Nigeria #EndSARS protest goes to London, holds Sunday

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Following a call by a concerned Nigerians living in London, the city is expected to be agog with protest on Sunday at the nation’s high commission, over the incessant killings from the men of the Nigerian Police's Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), calling for end of SARS by the Federal Government, reports ITREALMS.

As at the time of filing this story, the call by a social activist, @TemiOtedola by 18pm on his Twitter handle has garnered some 23,000 retweets, 628 quote tweets and 56.8 likes.

Fayemi receives Asubiojo, National Best Teacher awardee, commends value excellence - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, said the effort of his administration in restoring the core values for which Ekiti was noted as well as excellence in public sector have started to yield results, reports ITREALMS.

The results according to him could be measured by the level of hard work, integrity and excellence being displayed by many Ekiti sons and daughters in their areas of endeavours, including the public service.

Youths, experts reiterate demand review of Nigeria’s electoral process - ITREALMS

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Nigerian youths and stakeholders in the country have again called for the review of Nigeria's electoral process, to ensure votes count, restore confidence in the process and drive participation of all citizens, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made at the 3rd edition of the Fixing Nigeria Conference by the Ernest and Ibrahim Foundation held on the 1st of October, 2020 to mark the Independence Day celebration, which was well attended by policy makers, renowned political experts and speakers as will as Nigerian youths.

Apara, a fraud, says Alpha Beta - ITREALMS

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The management of controversial Alpha Beta owned by the acclaimed national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied any wrong doing to its erstwhile Managing Director, Mr. Dapo Apara, who was removed due to his fraudulent and unethical practices, reports ITREALMS.

Reacting to series of allegations circulating on social media as well as the online reports of the court summons of which Alpha Beta was yet to receive, the  unaware, the current MD, Akin Doherty, dismissed Apara claims as untrue. 

NITRA Forum 2020: ATCON, GBB, NITDA, Spire join innovation train, speakers emerge - ITREALMS

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The 2020 edition of the annual Innovative Forum is set according to the organisers, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), reports ITREALMS.

This year’s edition would hold as a webinar due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been slated for Wednesday, October 14 via Vmeet.

Nigeria @60: Remmy Nweke inducted into ICT Hall of Fame for advancing Internet Governance ecosystem

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... Mba-Uzoukwu, Ayoola, Ekeh, Adenuga, Uwaje too 

The Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Mr. Remmy Nweke has been inducted into the Nigeria @60 ICT Hall of Fame, hosted by Titans of Tech, an initiative of TechTv Network in collaboration with TechEconomy.ng on Thursday, reports ITREALMS.

Nweke was among over 60 other ICT industry players recognized at the event held at Virgin Rose Resort, Victoria Island Lagos for their various contributions since independence and precisely in the last 20 years which saw to the blossom of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) following the deregulation of telecommunications sector by President Olusegun Obasanjo administration. 

COVID-19: Pushing us to refocus priorities, says bank VP - ITREALMS

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The African Development Bank hosted an online seminar on 7 October as part of the fourth annual Global Infrastructure Forum, drawing together representatives of government, the private sector and multilateral development institutions to discuss strengthening infrastructure development in the COVID-19 pandemic era.

The Bank’s workshop, titled Infrastructure Project Preparation: Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience Post COVID-19, took the form of a panel discussion on the critical roles that government, multilateral lenders and the private sector can play in building much-needed infrastructure in an economic climate made more challenging by the ongoing pandemic.

ICT ahead 2021: Lack of patriotism, bane of locally made goods says Yomi Soyinka - ITREALMS.

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Ahead of 2021, Yomi Soyinka shared what hitherto slowed down the nation's economy in the context of lack of patriotism on the part of stakeholders in the value chain, in this chat with SuperScreen's Economy Today.

Despite the availability of an ICT Policy and a standing order to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to patronize home made goods.

'Economic challenges can't stop Ekiti from making impact' - ITREALMS

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As part of the activities marking two years anniversary of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s second term in office commenced on Thursday with the government restating commitment to a better standard of living for the people through effective implementation of its five-pillar development agenda, reports ITREALMS.

