As the world continues to mark the month-long 10th anniversary
of Girls in ICT, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) through its Lagos
Zonal office, took the sensitization campaigns to some secondary schools, reports ITREALMS.
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Moment 5: NCC takes Girls in ICT celebration to Lagos schools - ITREALMS
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NCC, ITREALMS gathered were at the Girls Senior Secondary
Grammar School Obalande and Girls Academy Senior Secondary School, Lagos
Island, Lagos.
Be wary of IGVM ransomware, NITDA warns - ITREALMS
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians to be wary of IGVM file extension, reports ITREALMS.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians to be wary of IGVM file extension, reports ITREALMS.
A IGVM file is a file-encrypting ransomware infection that restricts access to data including documents, images, videos by encrypting files with the “igvm” extension.
Friday, May 28, 2021
2nd Anniversary: Makinde commissions Agribusiness project, STEP-OYO, model school building, staff clinic & buses
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As part of activities marking the second anniversary in office of the Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Friday, commissioned one of the Start Them Early Programme (STEP)-Oyo school projects, an agribusiness initiative, at the Methodist High School, Ibadan, and a model school building at the Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo, Ibadan.
He equally commissioned the upgraded Staff Clinic within the premises of the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, and flagged off the breast and cervical cancer screening, while also handing over nine Luxury Buses to the Oyo State Civil/Public Service for ease of transportation for the staff.
As part of activities marking the second anniversary in office of the Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Friday, commissioned one of the Start Them Early Programme (STEP)-Oyo school projects, an agribusiness initiative, at the Methodist High School, Ibadan, and a model school building at the Muslim Grammar School, Odinjo, Ibadan.
Girls in ICT Day: TD Africa partners Dell, IBM to empower 50 school girls - ITREALMS
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It was a rain of laptops for 50 selected school girls on Thursday, May 27, 2021 as TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest technology, solutions and lifestyle distributor hosted the beneficiaries to the second edition of its Girls in ICT Day event.
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The event, hosted at the Tech Experience Centre, located at the imposing Yudala Heights on Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos, will go down in history as arguably one of the most potentially life-changing empowerment sessions for the Nigerian girl child.
NCC connects girls in ICT, embarks on school sensitisation - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed the promotion and empowerment of young women and girls in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, as it embarked on school sensitisation, reports ITREALMS.
NCC expressed this in all women-led sensitization campaigns held across the country on since beginning of this week of May 24, 2021.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed the promotion and empowerment of young women and girls in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, as it embarked on school sensitisation, reports ITREALMS.
Local data hosting, critical to national development says Rudman – ITREALMS
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman has described local hosting of data as critical for national and internet infrastructure development, reports ITREALMS.
Speaking at the 2021 Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) Technology Forum held in Lagos on Thursday at CitiHeight Hotel, on the theme “Achieving 30% Growth In Local Cloud Hosting By 2024” expressed optimism its achievable with requisite citizens empowerment technologically.
Lessons from NCC IMEI submission controversy - ITREALMS
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Nigerians are in a peculiar mode right now. Too many of us are poised for the first hint of trouble. No one wants to give an inch. “One day, one trouble” would aptly describe how a lot of Nigerians now view government policies.
It was therefore not surprising when news broke last week that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wanted to mandate Nigerians to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their phones to the commission from July, people went berserk on the digital streets. The response was immediate, the backlash was furious and the rebuttal, thankfully, was equally prompt.
Nigerians are in a peculiar mode right now. Too many of us are poised for the first hint of trouble. No one wants to give an inch. “One day, one trouble” would aptly describe how a lot of Nigerians now view government policies.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Remi Tinubu under fire for calling another woman a thug without apology - ITREALMS
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A trending video of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a heated argument with a woman who she called a thug, has refused to be silenced on social media for over 10 hours, reports ITREALMS.
The incident, ITREALMS gathered took place at the South-West zonal public hearing of the constitution review, which held at Marriott Hotel in Lagos on Wednesday.
A trending video of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a heated argument with a woman who she called a thug, has refused to be silenced on social media for over 10 hours, reports ITREALMS.
Children’s Day: 9PSB says 'Start Them Young' - ITREALMS
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Happy Children’s Day!Special treats and gifts are second nature to children and so much more so on Children’s Day. They expect to be pampered and shown some extra care. Beyond the treats, the day could serve as opportunity to teach them important life skills.
NNPC records 314% rise in trading surplus in February - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a ₦39.85billion trading surplus for the month of February 2021 representing a massive 314.24% leap from the ₦9.62billion surplus it recorded in January 2021.
