Cyberaware: 'Shine Ur Eyes' debuts in Benin - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again given expression to its commitment to reach all categories of telecom consumers, with the launch yesterday in Benin, of a consumer-centric outreach programme tagged, "Shine your eyes, no fall mugu", reports ITREALMS.

DPA, Dr. Adinde

'Shine your eyes, no fall mugu,' ITREALMS gathered literally means, "Be alert! Don't be a victim of fraudsters".

5G: Ericsson adds 12kg radio to Massive MIMO - ITREALMS

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Ericsson unveils the latest addition to its Massive MIMO portfolio – the ultra-lightweight antenna-integrated radio AIR 3268 – for easier and efficient 5G mid-band deployments in dense urban and suburban areas.

At 12 kg (26lb) and 23 liters, AIR 3268 is the lightest and smallest Massive MIMO radio in the industry. With 200W output power, 32 transceivers and passive cooling, the radio weighs about 40 percent less than the earlier generation, making installations easy not only on towers and rooftops, but also on poles and walls.

Audience Measurement: FG sets up 13-man Task Force - ITREALMS

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A 13-member Task Force to oversee and deliver the Audience Measurement Service on Nigeria Media Platforms, has been set by the Federal Government (FG), reports ITREALMS.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, quoted the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as saying the approval followed the recommendation of the Task Force's membership by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON).

'Black Friday': Hottest deals, best prices, flight deals on Konga - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, has rolled out loads of amazing and unbeatable deals for the Black Friday shopping fest today.

This year’s edition of the globally celebrated Black Friday is being observed today, Friday November 26, 2021.

Zinox is 2021 Technology Company of the Year award @NITMA - ITREALMS

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Leading integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) giant, Zinox Technologies Ltd. has been crowned the pioneer 2021 Technology Company of the Year by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella organization of all Information Technology professionals, interest groups and stakeholders in Nigeria.

Zinox was accorded the award at the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

OML 29 Spill: Aiteo Deploys Clean-up Equipment to Nembe - ITREALMS

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Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC/Aìteo Joint Venture on OML 29, has said that it has reached an advanced stage to cap the broken wellhead at its Santa Barbara, Southwest field, in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Aiteo had on Wednesday assured the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva that the gushing wellhead would be secured within 48 hours in view of the progress its team of technical experts had made.

ForTheRecords@ITREALMS: Technology has improved electoral processes - ITREALMS

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AN ADDRESS BY HON. CHAIRMAN, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC), PROF. MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT AN INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH ONLINE PUBLISHERS, HELD AT RADISSON BLU HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS ON WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2021.

Prof. Yakubu of INEC

It is my great pleasure to welcome members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to this interactive meeting, which is the first of its kind and coming about three weeks after the Anambra State Governorship Election held on 6th November 2021. Let me similarly welcome our friends from other media organisations for honouring our invitation to be here. It is also appropriate to congratulate the publisher of Realnews magazine, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, on her recent election as President of GOCOP. It is heartwarming to note that the GOCOP has continued to grow from its humble beginning to more than 75 members today and still counting.

NWC Retreat: We'll show Nigerians that PDP is different

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The Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, declared on Wednesday that with a new leadership that will soon take over the administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he was hopeful that the party will begin to take actions that will show Nigerians that it is different and ready to work for Nigerians' best interest.

Gov. Makinde

Makinde, who maintained that elective office holders on the platform of the PDP must show that the party is ready to engender good governance at all levels, added that there is a connection between the performance of elective office holders and the high level of voter apathy in the country.

Esther Gbeja emerges star prize winner @Essay contest - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has declared that the Commission had committed over N200 million into the promotion of research and development (R&D) in order to drive innovation in the country’s telecommunications sector.

NCC Essay Committee with star prize winner, Esther Gbeja (m)

This is coming as Esther Oluwabukola Gbeja, a 600-Level student of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ilorin, emerged overall winner of the 2021 NCC National Essay Competition.

INEC to deepen use of technology, commends Ndi Anambra - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated determination to deepen the use of technologies in electoral process in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu of INEC

The chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made this known at an interactive meet with online publishers in Lagos on Wednesday, just as he commended Ndi Anambra for peaceful conduct during the just concluded governorship election in the state.

3.5 spectrum auction: Why NCC extended deadline - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for the submission of the bids and initial bid deposit in respect of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction, reports ITREALMS.

Prof. Danbatta of NCC

Disclosing this to ITREALMS, the Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde noted that they had invited the public to note that the submission of responses in respect of the 3.5 Gigahertz Spectrum band auction was scheduled to close on Wednesday, 24th November 2021.

