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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Ibadan Book Club unveils five strategic literary projects to boost reading culture - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club is set to host its annual Stakeholders' and Strategic Meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s mission to revitalize reading culture in the Oyo State capital, reports ITREALMS.
Ibadan Book Club unveils five strategic literary projects to boost reading culture - ITREALMS
The session, which will commence at 12:00 noon at the Oyo State Library Board, opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, is strictly reserved for the club’s patrons and registered members.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Queens School Ibadan ’95 set donates whiteboards, renovates toilets @30th anniversary - ITREALMS

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The Queens School Ibadan (QSI) Class of 1990–1995 has donated new instructional and sanitary facilities to its alma mater as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, reports ITREALMS.
Queens School Ibadan ’95 set donates whiteboards, renovates toilets @30th anniversary - ITREALMS
The two-day event held November 28–29 featured the donation of 15 whiteboards, renovation of staff and student toilets, improved water supply, and distribution of sanitary pads to junior and senior students in support of menstrual hygiene.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Girl child day: Four female writers to headline Ibadan book dialogue - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has announced that the October edition of its prestigious Ibadan Book Dialogue will feature four outstanding female writers; Ogbue Anwuli Temitope, Gloria James Chinemerem, Oke Inioluwa Gladys, and Esther Boluwatife Ogunleye, as headline guests. 
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Board Room of the Oyo State Library Board, located opposite the historic Cocoa House in Dugbe, Ibadan. 

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Makinde: Why Ibadan chieftaincy system'll continue to remain solid - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration's bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019.
Makinde: Why Ibadan chieftaincy system'll continue to remain solid - ITREALMS
The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to strengthen it and to bring unity back to the institution.

Friday, July 11, 2025

Ibadan Book Club mourns passing of Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, reports ITREALMS.
Ibadan Book Club mourns passing of Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin - ITREALMS
In a heartfelt statement, available to ITREALMS, the literary community in Ibadan paid tribute to the late monarch, hailing him as a royal father who cherished tradition, wisdom, and intellectual growth.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Ibadan book club unveils 'Oyo Reads,' targets mini libraries - ITREALMS

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In a determined effort to foster a robust reading culture within Oyo State and its surrounding communities, the Ibadan Book Club, a distinguished affiliate of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has unveiled its groundbreaking reading initiative, "Oyo Reads." This innovative project is designed to invigorate and amplify the literary landscape of Oyo State by establishing mini community libraries across various corners of the state.
Ibadan book club unveils 'Oyo Reads,' targets mini libraries - ITREALMS

Founder of the Ibadan Book Club, Wole Adedoyin, emphasized the club's commitment to promoting literacy and education within the region. "Oyo Reads is not just a project; it is a movement to ignite a passion for reading among the residents of Oyo State. We believe that fostering a culture of reading is pivotal for individual growth, community development, and societal progress," stated Adedoyin in a press statement.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Why South-West govs mee in Ibadan, visited Akeredolu - ITREALMS

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Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, explained why he received three of his colleagues from the South-West Governors’ Forum, namely Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, and Mr. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, in his office, in Ibadan.
Why South-West govs mee in Ibadan, visited Akeredolu - ITREALMS
The governors, he said, met behind closed doors.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Peak milk excites consumers in Ibadan - ITREALMS

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Leading dairy brand and flagship product of FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Peak Milk has taken its latest campaign promoting healthy habits, quality dairy nutrition and reviving the declining breakfast culture among Nigerians, ‘Peak Breakfast Café’, to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The ‘Peak Breakfast Café’ is a nationwide educational and fun campaign that began in Lagos last week and will hold in several popular markets and supermarkets across cities, including Abuja, Kano, Jos, Port Harcourt and Onitsha.

Monday, August 08, 2022

Olubadan of Ibadan backs clamour for telecom infrastructure protection - ITREALMS

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The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, who has urged every citizen in Nigerian to take responsibility for the protection of telecom facilities for mutual benefit of all.
L-R: Mr. Kunle Olorundare,, Principal  Manager, Technical Standard and Network Integrity, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Ms. Mistura Aruna, Head, Consumer Information and Education, NCC;  Chief, Ademola Odunade, the Ayingun Olubadan of Ibadanland; Prof Adewolu Akande, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, NCC; Mr.  Efosa Idehen, Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC and Mr. Akanbi Akinwale, Principal Manager, Ibadan Zonal Office NCC, during the 3rd Village Square Dialogue with telecom consumers held in Ibadan recently.
The monarch, who spoke through the Ayingun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ademola Odunade, at the Village Square Dialogue (VSD) of NCC at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan recently, advised the Nigerian public “to support NCC to achieve its objectives of protecting telecoms consumer because this should be seen as a collective responsibility."