The State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Hon Akinbowale Omole, at a press conference heralding activities for the two weeks anniversary celebration in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, said the Dr. Fayemi-led administration was more determined to serve the people and deliver on all its development agenda despite the prevailing economic challenges globally.

IDC completes pricing for 5-year Sukuk - ITREALMS

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The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, (ICD), a multilateral development financial institution and the private sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG), said it has successfully completed the pricing of a five-year USD 600 million Sukuk issuance at MS + 140bps.

This is the largest Sukuk issuance by ICD (Rated A2 (stable) by Moody’s; A (negative) by Fitch Ratings) since inception and double the amount from its inaugural issuance in 2016 of USD300 million, despite the institution’s absence from the capital markets over the last four years. The book was oversubscribed by almost three times including orders from the Joint Lead Managers (JLMs).

Baruwa Gas Plant Fire: NNPC commiserates with Lagosians - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commiserated with the Government and people of Lagos State, and particularly the residents of Baruwa area, on the gas plant fire incident that ravaged the community in the early hours of Thursday, reports ITREALMS.

A press release by the Corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, stated that NNPC feels particularly sad at the loss of lives and property, caused by the incident barely a few weeks after a similar incident at Iju Ishaga area of the state.

Ondo 2020: PDP rejects OAU VC as Chief Returning Officer - ITREALMS

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...says don is Akeredolu's crony

The National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the October 10, 2020, governorship election in Ondo State, has rejected the appointment of Professor Eyitope Ogungbenro Ogunbodede, the Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as the Chief Returning Officer for the election.

Chairman of the Campaign Council, who is also the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, who addressed newsmen in Akure on Thursday, raised the alarm, declaring that the people of Ondo State could be shortchanged if Ogunbodede is allowed to serve as the Returning Officer.

Prince William unveils £50m prize to battle climate change - ITREALMS

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Prince William has launched the most prestigious global environment prize in history, as the five challenges at the heart of The Earthshot Prize are unveiled.  This new global prize for the environment will incentivise change and help to repair our planet over the next ten years – a critical decade for the Earth.

 

The launch comes after two years of work by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to develop a project which will support the global effort to protect and restore the environment.  As well as identifying evidence-based solutions to the biggest environmental problems the planet faces.

Businessman petition NJC, alleges bias in case - ITREALMS

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Lagos-based businessman, Mr. Chima Nsudum, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) urging it to investigate Justice, D. E. Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, over his alleged bias in a case before him, reports ITREALMS.

Nsudum, in his petition, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondence, wants the NJC to probe the alleged poor handling of a winding up proceeding of a private limited liability company, Davebenlin Nigeria Limited.

Presidency applauds Zinox as Nigeria’s pride - ITREALMS

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The Presidency has hailed the landmark strides of Zinox Technologies Ltd., a foremost indigenous technology giant, describing the company as Nigeria’s technology behemoth.

This was disclosed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. 

The remarks come as the Presidency hosted the Managing Director, Zinox, Mrs. Kelechi Eze-Okonta who was accompanied by the company’s Research and Development Manager, Onochie Eche Chukwuma and Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Nasarawa State Governor, Hon. Dikko Mohammed at the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. 

Safety of journalists: MRA commends UNHRCR, calls for full implementation - ITREALMS

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The  Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has commended the October 6 resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council on the safety of journalists, reports ITREALMS.

MRA CASE and called on the Federal Government to give full effect to its provisions, including by bringing all its laws, policies and practices into compliance with its obligations under international human rights law, as required by the resolution.

The resolution, A/HRC/45/L.42/Rev.1, introduced by Austria, was adopted by consensus by the 47-member UN Human Rights Council at its 45th Regular Session, which ends today in Geneva, Switzerland.

In a statement in Lagos, MRA’s Executive Director, Mr. Edetaen Ojo, urged the Federal Government to fully implement the resolution and, in particular, undertake a comprehensive review of all its laws, policies and practices and, “where necessary, repeal or amend them so that they do not limit the ability of journalists and media workers to perform their work independently and without undue interference.”

