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ICT Will Drive New Gboleru University in Ikirun

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Information and Communication Technology will drive the new university that will soon commence operations in Ikirun, Ifelodun local government area of Isun State.

Prince Tajudeen Adesegun Gboleru

The new university, Gboleru University, will serve three particular functions: to prepare student for decent and qualitative employment, to achieve personal growth, and to contribute to improvement in society.

To this effect, over $100 million has been earmarked as initial investment to acquire state of the art technologies and other infrastructure for the project.

Already, over 150 hectares of land has been acquired along Gboleru Estate, Eko Ende Road in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State.

Other necessary regulatory approvals are being processed to ensure a smooth take off of the university.

Arrangemenits are also in place for the new university to partner with All Saints University College of Medicine, Canada. With its alumni located across the globe, practicing as doctors, or in the fields of healthcare, research and academics, All Saints University strive to foster an environment where students feel supported academically, socially and emotionally.

According to Prince Tajudeen Adesegun Gboleru, founder of the university and chief executive officer of SDA Gboleru and Company Limited, the university will.place premium on teaching students to acquire practical experience that is required in workplace environment.

“It is time universities start teaching students in ways that more resemble the actual workplace,” he said.

The effort, according to him, will complement the efforts of the current state government led by Governor Gboyega Oyetola to ensure availability of qualitative and affordable education to all the sons and daughters of Osun State. Gboleru University will be made affordable through offering of scholarship to deserving grassroot students.

Prince Gboleru said the new university will be an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees specifically : one made up of an undergraduate division which confers bachelor’s degrees and a graduate division which comprises a graduate school and professional schools each of which may confer master’s degrees and doctorates.

He said the decision to establish this institution in Ikirun is because universities are key to the national innovation agenda, and share an obligation to be at the forefront of contemporary policies and society.

“This is why we are focused on producing quality, accessible research through highly cited and esteemed researchers.

“We will grow our innovation ecosystem and pursue the uptake of disruptive technologies that deliver positive economic impacts,” he said.

According to him, having garnered enough international experience and exposure to education, “I believe that, implicitly or explicitly, for students and teachers alike university education is still viewed as mainly about the transmission of facts, and about assessments to ensure those facts have been learned.

“There are two major flaws with this model. The first is that in most workplaces, teamwork, collaboration and outputs that are important for the employer are what matters, not the results of a test.

“When we teach students to pass relatively arbitrary individual assessments, we may be testing their intelligence and their stamina, but we are not setting them up for success in real life.

“The second flaw is that facts, learned this way, don’t stay in people’s brains long enough to be mastered and applied.

“The only way for us to retain, internalise and learn to use expert knowledge is to apply it, try different ways of utilising it, make mistakes, and then try again via a different route. In short, to learn just as we do in real life.”

Prince Gboleru said It is time universities start teaching students in ways that more resemble the actual workplace.

This, he said, does not mean university studies need to be vocational. “On the contrary, the importance of understanding the value of the latest research and of evidence-based thinking; of questioning accepted approaches; and of gathering data before making up one’s mind, can never be overstated.

“These are, incidentally, all prerequisites for the graduate workplace. We can’t leave it solely to employers to teach our recent graduates what the real workplace is like. We have a duty to prepare our students better and to let them practice on real life problems, in a safe space.”

He said active learning which will be the benchmark of Gboleru University will deliver better learning outcomes for students and, equally importantly, resembles real working life.

“So, our students will have more than a vague idea of their journey ahead. They also deserve to understand early on what learning is about and that, because it never stops, they can apply their skills in many different types of jobs after graduation,” he said.

Prince Gboleru further revealed that dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child will be engaged to get the job done.

He said the institution will only be interested in accommodating versatile individuals with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and breed success.

He said strict guidelines will be adopted to attract highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who wants all children to be successful learners.

Committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to student, Prince Gboleru said aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed will be promoted at the university.

“Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents; demonstrated ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on student’s needs and interests; exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff and administration as well as professional educator with diverse experience and strong track record fostering child-centered curriculum and student creativity will be given a pride of place in the new university.

