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Saturday, May 22, 2021
FG frowns over WhatsApp updated privacy policy, engages Facebook - ITREALMS
Exclusive: NCC concludes plans to deploy DMS - ITREALMS
Friday, May 21, 2021
FG has reservations, engages Facebook on WhatsApp privacy policy - ITREALMS
The attention of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has been brought to the updated Privacy Policy of the WhatsApp messaging application.
The Policy states that WhatsApp will share information about the users on their platform with their parent company (Facebook), as well as other Facebook companies.
Air mishap: Armed Forces mourn COAS, 10 others, sets up investigation team - ITREALMS
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is mourning the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others in air mishap, reports ITREALMS.
Subscribers IMEI: NCC has no such plan - ITREALMS
Military Aircrash: COAS, Lt-Gen Attahiru, 10 others dead - ITREALMS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Ibrahim Attahiru, reportedly died in an air crash this evening of Friday, May 21, 2021, while on an official trip to Kaduna, reports ITREALMS.
The crash, ITREALMS gathered, occurred around 6:13 p.m. while the military training aircraft was trying to land on the runway of the Kaduna International Airport.
NCS president, Prof. Sodiya to preside DigitalSENSE Forum 2021 - ITREALMS
Disclosing this at the weekend in Lagos, the organisers through the Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media inc, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that this year’s theme will focus on Digital Cooperation: Enhancing Multistakeholders Governance for Digital Economy.
Does Malami know the meaning of 'AGF'? - ITREALMS
The conversation elicited since the Asaba declaration of the Southern Governors of Nigeria is still ongoing but not with the unexpected clap back from different groups and individuals.
Since the decision by the Governors to ban the much controversial Open Grazing, there has been a round of applause for the once regarded docile leaders, cutting across party lines, ethnicity, and religion.
Subscribers not required to submit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) Number - ITREALMS
Good Governance: We've raised bar in Oyo says Makinde - ITREALMS
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration has raised the bar of good governance in Oyo State, while providing enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Minister to NIPR: Make national unity, your priority - ITREALMS
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to use its network to promote unity in the country, in the wake of discordant voices threatening the peace and security of the country.
May 27: TD Africa to host Girls in ICT - ITREALMS
TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest technology and lifestyle distribution company, will be celebrating this year’s edition of the Girls in ICT Day by hosting 50 girls to a potentially life-changing experience.
The session holds on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Partnering with TD Africa for the event is leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, IBM.
NNPC's Obateru, bags NIPR Fellowship - ITREALMS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, (NIPR) on Thursday in Bauchi at its Annual General Meeting, conferred the prestigious Fellowship Award on Dr. Kennie Obateru, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Obateru, a self-driven and an amiable PR practitioner, joined the NNPC in 1992 as an experienced hire. Through the years he has served in various capacities as: General Manager/Head NNPC London Office, Manager, Public Affairs, National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Manager, Public Affairs, Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) among other positions.
Nuclear science used to protect African Rhinos - ITREALMS
Rhisotope Project has been launched anchored on nuclear science, with the potential to drastically reduce Rhino poaching, reports ITREALMS.
The project was initiated by the University of Witwatersrand (WITs) and is being implemented under a global collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Colorado State University (USA), ROSATOM (Russian Federation) (www.Rosatom.com) and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa) as well as global scientists, researchers, South African rhino owners and veterinary surgeon Dr William Fowlds.
NLNG commissions ultra-modern, smart head office in Port Harcourt - ITREALMS
The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has commissioned its ultra-modern and smart Corporate Head Office ( Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reports ITREALMS.
The Head Office was commissioned by the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (CON), at NLNG’s Amadi Ama location. As part of the commissioning, the governor was led on a tour immediately after the ribbon-cutting by the Chairman of NLNG’s Board of Directors, Dr Edmund M. Daukoru, together with the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Tony Attah; Deputy Managing Director, Engr. Sadeeq Mai-Bornu, and other members of the Company’s Senior Management Team.
Environmentally friendly products: How LG is championing SDGs through - ITREALMS
Achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is a Grand Challenge, especially for businesses.