Buhari suspends inauguration of newly constituted NNPC Ltd board - ITREALMS

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Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari retired, has directed the immediate suspension of the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) scheduled for Wednesday 24th November, 2021 until further notice.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha disclosed this in a public statement sighted by ITREALMS.

TD Plus rolls out free device repair for customers - ITREALMS

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Leading after-sales service provider in the country, the TD P,lus has flagged off a campaign, offering free device support to all customers, reports ITREALMS.

This free offer is in partnership with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of technology and lifestyle products.

#EndSARS Report: FG insists, 'No massacre' @Lekki - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari retired, is not shifting grounds on its stand over the leaked submission of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the #EndSARS protest, reports ITREALMS.

Lai Mohammed

According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in Lagos, there is absolutely nothing in the report that is circulating to make them change their stand that there was no massacre at Lekki on October 20th 2020.

UNICEF applauds Sokoto over signing of Child Protection Bill - ITREALMS

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The UNICEF has welcomed the signing into law of the Sokoto State Child Protection Bill, saying it was a “major step forward for children’s rights in Nigeria.”

Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal signed the bill into law on 22 November, 18 years after the Federal Government of Nigeria enacted the Child Rights Act 2003 and urged state governments to domesticate the Act into State law.

Beware! Fake 'Davido Airtime and data giveaway' warns NCC - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecommunications consumers in the country of a fraudulent scheme tagged 'Davido Airtime and data giveaway, reports ITREALMS.

Davido ...

The Commission, ITREALMS gathered had discovered while undertaking online social listening that an ostensibly syndicated group is on the prowl to swindle unsuspecting members of the public, particularly millions of Nigerian telecom consumers, by capitalising on the generosity of David Adedeji Adeleke, widely known as Davido.

20 Years of Digital Revolution: NCC rakes more awards on regulatory - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has received a trove of garlands for its role in enhancing digital transformation in Nigeria, has swelled with new awards conferred from an array of stakeholders, reports ITREALMS. 

Noteworthy, ITREALMS reports is that this year made it two decades since the NCC midwifed the birth of Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM), to herald a new era of public communication in Nigeria.

ICPC's Owasanoye wins Surveyors’ Excellence award - ITREALMS

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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, has been bestowed with the 2021 Presidential Award of Excellence of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS).

The award was presented to the ICPC Chairman at the Institute’s Investiture and Awards Night held on Friday at the Abuja International Conference Centre. 

Buhari to open ICPC’s summit on diminishing corruption in public sector - ITREALMS

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As 2 Public Servants Bag Integrity Awards Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari retired, is set to declare open the 3rd National Summit on Diminishing Corruption in the Public Sector, being organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

The event with the theme ‘Corruption and Cost of Governance: New Imperatives for Fiscal Transparency’ is slated to hold on 30th November 2021 at the State House Conference Centre (Old Banquet Hall), Presidential Villa, Abuja, and virtually on the Cisco Webex app.

The programme will also be streamed live on Facebook @ICPCNIGERIA. President Buhari will also publicly recognize and confer two public servants who have distinguished themselves with exceptional acts of integrity with the 2021 Public Service Integrity Award, while a private citizen will be recognized as the Citizen’s Anti-Corruption Volunteer Group Icon.

High profile personalities expected to give goodwill address at the event focusing on diminishing corruption in the public sector are the President of the Senate, Senator Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. The Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. (Mrs.) Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, will deliver the keynote address on the theme: Corruption and Cost of Governance; New Imperatives for Fiscal Transparency.

Six panelists have been scheduled to discuss topical anti-corruption matters at the technical session. They include Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, who will speak on Corruption and Cost of Governance in Recruitment; Executive Secretary of the Presidential Action Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Sadiq Radda, who will speak on Corruption and Cost of Governance in Security Spending, and Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who will be speaking on Corruption and Cost of Governance in the Education Sector. Other discussants in the technical session are the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Mr. Asishana Okauru; Country Director of Action Aid, Dr. Ene Obi, and Mr. Hafiz Mohammed of the ICPC.

They are expected to speak on Corruption and Cost of Governance at sub-national levels, Corruption and Cost of Governance in the Health Sector, and Corruption and Cost of Governance in the Execution of Government Projects. Physical attendance to the Summit is strictly by invitation and all participants are to be seated by 9.30am.

Danger! Vulnerability in Cisco security devices - ITREALMS

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The Positive Technologies researcher Nikita Abramov has discovered a vulnerability in the Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) and Cisco FTD (Firepower Threat Defense) firewalls that could lead to denial of service, reports ITREALMS.

The severity level of vulnerability CVE-2021-34704 was assessed as high (CVSSv3.0 score of 8.6), and users are recommended to install updates as soon as possible.

