Between data and 'Voodoo Engineering': The battle for Abia’s digital soul by Remmy Nweke WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The Gist: Beyond "seeing is believing," REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, deconstructs the Otti-Nwabueze clash, exposing the crisis of "data fugitives" and how Chris Uwaje’s D2D doctrine can finally cure Abia’s opaque "voodoo engineering."

Shifting the Stakes: 

In the high-stakes theater of Nigerian politics, "seeing is believing" has long been the gold standard for performance. A governor points to a freshly tarred road or a newly painted school, and by traditional metrics, the case for "accountability" is closed. 

However, as a recent, high-friction media parley in Umuahia proved, the digital-age citizen is no longer satisfied with optics. They want the digits.

The heated exchange between Governor Alex Otti and journalist Chika Nwabueze was more than a personality clash; it was a collision between two different eras of governance: the era of Visible Infrastructure versus the era of Sovereign Data-Driven Impact.

Coroner issues 14-day ultimatum to LASUTH CMD over "Body 1385" in Pelumi Onifade death inquiry - ITREALMS

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The Coroner’s Court investigating the 2020 death of journalist Pelumi Onifade has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), reports ITREALMS.

The court demands a definitive report on the location of an unidentified body, officially tagged "Body 1385."

Phone’s little secret: 1.7m microbes and no reason to panic by Fortune Ekene Dibiah | Microbial Matters @ITREALMS

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Preamble:
Smartphones have become the most intimate technology in human history, functioning as a digital extension of our hands. Because they are constantly touched, kept warm in our pockets, and rarely disinfected, they have evolved into miniature, high-tech habitats for microorganisms. While sensational headlines often claim our phones are "dirtier than toilet seats," the scientific reality is far more nuanced.

The Population Density of Your Screen
Research into the "Smartphone Microbiome" suggests that an average touchscreen hosts approximately 1.75 million bacteria, which averages out to about 22,400 organisms per square centimeter. While these numbers seem staggering, they are not necessarily an indicator of "filth"; rather, they represent a natural transfer of the human microbiome.

Homeownership within reach: Five game-changing facts about FirstBank’s MREIF loan - ITREALMS

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For many Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like a distant dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF (Management of Real Estate Investment Fund) Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly dismantling that narrative.

By offering a structured path to property ownership, FirstBank is proving that the transition from tenant to landlord is no longer reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

Truecaller’s legacy: Digital ghost scrubbing to reclaim professional identity by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Scrub your "Digital Ghost" and reclaim your brand. Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE, provides a technical guide to erasing legacy corporate identities on Truecaller, turning your mobile presence into professional asset.

In the modern Nigerian workspace, where career agility and "The Pivot" are celebrated, a person’s digital footprint often fails to keep pace with their professional evolution. One of the most persistent hurdles in this transition is the "Truecaller Legacy." 

You leave a prestigious firm or a long-term role, only to find that months, or even years later, your phone number remains tethered to your former employer in the global caller ID database.

For a professional, being identified as "John - Former Bank PLC" while pitching a new venture is more than a nuisance; it is a branding crisis. 

In this edition of Telecoms Clinic, we provide an exhaustive 2026 guide to scrubbing legacy corporate branding and mastering your digital identity.

Global Downturn, Dangote Refinery emerges Nigeria’s energy lifeline - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a stabilizing force for Nigeria’s economy. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggering refinery shutdowns and production cuts worldwide, a global scarcity of petroleum products has become an imminent threat, reports ITREALMS.

Major exporters like China have already moved to protect their interests by banning the export of gasoline and diesel, leaving nations reliant on imports in a vulnerable position. 

In this climate, the Dangote Refinery is prioritizing the domestic market to ensure Nigeria remains insulated from these external supply shocks, demonstrating the strategic necessity of sovereign refining capacity.

Railways boss, Opeifa outlines bold new future - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has declared that the era of "down times" for Nigeria’s rail system is officially over, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing a national audience on TVC’s Politics Tonight monitored on Thursday, March 5, 2026 by ITREALMS, Opeifa detailed an aggressive roadmap of expansion, modernization, and accountability aimed at transforming the NRC into the backbone of Nigeria's economic corridors.

Amuchie returns to frontline commentary with 'The Sunday Stew' - ITREALMS

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The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Dr. Max Amuchie, has announced his return to regular commentary with the launch of a new weekly opinion column titled The Sunday Stew, reports ITREALMS.

Set to debut on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the column will be hosted primarily on the Sundiata Post platform, with further availability for syndication across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. This new venture marks a significant pivot for Amuchie, who has spent recent years focusing on media consultancy, entrepreneurship, and high-level management.

Quick wealth, Yahoo syndrome and erosion of Gen-Z capital by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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'Yahoo Syndrome' is liquidating Gen-Z’s future. REMMY NWEKE explores in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, how the chase for extractive "Quick Wealth" destroys mental health and human capital, trading a generation’s long-term potential for fleeting, "loud" consumption.

In the traditional playbooks of personal finance, wealth was historically viewed as a 'slow-burn;' a mountain built one stone at a time through decades of compounding interest, labour, and "staying the course." However, for Gen Z, the digital natives of the 2020s, that mountain has been replaced by a high-speed elevator. In Nigeria, this shift has birthed a dangerous social contagion: the "Yahoo Syndrome." 

This is not merely a local phenomenon; it is a localized adaptation of global predatory "fast wealth" tactics. Yet, its cost is devastatingly unique: the systematic liquidation of the mental health, moral character, and future productivity of a generation.

Lebara Nigeria commences operations, CEO highlights commitment to digital connectivity - ITREALMS

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Lebara Nigeria has officially launched its operations in the country, marking a new entry into the telecommunications sector with a focus on expanding digital access and economic opportunity, reports ITREALMS.

During the launch event, CEO Teni Stuffman acknowledged a goodwill message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the presidential recognition as a significant honor for the company as it begins its journey in the Nigerian market.