A self-starter with high energy enabling maximum and efficient work under pressure as well as accustomed to working in a multicultural environment that emphasizes inclusion will be encouraged.
Gboleru said the institution already has its eye on a team of experts with experience in developing curriculum as well as conducting teaching, training and parenting programme; introduce concepts into curriculum related to life and social skills.

They have acquired special skills that will make them thoroughly enjoy working with children and encourage creative expression.

“They are enthusiastic, committed educator with innate ability to understand and motivate children,” he said. “They strive to build student self-esteem and encourage understanding of cultural diversity, gender differences and physical limitations.

“They create a cooperative community in the classroom; model for students the importance of mutual respect and cooperation among all community members. They are kkilled in adapting to students’ diverse learning styles.

“Our courses and research capacity will be geared towards excellence at a global level. We are focused on creating a lasting impact that contributes to the needs of communities and empowers people to achieve their aspirations.

Our ambition for our graduates is that they will be ethical, agile thinkers who are competitive in a global economy. Their experiences at Gboleru University will shape their sense of self as well as their future career.

Some of the courses that will be offered at the initial stage of the institution include Agriculture,
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension
Agronomy
Animal Science
Crop Science
Food Science and Technology
Fisheries
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Systems Engineering
Structural Engineering
Production and Industrial Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Anatomy
Anesthesia
Chemical Pathology
Community Medicine
Dermatology
Hematology and Immunology
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Medicine
Morbid Anatomy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Physiology
Radiation Medicine Surgery
Psychological Medicine
Child Dental Health
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Industrial Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy
Pharmaceutics
Pharmacognosy among others.


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Lagos Plastic Ban: MAN Warns of Job Losses, Closure of Businesses

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Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the impending ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment.

Lagos Plastic Ban:  MAN Warns of Job Losses, Closure of Businesses

It warned that it could lead to job losses and  and lead to economic, operational, and social consequences for manufacturers, traders, recyclers, and end users.

Segun Ajayi-Kadir, director general, MAN, in a statement called on the Lagos State government to reconsider the ban, citing a lack of credible data and stakeholder engagement.

According to Ajayi-Kadir, a recent study revealed that 100% of manufacturers surveyed expressed fears of job losses and workforce restructuring if the ban is implemented.

He said, “A recent MAN-supported study evaluating the possible impacts of the Lagos State SUPs ban revealed significant adverse economic, operational, and social implications across the value chain, from manufacturers to wholesalers, traders, and end users. It has been noted that only poor and developing countries often tilt towards plastic ban as a strategy to combat environmental problems.

“A hundred percent of the manufacturers consulted expressed concern over a ban-induced workforce restructuring. Thus, several jobs will be lost in the industry if this ban were to be implemented.

“It is noteworthy to mention that there is no form of arrangement for social protection for the employees who will lose their livelihoods as a result of this ban.

“Also, there has been no form of social dialogue on the part of the government with these workers or the industry on the potential job losses.”

According to him, findings showed that 89% of operators in the plastic value chain rely on SUPs as their primary source of income with no alternative source of livelihoods, over 75% of end users, including SMEs, depend on plastic packaging with no affordable or practical alternatives, and  93% of dealers, many of whom are women, reported no prior information or social support mechanisms to cushion the impact.

Ajayi-Kadir emphasised that banning SUPs would not resolve pollution issues but merely substitute one problem for another, especially without scalable alternatives or infrastructure to support the transition.

He urged the government to focus on improving waste management infrastructure and promoting recycling, rather than imposing bans.

 

 


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Court Hands 23 Chinese Nationals 1 Year Jail Term Each for Cyberterrorism, Fraud

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A Federal High Court in Ikeja, Lagos state has sentenced 23 Chinese nationals to one year imprisonment each for their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud.

Court Hands 23 Chinese Nationals 1 Year Jail Term each for Cyberterrorism, Fraud

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned them before Justices D.E. Osiagor, D.I. Dipeolu, and A.O. Faji on a single count of cyberterrorism and online fraud.

Dele Oyewale,  spokesperson, EFCC,  revealed that the convicted individuals were members of a cyber-fraud syndicate comprising 792 people.

