The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Mustapha Habib Ahmed has appreciated the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) for the upgrade of the agency’s Call Centre, reports ITREALMS.
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Saturday, August 14, 2021
Upgraded NEMA Call Centre: Ahmed applauds KSRelief - ITREALMS
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The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Mustapha Habib Ahmed has appreciated the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) for the upgrade of the agency’s Call Centre, reports ITREALMS.
Mr. Ahmed gave the applause on Friday 13th August 2021 at the commissioned of the upgraded call centre in Lagos.
The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Mustapha Habib Ahmed has appreciated the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) for the upgrade of the agency’s Call Centre, reports ITREALMS.
NCC mourns ex-board chair, Ahmed Joda, condoles family - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been thrown into mourning with teh news of its longest serving chairman, Board of Commissioners, late Alhaji Ahmed Joda, who passed on Friday, August 13, 2021, reports ITREALMS.
In a condolence letter on behalf of the
Board, Management and Staff of NCC, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, described the demise of late Joda, who died on Friday 13th of August, 2021 at the age of 91, as an irreparable loss to the entire nation.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been thrown into mourning with teh news of its longest serving chairman, Board of Commissioners, late Alhaji Ahmed Joda, who passed on Friday, August 13, 2021, reports ITREALMS.
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| Late Alhaji Ahmed Joda |
Board, Management and Staff of NCC, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, described the demise of late Joda, who died on Friday 13th of August, 2021 at the age of 91, as an irreparable loss to the entire nation.
IUFMP: 'Makinde didn’t influence World Bank-backed project contracts' - ITREALMS
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He maintained that the governor neither influenced the contractors nor tried to influence the contract, stating that Makinde should actually be commended for always insisting on value for Oyo State’s money.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has declared that there is no truth in the claims that the World Bank-backed Ibadan Urban Flooding Management Project (IUFM) was cancelled as a result of undue influence from the governor, reports ITREALMS.
Wike, Secondus and the Future of PDP - ITREALMS
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First, it was rumoured that some governors elected on the platform of the major opposition party were gearing up to move into the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) until it happened.
For some time now, the stories emanating from the largest political party in Africa, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), cannot be said to be palatable, at least to its members and supporters.
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| Gov. Wike and Prince Uche Secondus |
OBJ Gold tournament: FirstBank sponsors 5th edition - ITREALMS
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The First Bank of Nigeria Limited has confirmed the sponsorship of the 5th edition of the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ) golf tournament, organized by the Abeokuta golf club, reports ITREALMS.
The competition, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 14th August 2021 will have Chief Obasanjo perform the ceremonial Tee-off to the glamour of the 150 golfers participating from across Nigeria.
The First Bank of Nigeria Limited has confirmed the sponsorship of the 5th edition of the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ) golf tournament, organized by the Abeokuta golf club, reports ITREALMS.
Friday, August 13, 2021
INEC warns Nigerians of bogus CVR portal - ITREALMS
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians of bogus Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online portal as https://register.inec-pvc.online/ as its Uniform Resource Locator (URL) reports ITREALMS.
A press statement endorsed by Okoye and made available to ITREALMS, he said the attention of the Commission has been drawn to a post, which is currently being circulated on the social media, about a website for INEC voter registration which is different from the INEC CVR Portal.
"The address of the fake portal is https://register.inec-pvc.online/ with shortened URL as https://bit.ly/INEC-PvcReg2021," he revealed.
INEC, he also said totally disassociated itself from this fake website and any activity carried out on it.
The Commission, Okoye pointed out has not accredited any agency or organization to capture details of intending voters on its behalf.
"The general public is hereby informed that the INEC Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online portal remains https://cvr.inecnigeria.org," he reiterated.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians of bogus Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online portal as https://register.inec-pvc.online/ as its Uniform Resource Locator (URL) reports ITREALMS.
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INEC's National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye Esq. made this disclosure on Friday, saying the fake portal also has shortened URL as https://bit.ly/INEC-PvcReg2021.
A press statement endorsed by Okoye and made available to ITREALMS, he said the attention of the Commission has been drawn to a post, which is currently being circulated on the social media, about a website for INEC voter registration which is different from the INEC CVR Portal.
"The address of the fake portal is https://register.inec-pvc.online/ with shortened URL as https://bit.ly/INEC-PvcReg2021," he revealed.
INEC, he also said totally disassociated itself from this fake website and any activity carried out on it.
