Digital Encode joins PAFON 3.0 as Lead Sponsor; CVO to drive cybersecurity dialogue - ITREALMS

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​Digital Encode, a leading powerhouse in cybersecurity and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), has been announced as the Lead Sponsor for the third edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), reports ITREALMS.

​The company’s involvement brings a heavy focus on the intersection of security and financial inclusion, led by its Chief Visionary Officer (CVO), a globally recognized expert in Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, and IT Governance.

Defining role in shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem - ITREALMS

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Evolving regulatory frameworks are playing a defining role in shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

According to DBI analysis, policy clarity, enforcement, and coordination will significantly influence investment flows and long-term sector growth.

— DBI Intelligence Report (Q1 2026)

FG worried over cybersecurity gaps: NDPC probes payment ecosystem breach - ITREALMS Online

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The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has outlined a coordinated national framework for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council, aimed at stripping away the hiding places for cybercriminals within the Nigeria's digital space, reports ITREALMS.

This initiative emerged as a standard prerequisite for national development, prioritizing collective resilience over fragmented, traditional shadows. “Cybersecurity is a shared national responsibility,” Dr. Tijani stated, emphasizing that protecting the digital economy requires an irreducible commitment to trusted collaboration across government, industry, and civil society.

From Import dependency to local capacity: Nigeria’s tech manufacturing journey - ITREALMS Online

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The recent escalation in the Middle East conflict has delivered a sharp, analytical reminder of Nigeria’s structural vulnerability. As global oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, a troubling paradox emerged: Nigeria, a major crude producer with a world-class refinery now operational, remains buffeted by energy shocks originating thousands of miles away.

This crisis has brought instant sunlight to an uncomfortable truth; decades of import dependency have left the nation’s economy precariously exposed to external shocks.

Amitaf’s White Coat: Episode 2: The Sanguine Ledger by Remmy Nweke, produced by ITREALMS Media

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This second episode of the investigative drama for an adult audience follows Yemmer as he delves into the "Sanguine Ledger," uncovering the chilling trail of Dr. Amitaf’s radicalized betrayal within the Lagos healthcare system.

DBI Insight: Policy and regulation shaping market direction - ITREALMS

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Evolving regulatory frameworks are playing a defining role in shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

According to DBI analysis, policy clarity, enforcement, and coordination will significantly influence investment flows and long-term sector growth.

— DBI Intelligence Report (Q1 2026)

Oyibo set to unveil "Journalism NeXt" to navigate digital fate - ITREALMS Online

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The Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), Ediri Oyibo, is set to officially unveil his landmark publication, “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism” reports ITREALMS.

The book launch, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in Abuja, represents an irreducible commitment to ensure that the unescapable digital fate of the media profession is secured through credible, world-class standards. 

DBI Insight: Fintech driving financial inclusion as scale - ITREALMS

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Financial technology platforms are accelerating access to financial services across Nigeria, particularly among underserved populations and small businesses.

The DBI report highlights fintech as a key driver of inclusion, innovation, and economic resilience within the digital economy.

— DBI Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026

Nigeria’s payments sovereignty: CardForte urges policy support for indigenous card manufacturing - ITREALMS

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Indigenous card manufacturing giant, CardForte, has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria’s financial policy, urging the Federal Government to provide stronger institutional backing for local manufacturers to safeguard the nation’s payments infrastructure, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on the strategic value of localized production, CardForte founder, Seun Lawal, emphasized that reducing over-reliance on foreign card providers is no longer just a business preference but a necessity for national economic resilience.

Insider threat: When hippocratic oath collides with radical ideology by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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When radicalized ideology hijacks the Hippocratic Oath, REMMY NWEKE in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS writes that trusted sanctuaries become "departure lounges," exposing the fragile human firewall in healthcare.

From sanctuary to departure lounge:The hospital is supposed to be a sanctuary. But for many, it has become a departure lounge. This is the chilling reality confession of Fatima Alman, a 29-year-old Malaysian doctor whose journey from a respected medical professional to a mass murderer has recently invaded social media.