Polaris Bank dangles N26m for customers ‘Save and Win’ Promo Campaign - ITREALMS

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Polaris Bank is dangling N26million for customers in its 'Save and Win' promo which commenced weekend, reports ITREALMS.

This nationwide savings campaign is targeted at loyal and prospective customers who emerge winners in its ‘Save & Win’ promo. 

ITREALMS gathered that some Eight millionaires will emerge alongside 180 lucky customers who will be rewarded with other cash gifts of N100,000 per person.

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#EndSARS protesters demand boycott of Access Bank - ITREALMS

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A trending online campaign has been commenced by some #EndSARS protesters demanding boycott of Access Bank due to its role in freezing of some the protesters' account, reports ITREALMS.

Access Bank, ITREALMS gathered had frozen the accounts of at least eight persons involved in the #EndSARS campaign based on the orders of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), but protesters claimed the bank had frozen the accounts about two weeks earlier before CBN obtained a court order for that. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Winner emerge for AfDB 'African Utility of the Future' - ITREALMS

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Konexa has emerged the winner of the final panel of Africa Energy Forum 2020, thereby receiving prize of USD $5,000, reports ITREALMS.

The competition, ITREALMS gathered, inspired team-building and innovative ideas to transform current utilities into Advanced, Futuristic, SMART, Sustainable and Agile African Power Utilities.

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NCC tops agencies in MoCDE on integrity test - ITREALMS

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The latest Ethics Compliance and Integrity Scorecard (ECIS) 2020 by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) above other departments and agencies with the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MoCDE), reports ITREALMS.

The apex telecom regulator, ICPC said topped the list among three other agencies under the Ministry, which featured in the infra-ministerial agencies’ ranking in ethics compliance and institutional integrity with 81.15 per cent.

The trio includes the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) which scored 74.05 percent; Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) with a score of 31.9 per cent while the National Information Technology development Agency (NITDA) came last with 17.65 per cent in that order of second, third and fourth.

The NCC also leads 24 regulatory agencies to emerge most ethically-compliant parastatal among 25 other regulatory agencies assessed in the anti-graft agency’s Ethics Compliance and Integrity Scorecards (ECIS), 2020.

ICPC’s report, equally measured how Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government comply with ethical, integrity, statutory, regulatory and policy standards and requirements, the NCC came first with a score of 81.15 percent in this category.

The ECIS report also indicated that between July and September 2020 the survey was conducted in 352 MDAs to assess the ethical culture and high standards of integrity, which core of its operations and regulatory activities of the Commission.

"As the internal anti-corruption and transparency mechanism put in place within the Commission to improve the integrity of internal processes for better service delivery, the ACTU has been instrumental to the implementation of ICPC’s framework for promoting an ethical environment.

"The ranking by ICPC, in addition to demonstrating NCC’s commitment to the orderly growth and development of the Nigerian telecommunications industry, underscores the Commission’s strategic role as a key enabler of positive change within Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape.

"The telecoms regulator is conscious of President Muhammadu Buhari’s s vision on Anti-Corruption and is committed to continue to support the Federal Government’s digital economy agenda to rapidly advance the socioeconomic development of Nigeria, through leveraging Information and Communications Technologies to drive performance across all the critical sectors of the Nigerian economy through its fair, firm, forthright and transparent regulatory approach.

ICPC, ITREALMS gathered, had deployed the Ethics Compliance and Integrity Scorecard in line with its proactive and preventive mandate under the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 to reinforce its drive to strengthen integrity, accountability and transparency in the public service.

"The ECIS, is deployed annually in selected government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to measure how MDAs comply with ethical, integrity, statutory, regulatory and policy standards and requirements.

Just as the goal is to diminish corruption risk, improve ethics and integrity benchmarks and improve service delivery in line with its mandate.

Correspondent with additional reports from ITPulse/Editor

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Zedcap Partners: 'Best Brokerage Service Firm in Nigeria' - ITREALMS

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For the second year in a row, Zedcap Partners Limited (ZPL), the leading and largest interdealer brokerage firm in Nigeria, emerged as the FMDQ Gold Award winner for the Best Brokerage Service Firm in the country.

