Saturday, June 14, 2025
Is this end of USSD Banking in Nigeria? by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS
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For years, USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) banking in Nigeria has been a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. It was simple, fast, and accessible even on the most basic mobile phones. From transferring money to paying bills, and checking balances to buying airtime, USSD provided seamless access to banking without the need for internet access.But now, a terse, polite message from banks may have sounded the death knell of the service. In what feels like a final move in a long-standing tussle between telecom service providers and banks, the new directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mandates that going forward, USSD banking charges will be deducted directly from customers’ airtime, not their bank accounts.
Native doctor: Soludo refutes claims over consultation video - ITREALMS
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The Anambra State Government has developed a malicious and deliberately fabricated online publication and social media comments alleging that Governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo consulted a native doctor regarding his reelection prospects, reports ITREALMS.The video clip being circulated was taken during a recent official government meeting with Anambra-based content creators. The session aimed to strengthen the partnership between the State Government and the creative industry.
The Anambra State Government has developed a malicious and deliberately fabricated online publication and social media comments alleging that Governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo consulted a native doctor regarding his reelection prospects, reports ITREALMS.The video clip being circulated was taken during a recent official government meeting with Anambra-based content creators. The session aimed to strengthen the partnership between the State Government and the creative industry.
Friday, June 13, 2025
NCDMB wins Senate committee's seal of approval - ITREALMS
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The Senate Committee on Local Content has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its effective implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010, reports ITREALMS.
Committee pledges support for local content development initiatives; NCDMB highlights achievements, including galvanizing plant and gas gathering plant; Board seeks legislative support for exclusion of Nigerian Content Development Fund from revenue deductions
Why Anambra cracked down on unauthorized ISPs - ITREALMS
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The Anambra State Government has adduced reasons for recent launch of a crackdown on unauthorized Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating in its domain, reports ITREALMS.
This decisive action aims to ensure compliance with regulations, protect public infrastructure, and provide reliable internet services to residents.
The Anambra State Government has adduced reasons for recent launch of a crackdown on unauthorized Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating in its domain, reports ITREALMS.
This decisive action aims to ensure compliance with regulations, protect public infrastructure, and provide reliable internet services to residents.
Family unfulfilled dream crashed by a Dreamliner - ITREALMS
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A family's dreams of a better life were brutally cut short in a devastating Dreamliner crash on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reports ITREALMS.Pratik Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three children had been eagerly looking forward to reuniting in London after years apart.
A family's dreams of a better life were brutally cut short in a devastating Dreamliner crash on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reports ITREALMS.Pratik Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three children had been eagerly looking forward to reuniting in London after years apart.
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Nigeria DARES: REA, signs grants for 8 renewable energy companies - ITREALMS
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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has taken a significant step towards accelerating energy access in Nigeria by signing grants with eight renewable energy companies under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) Project, reports ITREALMS.This initiative, funded by the World Bank, ITREALMS gathered, aims to provide reliable and affordable electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has taken a significant step towards accelerating energy access in Nigeria by signing grants with eight renewable energy companies under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) Project, reports ITREALMS.This initiative, funded by the World Bank, ITREALMS gathered, aims to provide reliable and affordable electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians.
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First fatal crash: Dreamliner's unthinkable fall, data and destiny - ITREALMS
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The Dreamliner's digital dream turned nightmare when Air India Flight AI171, the Boeing 787's first fatal crash, sent global shockwaves. As investigators race for black box data to unravel the advanced aircraft's fall, it challenges tech trust and reshapes aviation's future, writes REMMY NWEKE.
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The global tech and aviation communities were gripped by shock this past Thursday as Air India Flight AI171, a state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. Bound for London Gatwick, the incident tragically claimed 241 lives on board and caused further ground casualties, turning a symbol of modern aerospace into a scene of unimaginable devastation.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Impunity @Peak: Oshiomhole's actions spark outrage - ITREALMS
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The former Edo State governor and current senator, Adams Oshiomhole, caused a scene at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MM1), also known as the General Aviation Terminal, Wednesday, June 11, reports ITREALMS. According to reports available to ITREALMS, Oshiomhole arrived late for his 6:30 am flight to Abuja, and after being told he had missed his flight, he became aggressive and blocked the terminal's entrance, preventing other passengers from gaining entry.
The former Edo State governor and current senator, Adams Oshiomhole, caused a scene at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MM1), also known as the General Aviation Terminal, Wednesday, June 11, reports ITREALMS. According to reports available to ITREALMS, Oshiomhole arrived late for his 6:30 am flight to Abuja, and after being told he had missed his flight, he became aggressive and blocked the terminal's entrance, preventing other passengers from gaining entry.
Zinox Technologies partners FGN @VivaTech Paris 2025 - ITREALMS
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In what could be a turning point for Nigeria’s global tech ambitions, Zinox Technologies, a strategic integrated tech solution company and pride of Nigeria ICT ecosystem has been officially invited to represent Nigeria at VivaTech Paris 2025, one of the world’s largest technology and innovation events. The invitation, extended in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, is seen as a strategic endorsement of Zinox’s over two decades track record of delivering digital infrastructure, innovation, and enterprise solutions across the country for government, corporates and homes including some African countries.
In what could be a turning point for Nigeria’s global tech ambitions, Zinox Technologies, a strategic integrated tech solution company and pride of Nigeria ICT ecosystem has been officially invited to represent Nigeria at VivaTech Paris 2025, one of the world’s largest technology and innovation events. The invitation, extended in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, is seen as a strategic endorsement of Zinox’s over two decades track record of delivering digital infrastructure, innovation, and enterprise solutions across the country for government, corporates and homes including some African countries.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Leo Stan Ekeh: ‘You need combined strength of Tinubu, Obi and Atiku to be successful entrepreneur in Nigeria’ – ITREALMS
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The path of entrepreneurship, particularly within the dynamic and often unpredictable terrain of Nigeria, is not for the faint-hearted. It demands a unique blend of attributes to navigate the complexities and seize the latent opportunities.
The path of entrepreneurship, particularly within the dynamic and often unpredictable terrain of Nigeria, is not for the faint-hearted. It demands a unique blend of attributes to navigate the complexities and seize the latent opportunities.
During a recent mentoring session in Ikoyi, Lagos, organised by some young business leaders, Leo Stan Ekeh, Africa’s most decorated tech entrepreneur, articulated a compelling and insightful perspective: to truly flourish as an entrepreneur in Nigeria, one must cultivate a composite strength, drawing inspiration from the distinct yet powerful qualities embodied by prominent national figures – Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi.
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