As a global electronic giant, LG Electronics in its own little way has worked with the UN and other notable non-government organizations across the world to support the SDGs and reiterated its commitment to better the life for all through its products and services.
Oyo Govt declares Friday public holiday - ITREALMS
The government of Oyo State has announced Friday, May 21, 2021, as public holiday, reports ITREALMS.
Ogbonnanya: Okposi e-8 demands investigation into kidnap, torture, attempted murder - ITREALMS
An umbrella organization of leaders of thought in Ebonyi State, Okposi e-8, has condemned the kidnapping and attempted murder of Chief Ogbonnaya Amos, the immediate past Coordinator, Anuagata Development Centre in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the State, reports ITREALMS.
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Colonial Ransomware Attack: A wakeup call for Nigeria - ITREALMS
Cyber-attacks are on the rise. It is a wonder people still appear surprised despite numerous warning from cybersecurity experts. It is one of the downsides of a growing connectedness and digitalisation. Ransomware attacks are proving particularly lucrative.
Take the attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest pipelines in the United States last week. Following the ransomware attack, the Guardian reported that the firm was forced to 'shut down 5,500 miles of pipeline, which carries 45 per cent of the east coast’s fuel supplies and travels through 14 southern and eastern US states, after the breach of its computer networks.'
31 RedDot design accolades for LG Electronics - ITREALMS
In recognitions of strength in consumer and industrial designs, has earned LG Electronics (LG) some impressive 31 product accolades at the 2021 Red Dot Award, reports ITREALMS.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Exclusive: MTN tops customers complaints chart in Q1 - ITREALMS
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, operators of MTN Nigeria, has been named top on the chart of customers complaints per service providers in the country, reports ITREALMS exclusively.
MTN, ITREALMS gathered led breakdown of complaints received in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Q1, 2021 Report on Complaint Management issued by the Consumer Affairs Bureau.
How NCC resolved over 99% of service complaints in Q1 - ITREALMS
Outcome of Eid-El-Fitri patrol: FRSC records 27% reduction in road crashes - ITREALMS
ABP: Ekiti partners CBN to create over 12,000 jobs, boost rice production - ITREALMS
The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said the State government would utilize the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Rice Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) partnership to create over 12,000 jobs and increase its annual rice production from 34,700 to 1.5 million metric tonnes.
Polaris Bank digital bank, VULTe debuts - ITREALMS
Polaris Bank on Tuesday launched its much anticipated digital banking platform, VULTe.
In his welcome address at the well-attended unveiling ceremony which held at Eko Hotel, Lagos and virtually to national and global audience, Chairman of the Bank, M.K Ahmad disclosed that the corporate goal of Polaris is to offer customers and non-customers of the Bank, a 24-hour seamless service over two years ago when the Polaris journey started which led to the pursuit and now actualization of VULTe.
Sanwo-Olu launches 500 units of FLM buses with passengers, drivers insurance - ITREALMS
NCC resolves 99.2% of telecom consumer complaints in Q1 2021 - ITREALMS
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Sharing of devices: NCC warning, timely - ITREALMS
In this era of National Identification Number (NIN), the implication of sharing mobile devices with unknown person has been stressed by experts at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) writes Remmy Nweke.
Ms Uloma Uba recently graduated and was posted to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for her National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme. After completing her service year, she was retained by the office.
FG to Germany: Release Benin bronzes to Nigeria - ITREALMS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has demanded the release of Benin bronzes from German Museums to Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
The government made this demand through the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lia Mohammed when he hosted a German delegation on repatriation of Benin Antiquities in Abuja on Tuesday in company of Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki
Iseyin Killings: Makinde donates N5m to families of persons killed by Customs - ITREALMS
Governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, donated One Million Naira each to the families of five persons killed recently in Iseyin town by men of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Huge deals await participants @Konga SME Connect, records 5000 in 2hrs - ITREALMS
Indications have emerged that Konga SME Connect, a business empowerment conference, to be hosted by the e-Commerce giant, may witness a record-breaking attendance, if feelers from sources within the company are anything to go by.
Konga SME Connect is scheduled to hold on Thursday, May 20, 2021 by 10am.
