GITEX2020: Kicks off tomorrow, Nigeria focuses on youth-led enterprises - ITREALMS

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As the 40th edition of the GITEX Technology Week kicks off tomorrow in Dubia, Nigeria would join over 80 other countries in participating with focus on youth-led enterprises, reports ITREALMS.

The four-day event, ITREALMS gathered, holds between December 6 and 10, this year, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubia.

Nigeria’s participation in GITEX 2020 is anchored on promoting youth-led enterprises to showcase innovations coming from its tech startups community, and the country’s strong policy-thrust on digital economy.

Nigeria: Finally, US removes visa reciprocity fees - ITREALMS

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The United State (US) has removed the final part of visa reciprocity fees on Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

"Effective December 2, 2020, the reciprocity schedule for Nigeria changed to remove all reciprocity fees for the nonimmigrant visa categories," official confirmed. 

FG chronicles efforts to keep #EndSARS under control - ITREALMS

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SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN LAGOS ON TUESDAY, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020.

Gentlemen of the press, good morning. Thank you for always honouring our invitation. 

I have called this meeting so I can brief you on recent developments across the country, especially in the wake of the #EndSARS protest.

Open letter to Gov. David Umahi over wild, infantile, utter senseless accusations - ITREALMS

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Open letter to Governor David Umahi on his wild, infantile, and utterly senseless accusations against my person.

Copy: 

1. The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria 
2. Inspector – General of Police 
3. Director – General, State Security Service 
4. Chief of Defence Staff 

In a widely circulated media briefing on the 27th November after a formal Ebonyi State security council meeting, Governor Umahi stated as follows: 

ITU launches updated tools for Maritime industry, allocates frequency​​​ - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the Radio Regulations Table of Frequency Allocations Software as well as the Maritime Manual, which provides details on the modern maritime radio systems and the operational procedures to be followed by a ship or coast station in the event of a distress situation at sea.​

"We are delighted to avail the Maritime Manual and the Table of Frequency Allocations Software to our membership, which are the result of the hard-won agreements reached at the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference," said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao.

ICPC tracks 722 constituency projects - ITREALMS

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked some 722 constituency projects across the country, reports ITREALMS.

According to the phase 2 interim report of Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTi) made available to ITREALMS by ICPC, the 722 projects selected for tracking within the focal sectors of education, water resources, agriculture, power and health.

Buhari mourns Gen. Domkat Bali - ITREALMS

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The President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has condoled with the people and government of Plateau State over the passing of an illustrious son and highly decorated retired military officer, Gen. Domkat Bali, who served the country as Minister of Defence died at the age of 80 years, reports ITREALMS.

Buhari, ITREALMS gathered, spoke with the wife of the deceased, Esther on Friday, also commiserated with other family members, friends and professional associates of the former member of the Supreme Military Council and Armed Forces Ruling Council, after rising through the ranks, with a distinguished military career, reaching the peak as Chief of Defence Staff. 

The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu quoted President Buhari in a press statement available to ITREALMS as believing that the records of bravery and patriotism of Gen. Bali, the Ponzhi Tarok, will continue to inspire young military officers, while the foundation he laid in all the commands he headed will always be remembered.

Meanwhile the Federal Government (FG) has constituted a delegation led by the Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) to visit the family, and condole with government and people of the state over the loss.

Further, Buhari prayed that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed and comfort his family.

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US Opportunity Funds: 19 Nigerians to benefit from $2.17m scholarship - ITREALMS

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Nineteen high achieving, low-income students from southern Nigeria have received full scholarships totaling $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2020/2021 academic session. This feat was made possible through the Opportunity Funds Program of the United States Consulate General in Lagos, with support from Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited.

During a reception held in Lagos in honor of the U.S. bound students, United States Consul General Claire Pierangelo congratulated each of them on their successes. She urged the scholars to make the most of their opportunity to get a top-notch education while gaining first-hand experience of American life and culture.

Why Shell, NNPC donated ICT Centre to Enugu State varsity - ITREALMS

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Leading deep-water energy company, The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has donated a state-of-the-art Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology as part of the NNPC/SNEPCo ICT support programme launched in 2007 under the sponsorship of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), reports ITREALMS.

Handing over the facility to the state government, recently, Managing Director of SNEPCo, Bayo Ojulari, said the ICT centre would help students and teachers to maximize the value of quality education in information and technology in the fast-paced digital world.