The Commission, Okoye pointed out has not accredited any agency or organization to capture details of intending voters on its behalf.
"The general public is hereby informed that the INEC Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online portal remains https://cvr.inecnigeria.org," he reiterated.
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Obasanjo confirms death of former NCC board chair, Alhaji Joda, mourns - ITREALMS
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The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed the death of former Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, who died on Friday, at the age of 91, reports ITREALMS.
Joda, ITREALMS recalls was also the former Chairman of Board of Commissioners at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) during President Obasanjo's administration following the return of democracy in 1999.
The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed the death of former Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, who died on Friday, at the age of 91, reports ITREALMS.
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| Late Alhaji Ahmed Joda, former Chairman, NCC |
Establishing Rules and Laws for Effective Implementation of Local Content Promotion Policy in Telecoms Sector - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission is pleased to collaborate with Messrs. Business Metrics and their partners to deliver this great maiden initiative of its Policy Implementation Assisted Forum on the National Policy for Promotion of Indigenous Content in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector (aka PIAFo-001).
ESTABLISHING RULES AND LAWS FOR THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL CONTENT PROMOTION POLICY IN THE NATIONAL TELECOMS SECTOR. AN ADDRESS BY PROF. UMAR GARBA DANBATTA, THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC) FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 VIRTUALLY.
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| Prof. Umar Danbatta of EVC. |
The Nigerian Communications Commission is pleased to collaborate with Messrs. Business Metrics and their partners to deliver this great maiden initiative of its Policy Implementation Assisted Forum on the National Policy for Promotion of Indigenous Content in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector (aka PIAFo-001).
Busted! Chinyelu Okeke, woman with quadruplet babies not Aguleri indigene - ITREALMS
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A serial beggar, Chinyelu Okeke, the woman who had quadruplet of baby boys in a viral video has been busted as she is not from Aguleri town in Anambra State, as claimed, reports ITREALMS.
Aguleri is the hometown of the current state governor, Chief Willie Obiano.
A serial beggar, Chinyelu Okeke, the woman who had quadruplet of baby boys in a viral video has been busted as she is not from Aguleri town in Anambra State, as claimed, reports ITREALMS.
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| Fake mother of quadruplets, Chinasa aka Chinyelu Okeke |
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Insurgency: NEMA DG commends operation safe corridor - ITREALMS
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The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed, has commended Operation Safe Corridors’ accomplishments in re-integrating repentant insurgents to the society
Mr. Mustapha gave the commendation recently when the coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier General J.Y. Maina visited the Headquarters of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja.
The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed, has commended Operation Safe Corridors’ accomplishments in re-integrating repentant insurgents to the society
Col. Sakaba: Army refutes assassination allegation, says he died fighting gallantly - ITREALMS
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NA also said that the article making the rounds online, based on an allegation credited to Mrs Oluwaseun Sakaba, the widow of late Col Ibrahim Sakaba alleged that the late senior officer was assassinated for refusing to loot funds meant for fighting the Boko Haram insurgency.
The Nigerian Army (NA) has denied allegation making rounds that his officer, late Col Ibrahim Sakaba was assassinated, maintaining that the soldier died fighting gallantly, reports ITREALMS.
Official: FRSC not a revenue generating agency - ITREALMS
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has refuted the news making rounds that it has turned itself into a revenue generating agency, insisting it’s not, reports ITREALMS.
The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) and Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Mr. Bisi Kazeem made this known in an interview on Thursday in Abuja.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has refuted the news making rounds that it has turned itself into a revenue generating agency, insisting it’s not, reports ITREALMS.
All-new Infinix Notebooks exclusive @TD Africa - ITREALMS
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TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, has partnered exclusively with foremost Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Infinix to roll out the all-new ultra-light Infinix INBook, a brand of Notebooks designed to perform demanding and heavy tasks with minimal ease.
The cutting-edge devices are exclusively distributed by TD Africa, the sub-region’s leading distribution giant.
TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, has partnered exclusively with foremost Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Infinix to roll out the all-new ultra-light Infinix INBook, a brand of Notebooks designed to perform demanding and heavy tasks with minimal ease.
The cutting-edge devices are exclusively distributed by TD Africa, the sub-region’s leading distribution giant.
Corruption: NSCDC to handover cases to ICPC - ITREALMS
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The Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said that all corruption cases involving officers of the Corps would be transferred to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for further action.
