3Line Limited: Why we opted out of transaction switching business - ITREALMS

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Following the recent revocation of the operating licenses of 42 microfinance banks (MFBs) in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria had announced the revocation of licenses of seven payment service providers and one switch service provider due to their inability to meet up with their statutory obligations and conditions of the regulator.

3Line Card Management Limited, Nigeria’s premier financial inclusion fintech firm has disclosed that it opted out of payment transaction switching services because it no longer aligns with its overall business strategy.

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Over 600 household benefit from CAI - ITREALMS

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A little over six hundred poor households in Nigeria have received food items distributed in the month of December under the Food Aid Program (FAP) of the China Africa Initiative (CAI,) being implemented by PASDO.

This is coming at yuletide season when food prices have hit rooftops, the economy is suffering the ravaging effects of COVID-19 and the country is experiencing its worst recession in 30 years.

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COVID-19: FirstBank launches "Mask up, stay safe” campaign - ITREALMS

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The First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider has announced its ongoing digital campaign “Mask Up, Stay Safe” as part of its advocacy to encourage everyone to consciously protect one another against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The digital campaign which is designed to employ a fun approach to urge and engage its stakeholders on the need to observe the safety and precautionary guidelines during the festive season is implemented using the Bank’s customised face mask filter on instagram, that is made of the bespoke FirstBank 125th Anniversary pattern in Ankara fabric giving a distinct African contemporary an consistent look.

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Oyeyemi rejoices with Christians, insists on COVID-19 protocols - ITREALMS

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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has felicitated with Nigerian Christians at the birth of Jesus Christ commemoration, reports ITREALMS.

He also enjoined everyone to duly observe the COVID-19 protocols against the dreaded disease in line with the directives of the Presidential Task Force (PTF). 

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Fayemi greets Christians @Christmas - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Christians in the State and the country in general for witnessing another Christmas, urging them to continue to live by example in matters relating to love, goodwill and peace in the yuletide season and beyond.

He also urged them to pray for an end to the Covid19 pandemic which had impacted negatively on global economy and daily lifestyle of the people, in addition to strict adherence to the safety protocols established by the government. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

SIM, NIN integration: ALTON members responding rapidly - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has described members’ adherence to recent regulatory direction by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regarding the SIM registration process, as rapid, reports ITREALMS.

Chairman and publicity secretary of the organisation, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Sir Damain Udeh respectively informed ITREALMS that ALTON members have put in place the processes and infrastructure necessary to enable them incorporate existing National Identity Numbers (NINs) into the current SIM registration data and support subscriber enrolment into the National Identity database. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Christmas: SYNW greets Christians - ITREALMS

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The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has enjoined Christians to use the occasion of Christmas to renew love and affection to one another.

SYNW in its Christmas message said that love is the essence of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life epitomizes peace, sacrifice, tolerance and mercy. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Happy Christmas & Prosperous New Year - ITREALMS

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ITU launches focus group for autonomous networks - ITREALMS

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United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched a new Focus Group to support the emergence of ICT networks able to control their behaviour autonomously in the interests of efficiency. Participation is open to all interested parties, reports ITREALMS.

The ITU Focus Group on 'autonomous networks' will lead an exploratory 'pre-standardization' study to determine how ITU standards will support the realization of autonomous networks and their evolution in years to come. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Christmas goodwill message, according to Asiwaju - ITREALMS

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With the emergence of the coronavirus, 2020 has been as a plane flying through turbulent skies, a year that has raised challenges like no other year has. Yet, by the grace of God, we have persevered and shall continue to move forward.

As we give thanks to God for His mercies, we do not and cannot forget those who we have lost for they were our brothers and sisters, they have been our friends and neighbours, they were important and loved members of our national family. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NLNG mourns late Prof. Jerry Agada, 'he contributed significantly to Nigeria Prize for Literature' - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), the sponsor of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, expresses shock and sadness over the loss of one of the Prize’s Advisory Board members, Professor Jerry Agada, who died on Tuesday 22nd December 2020, after a brief illness in Makurdi, Benue State, reports ITREALMS.

The late Professor Agada joined the Advisory Board in 2011 where he contributed significantly to the development of The Nigeria Prize for Literature into a global brand and one of the most prestigious prizes in Africa. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

'Variant COVID-19 may hit Nigeria' - ITREALMS

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Nigeria may be in for a big shock as a new coronavirus variant has been reportedly detected in the country, reports ITREALMS.

This if confirmed would be the latest variation to be identified after similar discoveries in the United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa (SA) to name a few. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

COVID-19 war: Open letter to Sanwo-Olu, Lagos NURTW - ITREALMS

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Just last Sunday, I received a confession from a parishioner who claimed to have not believed there is CoronaVirus, because investigations shown him and newly married wife have diatribe on what is COVID-19, let alone its existence.