Weaponization of Facebook files by Russia - ITREALMS

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In recent weeks, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has delivered damning testimony to lawmakers in Washington, London, and Brussels, painting a portrait of a company aware of its harmful effects on society but unwilling to act out of concern for profits and growth. 

Her revelations have created a public-relations crisis for the social-media giant and spurred renewed calls for stiffer oversight of online platforms. But Haugen’s revelations have also resulted in a less expected outcome: Russian propagandists using her testimony for their own ends.

Makinde visits Agodi explosion scene as OYRTMA vows to return normalcy soon - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, visited the Agodi axis of Ibadan, where a petrol-laden tanker exploded late on Thursday.

Makinde at Agodi explosion site

Governor Makinde, who inspected the scene early on Friday, told security agents to restore normalcy to the area within 24 hours.
The incident had led the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) to issue a traffic advisory to motorists plying the axis.

McEnies Global Communications, Perfect Clicks and Ruby Models to offer integrated solutions - ITREALMS

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In its commitment to the process of brands engagement and detailed brand storytelling, McEnies Global Communications has officially launched as a 360-degree marketing communications powerhouse with cross-solution services delivered by two new other businesses – Perfect Clicks Signature, a creative visual production firm and modelling services agency, Ruby Models. The three-in-one businesses were unveiled on Friday, November 19th, 2021 at a grand event held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

While delivering her keynote speech during the three-in-one opening, Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, Group CEO of McEnies Global Communications said the three businesses are poised to integrate to offer extra value, provide solutions, re-define quality service delivery, and drive brand visibility for all its clients.

“Our goal is to create total marketing communications effects that leave a lasting memory of professional fulfilment, superlative business result and personal endearing experience. We have not come to this space to claim we know better, but we are bringing a collection of innovative ideas and youthful touches, using technology-driven processes to bring to fore your personality, organization and brands for a remarkable experience.

African Human Rights playwriting prize shortlists 9 - ITREALMS

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A total of nine top and outstanding entries have been shortlisted by the African Human Rights Playwriting Prize, reports ITREALMS.

According to the organizers of the African Human Rights Playwriting Prize the shortlisted were outstanding.

Monday Price war! Global tech brands battle in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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It promises to be a real fight to finish, a first of its kind of Nigeria, with a feast of special deals and crazy discounts awaiting shoppers as a number of globally renowned computing and smartphone brands commence a price war on Konga Yakata from Monday, November 22, 2021 which will crash prices of their products in the Nigerian market for both bulk and retail shoppers.

This is exclusive on Konga.com or Konga retail stores nationwide.

WTD2021: Time to value toilets - ITREALMS

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Anyone who has ever passed any of the major bridges in Lagos must have encountered open defecation in action. It is rampant. It should not be allowed to continue. It offends the senses. It pollutes the environment. It adversely affects human health. It should be stopped.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the rate of open defecation in Nigeria had remained steady at 23 per cent with an estimated 46 million Nigerians still defecating in the open. It is an eyesore that needs to be stopped.

Wabote @RealNews lecture: AFCTA, local content not mutually exclusive - ITREALMS

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote has declared that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and local content are not mutually exclusive, reports ITREALMS.

Wabote in his keynote to the 9th RealNews lecture held at Lagos Sheraton Hotels Ikeja noted that no nation is blessed with the full list of natural resources and none can produce every product it requires.

#EndSARS Panel: I acted on mandate of Governor Sanwo-Olu - ITREALMS

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I have listened to the narratives of the Lagos State Government through one of its Learned Senior Counsel at the #EndSARS Panel, to the effect that Nigerians should reject the report of the Panel because I signed it, since I was not present at some of the sittings of the Panel.

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN

I served on the Panel on the mandate of the Governor of Lagos State, who told me on telephone that I was chosen to represent CIVIL SOCIETY. I requested for and approval was granted in writing, that my appointment was on a part-time basis. Furthermore, the Governor told me that two members were chosen to represent civil society on the Panel so that one of us would always be present at the Panel to excuse the absence of the other. I accepted the appointment in good faith, to serve the people, to calm frayed nerves at the time and also to restore normalcy to Lagos State. So, at all times, I functioned in partnership with my colleague from civil society, and there was no major sitting of the Panel in which both of us were absent.

NCC revitalises telecom special numbering service segment - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a regulatory move to ensure sustainability, profitability and fair competition in the Special Numbering Service (SNS) segment of the nation’s telecommunications sector, reports ITREALMS.

This move informed the decision of the Commission to hold a Stakeholders’ Forum on the ‘Determination of Call Termination Rate for Special Numbering Service Providers in Nigeria.