Monday, April 11, 2022

Makinde: Our efforts to upgrade Ibadan Airport on course - ITREALMS

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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that the efforts of his administration to upgrade the Ibadan Airport to international standard have remained on course.
He added that his government considers the Airport as key and central to its vision to expand the state's economy, stating that the government would continue to partner with critical individuals to bring about the success of the venture.

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

NCS goes to Ibadan for 2018 national confab - ITREALMS Online

The premier professional association in Nigeria’s technology sector, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), said all is set for its three-day 27th National Conference slated for the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITRealms.

NCS president, Prof Adesola Aderounmu, affirmed this to ITRealms in Lagos, noting that the conference is the Nigeria’s largest event for the IT Industry and profession.

He also noted that NCS is the umbrella body of all IT professionals and organizations in Nigeria, with over 20,000 members and some eight major interest groups including the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN), Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria (ISPAN), Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NiWIIT) as well as over 100,000 National Association of Computer Science Students (NACOSS), among others.

ITRealms reports that 2018 conference has the theme “Digital Inclusion: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies” and has been planned to attract IT academia, industry and thought leaders to address challenges and highlight opportunities related to building a digital, prosperous and inclusive Nigeria that leverages on information technology to achieve sustainable development.


The high profile dignitaries, ITRealms reports, are expected to grace the event from government, private and educational sectors, as well as from the international and global IT environment, including President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Communication Minister, Mr. Adebayo Shittu.

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Friday, March 02, 2018

ZTE: Airtel’s 4G lands in Ibadan to drive economic growth

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Global telecommunications equipment, networks and mobile devices company, ZTE Corporation, has partnered with leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, to roll-out 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) in Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITRealms.

Speaking an event in Ibadan, recently, the Chief Executive Officer of ZTE Nigeria Limited, Danny Zhang, said ZTE ensured a best in class deployment of 4G in Ibadan in line with its global best practices and assured that residents of Ibadan will enjoy a seamless and joyous mobile Internet experience courtesy of Airtel and ZTE.

He further noted that Airtel’s 4G deployment in Ibadan will help drive economic growth in the Pacesetter State.

Segun Ogunsanya, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, commented: “Airtel 4G will help drive growth, spread prosperity and empower the highly enterprising people of Ibadan to fulfill their potentials and realize their dreams.

“Our commitment is to deliver 4G Service that works to Nigerians as we will dramatically improve mobile Internet experience for telecoms consumers across the country.”

The event, which held at the Ibadan Civic Centre featured cultural performances, performance poetry sessions and well-choreographed dance styles that highlighted thematic preoccupations bordering on Technology, Culture and Economic Development.

The roll-out was attended by several dignitaries and key opinion leaders including the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo and Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye.

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Pix: L-R: Senator Ademola Adeleke, Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Communications; Segun Ogunsanya, MD & CEO, Airtel Nigeria and Danny Zhang, CEO of ZTE Nigeria Limited at the launch of Airtel 4G in Ibadan, recently.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

God’s words are authority embedded

The word of God today revolves around the prophet and the authority embedded in every authentic prophetic word. When there is a coincidence between a messenger and his message, one cannot but accept the credibility and the authority in his word and message. In the case of Jesus, his name corresponds with his message. For the name Jesus in Hebrew is Joshua which means “God saves”. Therefore, imbedded in his name are his identity and mission. His words are power-packed for his authority comes from above. He is the Prophet per excellence!

The first Reading from the book of Deuteronomy (Deut. 18:15-20), talks about a prophet to be sent after Moses. First of all, who is a prophet? (One who speaks on behalf of the other, somebody’s spokesman) So, a prophet of God is one who speaks on behalf of God or in the name of God. In doing this, he might refer to past or future events. But he is not merely a futurologist (someone who merely predicts the future). Furthermore, it is not enough to speak in the name of God, such an individual must be called by God and backed by His authority too. 

This brings us to the theme of AUTHORITY.  A prophet does not preach or speak out of his own accord, rather he is under the coverage of God’s authority. In this passage, Moses assured the people of God’s provision of a prophet like him who will speak the word of which he would be given. He therefore instructed the people to listen to him as the words he would be speaking belongs to God. Besides, a prophet is expected to speak only in the name of God and not in his or in the name of other gods.