The 2020 FMDQ Gold Award for Best Brokerage Service goes to the brokerage firm with the most satisfied clients, voted by Members of the FMDQ Securities Exchange as providing the most exemplary brokerage service. The winners of this year’s award were announced on the official awards website of FMDQ on Friday, November 6th 2020. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NNPC explains hike in PMS ex-coastal, ex-depot price - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained the hike in the Petroluem Motor Spirit (PMS) based on exporting coastal price and export deport price being collected, reports ITREALMS.

NNPC also said it is aware of a document widely circulating in the media purporting an increase in the PPMC Ex-Coastal Price and Ex-Depot Price (with collection) to N130 and N155.17 respectively.

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Ade Bajomo becomes President of FinTechNGR - ITREALMS

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The Access Bank’s Executive Director of Technology and Operations, Mr Ade Bajomo, has been appointed the new President of the FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR). This was first announced during FinTechNGR’s virtual Annual General Meeting held recently, reports ITREALMS.

Prior to his appointment as President, FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), Ade Bajomo served as the Vice President of FinTechNGR for the last two years. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

COVID 19: Ekiti receives medical items from SDGs - ITREALMS

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Ekiti State government has taken delivery of medical items donated by the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in support of the state’s fight against Covid-19 and other infectious diseases.

Speaking at the inauguration of the equipment in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi said his administration would continue to collaborate with private and public organizations including individuals to ensure better health care delivery for the people.

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ATCON presidency: Teniola hands over to Ike Nnamani - ITREALMS

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As predicted by industry pundits, the Chief Executive Officer, Medallion Communication Limited, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Tuesday emerged as the National President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), reports ITREALMS.

Nnamani takes over from the immediate past president, Mr. Olusola Teniola after his second term came to an end. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

FirstBank wins global finance 2020 best mobile app award - ITREALMS

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider has announced that its mobile banking application, FirstMobile, has been awarded the 2020 Best Mobile Banking App award 2020 in the Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards 2020, reports ITREALMS.

This feat is largely attributable to the Bank’s relative strength and success of its web products and services, notably FirstMobile.

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UNILAG crisis: Panel faults removal of VC, reinstates Ogundipe - ITREALMS

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The President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired and Visitor to the University of Lagos has approved the Report of the Special Visitation Panel to the University of Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The highlights, ITREALMS gathered of the findings and recommendations approved by Mr. President include that:

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Ecobank reiterates commitment for better health, focuses on NCD - ITREALMS

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The leading pan-African banking group, the Ecobank Group (Ecobank.com), has celebrated its eighth annual Ecobank Day, which is the group’s flagship annual event, showing commitment and giving back to its local communities across 33 African countries. 

This year’s theme is ‘Take Action Against Diabetes’ and it marks the second stage of a three-year campaign to raise awareness and help prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Thus, Ecobank has partnered with the NCD Alliance (NCDAlliance.org), a Geneva-based global civil network dedicated to preventing NCDs all around the world.

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Asiwaju says Balarabe Musa was a 'Principled Progressive' - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has mourned the death of the former civilian governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, describing him a principled and committed progressive politician, reports ITREALMS.

In a condolence message issued on Wednesday by his Media Office and signed by Mr. Tunde Rahman, Asiwaju Tinubu said the former Chairman of the People's Redemption Party would be sorely missed by the entire country, particularly by the Talakawas who he fought for all his life.

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Fayemi: Balarabe Musa was an icon of democracy - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commiserated with government and people of Kaduna State on the death of a former Governor of the old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, who passed on Wednesday, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Fayemi in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described the former Governor as an icon of democracy in Nigeria and a champion of the downtrodden.

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#EndSARS: Police professionalism, restraint responsible for mildness of crisis in Ekiti - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said that the professionalism displayed by officers and men of the Nigeria Police, Ekiti State command was responsible for relatively low level of destruction during the recent #EndSARS protest in the State compared to the mayhem experienced in other parts of the country, reports ITREALMS.

Dr Fayemi stated this on Wednesday while addressing officers and men of the State Police Command during a solidarity visit to their Headquarters in Ado Ekiti to commiserate with some of them who were victims of the ENDSARS protest.

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NAS wins new ground handling license - ITREALMS

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The National Aviation Services (NAS), a leading airport services provider has been awarded a new ground handling license - Certificat d’Operateur d’Assistance en Escale (COEA) by the Civil Aviation Authority (Autorité de l’Aviation Civile - AAC) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reports ITREALMS. 

Under the terms of the COEA, NAS will offer comprehensive ground and cargo handling services at Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma international airports in DRC.