He said: “This latest resolution by the Human Rights Council on the safety of journalists is a clear and comprehensive guidance to governments around the world, including the Nigerian Government, on the concrete actions they need to take to protect their journalists and media communities given the invaluable service they provide to their societies; to keep their citizens properly informed; and to fulfil their obligations under international human rights law as far as media freedom is concerned.”

Mr. Ojo highlighted other aspects of the resolution, which he said the Nigerian Government must urgently implement in order to meet its international human rights obligations as outlined in the document, including:

· Establishing prevention mechanisms, such as an early warning and rapid response mechanism, to give journalists and media workers, when threatened, immediate access to authorities competent and adequately resourced to provide effective protective measures;

· Developing and implementing strategies for combating impunity for attacks and violence against journalists, including by creating special investigative units or independent commissions; appointing a specialized prosecutor; and adopting specific protocols and methods of investigation and prosecution;

· Ensuring accountability through the conduct of impartial, prompt, thorough, independent and effective investigations into all alleged violence, threats and attacks against journalists and media workers and bringing perpetrators, including those who command, conspire to commit, aid and abet or cover up such crimes to justice, and ensuring that victims and their families have access to appropriate restitution, compensation and assistance;

· Supporting capacity-building, training and awareness-raising in the judiciary and among law enforcement officers and military and security personnel, as well as among media organizations, journalists and civil society, regarding States’ international human rights and international humanitarian law obligations and commitments relating to the safety of journalists;

· Taking into account the specific role, exposure and vulnerability of journalists and media workers observing, monitoring, recording and reporting protests and assemblies, and protecting their safety;

· Ensuring that defamation and libel laws are not misused, in particular through excessive criminal sanctions, to illegitimately or arbitrarily censor journalists and interfere with their mission of informing the public, and where necessary revising and repealing such laws, in compliance with Nigeria’s obligations under international human rights law; and

· Cooperating with journalists, the media and civil society organizations to assess the damage that the COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting on the provision of vital information to the public and the sustainability of media environments, and to consider devising appropriate mechanisms to provide financial support to the media, including local journalism and investigative reporting, and to ensure that support is given without compromising editorial independence.

African downstream players need collaboration says Kyari - ITREALMS

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The deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria will increase investment in the refining business and facilitate exponential growth in the nation’s refining capacity.

This was the submission of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, at the opening ceremony of the African Refiners Association (ARA) Week 2020 which held virtually with the theme: “Towards Cleaner Fuels for Cleaner Air.” 

Lagos Third Mainland bridge to close Friday - ITREALMS

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The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos would be closed for three days from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday to carry out special repair works on the 11.8km platform, according to the Federal Government (FG), reports ITREALMS.

FG through the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, said in a statement that the construction had reached a stage where there should not be any form of movement or vibration on the bridge for concrete casting, hence the closure.

Mondia, Jumia unveil exciting gaming service for Africa - ITREALMS

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Leading technology company which specialises in the marketing and distribution of digital content, the Mondia and Jumia, Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, have unveiled Jumia Games, a competitively priced entertainment category on the JumiaPay App, reports ITREALMS.

In its first phase, the fully branded gaming portal is available in five African countries including Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya and Ghana with plans to expand the service to Jumia customers in Tunisia and Côte d'Ivoire over the next few months.

With the subscription-based service, JumiaPay consumers will have full access to Jumia Games with thousands of high quality games such as CR7, Ben10, Tom and Jerry and Cartoon Network games.

Siemens partners GIZ on protective gear delivery - ITREALMS

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Siemens in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) has delivered some 3,000 personal masks to Sudan’s Ministry of Health, in effort to battle against COVID-19, reports ITREALMS.

The donation made last month, ITREALMS gathered, would assist in the battle against Covid-19, and is the company’s latest humanitarian investment initiative aimed at improving living standards in Sudan.

Bloomberg Africa, Ford boost media community with COVID-19 grants - ITREALMS

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The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) and the Ford Foundation have awarded their latest round of funding to strengthen community media on the continent, reports ITREALMS.

Five organizations in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa will receive grants from the BMIA Community Media Fund (BMIA-CMF) to improve training and support the production of independent, reliable news content on issues impacting local communities. 

