The Ekiti State government on Friday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports ITREALMS.
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Saturday, October 09, 2021
Ekiti signs MoU with NCC - ITREALMS
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The Ekiti State government on Friday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports ITREALMS.
The signing, ITREALMS also reported was attended by the Secretary to Ekiti State Government, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji; Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigeria Communications Commission, Engr. Prof Umar Danbatta and Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management NCC, Mr. Adeleke Adewolu among others, was held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Ekiti State government on Friday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports ITREALMS.
Edo State partners Zinox to leverage ICT reforms - ITREALMS
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The Edo State Government and the Zinox Group, Nigeria's leading tech conglomerate, will on Monday, October 11, 2021 sign an agreement for the supply of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools to deepen reforms in the state’s civil and public service.
Addressing journalists in Benin City, Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Strategy, Policy, Projects and Performance Management, Sarah Esangbedo Ajose-Adeogun, said the state government is working with Zinox as a technology partner to boost the capacity of the public and civil service through the deployment of digital tools.
The Edo State Government and the Zinox Group, Nigeria's leading tech conglomerate, will on Monday, October 11, 2021 sign an agreement for the supply of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools to deepen reforms in the state’s civil and public service.
Friday, October 08, 2021
Lai Mohammed: Despite challenges, Gen. Buhari steers Nigeria in right direction - ITREALMS
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said in spite of the huge challenges inherited by the current administration of Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has steered the country in the right direction and returned the economy to the path of sustainable growth.
The Minister made the remarks in Abuja on Friday when he received a delegation from the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), which is in the country for the second peer review.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said in spite of the huge challenges inherited by the current administration of Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has steered the country in the right direction and returned the economy to the path of sustainable growth.
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The Minister made the remarks in Abuja on Friday when he received a delegation from the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), which is in the country for the second peer review.
GOCOP inducts new members, swells ranks - ITREALMS
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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), swelled in ranks on Thursday with the induction of 21 new members, reports ITREALMS.
The induction, ITREALMS gathered, was part of the activities of the fifth annual conference of GOCOP held at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja in Lagos.
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), swelled in ranks on Thursday with the induction of 21 new members, reports ITREALMS.
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The induction, ITREALMS gathered, was part of the activities of the fifth annual conference of GOCOP held at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja in Lagos.
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Sahel Military Games: OSMA president seeks media support - ITREALMS
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The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has solicited media support towards the successful hosting of the maiden OSMA Sahel Countries Military Games billed for 11th – 17th October 2021 in Abuja.
The OSMA President made the appeal today 6 October 2021 at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), during a Press Conference to herald the week-long sporting events.
The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brigadier General Abdullahi Maikano has solicited media support towards the successful hosting of the maiden OSMA Sahel Countries Military Games billed for 11th – 17th October 2021 in Abuja.
The OSMA President made the appeal today 6 October 2021 at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), during a Press Conference to herald the week-long sporting events.
2021 GOCOP confab: FG outlines measures for COVID-19 pandemic recovery, urges media to begin process - ITREALMS
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The Federal Government has outlined some of the measures being implemented for COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Reconstruction in the country, after taking steps to contain the spread of infection, minimize casualties and ensure that clinical services could cope with the projected fatalities.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Mr, Boss Mustapha, who outlined the measures in his keynote address at the 5th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Lagos on Thursday, also appreciated the media for the good job it has done in the reporting of COVID-19 pandemic related events, stressing that it was important for the same media to begin the Recovery and Reconstruction process from itself.
The Federal Government has outlined some of the measures being implemented for COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Reconstruction in the country, after taking steps to contain the spread of infection, minimize casualties and ensure that clinical services could cope with the projected fatalities.
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Combating COVID-19: LASG plans vaccine research, mental facility - ITREALMS
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The Lagos State Government has advanced plans to establish a world-class and best-in-Africa vaccine research centre to avoid depending on western nations for COVID-19 vaccines in addition to a mental health facility as part of critical measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, reports ITREALMS.
Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information & Strategy said at the 5th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Lagos that the State Government also disbursed over N1 billion to Small & Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) affected by the pandemic through the Lagos State Employment Trust.
The Lagos State Government has advanced plans to establish a world-class and best-in-Africa vaccine research centre to avoid depending on western nations for COVID-19 vaccines in addition to a mental health facility as part of critical measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, reports ITREALMS.
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GOCOP set for annual 2021 conference, unveils virtual link - ITREALMS
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All is now set for the 2021 main conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) slated for Thursday at Sheraton Hotels Ikeja, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.
As a hybrid conference, GOCOP has also unveiled its virtual links [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82805142999?pwd=R2psenJCeEd0UXdxQTFQcUFIeUJ5Zz09] to enable its members in diaspora and the public to join.