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ICT provides impetus for economic diversification says Danbatta - ITREALMS

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Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has underscored the importance of Information and Communication technology (ICT) as enabler of economic growth, especially at this time of diversification thereby providing digital impetus for transformation, reports ITREALMS.

Danbatta in his keynote to the fifth edition of WorldStage Economic Summit held virtually Tuesday, as occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant need to continue to maintain social distancing and other safety regulations, said that diversification of economy as a nation away from reliance on oil and gas proceeds that the nation would need essential enhancement from ICT. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Post #EndSARS Investigations: Beware of stolen vehicle engines, parts - ITREALMS

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Several vehicles affected in the #EndSARS protest hijack have been discovered to have their engines missing, reports ITREALMS.

Investigations by ITREALMS showed that most of the vehicles, especially cars of various types had their engines removed or stolen before such cars were set on fire. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

PC drought to last till June 2021, Nigerians groan - ITREALMS

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Reports reaching our newsroom indicated that after enjoying a run of uninterrupted supply of personal computers (PCs), laptops and other digital devices for nearly a quarter of a century, the world is currently in the middle of a major supply chain crisis that has seen global manufacturers struggle to meet growing demand.

The situation is exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, a global health challenge that began in late 2019, spreading from Wuhan, China where it originated to virtually all corners of the globe.  Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Paylink backs UI SME fair, provides digital empowerment - ITREALMS

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An e-commerce platform, Paylink, in its bid to empower businesses to showcase their products and services online and get paid instantly, is partnering with the University of Ibadan (UI) with fulling backing of the premier institution’s Small and Medium-scale Enterprise Fair (UI SME Fair), reports ITREALMS.

The event has been slated to hold at the International Conference Centre of the university on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Excitement galore greets Konga Yakata 2020 kick-off - ITREALMS

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Excitement is sky-high among bargain-hungry shoppers as Konga Yakata, the Black Friday sales of Nigeria’s e-commerce giant is known, kicked off in the early hours of today, Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Already, thousands of eager shoppers expectedly kept vigil on the Konga website – www.konga.com to be the first to grab the special commencement deals. 

The 2020 edition of Konga Yakata runs from November 11 till December 12, 2020. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Telekom selects Canonical OpenStack for virtualisation charge - ITREALMS

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Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, has announced that its Charmed OpenStack, an open source private cloud solution that allows businesses to control large pools of computer, storage and networking in a datacentre, has been selected by Telekom Networks Malawi Plc (TNM), to modernise and virtualise its entire telecommunications infrastructure. TNM is Malawi’s leading telecoms provider and aims to create faster time to market across its product range through the move.

TNM has been a pioneer of mobile and data solutions in Malawi, having been the first mobile operator to launch 4G broadband services, while its network is the fastest in the country, covering all cities and major towns. Charmed Openstack will enable TNM to separate network hardware and software, turning legacy components into software based network services . This means they can be updated quicker with continuous integration and development, while ensuring the network is robust and scalable.

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Denying Igbos brotherhood in Rivers ...? - ITREALMS

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In this piece, Mazi Omife I. Omife asked if Ndigbo still have brothers left in Rivers State?

Wike is not the first Rivers man to deny Igbos as their brothers.

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PENGASSAN Strike: NNPC says 'No need for panic buying' - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday dismissed mounting insinuation of possible scarcity of petroleum products following ongoing disagreement between the Federal Government and members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) on the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Kennie Obateru, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the Corporation, quoted Mallam Mele Kyari as saying, in a release, that the industrial action embarked upon by PENGASSAN would not lead to scarcity of petroleum products as all fuel stations and petrol depots in the country have enough stock of products to service consumers and are open for business. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

#EndSARS national poetry judges unveiled - ITREALMS

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The organizers of the #EndSARS National Poetry Competition after receiving an overwhelming number of entries have announced the selection of two judges for the ongoing national poetry competition aimed at combating and campaigning against Police Brutality, Assault and Battery, reports ITREALMS.

The ongoing END SARS National Poetry Competition is a joint effort between the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) and the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), USA.

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WhatsApp partners NPCI to enable Indians send money - ITREALMS

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WhatsApp Messenger powered by Facebook Incorporated has introduced a payment option on messaging platform in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), reports ITREALMS.