My immediate take is to advocate usage of facemask even if one disapproves COVID-19 exist and is real and even more daring nowadays as we can see for those who care for news that the United States of America alone is nearing 20,000,000 infectious mark, while Nigeria advances daily towards 100,000 cases. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

SPDC dismisses purported takeover of Kidney Island, OML 11 - ITREALMS

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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has dismissed the purported takeover of Kidney Island asset of the SPDC Joint Venture in Port Harcourt by the Rivers State Government in the exercise of rights purportedly acquired through a court auction process that is still the subject of ongoing appeals at the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt.

According to SPDC, any purported exercise of rights allegedly acquired through that process including any attempt to take over or seal up the Kidney Island asset or other assets of the SPDC JV to satisfy claims in pending suits is premature and prejudicial to the ongoing court proceedings, and therefore not recognised. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Presidency alleges smear campaign against Buhari - ITREALMS

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The Presidency has alerted Nigerians and general public of alleged smear campaign against General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, reports ITREALMS.

"The general public is hereby alerted to a smear campaign in the works against Mr President and his office, by disgruntled political elements in the country, who have been shopping for pliant online media that will serve as accomplices in their nefarious act."

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9-months after: ASUU suspends strike - ITREALMS

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After over nine months at home, relief may be coming on the part of Nigerian students as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) revealed it has suspended its nationwide strike conditionally, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this latest development, the ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, said at a news conference at the end of its emergence National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Lagos focuses on children nutrition says SNO - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Government has explained the importance of focusing its nutrition efforts on children, reports ITREALMS. 

According to the State Nutrition Officer (SNO), Mrs. Olubunmi Braheem, who spoke at the one-day workshop for Officers in-charge of Primary Health Care Centers in the state, held on the theme "The Minimum Package for Nutrition in a Functional Primary Health Care Centre," said their interventions on children nutrition specifically was because of their vulnerability.

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Zinox debunks Police indictment of Ekeh - ITREALMS

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The management of Zinox Technologies, Nigeria’s leading integrated Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, has debunked allegations of its Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, being indicted by the Nigerian Police.

This was contained in a detailed statement released to the media on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

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ECA, ITFC launch AfCFTA in Sudan - ITREALMS

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The North Africa's office of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of the Sudan and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) launched in Khartoum (Sudan) a stakeholder dialogue on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reports ITREALMS.

“We need to work together and in a very practical way so as to ensure Sudan benefits from the AfCFTA and makes the most of its strong points - its workforce, its agriculture and industry – to increase exports to African countries”, said Khaled Hussein, interim director of the ECA Office for North Africa. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Ayoba closing 2020 with Africa Digital Award - ITREALMS

Penultimate Saturday, 28th of November 2020, ayoba was awarded the Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application in Accra, Ghana. 

The Awards were held by the Africa Digital Festival to honour Africa’s Digital Champions and ayoba features amongst many prestigious winners. 

Accepting at a virtual award ceremony, ayoba thanked the millions of users whose support has helped to realise the dream of bringing content and connectivity to Africa.

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Amnesty Interim Administrator, Col. Dikio, accused of recklessness in office - ITREALMS

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Once again, the recklessness by public office holders under the Buhari led Federal Government has been condemned by a beneficiary of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Mr. Victor Okame, reports ITREALMS.

According to him, “the recklessness by public office holders under the Buhari led federal government has become a cause for concern. The Amnesty Programme which was meant to run for 4 years has become a conduit pipe for enemies of the Niger Delta Region; and unless issues of underperformance are addressed, the Amnesty Programme will just be a wasted effort.” Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

HP collaborates Nigeria to disrupt counterfeit operations - ITREALMS

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HP Incorporated and Nigerian authorities have successfully halted the potential sale of over 54,000 counterfeit goods, including ready-for-sale fraudulent toner and ink cartridges, reports ITREALMS. 

The Nigerian Police with the assistance from HP Nigeria discovered a massive operation selling counterfeit cartridges for HP printers. As a result, they worked with HP specialists to raid multiple retail and workshop premises in the Lagos area. In the same month, officials of the Nigeria Police carried out further, separate anti-counterfeiting raids in the states of Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos, and the Abuja area. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

FG introduces new restrictions as COVID-19 surges nationwide - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) has introduced new restrictions due to suspected rise in the cases of CoronaVirus (COVID-19) across the country, reports ITREALMS.

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha revealed this on Monday at the briefing of the task force in Abuja. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NLNG wins 'Best Company in Education' award at SERAS - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been awarded the “Best Company in Education” at the recently held 14th Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) in Lagos.

NLNG was recognised for its annual scholarship schemes which have benefited Nigerian students at Post-Primary, Undergraduate and Post-graduate education levels. The Company was also recognised for its contribution to vocational and skills training through the Bonny Vocational Centre (BVC), a City & Guilds certified training institute. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Book on The Guardian for public unveiling in April 2021 - ITREALMS

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A book on how The Guardian was founded and eventually became the “Flagship of Nigerian journalism" and media enterprise in the 1980s, is due for public presentation in Lagos on April 7, 2021, reports ITREALMS.

