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SAIL Innovation Lab Calls For Applications Into Generative AI Program

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Wale Jagun The SAIL Innovative Lab, situated in Ipakodo, Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has called on members of the public, especially youths, interested in Generative AI Training Program, to apply. SAIL is an initiative of the SAIL Foundation established by Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, is a dedicated innovation and tech lab that is providing relevant technology, business, and digital skills to tech enthusiasts and young entrepreneurs across the Lagos East Senatorial District. The management said that the…

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Igbogbo Students’ Union Holds Maiden Stakeholders’ Summit

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Jare Olukotun The Igbogbo Students’ Union is set to hold its maiden stakeholders’ summit, to discuss issues concerning the students in Igbogbo. The summit comes up 12pm at the Oba (Dr.) Johnson O. Fatola Pavilion, Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Comrade Abdulsalam Tijani, President of the union, in a statement, said that the summit will mark an important milestone in the history of the union, with the aim of bringing stakeholders together. “This event marks an important milestone for the union, as we bring together key stakeholders…

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Abiru holds Free Medical Outreach In Imota Friday

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Mariam Akinloye Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, will be hosting a 2 – day free medical outreach for residents of Imota Local Council Development Area (LCD), between Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2024. According to the Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon. Wasiu Agoro, the initiative aims to enhance access to quality healthcare services for the residents of the community. The outreach programme will hold at the Imota Mini – Stadium which is under construction, a project facilitated by the Senator. The outreach…

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Ultra – Modern Secretariat: Imota LCDA Chair Sets Eyes On End Of October Movement Into Massive Edifice

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Kunle Adelabu-As workers intensify action on construction of over 80 offices structure The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has reiterated that operations of the council will be moved into the permanent council edifice which he said would be one of its kind when completed. The reservation by members of the Assembly Committee on Local Government which also commended the initiative of the council boss to give the council an iconic secretariat that the date fixed for the commencement of the council operation in the new structure, did…

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UNILAG Int’l Week: LASUSTECH Charges Varsities On Digital Transformation Strategies

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The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has disclosed the need for higher institutions to embrace digitisation of their activities, saying digital transformation has become a must in this digital era. Speaking as one of the panelists at the 4th UNILAG International Week & 17th Annual Research Conference, the VC stated that digital transformation is a strategy that enables universities become more efficient and productive. The panel dissected the theme of the conference “Inclusive Digital Transformation and The University Promises” with…

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Lagos Rolls Out Plans For 2024 IBILE Youth Academy

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has announced plans to hold the 2024 IBILE Youth Academy with a comprehensive month-long series of leadership training activities. The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende announced at the Alausa Secretariat, outlining the schedule for the Academy to include a Five-Day Divisional Training scheduled for 28th October – 1st November 2024, as well as One-Day Leadership Seminar with the Governor planned for 8th November 2024. He said that there will also be a Leadership Camp from…

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Subsidy Funds: What We Have Been Using It For – FG

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Kunle Adelabu The Federal government has said that so much gains have been made with the funds accruable from the subsidy removal in the past months in a bid to reposition the economy. It listed the increased in the monthly allocations to state and local governments; payment of foreign debts; releasing billions to support students’ education and massive infrastructural projects among many others as what the funds from the subsidy have been used for. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, revealed this on his social…

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Theatre For Education Project Supports Students With Stage Performance Of Soyinka’s “The Lion And The Jewel”

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Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to reverse the poor students’ performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), group, under the aegis of Theatre For Education Project, has taken the lead in ensuring students take the necessary leap forward. To achieve this, Ugo Obiayo, Esq, TEE-EF-EE Project Coordinator, said that students, especially those studying Arts, would have the opportunity to watch line drama of recommended dramas for them to have better understanding of the arts. Aside the educative aspect of the TEE – EF – EE project, the exercise…

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Igbogbo Day Planning Committee Chair’s Son, AbdulMujeeb Andu Balogun Bags First Class

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Wale Jagun Master AbdulMujeeb Olamide Andu BALOGUN, the 19 year-old son of the Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Titilope Andu Balogun, has bagged a First Class Honour in Computer Science from the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The young Computer Scientist, who is an indigene of Igbogbo in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, received the honour at the 12th convocation ceremonies of the university on Monday. AbdulMujeeb graduated with 4.88 CGPA to attain the First-Class Honour status. A total of 1,662 students…

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Apo Anu Food Bank Program: Residents Laud Rep. Benson Monthly Food Support Program

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Wale Jagun with Bolu Orebajo, Faizah Oyediran and Ayoola Oladipu[o (SIWES Students) Residents from different parts of Ikorodu Federal Constituency have continued to laud the representation of their federal representative, Rep. Babajimi Benson, especially regarding his direct impacts on them. They resumed their commendations at the October edition of the ‘Apo – Anu’ Foodbank of the lawmaker, which caters for 500 households every month. Beneficiaries, which came from Ikorodu LG, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu North, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), spoke with THE IMPACT reporters that covered…

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