{
  "id": 10576443,
  "title": "GCIOBA, ipNX install broadband for 2,250 students, staff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/gcioba-ipnx-install-broadband-for-2-250-students-staff-10576443",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T01:20:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/gcioba-ipnx-install-broadband-for-2250-students-staff/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association has joined forces with Nigerian ICT company ipNX Nigeria Limited to install a fiber-optic infrastructure and wireless access equipment across the campus. This initiative aims to provide high-quality broadband Internet access to more than 2,250 students and staff members, enhancing teaching and learning capabilities within the institution. The partnership, spearheaded by GCIOBA's North America branch, is part of ipNX's broader corporate social responsibility strategy and will involve deploying a fiber backbone and wireless connectivity in all 29 buildings of the college. GCIOBA's president, Wale Babalakin, emphasized that the project is a testament to the Old Boys' commitment to preparing students for a global future. ipNX's Group Managing Director, Ejovi Aror, highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure in education and expressed optimism about the long-term benefits of the project. The GCIOBA Lagos Branch meeting also honored the posthumous contributions of two alumni, Dr Burian Carew and Dr Blackie Aror, to Nigeria's technology and education sectors.",
  "summary": "The Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association has partnered with ipNX to install campus-wide broadband for over 2,250 students and staff at the colleg Read More: https://punchng.com/gcioba-ipnx-install-broadband-for-2250-students-staff/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "GCIOBA, ipNX install broadband for 2,250 students, staff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/gcioba-ipnx-install-broadband-for-2-250-students-staff",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:10:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}