Also known as WhatsApp, ITREALMS gathered is an American freeware, cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP service owned by Facebook, which allows users to send text messages and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other media. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

5G: NCC publishes consultation document, says process ongoing - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published the Draft Consultation Document on the Deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Technology in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, Director, Public Affairs Department, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde said NCC wished to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that the Commission has not concluded plans for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network, hence its ongoing.

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Winners emerge @2020 Equals in Tech award

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The 2020 EQUALS in Tech Award winners have emerged in demonstration of the dedication, optimism and creativity needed to close the digital gender divide, reports ITREALMS.

The winners were selected by an expert panel of EQUALS Global Partnership representatives as well as former award winners.

 

Winners were announced in each of five categories—Access, Skills, Leadership in Tech, Leadership in SME, and Research—at an online ceremony taking place as part of the programme of activities surrounding the annual Internet Governance Forum.

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Dean predicts rise of African economic power @Ndiaye Lecture- ITREALMS

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The founding dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Professor Kishore Mahbubani, has predicted a shift in economic power from the West to Asia in the first half of the 21st Century, with the second half moving into the Afro-Asian Century, reports ITREALMS.

Mahbubani, who is a distinguished fellow, Asia Research Institute made this prediction recently at the Fourth edition of the Ndiaye Lecture organised at a time of major tectonic shifts around the world and the choice of the main theme “Africa and the Remaking of the New World Order.” Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

#EndSARS #OyigboMassacre: Rivers NBA to host 2-day public enquiry - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State has concluded plans to conduct a two-day public enquiry into the recent happenings in Oyigbo following of hijacking of the #EndSARS protests, reports ITREALMS. 

A public statement available to ITREALMS, NBA invited Oyigbo residents to attend the enquiry, especially their property were burnt or destroyed. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Ike Nnamani bags award @NTITA 2020 - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Medallion Communications Limited, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, has been honoured with a special recognition at 2020 Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards (NTITA), reports ITREALMS.

The Medallion boss, as said by the organisers, InstinctWave, was given the special recognition for his huge contributions to the Nigerian telecom industry, which has so many ways helped to bridge the digital divide.

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WTD kicks off countdown for 2021 - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has kicked off countdown towards its road to Addis, a series of events organized to build momentum towards the 2021 World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-21), scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8 to 19 November 2021.

ITU also announced its new youth initiative – “Generation Connect: our future is just a click away” – to increase youth engagement in preparation for a global youth summit that will precede WTDC-21. 

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Winners @10th Orange telecoms Social Entrepreneur Prize emerge - ITREALMS

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In 2020, the Orange Africa and Middle East Social Entrepreneur Prize (POESAM) celebrates its tenth birthday! In addition to the International Grand Prix that has historically rewarded three prize winners with prizes ranging from €10,000 (3rd place) to €25,000 (1st place), 

Orange has added two new prizes for this edition:

The International Women's Prize with a value of €20,000, supported by the Orange Group Diversity and Inclusion unit
And the Special 10th Anniversary Prize with a value of €10,000.

In addition, a project was also awarded the special, "Jury's Favourite" prize.

So, a total of six prizes were awarded by the POESAM International Grand Prix jury.

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MRA draggs NBC to court over imposition of fines on radio, Tv stations - ITREAMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, challenging the powers of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcasting stations since it is not a judicial body, reports ITREALMS.

The organization is asking the court to set aside the fines of N3 million each imposed by the NBC on three television stations on October 23 as unlawfully imposed and therefore null and void.

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Fayemi sets committee on creation of LCDAs - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has set up a committee to look into the creation of local government councils development areas in the state, reports ITREALMS.

This is in a bid to bring government nearer to the people and ensure more rapid development in the rural areas in line with the administration's five- pillar development agenda. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Broadband: NITTA honours NCC, Danbatta with fresh awards for advancement - ITREALMS

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More telecom industry recognition is coming to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, for advancing broadband development in the country, reports ITREALMS.

The latest on the shelf is the recognition at this year’s Nigeria Tech Innovation and Telecoms Awards (NTITA), 2020.

Touted as the Oscars of Nigeria’s telecoms industry, the awards, powered by Instinctwave, Africa's leading business-to-business event organizer in collaboration with the Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) in Abuja at the weekend, saw the Commission and other industry stakeholders, including the Hon. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, carting away distinguished awards.