This is contained in the February 2021 edition of the NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR), according to a press release by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the Corporation, Dr. Kennie Obateru.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a ₦39.85billion trading surplus for the month of February 2021 representing a massive 314.24% leap from the ₦9.62billion surplus it recorded in January 2021.
NCC restates commitment to digital empowerment for young women, girls - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and empowerment of young women and girls in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country.
The Commission expressed this commitment during separate sensitization campaigns held at Government Girls’ Science School (GSS), Kuje and Nobel Hall Leadership Academy, Abuja on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, as it joined the rest of the world in marking the 10th anniversary of Girls in ICT Day 2021.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and empowerment of young women and girls in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country.
The Commission expressed this commitment during separate sensitization campaigns held at Government Girls’ Science School (GSS), Kuje and Nobel Hall Leadership Academy, Abuja on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, as it joined the rest of the world in marking the 10th anniversary of Girls in ICT Day 2021.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Ibe Casmir: One of 5 persons paraded as gunmen is innocent, says Princewill - ITREALMS
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A Facebook user identified as Mr Princewill Ihekwoaba has declared that Ibe Casmir, one of those earlier paraded among the 5 alleged gunmen, is innocent and only came to town for the funeral rites for his father-in-law, reports ITREALMS.
Princewill on his Facebook page on Wednesday, May 26, said that Ibe Casmir is his good friend and a brother.
A Facebook user identified as Mr Princewill Ihekwoaba has declared that Ibe Casmir, one of those earlier paraded among the 5 alleged gunmen, is innocent and only came to town for the funeral rites for his father-in-law, reports ITREALMS.
NCC celebrates 10 years of Girls in ICT Day - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate Girls in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) reports ITREALMS.
The Girls’ In ICT is an initiative of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) declared on April 8, 2011 as the establishment of an International Girls in ICT Day to be held yearly on the fourth Thursday in April.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate Girls in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) reports ITREALMS.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
OML 118: NNPC, SNEPCo, Others Sign multibillion dollar deep-water deal - ITREALMS
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The five agreements signed include, Dispute Settlement Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Historical Gas Agreement, Escrow Agreement and Renewed PSC Agreement.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its Production Sharing Contract (PSC) partners - Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG), Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) and Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) - have executed agreements to renew Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118 for another 20 years.
The five agreements signed include, Dispute Settlement Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Historical Gas Agreement, Escrow Agreement and Renewed PSC Agreement.
FirstBank wins tripple awards @Global Banking and Financing 2021 - ITREALMS
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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, has been awarded the 2021 ‘’Retail Banking CEO of the Year Nigeria’’, ‘’Most innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria’’ and ‘’Best CSR Bank Nigeria’’ awards by Global Banking and Finance magazine.
The respective awards conferred on the Bank are in recognition of the indelible roles it plays in deepening financial inclusion in the country; advancing the digital banking eco-system as well as impacting people in its host communities with technology to make learning available to individuals of all ages, amongst many others.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, has been awarded the 2021 ‘’Retail Banking CEO of the Year Nigeria’’, ‘’Most innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria’’ and ‘’Best CSR Bank Nigeria’’ awards by Global Banking and Finance magazine.
How to prevent spread of fake news, misinformation in internet age - ITREALMS
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The internet is a powerful tool for sharing news and information around the world at anytime but unfortunately it is not everything we come across online that is reliable. Despite the great benefits of the internet, one of its biggest challenges in this day and age is the quick spread of fake news and misinformation over the social media.
We must be conscious of the fact that we are in the internet age and as long as the internet exists, the number of internet users will continue to increase. This of course increases the spread of fake news and misinformation around the world.
The internet is a powerful tool for sharing news and information around the world at anytime but unfortunately it is not everything we come across online that is reliable. Despite the great benefits of the internet, one of its biggest challenges in this day and age is the quick spread of fake news and misinformation over the social media.
Arm’s length policy of payment service banks in Nigeria: The need for clarity - ITREALMS
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In furtherance to enhance access to basic financial services for underserved and unbanked segments of the society, the Central Bank of Nigeria created a new license category, called the Payment services Bank(PSB). The key objective of setting up the PSB category, is to enhance financial inclusion by increasing access to deposit products, payment and remittance services to small businesses, low-income households and other financially excluded entities.
Ekeh, Zinox boss sues for peace in Imo State - ITREALMS
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Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has called on all aggrieved parties in Imo State to embrace peace, noting that no form of progress can take place in an atmosphere of unrest or insecurity.
He made this known while speaking at the Imo State Government House during a courtesy visit to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has called on all aggrieved parties in Imo State to embrace peace, noting that no form of progress can take place in an atmosphere of unrest or insecurity.