Traditional Council benefits from NITDA capacity building - ITREALMS

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The roles of traditional institutions as custodians of cultural values in the country, has led to some the staff of the National Traditional Council for Traditional Rulers in Nigeria (NTCRN) being recently selected among the beneficiaries of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) capacity building on e-government, reports ITREALMS.

The Director-General, NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, said, “the exercise is being carried out with a view to ensuring successful implementation of the e-Government Master Plan as well as inculcating the use of Information Technology in all government activities.”

PINNS 2.0 makes a debut - ITREALMS

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The Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria has formally inaugurated the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS) 2.0 project, reports ITREALMS.

The PINNS 2.0 is a three-year project designed to strengthen the Nigeria nutrition systems to be more Result-driven, Effective, Serviceable, Efficient and Transparent for Human Capital Development (RESET4HCD).
Nigeria’s HCD target by 2030 is to attain 20 million additional healthy (under-five-years-old children surviving and not stunted), educated (completing secondary school), and productive (youth entering the labor force) Nigerians.

Alert! NCC raises redflag on Iranian hackers targeting telcos, ISPs - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has, once again, notified the public of the existence of another hacking group known as Iranian Lyceum, orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space, reports ITREALMS.

This alert, according to the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, is in keeping with NCC's commitment to continuously keep stakeholders in the country’s telecoms sector informed, educated and protected.

Nigerian children under pressure says landmark poll - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian children and young people feel under the most pressure to succeed globally, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup, released ahead of World Children’s Day, marked annually on 20 November.

Data from the survey reveals that young people in Nigeria are facing a mental health challenge, with 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15 -24 saying they often feel depressed, have little interest in doing things, or are worried, nervous or anxious.

Dahiru-led APC Forum backs direct primaries - ITREALMS

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The Revive APC Forum chaired by Senator Umaru Dahiru Tambuwal has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the new electoral lbill into law, hailing direct primary provision as "the ultimate saviour of Nigerian democracy"

The statement issued in Abuja this evening reads as follows:

Discovered! Intel vulnerability in laptops, cars and other devices - ITREALMS

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The CVE-2021-0146 vulnerability enables testing or debugging modes on multiple Intel processor lines. This could allow an unauthorized user with physical access to obtain enhanced privileges on the system.

This problem has been discovered in the Pentium, Celeron and Atom processors of the Apollo Lake, Gemini Lake and Gemini Lake Refresh platforms, which are used in both mobile devices and embedded systems. 

CyberAfrica Magazine @10 institutes pan-African digital award - ITREALMS

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As part of activities marking its 10th anniversary, CyberAfrica, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) magazine has instituted a pan-African Digital Economy Award, which focus is celebrating digital innovations across all sectors on the continent, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this in a press statement available to ITREALMS in Abuja, the Managing Editor of CyberAfrica magazine, tv and online Mr. Hillary Damisah, said the novel award, is schedule to hold 19 December 2021 at the prestigious Oriental Hotel Lekki Lagos, will have categories covering the entire sectors that make up the Information and Communications Technology ecosystem.

Digital Encode to skill NITRA members on blockchain technology - ITREALMS

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With the evolving trends in digital currency and technology, journalists under the aegis of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) will receive one-day Capacity Boosting training on blockchain technology.

The training, to be facilitated by frontline Cybersecurity and Consultancy firm, Digital Encode in Lagos, will cover areas that include Digital Currency, Blockchain technology, Cybersecurity and will further engage the participating journalists with practical engagements on Blockchain trading.

Oti Ikomi, Fatayi-Williams, Consul General, others to attend Realnews 9th Anniversary Lecture - ITREALMS

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Some prominent Nigerians and Africans have confirmed their attendance to speak at the Realnews 9th anniversary lecture holding on Thursday, November 18, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, starting 10am, reports ITREALMS.

Those playing prominent role in the lecture, who have confirmed their attendance in writing include Oti Ikomi, founder and chief executive officer of the Proton Energy Ltd, Eyono-Fatayi Willaims, general manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development and Samata Gifty Bukari, Consul General, Ghanaian Consluate General, and Adama Gaye, chief executive officer of the NewForce Africa among others.

Innovate with C#: Microsoft ADC set to host programmer, developers in Africa - ITREALMS

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The innovate with C# event is aimed at helping C# developers, programmers and advocates broaden their scope with the new update created and interact more with the programming language whilst exposing them to a wider range of opportunities within the ecosystem.

The Microsoft Africa Development Center (Microsoft ADC), the engineering center for Microsoft is set to kick off its first skill-based user group event on the 18th of November, 2021 tagged 'Innovate with C#'- an expert hands-on event for developers, engineers and programmers in Africa who build programs and applications with C#.