Dr. Audi who spoke at a courtesy visit to the Commission in Abuja recently, disclosed that NSCDC would discontinue with the high-profile corruption cases before it to allow ICPC that has the mandate and technical know-how to handle.
The Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said that all corruption cases involving officers of the Corps would be transferred to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for further action.
Makinde: We remain committed to World Bank-backed project - ITREALMS
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In upholding his pledge to continue to serve the interests of the people of Oyo State, Governor 'Seyi Makinde has expressed his avowed commitment to the timely completion of the World Bank-backed Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP).
The governor has also appealed to the World Bank not to withdraw its conditional no objection for the Second Pool of Long Term Investments (PLTI2) BERs, and make available funding for the contracts.
In upholding his pledge to continue to serve the interests of the people of Oyo State, Governor 'Seyi Makinde has expressed his avowed commitment to the timely completion of the World Bank-backed Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP).
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| Seyi Makinde of Oyo State |
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Collabo: NCC, NESG to boost telecoms impact on Nigeria’s economy - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and contribution of telecommunications sector on Nigeria’s socio-economic development, reports ITREALMS.
Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde of NCC informed ITREALMS that the crux of deliberations during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the National Assembly Business Environment Round Table (NASSBER), a policy unit at NESG led by Nnanna Ude and a member of the technical committee of NASSBER, Yemi Keri.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and contribution of telecommunications sector on Nigeria’s socio-economic development, reports ITREALMS.
Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde of NCC informed ITREALMS that the crux of deliberations during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the National Assembly Business Environment Round Table (NASSBER), a policy unit at NESG led by Nnanna Ude and a member of the technical committee of NASSBER, Yemi Keri.
Mohammed, Gani's first son kicks bucket - ITREALMS
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Mr. Mohammed Fawehinmi, has died in Lagos at the age of 52, reports ITREALMS.
Mr. Mohammed Fawehinmi, has died in Lagos at the age of 52, reports ITREALMS.
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| Mohammed Fawehinmi |
Mohammed is the eldest son of late radical Lagos Lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi.
Young Igbo inventor: Dele Momodu urges Nigeria to turn Igboland into Silicon Valley - ITREALMS
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The Publisher of Ovation International magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, has reacted to the video of a young Igbo boy, Ikechukwu Divine Oramife, who created a car with locally sourced materials, advising the Nigeria government to turn Igboland into her version of Silicon Valley, reports ITREALMS.
BBC Pidgin, ITREALMS recalled had earlier showcased a documentary of 15-year-old Ikechukwu Divine Oramife, who made use of aluminum, dunlop, super glue, copper wire, and other locally sourced materials to create a functioning car.
The Publisher of Ovation International magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, has reacted to the video of a young Igbo boy, Ikechukwu Divine Oramife, who created a car with locally sourced materials, advising the Nigeria government to turn Igboland into her version of Silicon Valley, reports ITREALMS.
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| Bashorun Dele Momodu and young inventor, Ikechukwu Oramife |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Respect digital rights during August 12 says PIN - ITREALMS
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A non-profit social enterprise that builds ICT-enabled support systems and advocates for digital rights and inclusion in Africa, the Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has called on the Zambia government to ensure that Internet is kept open and accessible during the forthcoming general elections in the country, reports ITREALMS.
A press statement available to ITREALMS by Communications Officer, Valery Njiaba, PIN noted that the nation of Zambia will be holding general elections on August 12, 2021 and are concerned about the protection of human rights.
A non-profit social enterprise that builds ICT-enabled support systems and advocates for digital rights and inclusion in Africa, the Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has called on the Zambia government to ensure that Internet is kept open and accessible during the forthcoming general elections in the country, reports ITREALMS.
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| Gbenga Sesan, ED, PIN |
Governor: How ICPC recovered N120m for Adamawa - Fintiri
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The Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has disclosed that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) helped the State Government to recover the sum of N120 million from its Commercial Farmers Loans Scheme, reports ITREALMS.
Spokesperson, ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, quoted Fintiri in a press statement available to
ITREALMS, as speaking at the commissioning of the new Adamawa State Office complex of the ICPC, through the Deputy Governor of the State, Chief Crowther Seth.
The Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has disclosed that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) helped the State Government to recover the sum of N120 million from its Commercial Farmers Loans Scheme, reports ITREALMS.
ITREALMS, as speaking at the commissioning of the new Adamawa State Office complex of the ICPC, through the Deputy Governor of the State, Chief Crowther Seth.