We may well presume that the prophet referred to in the First Reading is Joshua, since he took over from Moses and God also assured him that as He was with Moses his servant, He shall also be with him (Joshua 1:5). This may not be a very wrong guess even though it may not be exact. We may deem it plausible to say that the prophet referred to in the First reading goes beyond Joshua. In fact, prefiguratively, it accurately points to our Lord Jesus Christ who came as the greatest of all the prophets and spoke in the name of God with authority, as revealed in the Gospel reading. And there we go!

The Gospel passage (Mark 1:21b-28) presents the episode of the authoritative teaching of Jesus. Jesus as particular to Mark enters the synagogue to teach, and Mark underscores the power of Jesus’ teaching “like someone with authority”. Just as each one of us goes to church or a place of worship to pray and to have an encounter, similarly, Jesus went to the Synagogue and there he taught them. He taught them with authority, and with the same authority he commanded the evil spirit to be mute. The authority manifested in his teaching gained him the admiration, fame and the amazement of those around. Indeed, he did capture the attention of his listeners.

This passage follows the gospel reading of last Sunday, therein after the call of the first disciples, Mark narrates that Jesus embarked on his public ministry in Galilee. In his narrative, the first episode Mark presents is an exorcism (Mk. 1:23-26). Mark emphasized on Jesus teaching, but without indicating the content of that teaching. He says that he taught as one having authority. The Greek word for authority is ‘exousia’, which also has the connotation of power, especially in the context of miracle. Indeed, Mark didn’t deny that Jesus displayed both authority and power in his miracles. The exorcism must have followed as a demonstration of the power of Jesus’ teaching with authority. His Word is deed!

 Another important point we must acknowledge today is drawn from the healing of the man with unclean spirit as we read from the Gospel passage. We are told that the unclean spirits recognized our Lord Jesus Christ and not only called him Jesus of Nazareth but also the Holy One of God. On our part, as those who hear the prophetic utterances do we recognize the Lord in his word and messages? Jesus teaches and preaches without fear of anything or anybody, not even of evil spirits who know and recognize Him. The evil spirits are afraid of Him, little wonder, the man with unclean spirit cried out: “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are- the Hole one of God!” And immediately Jesus rebuked and commanded him, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The amazing question of the man with unclean spirit: Have you come to destroy us? Yes! Jesus has come to destroy all that tends to destroy man! We remember the episode where the disciples were sailing in the stormy lake of Galilee, Jesus gave the same command: “Be silent” and immediately the sea was calm (cf. Mk. 4:35-41).

St. Mark communicates to us that the God revealed by Jesus is a God who brings life, liberation and healing and not death. The episode between Jesus and the man with unclean spirit expresses this fact eloquently. It is interesting the reaction of the man with unclean spirit towards Jesus: “I know who you are”. The crowd described him as one teaching with authority, which is seen in his authority over evil. Yet, the crowd was not able to identify the source of this authority, if not the possessed man who shouted “I know who you are-the holy one of God”. However, his listeners noticed that there was something different from the way, the tone and the style of Jesus’ teaching, compared to that of the Scribes. Jesus speaks and talks from the heart, and as such his words reach the heart of his listeners. His is a heart-to-heart communication. For this, his listeners were able to notice that there is something extraordinary in his teaching.

In the Gospel of Mark there are twofold questions that permeate the whole corpus and continue to linger, and they are: “who is this man? (Mk. 4:41); what is this? (Mk. 1:27)”The first question arises because of his person and his deeds, while the second as we saw in this Gospel passage is just about his deeds and prodigies. However, these two amazing questions point to the Marcan Messianic secret. These questions continue until the moment of his death, when the roman soldier who witnessed the passion and saw how Jesus died declared: “truly this man was a son of God”(Mk. 15:39). Likewise, we need to recognize who Jesus is. He is not an ordinary person, but the Holy one of God, the Son of God.

In the gospel of Mark we are told that “whenever unclean spirits saw him they would fall down before him and shout, “You are the Son of God”” (Mk. 3:11). Funny enough, the messianic secret of Mark was revealed on a number of times by the evil spirits. Even the evil spirits know and recognize Jesus as the Son of God. Then, what should be the difference between our knowledge of Him and that of the evil spirits? In Greek there are two major words that indicate knowledge: ‘gnosis’ and‘epignosis’, while gnosis alludes to ordinary, head and idealistic knowledge, epignosis has to do with real, practical and existential knowledge. 

Thus, unless our knowledge of him is existential and transformational, we risk remaining at the same knowledge level with the unclean spirits. Indeed, it is the real and self-involved knowledge of Him that will gain us eternal life. For this St. John evinces “And eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (Jn. 17:3). This knowledge has to change our life, else we risk being like the unclean spirits that know Jesus by words of mouth, and not by deeds.