He noted that the culprits were arrested on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Lagos, during an operation known as ‘Eagle Flush.’

Oyewale stated that the individuals identified as Yu Hui (also known as A. Bin), Huang Jin Hui, Fei Fan, Lu Qiang, Hu Xi Zheng, Sun Zhi Peng, Wu Hao, Cong Bing, and Li Qiang alias Yang Huan Huan, Zheng Wei alias A. Hong, Cheng Jian, Da Tou, A Wen, Zhang Lei, Huang Zhi, Pan Jiong, Chen Wen Yuan, Jia You alias A. You, Wang Zheng Feng alias Feng, Liu San Hua, Liu Beixing, and Wen Zong Xu alias Li Long were all charged on one count of online fraud and cyber-terrorism.

One of the charges brought against Yu Hui (also known as A. Bin) claimed that he, along with others, unlawfully accessed computer systems in Lagos around December 2024 with the intent to destabilize and damage Nigeria’s economy and social structure.

According to the EFCC, this act violated Section 18(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015, and is punishable under that law.

Similarly, another charge filed against Jia You, accused him of accessing computer systems with the aim of undermining and harming Nigeria’s economic and social stability.

This action was said to be in breach of both the Cybercrimes Act and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Initially all the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

However, during the court session, they pleaded  guilty.

The EFCC prosecution team comprising of Nneemeka Omewa, Babatunde Sonoiki, U.S Kyari, and B.M Isah informed the court that the defendants had reached plea bargain agreements.

The defence team confirmed this and requested the court to adopt the terms of the agreements.

Justices Osiagor, Faji, and Dipeolu found each defendant guilty and sentenced them to one year in prison, with the sentence starting from their arrest date on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Each convict was also fined N1 million.

Additionally, the judges ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to deport the convicts within seven days of completing their sentences.

All devices recovered during the operation including mobile phones, laptops, and routers were forfeited to the Nigerian government.


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Galaxy Backbone Reaffirms Commitment to Support Security Agencies with Its Vast Digital Infrastructure

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The Board, Management, and Staff of Galaxy Backbone (GBB) express profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the governments and people of Benue, Borno, Plateau, Anambra, and other states affected by recent waves of violent attacks and insecurity. We mourn with every family, community, and institution that has suffered the pain of loss, displacement, and trauma.

At Galaxy Backbone (GBB), we firmly believe that security is the bedrock of any thriving society. No nation can make meaningful progress when peace is threatened. These tragic incidents are not just national emergencies, they represent deep personal losses to every Nigerian, and they call for urgent, united, and technology-enabled solutions to support lasting peace.

As a Federal Government organization, entrusted with delivering secure digital infrastructure and smart technology solutions to public institutions across Nigeria, Galaxy Backbone remains resolute in its commitment to supporting state governments and security agencies through cutting-edge digital platforms that enable proactive and intelligent security management.

We also acknowledge and commend the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the concerted efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria in responding decisively to the security challenges facing parts of the country. The President’s unwavering commitment to peace, safety, and national unity under the Renewed Hope Agenda is evident in the bold steps being taken to restore order and build a more secure Nigeria.

Through our Safe City Security Solutions, GBB offers an integrated suite of smart surveillance systems, real-time data analytics, emergency communication networks, and AI-enabled threat detection tools. These solutions are specifically designed to enhance operational capabilities, strengthen coordination across security agencies, and empower informed decision-making in high-risk environments.

GBB stands ready to partner with both state governments and security agencies that are committed to building safer, smarter, and more resilient communities. We believe that technology must lead the charge in safeguarding lives, and we are proud to serve as a trusted digital ally in Nigeria’s journey toward modern, tech-enabled public safety.

Together, we can bolster early warning systems, expand surveillance coverage, enable faster emergency responses, and ensure that every Nigerian lives in a country where peace and prosperity are not aspirations, but realities.

May the souls of the departed rest in peace. And may strength, healing, and hope return to the hearts and homes of all those affected.

Galaxy Backbone remains aligned with the vision of a secure, digitally connected, and inclusive Nigeria, where every citizen has the freedom to live, work, and dream in peace.


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