Ondo 2020: FRSC deploys 1,500 FRSC personnel, 35 vehicles including trucks, ambulances - ITREALMS

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,500 personnel to cover the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Ondo State, slated for Saturday October 10, 2020, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, available to ITREALMS, the Zonal Commanding Officer RS11HQ Osogbo, Assistant Corps Marshal, Godwin O. Ogagaoghene is to lead the team comprising of Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Federal Operations, ACM Hyginus Omeje, Sector Commander Ondo State, Corps Commander AT Hassan and others.

Nigeria @60: Buhari fires on all cylinders - ITREALMS

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President Muhammadu Buhari came sparkling as Nigeria marked her Diamond Jubilee on Thursday, October 1.

In the National Broadcast to commemorate the day, the President fired on all cylinders. He was forthright, matter-of-fact, not pulling punches. It was moment of truth, hour of reckoning, and he just said it as it was.

It was a reflective speech, ponderous, and declaratory. Not tongue-in-cheek in any way.

Pantami, Sanwo-Olu, Abdullahi, Ndukwe, top bigwigs @Tech Experience Centre launch - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi as well as former Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, led dignitaries to the formal launch of Tech Experience Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

In what described as an impressive gathering of dignitaries at the imposing Yudala Heights on Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 saw the unveiling of the Tech Experience Centre, a mega technology project spearheaded by TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor.

60-years after, Nigeria’s energy industry promise yet unrealised - ITREALMS

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While getting Nigeria to the point where it can realize the full potential of its petroleum resources has been slow going, the country appears to be on the right track, says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

On Oct. 1, 1960, everything seemed possible for Nigeria: After nearly 80 years of colonialism under Great Britain, it was finally an independent nation.

During the newly independent nation’s earliest days, there was every reason for Nigerians to envision a bright future for themselves and their country, one in which Nigeria’s vast oil and gas reserves would deliver widespread prosperity. One of stability and growth.

Nigeria @60: Change comes with pains says Fayemi - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has felicitated with Nigeria for the 60th independence anniversary, saying that change comes with pains, reports ITREALMS.

Fayemi in his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, also congratulated Ekiti people on the 24th year of the creation of Ekiti State.

Nigeria@60: Kukah to Buhari - This isn't Nigeria we dreamt of, where's Leah Sharibu - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has been told that he is on conflict course with the agenda of his party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), and went on to debase Nigerians sense of nationhood due to flagrant violation of the constitution based on nepotism tendencies, reports ITREALMS.

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, His Grace, Matthew Kukah stated these in his message to mark the Nigeria’s 60^th independence anniversary on October 1, 2020, saying Buhari has clearly shown a different narratives and understanding of his party manifesto which he campaigned and brutal realities of today in Nigeria.

Nigeria@60: Fayemi hails Nigeria as Ekiti marks 24-year - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 60th independence anniversary, with a call to all and sundry to continue making the necessary sacrifice that would ensure that the country attain the level of greatness envisaged by the founding fathers, reports ITREALMS.

Dr Fayemi in his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, also congratulated Ekiti people on the 24th year of the creation of Ekiti State.

Buhari congratulates Dr Adewara over World Bank SDGs award - ITREALMS

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The President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has congratulated Dr Funmi Adewara, a UK-based Nigerian Medical Doctor on winning World Bank SDGs and Her Global Award 2020, reports ITREALMS.

According to him, the award thus hoisted Nigeria’s flag proudly in the international arena once again.

Nigeria @60: A call to hope by Kukah - ITREALMS

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Independence Message by Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Catholic Bishop, Diocese of Sokoto on October 1, 2020.

1: I want to first thank God Almighty the Father of all creation and the maker of Heaven and earth. Strange as it may sound, I would like to thank the colonial masters who wove our diverse peoples together and for all the efforts that they put into ensuring that we had everything a people had to launch itself into a modern state. 

It is a time to thank those brave and selfless missionaries who laid the foundation for our modern civilisation by providing us with high quality education. We must appreciate the context of colonialism and the fact that its driving philosophy was the exploitation of our resources and we must concede that they laid the solid foundation for extracting our resources for the development of their own country. Their interests were buried in the womb of the country they created. Today, we have destroyed the institutions they created and distorted their vision for our development.

ICANN69 Internet access reimbursement pilot ends today - ITREALMS

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Today, Friday, October 2, is the deadline for the submission of applications for the Pandemic Internet Access Programme Pilot for the participants in the forthcoming ICANN69, reports ITREALMS.

ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers had in August 2020, following the ICANN Board's resolution in support of the pilot programme unveiled this initiative.

Nestle: Boosting coffee production in Africa - ITREALMS

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A coffee farmer, Francois Dadi Serikpa, from Gnamagnoa in Côte d’Ivoire, joined Nestlé’s Nescafé Plan 10 years ago. 

The coffee farms that had been in his family for generations were producing poor yields, making it hard for him to earn a good living to care for his family. Under the Plan, he worked hard with Nestlé agronomists who taught him better farming practices and how to grow coffee sustainably. 

AfDB wins global award for COVID-19 bond issuer - ITREALMS

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The African Development Bank has been selected in a poll of bond market players as the best issuer in 2020 of a COVID-19 bond for its $3 billion dollar-denominated fight COVID-19 social bond issued on March 27, 2020, reports ITREALMS.

The winners of the GobalCapital Bond Awards 2020 were announced on 30 September at a ceremony held virtually for the first time in 12 years. GlobalCapital is a leading source of information on global capital markets with coverage of all market segments.

Nigeria@60: India congratulates Nigeria, says we always enjoy friendly relations - ITREALMS

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India has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 60th Independence anniversary.

A letter delivered by the High Commission of India in Nigeria from the Honorable President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on behalf of himself and the Government and people of India to the Nigerian leader, noted that “India and Nigeria have always enjoyed close and friendly relations,” adding that the “engagement is age old, deep-rooted and multidimensional.”

UDF salutes Gov Oyetola @66 - ITREALMS

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The Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) in Osun State has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola on the occasion of his 66th birthday, reports ITREALMS.

The group described Governor Gboyega Oyetola as a “visionary leader” who has been blessed with the qualities of an exemplary democrat and a quintessential statesman.

N50m fund: Osun Gov, Oyetola, Ooni Ogunwusi, to grace Johnian's school project on Saturday - ITREALMS

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The Osun State Governor, Isiaka Oyetola and His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife are expected to join other eminent Nigerians at the inauguration of the N50 million projects donated by old students to St John's Grammar School, Ile-Ife, Osun State on Saturday, reports ITREALMS.

The projects include gated fence, worth N18 million; a full size bronze statue of the founder, Rev. Father Fabian Cloutier, N5.1 million; modern toilets, N12.5million; library renovation, N5 million and renovation of two blocks of classrooms at N15 million.

Exposed! Our monthly take home is N9.3m says, Rep member - ITREALMS

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A member of the House of Representatives, representing Kaltungo/Shongom federal constituency in Gombe state, Hon. Simon Karu, has revealed the take home of each member in the green chamber, saying its up to N9.3 million, reports ITREALMS.

This, he disclosed includes the monthly salary and the office running cost.

Speaking Thursday in Abuja at a well attended event to mark Nigeria’s 60th anniversary, tagged: FixingNigeria at 60- “Sustainable and efficient democracy: Issues on accountability and transparency in governance”, the lawmaker however blamed constituents high demand on the cost.

Ogunsanya is Africa Industry Personality of the Year - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, has been named the Africa Industry Personality of the Year by the editorial board of the well-respected African Leadership Magazine, organizers of the prestigious African Business Leadership Awards 2020, reports ITREALMS. 

Ogunsanya was presented the award at a colorful virtual ceremony held today (30/09/20) and attended by prominent personalities, including H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, former President, Republic of Sierra Leone; John Rwangombwa, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda; Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, Ethiopia; Lee Kinyanjui, Nakuru County Governor, Kenya; Mele Kyari, MD NNPC Group Nigeria, among others.

Climate risks: Pula, ARC seal deal to protect African farmers - ITREALMS

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The Insuretech Pula has sealed deal with the African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) to deliver best-in-class agriculture index insurance products to protect African farmers from climatic risks, reports ITREALMS.

Every farming season, African farmers are exposed to a wide range of climate risks including drought, excessive rainfall, pests and diseases, and several other perils that negatively affect their yields.

September Hard Worker 2020: Destiny Nelson, fish-seller emerges winner - ITREALMS

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Destiny Abraham Nelson, a fish-seller, has emerged winner of the monthly Princewill Trust Help the Hard Worker competition for the month of September, reports ITREALMS.