In the second reading (1 Cor.7:32-35) when some of the Corinthians were worried and anxious about life, St. Paul encouraged them saying: “We must be free from anxiety”. And it is only when we are immersed in the God-experience that we can be relieved from anxieties and worries, whether married or not. St. Paul exhorts us to be conscious of the call from God, so that we can have undivided devotion for the Lord. He praises purity for the sake of God’s kingdom. He emphasizes that married people are taken up by their worries of this world. By that, Paul does not intend to condemn marriage. However, he stresses that celibacy places someone in a better position to serve God.

Above all else, however, the fascinating and soul southing good news of this day, is that when the word of God inhabits in our heart, when God takes the driver-seat in our life, we too can teach and speak with authority, as an offshoot from an authentic experience with and in Jesus Christ. Beloved there are some areas of our life that we need to dispose for the Lord to destroy them, just as the man with unclean spirit cried out “have you come to destroy us?” It is only when he destroys those aspects of us inhibited by evil and vices that we can be free and saved. We cannot but conclude with the words of the Psalmist thus: “O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts” (Ps. 95:7-8).


*Contributed by Rev. Fr Simon Peter Dzungwe from Ibadan Archdiocese.

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Akeem Oyetunji buries mother in Ibadan

Madam Sariyu Oyetunji, the mother of the Publisher of Prompt News Online newspaper, Mr Akeem Oyetunji, is dead, reports ITRealms.

A statement endorsed by her first son, Mr Akeem Oyetunji, said Madam Sariyu, 72, died at about 11.00 am Thursday morning, at her residence in Ologuneru, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Madam Oyetunji, a devout Muslim, he said died after a brief illness.

She was also buried at 4.00pm Thursday afternoon, according to Islamic rites.
Madam Oyetunji is survived by two sons, three daughters and grand children.
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Alahumo amin.

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Ibadan hosts Etisalat U-15 School Cup playoffs

The main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba and Wesley College Playing Ground, Elekuro, both in Ibadan centre at the weekend, hosted the Etisalat Under-15 School cup playoffs, reports ITRealms.

Just as seven teams vie for Lagos tickets, including, host Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Lagos, Ogun and Osun States. The eight team, Delta is yet to report to the teams’ camp.
For Group A match which took place at the Wesley College, Lagos beat Ogun 2-1, while host State, Oyo scaled over Osun by a lone goal.
The Group B matches inside main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Edo was awarded maximum points and goals after walking over the Delta team which was yet to report to camp.
In the second group B match, Ondo was drubbed 5-2 by Ekiti in a match of unequal strength after the former was allowed to field only seven players following the disqualification of nine members of the 16-player team over breach of participation rules and regulations governing the championship.
Twenty-Four state school teams will be featuring in the other regional qualifying matches to be hosted consecutively at the Ilorin Township Stadium, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu and Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna between October 18 and November 4, 2016.
It would be recalled that the maiden edition of the competition was won by Keke Senior High School, Ijaiye, Lagos while Government Secondary School, Imo emerged winners of the second edition after dispatching its counterpart, Government Model School, Bida 4-2 in the final played at the Campos Square Mini-Stadium, Lagos.
According to the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), the supervising body for school sports in the country and Championship partner, eight top teams from the four centres are expected to automatically earn qualifications to the quarter finals billed to hold in Lagos in November.

The national champion of the 2016 edition will receive the Champions Trophy and a cash prize of N2 million educational award while its players will go home with N50,000 each. The second-placed team will go home with N1 million with the players pocketing extra N30,000 each while the third-place winner will have the sum of N750,000.00 for its efforts with its players receiving N20,000.00 each

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Pix: Mr. Welsher, Etisalat CEO

Thursday, June 30, 2016

FRSC alerts motorists on Lagos, Ibadan Expressway jam

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command has alerted motorists who intend plying the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway between Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July, 2016 to either move early or take alternative route, reports ITRealms.

FRSC Sector Commander, Mr. Hyginus Omeje, gave this warning on Thursday, saying that it has become imperative to avoid being trapped in traffic as a result of the various religious activities that will take place along the corridor.

Omeje explained in a press statement made available to ITRealms and signed by himself, that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Holy Ghost Service) and NASFAT Annual Ramadan Vigil would hold simultaneously on Friday 1st July, 2016 while Mountain of Fire Ministry would also hold its monthly power must change hands programme on Saturday 2nd July, 2016.

These, he said, coupled with the on-going rehabilitation work of the road makes it inevitable that there will be heavy volume of traffic considering the number of worshippers that will be participating in these programmes.