CBN new cheque policy: What you must know - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a new Cheque standard, effective from 1 January 2021, reports ITREALMS.

With this development, all cheque books will now have expiry dates and also its defined as cheque digit which makes it become readable using the MICR code line.

Tech Experience Centre excites Corporate Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Thursday 1st October, 2020 was celebrated in Lagos with the launch of the Tech Experience Centre, a revolutionary technology project spearheaded by TD Africa – Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor – aimed at bridging the gap to cutting-edge technology for millions of Nigerians.

The Tech Experience Centre houses a convergence of globally renowned tech giants such as Cisco, HP, Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Zinox, Schneider Electric, Samsung, Apple and Bosch, among others, all under one roof to create an immersive experience of the latest technologies. Equally important, the official unveiling of the centre provided a unique opportunity for invited guests to witness first-hand some of the amazing devices, gadgets and cutting-edge tech solutions being exhibited by the tech giants occupying the centre.

Fayemi to lead discussions @Arewa House 50th lecture - ITREALMS

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The Arewa House, the internationally acclaimed centre for historical documentation and research has outlined an elaborate programme aimed at celebrating the centre’s 50 years anniversary, reports ITREALMS.

The one week programme, ITREALMS gathered, will kick-off on October 31st with a lecture to be delivered by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), His Excellency Dr Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State. 

FirstBank reiterates financial inclusion, disburses N17bn - ITREALMS

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Leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has revealed disbursing loans in excess of  N17 billion to individuals, across the country, reports ITREALMS. 

The loan disbursement, ITREALMS gathered was carried-out through FirstAdvance, its digital lending solution.

FirstAdvance is designed to offer a convenient and easy access to cash for salary earners whose accounts are domiciled with FirstBank and have received regular salaries for two months, prior to the loan request. In barely a year since the launch of FirstAdvance, over 128,000 unique customers in over 782,996 successful transactions have so far benefitted from loans.

Ondo Decides: Akeredolu, Jegede, Ajayi, others sign peace pact - ITREALMS

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Most of the candidates of political parties contesting the 2020 governorship elections in Ondo State, have signed peace pact, reports ITREALMS.

They included the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Akeredolu; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede; the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Agboola Ajayi, and others, have signed a peace pact ahead of the Ondo State Governorship election slated for Saturday.

At the peace pact signing ceremony on Tuesday in the state capital, Akure, they pledged to shun violence during the election and avoid actions that may undermine the peace accord.

German investors targets LNG, gas projects in Africa - ITREALMS

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The investor mission provides German investors an opportunity to engage with key African countries, especially in Mozambican businesses and political stakeholders space, reports ITREALMS.

The Germany Africa Business Forum, ITREALMS gathered is leading delegation to explore investment opportunities in Mozambique in March 2021; GABF congratulates H.E. Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique for his selection as Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020; German businesses and investors should contact.

Chairman, National Daily editorial board, Barr. Chris Akiri, passes on - ITREALMS

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The Board of Directors, management and staff of National Daily newspapers wish to announce the passage of its Editorial Board Chairman, Barrister Chris Akiri; he died in Lagos on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 after a brief illness.

Barrister Akiri was appointed Chairman of the Editorial Board of National Daily Newspaper in June 2006, a position held till his death. 

According to the Publisher/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) National Daily Newspaper, Sylvester Ebhodaghe, Barr. Akiri showed high degree of innovation, articulation, and dynamism in dissecting issues within and outside Nigeria in his editorial responsibilities.

Cybersecurity is everyone's business, declares Danbatta - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said the need to be cybersecurity-conscious to guarantee online safety for Internet users is everyone's business and not reserved for a group of people.

Danbatta stated this to herald the commencement of a series of enlightenment and awareness campaign activities being embarked upon by the Commission for this year’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).

MTN listing: NCC, Danbatta count gains to Nigeria's economy - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, is now counting gains to the country, following the facilitations provided by the regulator to make the listing of MTN Nigeria, a success, reports ITREALMS.