Media critical to bridging MassChallenge in Nigeria says Abdullahi – ITREALMS
Nigerian media, especially the Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) media subsector has been described as critical
stakeholders towards bridging MassChallenge in the country, reports ITREALMS.
FBI nabs Abidemi Rufai over $350,000 fraud, to appear in court Wednesday – ITREALMS
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in the United States of America (USA) has nabbed and charged Abidemi Rufai for defrauding Washington State Employment Security Department over $350,000, reports ITREALMS.
Mr. Rufai, ITREALMS confirmed is a Senior Special Assistant to Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria, Mr. Dapo Abiodun.
54th Communication Day: Archbishop Martins charges media on investigative journalism - ITREALMS
The Nigerian media industry has been urged to engage more on investigative journalism in effort at advancing human development, reports ITREALMS.
Bank Wars: Sterling, Fidelity Bank take charge @Group B - ITREALMS
Action in the augural edition of Bank Wars, a FIFA 21 Gaming competition for leading Nigerian banks, got underway in Group B on Saturday, May 15, 2021 as Sterling Bank and Fidelity thrashed rivals, Union Bank, to take charge of proceedings in the group.
Monday, May 17, 2021
WhatsApp Privacy Policy changes: NITDA advises Nigerian users - ITREALMS
Security: Traditional rulers, others applaud, honour Danbatta - ITREALMS
For his roles in boosting security and supporting initiatives aimed at developing Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State and its environs, have earned the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta some applause and honours at home, reports ITREALMS.
AUDA-NEPAD partners Ecobank on 100,000 MSMEs Initiative - ITREALMS
The African Union Development Agency NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Ecobank Group (ecobank.com) its strategic partner on the development of the 100,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Initiative, are set to launch the financing component as from 27 May 2021. This initiative is to help reposition MSME businesses on the continent, in order to rebuild and recover from the economic shock caused by COVID-19.
AUDA-NEPAD launched the 100,000 MSMEs Programme to accelerate African economic transformation, provide the needed skills, and build resilience against the economic shock triggered by the global pandemic. The ‘100 000 MSMEs’ initiative seeks to build the capacity of 1,000,000 enterprises in Africa through entrepreneurial and business training to improve access to finance and new markets while establishing networks for support and incubation to bolster their success.
Ericsson ConsumerLab: 5G already changing smartphone use behavior - ITREALMS
A new report by Ericsson ConsumerLab highlights the impact that 5G is already having on smartphone users worldwide and what they expect the technology to deliver in the future. Indoor coverage is one of the focus areas to emerge from the consumer research, with one-in-five 5G users already reducing Wi-Fi use on their phones indoors because of the benefits of 5G mobile connectivity.
The report - Five Ways to a Better 5G - is the result of the largest global 5G consumer study to date. Covering consumer sentiment and perception in 26 markets - including the US, China, South Korea, and the UK - the Ericsson ConsumerLab study methodology is representative of 1.3 billion smartphone users globally, including 220 million 5G subscribers.
Ekeh, Zinox boss headlines Konga SME CONNECT confab - ITREALMS
Thousands of expected participants, including representatives of large corporate organizations, players in the SME segment of the Nigerian economy and other business owners are expected to learn useful tips for creating new wealth at a virtual conference to be hosted by Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant.
Traditional rulers hail Danbatta over role in security, national development - ITREALMS
S&P: FBNH, Firstbank boards change ensured stability - ITREALMS
S&P Global Ratings said changes to the boards of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc, recently directed by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), addressed the banking group’s corporate governance challenges and ensures the Nigerian banking sector’s financial stability.
In a statement, it stated that its ratings on FBN and other Nigerian banks remain constrained by shortcomings in corporate governance and transparency, among other factors.
WTID 2021: 9mobile reaffirms support for Nigeria’s digital transformation - ITREALMS
Telecommunication service provider, 9mobile, has restated its commitment to drive the pace of digital transformation in Nigeria, through strategic investment in digital infrastructure, reports ITREALMS.
The company made this commitment as part of the 2021 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, with the theme: "Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times."






