Google names Niral Patel, Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa for Cloud - ITREALMS
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Google Cloud has appointed, Mr. Niral Patel, as the Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, reports ITREALMS.
Based in Johannesburg, Niral will be responsible for leading Google Cloud’s business across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Google Cloud has appointed, Mr. Niral Patel, as the Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, reports ITREALMS.
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| Niral Patel of Google Cloud |
‘Lamide Johnson joins KTN Global Alliance Africa as Country Lead - ITREALMS
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Mr. Lamide Johnson has joined the KTN Global Alliance Africa as Country Lead for Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
KTN, ITREALMS gathered is a six-year pioneer project co-funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Innovate UK which aims to promote job creation, inclusive growth and poverty reduction through knowledge sharing, skills building and opportunities to support businesses and innovations that can deliver scalable impact.
Mr. Lamide Johnson has joined the KTN Global Alliance Africa as Country Lead for Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
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| Lamide Johnson |
FG petitions Indonesia over manhandling of Nigerian diplomat - ITREALMS
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The Federal Government has formally petitioned the Indonesian government over the manhandling of Nigerian diplomat by some of its immigration officers, reports ITREALMS.
FG in a press statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and made available to
ITREALMS, said they were in position of video making a round of the despicable action of overzealous Indonesian Immigration officials.
The Federal Government has formally petitioned the Indonesian government over the manhandling of Nigerian diplomat by some of its immigration officers, reports ITREALMS.
ITREALMS, said they were in position of video making a round of the despicable action of overzealous Indonesian Immigration officials.
Monday, August 09, 2021
IPOB Sit-at-home order: Between emotion and reason - ITREALMS
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I made a conscious decision to switch off from everything concerning Nigeria and Ala-Igbo which explains why I had been posting pictures that should ordinarily be private.
Yesterday, I even had to watch the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija for the first time all in an attempt to shield myself from the toxicity that is associated with the Nigerian social media space especially on issues concerning Ala-Igbo and Biafra.
I made a conscious decision to switch off from everything concerning Nigeria and Ala-Igbo which explains why I had been posting pictures that should ordinarily be private.
Two naval officers feared killed in gun duel with unknown gunmen @Awkuzu Junction - ITREALMS
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Two Naval men have been feared killed during a gun duel with suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State.
The incident, according to eyewitnesses, occurred at Awkuzu, Oyi local government area on Monday, August 9, 2021.
Two Naval men have been feared killed during a gun duel with suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State.
NNPC promotes, redeploys senior management - ITREALMS
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The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in efforts attaining global excellence and profitability, has promoted and redeployed some staff to fill key vacant positions, reports ITREALMS.
According to the Corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru on Monday, Mr. Billy Okoye, has been appointed the new Group Executive Director, Ventures & Business Development while Mrs. Aisha Ahmadu-Katagum has been promoted to the position of Group Executive Director, Corporate Services.
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in efforts attaining global excellence and profitability, has promoted and redeployed some staff to fill key vacant positions, reports ITREALMS.
First Bank impacts agents with N100bn loan - ITREALMS
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Barely a year after the launch of its Agent Credit scheme, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced that it has economically empowered its Firstmonie Agents with the sum of N100 billion. The Bank currently has over 120,000 Firstmonie Agents, spread across 772 Local Government Areas in the country.
The Agent Credit scheme was created by the banking giant to promote and expand the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – whilst putting them at an advantage to positively impact their immediate environment.
Barely a year after the launch of its Agent Credit scheme, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced that it has economically empowered its Firstmonie Agents with the sum of N100 billion. The Bank currently has over 120,000 Firstmonie Agents, spread across 772 Local Government Areas in the country.
The Agent Credit scheme was created by the banking giant to promote and expand the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – whilst putting them at an advantage to positively impact their immediate environment.
Hushpuppi saga and Business Email scam - ITREALMS
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Trending Hushpuppi:
The Hushpuppi Saga is a trending story that many people have shared severally on different social media platforms around the world. It had also generated a lot of controversies. However, we need to ask ourselves a very important question about this trending story.
What is Business Email Compromise?
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a kind of fraud in which cyber criminals hack into a corporate email account and impersonate the real owner of the email account in order to lure the company, its employees, partners or customers into transferring money or sensitive information to the cyber criminals or divert their payments to another account created by the cyber criminals.
Alternatively, they will create an email address that is very similar to that of the unsuspecting companies' email address. In some cases they will disguise as the director, partner, lawyer or customer of the targeted companies and use their identities to obtain personal or sensitive information through email.
Research revealed that Business Email Compromise Fraud had already cost the United States Businesses at least $1.6 billion in losses from 2013 till date.
A typical example of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) was recently reported in the news and has gone viral on social media with thousands of views within few days of the report. In the report, a 38-year-old Nigerian, Raymond Abbas aka Hushpuppi was arrested along with 11 others by the Dubai Police.
Why is it that so many victims fell for the scam?
The answer is simply because the defrauded victims had little or no knowledge about "Business Email Compromise Scam" which was the strategy used by Raymond Abbas aka "Hushpuppi".What is Business Email Compromise?
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a kind of fraud in which cyber criminals hack into a corporate email account and impersonate the real owner of the email account in order to lure the company, its employees, partners or customers into transferring money or sensitive information to the cyber criminals or divert their payments to another account created by the cyber criminals.
How it works:
The cyber criminals will do a thorough research about the unsuspecting companies through their profiles, websites, social media posts, YouTube channels, journals, press release etc.Alternatively, they will create an email address that is very similar to that of the unsuspecting companies' email address. In some cases they will disguise as the director, partner, lawyer or customer of the targeted companies and use their identities to obtain personal or sensitive information through email.
Research revealed that Business Email Compromise Fraud had already cost the United States Businesses at least $1.6 billion in losses from 2013 till date.
A typical example of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) was recently reported in the news and has gone viral on social media with thousands of views within few days of the report. In the report, a 38-year-old Nigerian, Raymond Abbas aka Hushpuppi was arrested along with 11 others by the Dubai Police.
They were accused of being involved in a "Business Email Compromise" and other forms of internet fraud in which 1,926,400 victims were said to have been targeted by the syndicate.
The major reason why so many unsuspecting individuals and companies fall victim to Business Email Compromise Fraud almost every day is because they lack vital information about it.
Warning Signs of a Business Email Compromise Fraud:
1. It comes with a sense of urgency. e.g. urgent payment, urgent response, urgent subject matter etc. The fraudsters want their victims to respond quickly before they can think clearly.
2. Sudden change in email address. e.g. When you notice a sudden change in the email address of the CEO, customer, lawyer or staff of the company you are dealing with, be suspicious.
3. Sudden change in website: When you notice a change in the website of any company before, during or after a transaction, you should be suspicious.
4. Sudden change in contact telephone number.
5. Sudden change in bank account details.
6. Introduction of third party email into the business transaction.
2. When a change in email address, phone number, bank account details, website etc is noticed, report immediately to your bank or anti-fraud agencies.
3. Always use firewall, antivirus and other tools to scan your computers, mobile phones and other devices to prevent malware infections.
4. Before you provide any sensitive, personal or company's information on any website, make sure you verify the authenticity of the website.
5. If you receive an email that notifies you of a change in the mode of payment or a change of bank account details, make sure you investigate thoroughly by contacting the supposed receiver of the payment via another channel. e.g. phone calls, courier services etc.
6. If you are a victim of Business Email Compromise Scam, report immediately to appropriate authorities for urgent action. e.g. your bank, police or anti-crime organisations.
*Contributed by Rotimi Onadipe, +234-8169121819; email: onatechconsult@gmail.com
The major reason why so many unsuspecting individuals and companies fall victim to Business Email Compromise Fraud almost every day is because they lack vital information about it.
How can you protect yourself or your company against Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams?
You must educate yourself about the warning signs and other safety tips.Warning Signs of a Business Email Compromise Fraud:
1. It comes with a sense of urgency. e.g. urgent payment, urgent response, urgent subject matter etc. The fraudsters want their victims to respond quickly before they can think clearly.
2. Sudden change in email address. e.g. When you notice a sudden change in the email address of the CEO, customer, lawyer or staff of the company you are dealing with, be suspicious.
3. Sudden change in website: When you notice a change in the website of any company before, during or after a transaction, you should be suspicious.
4. Sudden change in contact telephone number.
5. Sudden change in bank account details.
6. Introduction of third party email into the business transaction.
How to avoid Business Email Compromise Fraud:
1. Individuals and companies should educate themselves on how to avoid Business Email Compromise Scam.2. When a change in email address, phone number, bank account details, website etc is noticed, report immediately to your bank or anti-fraud agencies.