Ebonyi denies any suicide bombing - ITREALMS
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The Ebonyi State Government has denied a suicide bomb reports, saying there was no such a thing, especially in the state capital, reports ITREALMS.
According to the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Francis Nwaze in a press statement available to ITREALMS, there attention have been drawn to a news making the round in some section of the media that there was an explosion of a suicide bomb in Afikpo, Ebonyi State this afternoon.
The Ebonyi State Government has denied a suicide bomb reports, saying there was no such a thing, especially in the state capital, reports ITREALMS.
GSM boosters: Illegal sales, installation may land you in jail says NCC - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that the sale, installation and use of telecommunications, especially telecom boosters without authorization, may land culprits into jail because it is illegal, reports ITREALMS.
NCC in an animated notice warned the general public to desist from patronizing unauthorized installation in their premises.
Monday, May 24, 2021
Vintage Confluence, CWG, Medallion Join NITRA Technology Forum train on cloud, data services
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The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) has announced more partnerships for its upcoming event, tagged NITRA Technology Forum 2021.
The event, which will hold on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at CitiHeight Hotel and Virtually on Zoom now has web-based cryptocurrency trading platform, Vintage Confluence LLC, Nigeria’s CWG Plc, Medallion, Layer3 Limited and ATCON joining other leading stakeholders to set issues around the growth of data hosting, preservation and utilisation in the country.
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) has announced more partnerships for its upcoming event, tagged NITRA Technology Forum 2021.
Over 100,000 genuine devices on offer @Konga Tech Week - ITREALMS
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Over 100,000 genuine laptops, Desktops, tablets, mobile phones, printers and supplies, gaming devices and accessories are on offer at highly discounted prices as Konga Tech Week goes live today.
Konga Tech Week, the most ambitious technology devices promo in Nigeria, runs from Monday, May 24 till Monday, May 31, 2021.
Over 100,000 genuine laptops, Desktops, tablets, mobile phones, printers and supplies, gaming devices and accessories are on offer at highly discounted prices as Konga Tech Week goes live today.
Air crash: Makinde mourns COAS Attahiru, Oyo State-born Asaniyi, others - ITREALMS
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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others, including Oyo State-born Flight Lieutenant Taiwo Asaniyi, as a huge loss to Nigeria.
The governor, who stated this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, commiserated with the families of the deceased soldiers, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the losses.
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others, including Oyo State-born Flight Lieutenant Taiwo Asaniyi, as a huge loss to Nigeria.
Ndigbo in USA condemns shoot-at-sight order by IGP - ITREALMS
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The entire Igbo Nation in the United States of America under the Coordination of World Igbo Congress (WIC), Igbo World Assembly (IWA) and Nzuko Umunna reaffirmed the bond and oneness of the Ndigbo in Diaspora and have resolved to act as the coordinating point of Ndigbo in the USA, reports ITREALMS.
A press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by endorsed by the Chairman, World Igbo Congress, Prof Anthony Ejiofor, Chairman, Igbo World Assembly, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, Executive Secretary, Nzuko Umunna, Sir Ngozi Odumuko and Coordinator, Joint Action Committee, Elder Amadiebube Mbama, they were unanimous in strong condemnation of the reported shoot-at-sight order issued by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, against Igbo youths.
The entire Igbo Nation in the United States of America under the Coordination of World Igbo Congress (WIC), Igbo World Assembly (IWA) and Nzuko Umunna reaffirmed the bond and oneness of the Ndigbo in Diaspora and have resolved to act as the coordinating point of Ndigbo in the USA, reports ITREALMS.
A press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by endorsed by the Chairman, World Igbo Congress, Prof Anthony Ejiofor, Chairman, Igbo World Assembly, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, Executive Secretary, Nzuko Umunna, Sir Ngozi Odumuko and Coordinator, Joint Action Committee, Elder Amadiebube Mbama, they were unanimous in strong condemnation of the reported shoot-at-sight order issued by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, against Igbo youths.
Makinde, Amaechi agree to resolve issues delaying take-off of Ibadan Inland Dry Port - ITREALMS
Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amechi met in Ibadan on Friday where they agreed to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Ibadan Inland Dry Port (IDP).
The governor and the Minister, who also jointly inspected the location of the Dry Port and the Moniya Terminal of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, said that the Dry Port would bring great economic benefits to Nigerians and relieve the Apapa Ports, Lagos of congestion.
The governor and the Minister, who also jointly inspected the location of the Dry Port and the Moniya Terminal of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, said that the Dry Port would bring great economic benefits to Nigerians and relieve the Apapa Ports, Lagos of congestion.
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