NLNG wins World LNG award for outstanding contribution in 2020 - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has won the most outstanding contribution in the industry award as a joint winner at the ongoing 2020 World LNG Virtual Summit and Award, reports ITREALMS.
 

NLNG emerged the winner alongside Kpler in a nomination group comprising British Petroleum (B.P.), Chart Industries, Natural Gas Company (DEFA), Qatar Petroleum and Sempra LNG. The award was the first of two awarded by summit organiser, DMG Events. According to DMG Events, the Annual LNG Award is awarded to a company from the LNG value chain that has excelled in the previous 12 months and made positive commercial or technical contribution to the LNG business.

9mobile deepens subscribers relationship @Kano - ITREALMS

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Acclaimed customer-friendly telecommunication company, 9mobile, has affirmed commitment to deepen its relationship with subscribers by hosting the 2020 Customer Forum in Kano, reports ITREALMS.

The event held recently, saw customers sharing experiences with the network, asked questions, and commended 9mobile for providing superior products, services and customer experience.

Exco retreat 2020: Fayemi charges cabinet members on delivery - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has told members of his cabinet that the next two years are crucial for the administration's effort at making a difference in the lives of the people as well as building lasting legacy, reports ITREALMS.

This, he said has made it incumbent on them to remain focused on improving service delivery and actualising the promises made to the people of the State as entrenched in the five pillars of his administration.

Curbing social media abuse: FG solicits supports of credible online publishers - ITREALMS

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In efforts to fight menace of social media, the Federal Government (FG) has solicited the support of reputable online publishers in the country, reports ITREALMS. 

The Federal Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made this solicitation in Lagos, Tuesday saying this has become imperative because a lot of online publishers rely heavily on the new media.

How Vertiv emerged global leader in evolving data center cooling industry - ITREALMS

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A research by Omdia has revealed how a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, Vertiv, emerged, reports ITREALMS.

 

The technology analyst firm Omdia  in its latest research highlighted that established heat rejection technologies such as Direct Expansion (DX), Chilled Water and Evaporative Cooling continue to dominate while also becoming more sustainable. In addition, new technologies, such as forms of liquid cooling, are predicted to grow as data center operators look for ways to further improve efficiency and deal with increasingly power-intensive compute.

Ecobank Group scoops 5 awards - ITREALMS

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The leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank, has won awards from EMEA Finance, The Banker and Global Finance, reports ITREALMS.

Ecobank’s awards in the EMEA Finance African Banking Awards 2020 includes the pan-African award for Financial Inclusion, and ‘Best Bank’ in Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Chad, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea, Liberia and Mali.

Zabarmari Tragedy: Tinubu Commiserates with Gov. Zulum, Borno People - ITREALMS

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The acclaimed All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with Governor Babagana Zulum and the people of Borno State over the recent gruesome killing of scores of farmers in Zabarmari Community in Jere Local Government of the state by the Boko Haram insurgents, reports ITREALMS.

Tinubu said the cold-blooded murder of the innocent farmers, toiling to eke out a living for themselves and their families and provide food security for our nation was not only callous but satanic.

Lai Mohammed: I never said ‘Nigeria is at mercy of Boko Haram’ - ITREALMS

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The Federal Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has denied media report that Nigeria is at the mercy of Boko Haram, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking to ITREALMS at a ministerial briefing on Tuesday in Lagos, the minister decried the report, saying that it was a sheer fabrication of the publishing house, lamenting the influx of unconfirmed social media reports and effects on the future of the country.

House of Reps rap NLNG over withholding vital document - ITREALMS

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The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Nigeria LNG Train 7 project has accused the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development of NLNG, Eyono Fatayi Williams, and her management team of withholding vital documents.

Hon. Jarigbe

The Chairman of the House Committee. Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, at the rescheduled investigative hearing on the matter on Tuesday, said the whole project management, including waste management and disposal of the project, is shrouded in secrecy.

Capacity building key to tourism growth says Minister - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that capacity building for players in the tourism sector is key to the development of the sector, reports ITREALMS.

The Minister stated this in Makurdi, Benue State, on Monday at the formal take-off of the North Central Zonal Headquarters of the Nigerian Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR).

Prestigious Zik Prize for Danbatta - ITREALMS

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is billed to be honoured with the prestigious Zik Prize in the Professional Leadership category in Lagos, this Sunday, reports ITREALMS.

The award will be presented to Danbatta by Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), during an elaborate ceremony slated for Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State by 6 p.m.