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CSO accuses FG of unwillingness to implement UN resolution 1325 - ITREALMS

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One of the greatest challenge facing the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution(UNSCR) 1325 to drive peace and security in Nigeria, is the gross unwillingness of government at all levels to implement or develop an action plan, a study the by West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), has found, reports ITREALMS.

Prof. Patricia Donli, disclosed this while presenting findings of the study on “The current realities of women in peace and security in Nigeria ” at a virtual conference marking the 20th Anniversary of UNSCR1325. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Study Notes on Nigeria’s Youth Revolt - ITREALMS

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What actually happened in Nigeria, from October 8, 2020 to the last week of that month? Did we see a protest, a revolt, an uprising, a rebellion, a nihilist – anarchist self-expression, an insurrection or a revolution? But why have I decided to put “revolution” last? Is it because it is the “greatest” on the list or because it has elements of each of the acts listed before it, but has something which others do not possess or possess in degrees that are not decisive? 

To this loaded question I reproduce an explanatory note which I gave to three younger Nigerians – all female – during the event we desire to give a name. It was an explanatory note which, though not useless, begged the direct question that I have asked. I told them, individually: “Revolution—as we know it today, in fact, every actual revolution—has brought out the best and the worst of human instincts …. However, a revolution not only says “No”, which other listed acts also say, but goes on to say “Yes” in a self-conscious and self-confident way.

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NNPC posts $139.50m crude oil, gas export sales - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that it supplied 727 Million Standard Cubic Feet per day (mmscfd) of natural gas for power generation to the country in the month of August, 2020, an equivalent of 2,538MW of power, reports ITREALMS.

This represents an increase of 2.80 per cent from the previous month.

According to the NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division,  Dr. Kennie Obateru, the recently released August 2020 NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR) indicated that Natural Gas production in August 2020 increased by 0.13 per cent at 236.66 Billion Cubic Feet (BCF) compared to output in July 2020; translating to an average daily production of 7,639.99mmscfd. 

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Konga Yakata 2020 goes live Wednesday with mega surprises - ITREALMS

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Konga Yakata, the Black Friday sales of Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant, Konga, is set to go live on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 with mega surprises for shoppers, reports ITREALMS.

The 2020 edition of Konga Yakata will officially commence in the early hours of Wednesday, at 12.05am, November 11 and will run till December 12, 2020 across the company’s omni-channel platforms including the website at www.konga.com, chains of retail stores nationwide and Konga Bulk, among others. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

FinTechWeek: AccessBank reiterates commitment, sponsors 2020 edition - ITREALMS

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Access Bank has reiterated commitment to the advancement of the frontiers of industry technological innovation across Africa with Nigeria in focus, even as the bank sponsors the Nigerian Fintech week 2020, reports ITREALMS.

The week long event, ITREALMS gathered, tend to highlight FinTech as a solution to problems across different industries including health, agriculture and logistics. 

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'Dialogue with IPOB now' - ITREALMS

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Former governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, has urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to dialogue with the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to avoid further trouble in the country, especially in the South-East, reports ITREALMS.

Orji, who is representing Abia Central in the Senate, made this call in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Sunday as part of activities to mark his 70th birthday celebration. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

ITFC boost cotton trade financing - ITREALMS

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, will be releasing a series of four short documentaries on its extensive cotton sector trade finance and development interventions in West Africa, reports ITREALMS.

Called the White Gold Series, the documentary will air on CNBC Africa from 9 to 12 November at 16h30 Central Africa time, followed by the West Africa launch via Afrique Media TV from November 16-18 at 7:03pm CAT and November 19 at 6:33 CAT, as well as ITFC Social Media.

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Digital era offers greater revenue-earning potential says Danbatta - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has underscored the centrality of economic diversification and ethical leadership at all levels of government as panacea to the current economic headwinds in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

He also underscored the fact that digital era offers greater revenue-earning potentials when ethical leadership is enthroned in a developing country like Nigeria.

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Airtel commences renovation of Infectious Disease Centre @LUTH - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has commenced the refurbishing and equipping of a 4-storey infectious disease center and admission facility for the use of Specialist Units in the Department of Medicine at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, reports ITREALMS.

Airtel Nigeria had announced in July that as part of activities marking a decade of doing successful business in Nigeria, it would be spending N300m to support the fight against COVID-19, being the final part of the N1.9b it promised last April at the early stages of the pandemic. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs