nation. In recent times, power supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has been erratic and this has generated concerns from residents of the metropolis. Residents of Ibadan, who expressed displeasure at the incessant disruption in electricity supply, Read More...

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MASTS: OSHA Urges Network Service Providers to Prioritize Public Safety

By Web News June 16, 2020 104 0

The Osun State House of Assembly has advised all Network service providers to always put human safety first in placing their masts. Chairman, House Committee on Environment and Sanitation, Mr. Benjamin Ogundipe gave the advice during an oversight visit to the site of an erected telecommunication mast in Obalende town in Ipetu Ijesa, Oriade Local […]Read More...

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Blacksmiths Appeal for Government’s Support, Donate Hand-washing Device to FRCN

By Web News May 29, 2020 56 Post a comment

National Blacksmith, Welders and Iron Benders Association, Oyo State chapter has donated a hand-washing device to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dugbe, Ibadan. The device which has a height of about four feet is operated with a pedal to avoid touching the metal. Governor of the association, Mr Munirudeen Adegoke […]Read More...

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Ekiti Government Moves to Boost Internet Access across the State

By Web News May 22, 2020 59 0

The Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with a private organization, the Oodua Infraco Resources Limited, with a view towards providing internet facility in all the nooks and crannies of the state. The State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi while signing the documents said that the step would open a lot of opportunities […]Read More...

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Nigerian Inventor Develops Prototype COVID-19 Detector

By Web News May 2, 2020 163 0

A prototype COVID-19 detector yet to be completed but capable of detecting millions of COVID-19 victims has been developed a 37years old technologist, Pastor Samuel Oludipe in Ejioku Ibadan.  Speaking on the project, Pastor Oludipe said he developed an equipment called “probe” to be held by an individual for test on covid-19.  According to him, […]Read More...

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Expert Advocates Utilizing ICT in Language Documentation

By Web Editor February 19, 2020 87 0

Broadcast media has been urged to take advantage of development in information technology, especially in helping to preserve the indigenous languages. A research scientist and artificial intelligence expert, Dr. Tunde Adegbola, stated this at a lecture organized by the Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Department of Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Oba Adebimpe Road, Read More...

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Digital Skill: Federal Government to Empower 1.5 Million Youths

By Web Editor January 20, 2020 94 0

The Federal Government is to empower one point five million Nigerian youths with various grant for Digital Skill acquisition. The Minister of Sports and Youth Development Mr Sunday Dare announced this at the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, where the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi honoured one hundred outstanding Nigerian youths. Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola […]Read More...

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Prof. Calls on Federal Govt. to Invest in AI

By Web Editor August 8, 2019 97 0

A Professor of Computer Aided Engineering from the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Sam Adejuyigbe has called on Nigerian government to adopt and invest heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics and Robotics towards addressing some of the nation’s challenges particularly in the areas of health, economy and security. This forms part of his Read More...

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Oyo Govt. To Collaborate With NCC On Emergency Communication Centre

By Web Editor August 8, 2019 113 0

Oyo Govt. To Collaborate With NCC On Emergency Communication Centre Published by Editor at August 8, 2019 Categories Tags 0  0  0  Plans are underway to establish a more effective emergency communication centre for distress calls on security and other issues of urgent importance in Oyo state. The state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this […]Read More...

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Tornadoes Claim over 20 Lives in Eastern Alabama

By Web Editor March 4, 2019 154 0

At least 23 people have been killed as tornadoes struck Lee County in Eastern Alabama, authorities say. County Sheriff Jay Jones said there had been “catastrophic” damage and there were fears more bodies would be found, while the number of injured persons is not yet known. Rescue efforts have been halted until dawn due to […]Read More...