“The Corps therefore advices motorists who do not wish to attend the programme to seek alternate routes in and out of Lagos,” he said.

Omeje went on to suggest some alternative routes to include Lekki – Epe – Ijebu Ode to link Sagamu or Ibadan; Lagos – Abeokuta Expressway through Sango Otta – Owode  – Sagamu Interchange; and Ikorodu – Odogunyan – Sagamu – Ibadan.

He also cautioned motorists corporate with FRSC officials as well as other traffic management agencies that have been deployed to control traffic during the programmes.

He further revealed that already the Corps has deployed 20 patrol vehicles, 5 Ambulances, 2 heavy duty tow truck and 200 officers and men to control traffic during the three days programme.


“In the case of any emergency, motorists are advised to call FRSC toll free line 122,” Omeje said.

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Sunday, March 20, 2016

SPDC lifts University of Ibadan with subsurface studies




The University of Ibadan now has an ultra-modern subsurface research centre that

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operated joint venture, has lifted the University of Ibadan (UI) with an ultra-modern subsurface research centre, reports ITRealms


The centre which has 15 fully-networked workstations, a high-end server complete with internet facilities and a standby 45-Kva generator among other facilities, ITRealms gathered would boost the development of top rate manpower for the nation’s oil and gas industry.


Handing over the centre, SPDC General Manager, External Relations, Igo Weli, said in Ibadan that SPDC- JV’s intervention is to turn around the subsurface centre of the university which was a careful choice to support the institution to deliver the next generation of technologies and skills that will help Nigeria to unlock more oil reserves.


“With all the modern facilities and promise of uninterrupted power supply, the centre has the capacity to showcase the potentials of oil and gas sector while attracting bright minds, and our hope is that students will make the best use of it,” Weli said.


Excited Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Olayinka appreciated the contributions of the SPDC JV to education, especially to the geosciences and to University of Ibadan, particularly. 


“The facility will help the efforts of the university to recreate itself as a entre of excellence in geosciences training,” Prof. Olayinka said.


Further, ITRealms gathered that the subsurface centre is expected to usher in new levels of learning at the University of Ibadan and other institutions in southwestern Nigeria, as students and researchers could now access real-time information and connect with other learning centres anywhere around the world.


Just as the dearth of world class research institutions and limited access to technology is a key challenge in enabling Nigerians and Nigerian companies to play a greater role in the oil and gas value chain. SPDC JV therefore focuses on building capacity in key technical skills, for example donating equipment to universities to develop capability in the production of drilling mud. 


In 2012, ITRealms gathered that SPDC established a Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Benin, and is completing work on another centre on Marine Hydrodynamic at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu – Port Harcourt preparatory for commissioning later this year.



 

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Pix: L-R: Exploration Geoscientist, The Shell Petroleum Development Company, Dr. Adelola Adesida; Deputy Registrar, University of Ibadan, Mr Victor Adegoroye; Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Olayinka; SPDC’s General Manager, External Relations, Mr. Igo Weli; Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ambrose Aiyelari; and the Dean, Faculty of Science, Prof. Anthony Onilude, at the inauguration of the university’s  SPDC JV Subsurface Centre in Ibadan, recently.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

ISON to set up ultramodern facilities in four cities






The Global Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), ISON, a business process outsourcing, Pravin Kumar, has said the company plans to establish four state-of the-art facilities in Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ilorin, and Kano, reports ITRealms.

ISON BPO, he said, has excellent Call Centre facilities around the globe including the one in Ibadan and plans to replicate same standards all over Nigeria with plans to deploy an additional $20 million about N3.97billion investment with about 4,000 workers to be engaged in Nigeria before end of this year.

The CEO while speaking Tuesday in Lagos at ProTea Hotel during a press conference said ISON, which has about 7,000 employees across 12 countries, in which 4,500 are in 10 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa, noted that in Nigeria,they have about 1,300 workers since it commenced operation in Nigeria in 2011 of which 99 per cent of the workers are Nigerians, adding that Airtel and AIICO are the company’s key clients in the country.
He also stated that the company targets to employ about 25,000 workers in Nigeria in the next four years, ITRealms reports.

Mr. Kumar also said the company’s business expansion activities in Nigeria, is focusing in the call centre segment of the telecommunication sector.

He itemized infrastructure like power, good roads, location, language and security among others as ISON’s primary considerations in the establishment of offices in the cities, adding that ISON BPO has presence in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda with plans to add nine more centres with additional 5000 employees in the region. 

ITRealms gathered that Mr. Kumar,an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience is credited with the creation of three large business empires in the BPO, is regarded as a pioneer in call center services.

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