All is now set for the 2021 main conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) slated for Thursday at Sheraton Hotels Ikeja, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.
Court vacates Ex-parte order on 7th Triennial conference in Umuahia - ITREALMS
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A court in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has vacated an Ex-parte Order stopping the 7th Triennial Delegates Conference it made on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), slated for Umuahia, Abia State, reports ITREALMS.
Vanguard also reports that with this development, all encumbrances to the gathering of journalists in Nigeria have been cleared.
A court in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has vacated an Ex-parte Order stopping the 7th Triennial Delegates Conference it made on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), slated for Umuahia, Abia State, reports ITREALMS.
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Alaiya, Oluwalana’s demise shocked Lagos SWAN - ITREALMS
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The Lagos Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock at the sudden demise of her two prominent members, namely Ben Alaiya and Samuel Oluwalana, reports ITREALMS.
The Lagos SWAN Chairman, Debo Oshundun, in a press statement available to ITREALMS by the Secretary, Bunmi Ogunyale on Wednesday, was quoted as saying that Alaiya and Oluwalana’s demise are huge losses to the pen pushing profession and the country at large.
The Lagos Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock at the sudden demise of her two prominent members, namely Ben Alaiya and Samuel Oluwalana, reports ITREALMS.
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NCC: We're not disqualifying under-18 Nigerians from getting SIM - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied media reports that its developing regulations to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), reports ITREALMS.
Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, told ITREALMS that they are alerting the public of a publication in a section of the media, purporting that the Commission is developing a regulation to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied media reports that its developing regulations to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), reports ITREALMS.
Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, told ITREALMS that they are alerting the public of a publication in a section of the media, purporting that the Commission is developing a regulation to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Maureen Chigbo emerges fourth GOCOP president - ITREALMS
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The Publisher of Realnews, Maureen Chigbo, has emerged as the new president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) for the next two years, reports ITREALMS.
She takes over from the publisher of The Eagle Online Mr. Dotun Oladipo after he served out two terms.
The Publisher of Realnews, Maureen Chigbo, has emerged as the new president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) for the next two years, reports ITREALMS.
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NCC restructures outreach as Campus Conversation debuts - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restructured its outreach programme given birth to the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja, reports ITREALMS.
The Campus Conversation, ITREALMS gathered, is featured as an important part of NCC’s new Telecom Consumer Conversation (TCC).
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restructured its outreach programme given birth to the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja, reports ITREALMS.
The Campus Conversation, ITREALMS gathered, is featured as an important part of NCC’s new Telecom Consumer Conversation (TCC).
Research: KongaPay is Nigeria’s leading e-wallet platform - ITREALMS
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KongaPay, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed fintech platform, has been identified as the leading provider of digital payment services for e-commerce transactions in Nigeria.
The rating came from Statista, a globally renowned market and consumer data firm.
KongaPay, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed fintech platform, has been identified as the leading provider of digital payment services for e-commerce transactions in Nigeria.
The rating came from Statista, a globally renowned market and consumer data firm.
Tuesday, October 05, 2021
GOCOP 5th confab: All is set for Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha, other dignitaries - ITREALMS
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, have confirmed their participation at the fifth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).
The two-day conference with the theme “COVID-19 Pandemic: Recovery and Reconstruction in Nigeria” would take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, have confirmed their participation at the fifth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).
The two-day conference with the theme “COVID-19 Pandemic: Recovery and Reconstruction in Nigeria” would take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.
SE Security meeting: Iyom Bianca urges Gov. Obiano to attend - ITREALMS
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Iyom Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu has thrown her weight behind the call on Governor Willie Obiano to attend the emergency South East Governors meeting slated for Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in person, reports ITREALMS.
The South East Governors, ITREALMS gathered have summoned an emergency meeting and urged all the SE governors to attend in person.
Iyom Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu has thrown her weight behind the call on Governor Willie Obiano to attend the emergency South East Governors meeting slated for Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in person, reports ITREALMS.
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The South East Governors, ITREALMS gathered have summoned an emergency meeting and urged all the SE governors to attend in person.
Monday, October 04, 2021
Africa Funds: DPI raises US$900m to invest in Innovation-led companies
The Development Partners International (DPI), a premier investment firm focused on Africa, has revealed that African Development Partners III Fund (ADP III), has exceeded its US$800 million target, and is set to hold a final close at US$900 million, with an additional US$250m of dedicated co-investment capital.
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This brings a total of US$1.15 billion for investments on the continent. The fundraising establishes ADP III as one of the largest funds dedicated to investing global capital in Africa.
Sunday, October 03, 2021
Fintech 5.0: Evaluating how FirstBank strengthens collaboration for inclusion - ITREALMS
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It was Sir Isaac Newton, in his letter to Robert Hooke in 1675, who wrote the now-famous quote: “If I have seen further (than others), it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
The shoulders of giants Sir Newton referred to has to do with leverage provided by the discoveries and experiences of people who have gone before or walked that same path earlier, that pave the way for and enable other people and a new generation to take things to a totally new dimension.
It was Sir Isaac Newton, in his letter to Robert Hooke in 1675, who wrote the now-famous quote: “If I have seen further (than others), it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
Beware! NNPC not recruiting - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied media reports that the organisation is currently recruiting, reports ITREALMS.
The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Mr Garba Deen Muhammad, in a press statement available to
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied media reports that the organisation is currently recruiting, reports ITREALMS.
ITREALMS, its not true that the cooperation is recruiting.
BBNaija 6: Whitemoney has the money, emerges winner - ITREALMS
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The Igbo housemate in the Big Brother Naija Season 6, Hazel Oyeze Onou aka Whitemoney, on Sunday won the sixth edition also known as 'Shine Ya Eye' show, reports ITREALMS.
Whitemoney, who hails from Amani in Enugu State, is an entertainer polled 47 per cent votes to beat Liquorose, who got 22 per cent of the entire vote cast.
The Igbo housemate in the Big Brother Naija Season 6, Hazel Oyeze Onou aka Whitemoney, on Sunday won the sixth edition also known as 'Shine Ya Eye' show, reports ITREALMS.
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Makinde: Only restructured Nigeria'll help regain lost glory - ITREALMS
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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that only a restructured Nigeria will help the nation regain her past glory.
Makinde, who was speaking at the unveiling of a homegrown digital television outfit, SATVIEW Network, stated that it was unbelievable that Nigeria, which had the first television station in Africa, now has to rely on foreign television networks if its people must watch clear signals.
He stated that his administration will continue to identify, encourage and support talented and creative-minded youths to grow businesses in the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Governor Makinde as saying that the push for a restructured Nigeria is aimed at making it regain the series of firsts recorded by the first generation leaders.
"So, I came here today to let our people know that all is not lost. We are pushing for a restructured country because when we achieved all of these firsts, the country was not over-centralised at that time. We believe that when we push through the agenda to restructure the country, we will be in a better position for people to unleash their talents, not just the local economy, but also to place us where we really belong in the comity of nations right across Africa."
Speaking at the launch of the digital broadcast channel, held at the SATVIEW Network headquarters, Ring Road, Ibadan, the governor said that he will continue to tap into the potentials of the talented ones and give them necessary support to thrive in their chosen fields.
The governor stated: "So, the SATView Network is not the first network to bring programme to our people but what is unique about this offering is, once you buy the decoder, you are not going to pay any money. That is the difference. "Oyo State, Ibadan precisely, hosted the first TV station in Africa. Almost all of us here have DSTV at home and the money we are paying to DSTV is going directly to South Africa because that is where the parent home is.
"We missed the road but we believe that, with the talents that we have, if we nurture them, we can get our position back as truly the first in Africa."
He eulogized the contributions of coalition party members in the build-up to his election in 2019, adding that Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, Pastor Akin Alamu, and his colleagues in the Alliance for Democracy (AD) stood out.
He also said that since Alamu was chosen as TESCOM chairman, he has had no reason to second-guess his duties.
He said: "I saw a replica of myself coming up in SATVIEW NETWORK. I started my private business at 29 and it is still in existence today.
He commended Pastor Alamu for withstanding harassment and intimidation during the 2019 election, adding that though "voters were threatened not to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) at the man's polling unit, he withstood the challenge and voted his conscience.
"They told everybody(in his polling unit) that, look, if you don't want to vote APC here today, leave. "But Baba said such cannot happen because he was supposed to vote there and would not disclose whom he wanted to vote for. So, Baba voted because they saw him as an elderly person. But they saw that Baba voted for PDP and did not leave there.
"Anyway, majority of the people there voted APC. Out of about 60 people, it was only Baba that said he was going to vote for his conscience and they allowed him. They tried to harass him but he stood his ground. "Majority of the people voted APC. Because of Baba's presence, they voided all the other ballot papers and when they counted the actual votes I think we got 24 votes".
He asked the aggrieved members of the PDP not to work against him as the only PDP governor in the South West, adding that doing so would go against the interest of the party in the zone and, in any case, such a move stood against the grain of good sense.
In his welcome address, the Chairman/CEO, Dexterity Group, Dexter Femi Akin-Alamu, said that SATVIEW was dedicated to shaping the mind and thoughts of the people, adding that the network will bring quality contents to the people of the state and nation in general.
He said: "We are ready to effectively use the media to shape the minds and thoughts of the people of our nation.
"America is where it is today because of the types of messages that the media spread to the people of the nation. And we believe that a new Nigeria will be born.
