AFRINIC: Battle for soul of Africa's digital space by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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In a high-stakes dispute sending shockwaves through Africa's digital landscape, REMMY NWEKE reveals how the future of Internet governance hangs precariously in the balance. He explores a crucial 'Friends of the Court' initiative that could shape the continent's digital destiny.

Significance of Amicus Curiae brief:
In a significant development for Internet governance in Africa, a group of experts has filed an Amicus Curiae brief in a high-profile case involving the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the regional Internet registry for Africa, and Cloud Innovation Limited (CIL), a company registered in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

ALTON decries alarming vandalization of telecoms infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has decried the alarming rate of vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure across the country, reports ITREALMS.

In a recent statement by ALTON publicity secretary, Sir Damian Udeh and available to ITREALMS, they expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of sabotage, which has significantly disrupted network services, causing widespread connectivity blackouts and impacting millions of subscribers.

Much ado about single-use plastic by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Nigeria, a nation experiencing the twin problems of population explosion and urbanisation, is at the crossroads in its battle against environmental degradation. One of the most widespread threats is plastic pollution, particularly that of single-use plastics (SUPs), which clog water bodies, contaminate soil, and pose a serious public health risk.

Throughout Nigeria, there is a growing awareness of environmental issues today. Many states are waking up to the grim realities of plastic pollution. A number of states are now banning single-use plastics. While it is a commendable first step, it’s largely contentious.

Anambra voter registration extended amid Strong turnout, new parties emerge - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday, July 17, 2025, announced a three-day extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

This decision, ITREALMS gathered was driven by impressive registrant turnout and public appeals. 

NIMC achieves 49% enrolment increase, seeks deeper media collaboration for digital inclusion - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has achieved a 49 per cent increase in enrollment in the last three years, and sought for more media collaboration to deepen digital inclusion of Nigerians, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing these at a two-day workshop with publishers of online newspapers in Lagos, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who was represented by Director of Information Technology and Identity Database, Engr. Lanre Yusuf, emphasized the critical role of media partners in promoting digital identity awareness and combating misinformation in the country.

Afinni Job Ready Programme: Participants gear up for 2nd phase of employability training - ITREALMS

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The Afinni Job Ready Programme, a one-month employability and soft skills training initiative for fresh graduates, graduates, and job seekers in Lagos Island II, has entered its second phase, reports ITREALMS.

Participants, ITREALMS gathered, are now focusing on cleaning up their social media profiles, re-strategizing their personal branding, and preparing for mock interviews to enhance their chances of success in the upcoming job fair.

Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba announces details of 49th ANC - ITREALMS

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The Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba Nigeria has announced details of its 49th Annual National Conference and General Meeting.

The details were contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman and General Secretary, Alhaji Tiamiyu M. Adeoye and Adeyemi Dauda Talubi.

Anambra Ohaneze urges INEC to extend CVR, fix operational failures - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has raised an alarm over the shameful and inexcusable failures characterizing the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the state, reports ITREALMS.

State Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Anambra State Chapter, Comrade Uzo Ekemezie Esq, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, lamented that what should have been a seamless civic process has become, in many communities, a deliberate scheme to disenfranchise Ndi Anambra.

AFRINIC'25 annulled election: ICANN demands release of full report - ITREALMS

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has taken a firm stance on transparency and accountability in the governance of internet resources by demanding from the African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) to release the full report of the investigation into the June 2025 election, reports ITREALMS.

ICANN in an open letter available to ITREALMS underscored its  commitment to ensuring that regional internet registries (RIRs) operate with the highest standards of integrity and transparency, particularly in processes as critical as elections.

Study reveals emergency vaccination cuts infectious disease deaths by 60% - ITREALMS

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A groundbreaking study has found that emergency vaccination responses to cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis, and yellow fever outbreaks have reduced deaths by nearly 60% on average between 2000 and 2023, reports ITREALMS.

The study, conducted by Burnet Institute in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, also estimated that these efforts generated at least $32 billion in economic benefits.