Market analysts report that MTN investors have raked in approximately N1 trillion in price appreciation and dividends since April 2020. The listing of MTN was as a result of NCC’s effective regulatory action taken during the mobile network operator’s fine settlement agreement in 2016, which compelled the telco to, among other things, list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

Polaris Bank extends 'Salary Advance' product to non-customers - ITREALMS

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Polaris Bank has re-launched its popular Salary Advance with an added capability of enabling non-account holders to access quick funds with same speed and ease as the bank’s customers, reports ITREALMS.

The Bank’s Group Head, Products & Markets Development, Mrs. Bimpe Ihekuna, disclosed this to ITREALMS, saying “The phenomenal success and testimonials from beneficiaries of the initial offering, informed the need to extend the opportunity to more Nigerians to enjoy the benefits.”

US, Africa collaboration tops discourse @AOW 2020 - ITREALMS

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The participation of US Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy and the US Development Finance Corporation’s Chief Development Officer in AOW Virtual highlights the importance that the United States places on fostering relationships with the continent.

When the US government launched its Prosper Africa initiative in December 2018, it did so with a vision to open markets for American businesses, grow Africa’s middle class and promote youth employment opportunities. Securing the continent’s energy future – either with its own resources or imported ones – and facilitating electrification for those Africans not yet connected to the grid have been crucial to the initiative since its inception.

Omnia Health leverages technology to deliver Africa’s medicare - ITREALMS

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Omnia Health Live Africa (live.Omnia-Health.com) set to bring together policy drivers, thought leaders, expert clinicians and decision-makers to transform healthcare's most pressing challenges through collaboration and empowerment.

The international healthcare community sits at a critical juncture, particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic placing a spotlight on some of the industry’s biggest resource challenges.

Expert: To boost IGR, improve tax professionals effectiveness - ITREALMS

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Expert in taxation has said that in order to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), its essential to improve on personal work effectiveness of tax professionals, reports ITREALMS.

The Assistant Director, Personal Income Tax at the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIR), Mr. Igho Orienru, gave this counsel at the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) capacity building webinar for members and associates in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, recently.

Fayemi honours Teachers with awards - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has honour some deserving teachers in the state, with a presentation of awards in commemoration of the 2020 World Teachers’ Day celebration, reports ITREALMS.

Some of the awardees included the Best Administrator, Primary School, which went to Mrs. Adebimpe Ogunruku of SUBEB Model Nursery and Primary School, Oye- Ekiti; the Best Teacher (Secondary School), Mr. Femi Owoeye of St. Augustine Comprehensive High School, Oye Ekiti.

Insurance: TRM Risk Management combines expertise with global access to provide solutions - ITREALMS

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Three years ago, brothers James and Hugo Hill identified a growing demand for complex insurance products required by energy companies and other ‘Special Risk’ businesses in Africa, a continent historically underserved by international insurers located thousands of miles from the projects they were underwriting.

TRM Risk Management (TRM) is a pan-African risk advisory business that specializes in advising energy clients and placing insurance policies for the largest and most complex risks on the continent. The Hills’ 25 years of combined insurance Broking & Underwriting experience in London, Singapore and South Africa brings a uniquely broad range of solutions to even the most complex of risks.

ALERT: NCC warns on cloned Facebook account - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted the general public over the cloned Facebook account purportedly belonging to the commission, describing it as fraudulent, reports ITREALMS. 

According to the Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, “NCC wishes to draw the attention of the general Public, especially telecoms consumers to a fraudulent and cloned Facebook profile account opened with a name similar to the Commission’s official name on the social media site.”

IRENA, CariCom sign MoU on fossil-fuel - ITREALMS

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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to support a transition from fossil-fuel dependency to a more resilient and sustainable low carbon economic development model in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The partnership will focus on reducing the region’s economic and social vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate change, and liberating the region from a dependency on volatile and expensive fossil fuel imports. The Latin America and Caribbean region has the potential to source up to 85 per cent of its power from renewables by 2030. Doing so would significantly improve energy security and reduce energy system costs. The two organisations will also work enhance business competitiveness in the region.

FG, Lagos applaud TD Africa on Tech Experience Centre - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) and Lagos State government have applauded the TD Africa on the debut of its Tech Experience Centre, reports ITREALMS.

Just as FG described as strategic to its plan to build a digital Nigeria for all citizens, according to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami.

He made this disclosure during the launch of the Tech Experience Centre located at the high-rise Yudala Heights on 13 Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, October 1^st, 2020, Nigeria’s 60^th Independence Anniversary. The Minister, who was the Special Guest of Honour, expressed delight with the project, even as he conveyed the feelings of President Muhammadu Buhari on the launch of the massive initiative.

Connecting people with finance: new digital core in banks - ITREALMS

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In the banking industry, the stable running of IT systems is imperative. This is what drove the industry to begin IT construction relatively early and what continues to drive it to make significant investments each and every year.

However, the IT architecture of the banking industry - particularly the core system - has stood still for decades. This year in particular, it has become clear that banks need to change their architecture.

Mrs Oyetola commends Olori Afolabi over market women interest-free loans - ITREALMS

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The Osun State first lady, Kafayat Oyetola, has commended Olori Janet Afolabi, a CNN award-winning journalist and Queen of Apomu kingdom for supporting Apomu market women with interest loans through Apomu Women Cooperative launched on October 2nd at the Palace hall in Apomu, reports ITREALMS.

In her speech the first lady said "l appreciate Olori Afolabi for her efforts at ensuring the take off of this project. I have no doubt that it would help to lift many women and homes out of poverty and enhance the standard of living in their homes. I call on other communities in the state which may not have this type of economic development mechanism to emulate Apomu women by floating their own cooperative bodies."

Issue Executive Order on Oyo sanitation says OYDA - ITREALMS

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The Oyo Democratic Alliance (OYDA) has advised Gov. Seyi Makinde to issue executive order on Oyo sanitation and Environment prohibiting citizens from engaging in environmental abuse, including illegal and indiscriminate dumping of refuse, construction on drainage points and obstructions, saying it would bring about cleanliness and orderliness to the state.

This was contained in a press statement issued and signed by the Coordinator of the Alliance, Mr. Wole Adedoyin in Ibadan on Sunday.

Oyo Democratic Alliance (OYDA) said that the executive order would save the state from further deplorable environmental condition.

Shell’s gas to boost industrialisation in Oyo, awards Bayelsa - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) is to facilitate domestic gas infrastructure development in Oyo State following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government last week, reports ITREALMS.

The pact targets the distribution of cleaner and more reliable gas energy to industries in the state through a distribution network with potential for around 50 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, starting from the state capital, Ibadan, as the point of first entry.

The MoU set out broad terms and conditions to guide co-operation between the two parties for the project development and delivery, and it was signed at the Oyo State Government House last Wednesday by Managing Director of SNG, Ed Ubong and the state governor, Oluseyi Makinde.

FSARS ban: IGP says indiscriminate search of smart devices, invasion of privacy - ITREALMS

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... As Police arrest 2 FSARS operatives, 1 civilian accomplice in Lagos State

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has banned the personnel of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads of the Force including the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Anti-Cultism Squad and other Tactical Squads operating at the Federal, Zonal and Command levels, from carrying out routine patrols and other conventional low-risk duties - stop and search duties, checkpoints, mounting of roadblocks, traffic checks, among others, with immediate effect, reports ITREALMS.

Particularly, the IGP warned the Tactical Squads against the invasion of the privacy of citizens specifically through indiscriminate and unauthorized search of mobile phones, laptops and other smart devices. indiscriminate and unauthorized search of mobile phones, laptops and other smart devices.

African culture under attack: Imolites may install first female 'Eze' - ITREALMS

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Imolites may soon have a crowned female ‘Eze’ the king, instead of the Queen, legalised abortion and same sex marriage, if the schemes of proponents of the Law No 12 of 2012 gets away with their plans, reports ITREALMS.

According to some Imolites stakeholders led by the Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ACMPN) thus they are seeking revision of the Bill No. 12, which they alleged was repealed earlier in 2012, insisting that provisions of the repealed law which has not changed is returning in the guise of Bill Number 12.