A Rivers State-based one hundred level student of the University of Uyo, who turned fish seller to enable her pay her school fees, emerged the winner of the September, 2020 edition, after a very well contested competition, beating Nimi Jack and Oscar Nyesom to win the N100,000 cash prize.

60 Nigerians per state: HiiT embarks on empowerment of graduates - ITREALMS

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As part of efforts at supporting the Nigeria’s 60th anniversary celebration, HiiT Plc, Nigeria’s leading Information and Communications Technology (IT) Training firm, has concluded plans to empower about 2,500 Nigerian graduates across the 36 states of the federation and the federal capital territory, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

Company sources confirmed to ITREALMS that not less than 60 residents each from the 36 states of the federation and the FCT will be shortlisted for this exercise. 

ITREALMS gathered that to confirm qualification for the opportunity, potential participants are advised to visit www.hiit.ng/together.

Nigeria @60: AFRICMIL, partners set to publish book of essays - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) is partnering the Government of Ekiti State, Premium Times Books, Yiaga Africa, Sahara Reporters, Oak TV, CDD, Enough is Enough, Nigeria, and TechHer for the publication of essays to mark Nigeria’s diamond jubilee, reports ITREALMS. 

The book, Remaking Nigeria: Sixty Years, Sixty Voices, with a foreword on “Federalism in Nigeria,” by Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State, is edited by Dr Chido Onumah, Coordinator of AFRICMIL.

Nigeria @60: What Buhari told citizens on independence day - ITREALMS

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INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF
NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE
ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2020

Fellow Nigerians
I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria.

2. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.

COVID-19: IHS funded crucial supplies received by UNICEF Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received the delivery of 115,800 COVID-19 test kits to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

These supplies were funded by IHS Nigeria, the Nigerian subsidiary of IHS Towers.

Testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection. Tests enable health officials to understand the COVID-19 status of an individual and link that person to care, support and treatment while contributing to the protection of families and communities.

Danbatta sets up Evaluation Committee for 2020 Research Proposals - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has set up a 15-member Evaluation Committee for the assessment of the 2020 Telecommunications based research from academics in the Nigerian tertiary institutions.

The Committee, chaired by Prof. Mu’azu Bashir, a professor of Computer and Control Engineering and Head of Computer Engineering Department at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria was inaugurated at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja on Wednesday, September 24, 2020.

Huawei partners MondiaPay to deepen digital payment in Africa - ITREALMS

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Huawei, in cooperation with digital payment entity, Mondia Pay, now offers Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) service , for seamless, contactless payments for users in the MEA region through Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), reports ITREALMS.

Mondia Pay is a leader in the digital payment space and provides a simple, fast and secure way for consumers to pay for services using their mobile phone. Huawei has been working closely with Mondia Pay, the MEA region’s top digital payments fintech company, as part of its commitment to supporting developers in the MEA region.

Sophos discovers SMS phishing scam as Apple 'chatbot' - ITREALMS

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Latest findings by Sophos has shown that the Short Messaging Service (SMS) have been targets by cybercriminals using it to attract endusers, especially on Apple products, reports ITREALMS.

Although for some, "Aren’t SMSes dead? Aren’t they just plain old text anyway? Surely they’re of no interest to cybercriminals any more?" 

So, SMSes aren’t dead at all – they’re still widely used because of their simplicity and convenience, according to this report by Naked Security. 

Magnetic imaging @UPTH: Eze applauds Ugboma, mgt team - ITREALMS

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The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has continued to break new grounds under the sterling leadership of the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Henry Ugboma, with the arrival of yet another model facility for the quality health and safety of Rivers People, reports ITREALMS.

Reacting to the feat, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People's Democratic Party, nPDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze said Prof. Ugboma has shown appreciable interest in the wellness of citizens and inhabitants of Rivers State and other South/South states, stressing that his commitment to sound health policy implementation is turning the UPTH into a healthy tourism site.

Nigeria @60: Nation without independent cancer care - ITREALMS

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October 2020 is a landmark month for Nigeria, as the nation turns 60. However, the entire month of October is also the International Cancer Awareness Month (ICAM) with particular emphasis on breast cancer. 

Apart from being the Independence Day of Nigeria, the First of October is also the International Day for Older Persons (IDO). Sixty is the cutoff age for the WHO definition of “old”. If Nigeria were a person, she now qualifies to be called an “older person”. But has Nigeria grown in the wisdom and sense of responsibility that should come with age?