At the event, founding publisher and Chairman of The Guardian Newspapers, late Chief Alex Uruemu Ibru, will also be singularly honoured posthumously for his excellent and inspiring proprietorship by his former employees, almost four decades after his successful creation of an iconic media business. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Why telcos should consider horizontal platform - ITREALMS

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As technology evolves towards containers and cloud-native architectures and applications, there are key architectural considerations for communications service providers (CSPs) to address.

5G is accelerating deployments of edge computing, as communications service providers (CSPs) look to rearchitect their network infrastructure and grow the capacity of their networks as well as add new services. As technology evolves towards containers and cloud-native architectures and applications, there are key architectural considerations for CSPs to address. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Unstoppables raise profile of Women’s Rugby in Africa - ITREALMS

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The Rugby Africa’s “Unstoppables” have proved just how unstoppable they are! Since being selected three months ago, these 12 women have utilised their energy and passion to raise the profile and fast-track the development of women’s rugby in Africa, reports ITREALMS.

“The participation of women in rugby forms a critical part of the overall strategic development plan of Rugby Africa. It is the key area of growth and potential success on the international stage for Rugby Africa,” says Khaled Babbou, President of Rugby Africa.

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FG extends deadline for NIN provision by subscribers - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number (NIN) given to the telecommunication service subscribers to update theirs with operators of get blocked, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy sighted by ITREALMS, entitled “Extension of Registration Period and Cancellation of USSD and Verification Fees,” was jointly signed by the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta; and Director-General, National Identity Management Commission, Engr. Aliyu Aziz.

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Pirate incident averted @LNG Lagos II - ITREALMS

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A Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Chartered Vessel, LNG Lagos II, in the early hours of Friday, 18th December 2020, reported a pirate threat to vessel and crew en route the Company’s Bonny Terminal, reports ITREALMS.

General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Eyono Fatayi-Williams, confirmed that all personnel are safe and there is no report of physical attack or damage to vessel. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

E-Waste: Nigeria to establish 30 collection centres nationwide - ITREALMS

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There are some 30 distinct opportunities in the electronic waste sub-industry in the country as Nigeria gears up to improve collection of e-waste and create more jobs, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this Thursday at the 2020 ITREALMS e-Waste Dialogue held at the Welcome Centre Hotels Lagos, the Executive Secretary, E-Waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON), Mrs. Ibukun Faluyi said the application is free. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Tinubu lauds Buhari, Masari over rescue of Kankara Schoolboys

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All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over his prompt intervention in rescuing the over 300 kidnapped students of Kankara Government Science Secondary School in Katsina State.

He also commended Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari and the armed forces for working tirelessly to secure the release of the schoolboys. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Pacesetter Quarry: 'Makinde fulfilling my dream in Oyo' - ITREALMS

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The former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that the incumbent governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, is working to fulfil his dream for the state, reports ITREALMS.

The former governor, who spoke alongside Makinde, on Thursday, lauded the administration's resuscitation of the now operational Pacesetter Quarry and Asphalt Limited, Ijaiye, stating that the effort, which, he noted, will boost the economy of the state, has made his dream for the project and the state come true.

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TD Plus signs on Samsung, offers 50% discount on screen repairs - ITREALMS

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TD Plus, a subsidiary of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor, TD Africa, has signed a partnership to provide quality support services to customers of Samsung, a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in Nigeria and beyond.

Specifically, TD Plus has been certified as an Authorized Service Centre for Samsung Mobile and Consumer Electronics. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

2880 FRSC officers promoted to next rank - ITREALMS

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In a seemingly Christmas gift, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has promoted 2880 officers to their next ranks, reports ITREALMS.

This promotion, ITREALMS gathered was signed off by FRSC leadership on 14 December, 2020 after due consideration of the report submitted by its Establishment Committee in respect to the 2019 promotion, approved the promotion of 435 Officers to their next ranks.

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NNPC deepens compliance with EITI standards - ITREALMS

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As part of efforts at deepening compliance with the transparency standards dictated by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) as a supporting company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has appointed an Implementation Programme manager, reports ITREALMS.

The manager, Ms. Murjanatu Ibrahim Gamawa would help drive speedy attainment of the EITI requirements across its operations. 

A press release by the group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, stated that Ms. Gamawa’s appointment which will take effect from January 2021 was a practical step towards entrenching the culture of transparency in the Corporation.

Ms. Gamawa, a petroleum geologist, was until her appointment, the EITI Country Manager in charge of coordinating implementation of EITI standards across Anglophone Africa.

She also worked at the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) as a petroleum analyst and team lead of the Oil and Gas Team.

Gamawa’s wealth of experience across the Oil and Gas industry and in EITI mandate implementation is expected to boost the Corporation’s compliance strategy and roadmap. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs