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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan in honour of a late former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Olunloyo, who died on April 6, 2025, was the pioneer Principal of the Polytechnic, while he also served as governor of Oyo State between October 1 and December 31, 1983. The governor made the announcement on Thursday at the state interdenominational funeral service held in honour of the late former governor at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan. Makinde said that Olunloyo lived an eventful life and that his…

Hundreds of youths across Ondo state, on Wednesday, gathered in Akure to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ondo State Youth Network (OSYN). The event, which had in attendance major stakeholders from the public and private sectors, was an avenue to stir conversations around youth inclusion in leadership and national development. Addressing the gathering, Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said his government will continue to create opportunities for youths to thrive and take up leadership roles in building a prosperous Nigeria. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor urged the youths to create value and be good ambassadors of…

The chairman, House of Representatives committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, is among foremost parliamentarians from across Africa, at the ongoing 20th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which commenced on June 23 at Nova Spektrum in Lillestrom, Norway, just outside Oslo. The hybrid format event, running through June 27, convenes over 2,000 international stakeholders, government officials, private sector executives, technical experts, civil society activists and academics, for a week of high level discussions under the theme “Building Governance Together”. With a membership in the Parliamentary Track of the IGF, Hon. Olajide is expected to…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his government’s determination to explore tourism development as one of the platforms for achieving the economic expansion agenda of the state. He maintained that the government achieved a level of success in its first term, when it chose to grow the economy with agribusiness and infrastructure development, adding that the decision to add tourism and solid mineral development, two areas where the state also has a comparative advantage, has also been yielding positive results. The governor stated this on Wednesday, at the public presentation of a book authored by the Oyo State Commissioner…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that the state government would preserve and digitise the library of a late former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo and make it a tourist attraction centre. Governor Makinde, who described the library as a treasure trove of knowledge capable of offering solutions to numerous challenges facing the country, said preserving the library is one of the ways of immortalising Dr Olunlolyo, who was the second elected governor of the old Oyo State comprising present day Oyo and Osun states. The governor stated this while paying his last respect to…

Once celebrated as the intellectual and political heartbeat of the Southwest, Oyo State is now scripting a new chapter—not built on nostalgia, but on measurable economic revival. At the center of this resurgence is Governor Seyi Makinde, whose focused leadership is transforming Oyo into an economic force with national relevance. In a political climate often saturated with noise, theatrics, and public relations overdrive, Governor Makinde has taken a different path, choosing strategy over spectacle and prioritizing sustainable growth over short-term optics. Since assuming office in 2019, he has steadily built a reputation for leadership rooted in discipline, delivery, and…

A cultural icon and the Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Lekan Alabi, has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a pragmatic leader whose focus is the development of his people and the state. Alabi, who served four governors of the old Oyo State, including Chief Bola Ige and General Oladayo Popoola, as a Press Secretary, disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict. According to the Ibadan Senior Chief, Makinde’s good deeds predated his assumption of office as governor. He said, “Before he became the governor, he was helping widows, the poor and the weak from his private…

.Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years. The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), venue of the 2025 Mid-Term Leadership Retreat organised by the Oyo State Government. According to the governor, the performance delivery compact will enable each Ministry, Department and Agency to identify three to five legacy deliverables…

We are saddened to report the passing of Chief Ogbuefi Clement Ilobanafor, the esteemed patriarch and father of Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, the Managing Director of CEOAFRICA. Papa died peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 92. Chief Ilobanafor was a revered figure known for his unwavering commitment to community development and cultural preservation. Throughout his life, Chief Ilobanafor exemplified leadership and integrity, earning the respect of many within his community and beyond. His legacy is rooted in the values of diligence and service to others, which he imparted to his family, including his son, who has continued…

IBM laid off 8,000 employees to replace them with AI—what they didn’t expect was having to rehire as many due to AI In 2023, IBM made headlines with the announcement of nearly 8,000 layoffs, primarily from support roles such as Human Resources. The goal? To replace these workers with artificial intelligence (AI), automating repetitive tasks and increasing efficiency. However, just months later, the company found itself doing something it hadn’t anticipated: rehiring many of those workers. IBM’s AI Experimentation: The Plan to Cut Costs IBM’s announcement to reduce its workforce was bold. As a longtime technology pioneer, the company believed…