Data emerges crucial component of Post-COVID-19 oil industry recovery - ITREALMS

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The ‘Leveraging the Power of Technology for Oilfield Optimization’ webinar was organized by Microsoft in partnership with Africa Oil & Power and the African Energy Chamber, reports ITREALMS.

Participants also foresee lower production costs are paramount to a revamped global oil sector with technology to spearhead cost reductions. 

FirstBank partners Lagos State, offers funding for low-cost private schools - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, the First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is partnering Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in a matching fund scheme, reports ITREALMS.

The scheme aims to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on low-cost private schools by ensuring lending at an attractive interest rate.

The programme will provide access to finance where participating schools can each be availed up to N5 million as well as capacity development, business and financial advisory. There will be monitoring and evaluation to ensure prompt loan repayment.

Tech Experience Centre: Perfect gift for Nigeria @60 says Leo Stan Ekeh - ITREALMS

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Acclaimed serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has described the Tech Experience Centre, an ambitious technology project that is widely expected to bridge the gap to cutting-edge technology for millions of Nigerians, as the perfect birthday gift to Nigeria at 60, reports ITREALMS.

The revolutionary Tech Experience Centre, ITREALMS gathered, is the first of its kind in Africa, and is set for formal unveiling come Thursday, October 1st 2020, which coincides with Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary.

Nigeria @60: NLNG set to change narrative with LPG - ITREALMS

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As part of marking Nigeria @60, the Business Day Energy Series hosted the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NLNG, Mr. Tony Attah at the session of 'Talking Energy'  anchored by the publisher of Business Day, Mr. Frank Aigbogun.

Excerpts.

Q 1: Industry analysts often describe the NLNG model as one of the most viable models for investments in the industry. What exactly is this model, what are the differences between it and the Joint Venture model, and why is it a success?

Sanctions-hit Huawei ramps up investment in Chinese tech sector - ITREALMS

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Leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei Technologies has built up stakes in Chinese semiconductor companies and other tech businesses as the world's largest telecoms equipment maker bolsters its supply chain in the face of pressure from the United States.

Habo Investments, set up by Huawei in April 2019, has closed 17 deals for stakes in Chinese tech companies since August last year, public records show.

AfDB joins board @World Business Angels Investment Forum - ITREALMS

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The World Business Angels Investment Forum today announced the African Development Bank as its newest Board Member, reports ITREALMS.

In this capacity the Bank will represent Africa’s early-stage equity markets, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems, small and medium enterprises and high-growth businesses, angel investors, and private equity funds. 

Nedbank banks big on Property Technology for African Real Estate - ITREALMS

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The Africa Proptech Forum Virtual, is one-full day of live presentations and panel discussions; networking and engagement, for the continent’s growing Proptech community on the 29th of September 2020, reports ITREALMS.

Hosted by the API Summit Virtual and lead sponsor, Nedbank CIB, the free to attend virtual forum will connect Africa’s most impactful real estate investor community with its emerging technology and innovation sectors. 

This year’s Proptech Forum will provide a platform for investors, startups and practitioners to meet, present and share insights on how Proptech applications are accelerating across the real estate sector.

MFM: Is Maureen Badejo really fighting for truth, the Britons and public? - ITREALMS

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I want to emphasize here that I am doing this as a duty to myself, the public and to God Almighty Jehovah only. I am not in support of any man but in defense of my conscience. First as a Christian who is aware of the imminent second coming of Jesus for judgement; A child & mother and member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries/participant at the “Corridor Prayer” and what I have witnessed, writes BETTY ALADE.

1. AS A CHRISTIAN
After watching 5 YouTube videos of Ms. Maureen Badejo with various titles but all on ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DR DANIEL OLUKOYA’ OF MFM. I asked myself a question out of sincere confusion at the end of the video, which is: Is she a Christian?
Ms. Maureen Badejo said at the end of that particular episode ” ko si bi e se le mu mi bi nu to, I will still pray,.” (Simply put: no matter the extent of my anger… ).

Schneider Electric MD says 'Tech Experience Centre, a game-changer for Nigeria' - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director, Schneider Electric (Anglophone West Africa), Christophe Begat, has joined his voice to the upcoming launch of the Tech Experience Centre, describing it as a development that capable of firmly establishing Nigeria as a major player in the global technology race, reports ITREALMS. 

The Tech Experience Centre is an unprecedented initiative which will bring together a number of tech giants under one roof in Lagos, Nigeria to create an immersive experience of the latest technologies in action.

INEC kicks off replacement of manual voting with automation - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has kicked off replacement exercise of manual voting with automated voting system, also known as electronic voting system, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this on Monday, INEC National Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, assured Commission has taken another decisive step towards the full automation of the electoral process in the country.

OPEC Fund approves US$20m for African SMEs - ITREALMS

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The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US$20 million term loan in favor of East African Development Bank (EADB), reports ITREALMS.

EADB, ITREALMS gathered, will use the loan to support small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and infrastructure projects in East Africa.

ITREALMS EADB is an important regional development institution for delivering key development objectives across the East Africa region. It enjoys a high level of commitment from member states Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, as well a diverse shareholder base that includes multilateral and bilateral development institutions and international financial institutions.

Rivers APC Crisis: Hold Abe, co-travellers responsible says Eze - ITREALMS

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A party stalwart in the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has blamed Senator Magnus Abe for any crisis in the state, reports ITREALMS.

He also exonerated the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi over any crisis that has bedeviled the party in Rivers State.

Pastor Chris Foundation to build multi-specialty hospital, Trauma Centre - ITREALMS

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The Loveworld Medical Missions and Services (LMMS) has performed the ground breaking for a multi-specialty hospital that will improve trauma care and emergency services in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The proposed facility to be known as the "Loveworld Medical Centre," will be situated at Aseese, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun State and will boast of modern equipment and highly skilled personnel dedicated to service, reports ITREALMS.

The LMMS is an outfit under the Pastor Chris Foundation.

Tinubu salutes Oyetola @66, applauds his achievements - ITREALMS

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The acclaimed national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has saluted the governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola as he marked 66 years on earth, reports ITREALMS.

As said by him, the welfare and wellbeing of the people ought to be the raison d’etre of any government, and should be at the core of its very existence, as well as at the heart of democracy itself. 

ALTON, Medallion, CloudFlex back NITRA’s Innovation Forum - ITREALMS

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Increasing number of industry stakeholders have indicated interest in partnering with the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), as the national umbrella body of ICT reporters accelerates plans towards hosting its annual Innovation Forum in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Medallion Communication and CloudFlex have now joined the telecoms regulatory body, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Digital Encode as partners to the event scheduled to hold as a webinar on October 15, 2020.

NCC promises robust ICT Infrastructure for economic growth - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said that the Commission will continue to promote and facilitate expansion of robust broadband/Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure across the country for the rapid development of the nation’s digital economy, reports ITREALMS.

Danbatta gave the assurance in a presentation titled “Communication Technology for Service Delivery in Health, Education, Tourism, the Creative Industry and Agriculture” delivered during the first virtual and sixth edition of Information Communications Technology and Telecommunications Conference and Exhibition (ICTEL) EXPO 2020.

Isa Ibrahim to keynote @NIS 2020, leads other speakers - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at this year’s Nigeria Innovation Summit dubbed the Nigeria Innovation Week 2020, reports ITREALMS.

The challenge of a global pandemic has made it necessary for this year’s Nigeria Innovation Summit to be held virtually from Tuesday, October 6, 2020 to Thursday October 8, 2020 under the theme: ‘Innovating in Critical Times’.

Labour suspends strike, outcome expected in 2 weeks - ITREALMS

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Finally, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly agreed to suspend the much-awaited strike scheduled to commence Monday, September 28, 2020, reports ITREALMS.

This development was agreed with the Federal Government at about 2:30am on Monday following deliberations between the government and organized labour which commenced about 8pm on Sunday night.

Tech Experience Centre loading: Giants' accolade for TD Africa - ITREALMS

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A number of globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the technology space have commended TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa's leading technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor for successfully birthing the continent's first Tech Experience Centre. 

The commendations come ahead of the October 1st launch of the centre located in the high-rise Yudala Heights on 13 Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Equally important, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami is expected in Lagos to commission the Centre, with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside a number of other high profile dignitaries in attendance. The event will be streamed live to millions across the world from 5pm.

Anambra Police arrest 26-yr for killing own father - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police command has arrested one 26-year-old Chisom Ogum of Umuomaku Community in Orumba South LGA of Anambra State for allegedly killing his father, reports ITREALMS.

Chisom Ogum

His arrest, ITREALMS gathered was achieved due to collaboration between the Umunze Police Division with the local vigilante group on Saturday, September 26, 2020.