3. Always use firewall, antivirus and other tools to scan your computers, mobile phones and other devices to prevent malware infections.
4. Before you provide any sensitive, personal or company's information on any website, make sure you verify the authenticity of the website.
5. If you receive an email that notifies you of a change in the mode of payment or a change of bank account details, make sure you investigate thoroughly by contacting the supposed receiver of the payment via another channel. e.g. phone calls, courier services etc.
6. If you are a victim of Business Email Compromise Scam, report immediately to appropriate authorities for urgent action. e.g. your bank, police or anti-crime organisations.
*Contributed by Rotimi Onadipe, +234-8169121819; email: onatechconsult@gmail.com
NCC explains importance survey on cybercriminal - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has explained the essence of the its recent request to industry stakeholders to actively participate in a survey on cybercriminal, reports ITREALMS.
NCC also noted the exercise would ensure a secure cyberspace that is safe for the operators and consumers of communications services and infrastructure in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has explained the essence of the its recent request to industry stakeholders to actively participate in a survey on cybercriminal, reports ITREALMS.
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Forbes' honour for Leo-Stan Ekeh, as Africa's leading Tech Icon - ITREALMS
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The serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with the highly coveted Forbes Best of Africa Leading Tech Icon Award, reports ITREALMS.
Ekeh was conferred with the prestigious award on Friday, August 6, 2021.
The serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with the highly coveted Forbes Best of Africa Leading Tech Icon Award, reports ITREALMS.
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| Forbes honours Dr Leo-Stan Ekeh of Zinox |
Sunday, August 08, 2021
Fadirepo urges continuous support for private school operators by govt - ITREALMS
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Governments at all levels have been urged to continue to support school operators in its commitment to the reduction in the population of out of school children, reports ITREALMS.
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) had conservatively put the population of out of school children in Nigeria at over 10 million.
Governments at all levels have been urged to continue to support school operators in its commitment to the reduction in the population of out of school children, reports ITREALMS.
Saving Jaafar Jaafar from Gov Ganduje’s SLAPP - ITREALMS
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Despite persistent calls by authentic advocates of good governance for a conducive atmosphere for a thriving democracy and freedom in Nigeria, the reactionary wing of the ruling class and its agents are not giving any chance for that to happen. The more they are caught red-handed—with self-incriminating evidence—and exposed in the very act of a crime, the more they grow the liver to deflect and seek revenge.
Abdullahi Ganduje, the 72-year-old governor of Kano State, occupies the top rung of state officials who seem hellbent on punishing journalists for doing nothing other than acting in accordance with the demands of their profession.
Despite persistent calls by authentic advocates of good governance for a conducive atmosphere for a thriving democracy and freedom in Nigeria, the reactionary wing of the ruling class and its agents are not giving any chance for that to happen. The more they are caught red-handed—with self-incriminating evidence—and exposed in the very act of a crime, the more they grow the liver to deflect and seek revenge.
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| *Gov. Ganduje taking wads of dollars suspected to be bribes. |
NNPC rakes ₦43.57bn in trading surplus for April - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded a trading surplus of ₦43.57bn in April 2021, reports ITREALMS.
This, ITREALMS gathered, represents a 23.64 per cent increase over the ₦35.24bn surplus it recorded in the previous month of March 2021.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded a trading surplus of ₦43.57bn in April 2021, reports ITREALMS.
Shell doles out N48m grant on LiveWIRE beneficiaries - ITREALMS
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A total of 117 young entrepreneurs from the Niger Delta have graduated from the Shell Nigeria LiveWIRE programme and have been awarded a N48m grant to either establish or expand their businesses, reports ITREALMS.
This, ITREALMS gathered, brought the number to 7,913 the total of beneficiaries of the youth enterprise development programme since inception in 2003.
A total of 117 young entrepreneurs from the Niger Delta have graduated from the Shell Nigeria LiveWIRE programme and have been awarded a N48m grant to either establish or expand their businesses, reports ITREALMS.
'FG has final say on 5G deployment' - ITREALMS
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has the final say on deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) networks in the country, reports ITREALMS.
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, made this clarification while speaking at the NCC’s Public Enquiry on Annual Operating Levy Regulations (AOL) and the Frequency Pricing in Abuja, last week.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has the final say on deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) networks in the country, reports ITREALMS.
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| Prof. Danbatta of NCC |
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