"We are dedicated in bringing quality content coming from our platform. It is adding to the portfolio of Oyo State series of firsts.
"We are presently running 58 channels on the decoder we are launching this morning. Over the last three years, we have continued to ask Nigerians what they want to be seen on TV and we have done too well to introduce channels you have told us you want to see. We have six entertainment channels, movie channels from Bollywood and our own Nollywood.
"Another unique feature is our educational and family bouquet channels. The school children will have the opportunity to watch subjects taught in accordance with Nigerian curriculum on satellite TV", he concluded.
Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that only a restructured Nigeria will help the nation regain her past glory.
Makinde, who was speaking at the unveiling of a homegrown digital television outfit, SATVIEW Network, stated that it was unbelievable that Nigeria, which had the first television station in Africa, now has to rely on foreign television networks if its people must watch clear signals.
He stated that his administration will continue to identify, encourage and support talented and creative-minded youths to grow businesses in the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Governor Makinde as saying that the push for a restructured Nigeria is aimed at making it regain the series of firsts recorded by the first generation leaders.
"So, I came here today to let our people know that all is not lost. We are pushing for a restructured country because when we achieved all of these firsts, the country was not over-centralised at that time. We believe that when we push through the agenda to restructure the country, we will be in a better position for people to unleash their talents, not just the local economy, but also to place us where we really belong in the comity of nations right across Africa."
Speaking at the launch of the digital broadcast channel, held at the SATVIEW Network headquarters, Ring Road, Ibadan, the governor said that he will continue to tap into the potentials of the talented ones and give them necessary support to thrive in their chosen fields.
The governor stated: "So, the SATView Network is not the first network to bring programme to our people but what is unique about this offering is, once you buy the decoder, you are not going to pay any money. That is the difference. "Oyo State, Ibadan precisely, hosted the first TV station in Africa. Almost all of us here have DSTV at home and the money we are paying to DSTV is going directly to South Africa because that is where the parent home is.
"We missed the road but we believe that, with the talents that we have, if we nurture them, we can get our position back as truly the first in Africa."
He eulogized the contributions of coalition party members in the build-up to his election in 2019, adding that Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, Pastor Akin Alamu, and his colleagues in the Alliance for Democracy (AD) stood out.
He also said that since Alamu was chosen as TESCOM chairman, he has had no reason to second-guess his duties.
He said: "I saw a replica of myself coming up in SATVIEW NETWORK. I started my private business at 29 and it is still in existence today.
So, I want to encourage the management and other members of staff that this may be a small beginning but you can change the world with it.
"I came here to, first of all, validate my position that there are several young talents within us that we need to encourage. They may be doing their things in the smallest of our villages, I will go there, seek them out and support them.
"I came here to, first of all, validate my position that there are several young talents within us that we need to encourage. They may be doing their things in the smallest of our villages, I will go there, seek them out and support them.
He commended Pastor Alamu for withstanding harassment and intimidation during the 2019 election, adding that though "voters were threatened not to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) at the man's polling unit, he withstood the challenge and voted his conscience.
"They told everybody(in his polling unit) that, look, if you don't want to vote APC here today, leave. "But Baba said such cannot happen because he was supposed to vote there and would not disclose whom he wanted to vote for. So, Baba voted because they saw him as an elderly person. But they saw that Baba voted for PDP and did not leave there.
"Anyway, majority of the people there voted APC. Out of about 60 people, it was only Baba that said he was going to vote for his conscience and they allowed him. They tried to harass him but he stood his ground. "Majority of the people voted APC. Because of Baba's presence, they voided all the other ballot papers and when they counted the actual votes I think we got 24 votes".
He asked the aggrieved members of the PDP not to work against him as the only PDP governor in the South West, adding that doing so would go against the interest of the party in the zone and, in any case, such a move stood against the grain of good sense.
In his welcome address, the Chairman/CEO, Dexterity Group, Dexter Femi Akin-Alamu, said that SATVIEW was dedicated to shaping the mind and thoughts of the people, adding that the network will bring quality contents to the people of the state and nation in general.
He said: "We are ready to effectively use the media to shape the minds and thoughts of the people of our nation.
"America is where it is today because of the types of messages that the media spread to the people of the nation. And we believe that a new Nigeria will be born.
"We are dedicated in bringing quality content coming from our platform. It is adding to the portfolio of Oyo State series of firsts.
"We are presently running 58 channels on the decoder we are launching this morning. Over the last three years, we have continued to ask Nigerians what they want to be seen on TV and we have done too well to introduce channels you have told us you want to see. We have six entertainment channels, movie channels from Bollywood and our own Nollywood.
"Another unique feature is our educational and family bouquet channels. The school children will have the opportunity to watch subjects taught in accordance with Nigerian curriculum on satellite TV", he concluded.
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