The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona was not arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC, says his media aide, Dr. Walter Duru, reports ITREALMS.
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| Engr. Gerald Irona |
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Saturday, August 21, 2021
Irona not arrested by EFCC, aide says its phantom report - ITREALMS
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The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona was not arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC, says his media aide, Dr. Walter Duru, reports ITREALMS.
According to him, their attention have been drawn to a malicious report on some online media platforms alleging that immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC.
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona was not arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC, says his media aide, Dr. Walter Duru, reports ITREALMS.
Vivo partners TD Africa, rolls out attractive devices - ITREALMS
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Multinational technology company, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, to position its range of fault-proof smartphones for the Nigerian market.
As part of the collaboration agreement inked by both companies, TD Africa will distribute Vivo’s range of cutting-edge device to its growing network of partners across Nigeria and beyond.
Multinational technology company, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, to position its range of fault-proof smartphones for the Nigerian market.
Flame Academy's CEO, Udemezue, facilitates 3rd Periscope - ITREALMS
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The Chief Executive Officer, Flame Academy and Consulting, Sir Orji Udemezue, has been announced as guest speaker for the third edition of 'Periscope', a quarterly seminar/exhibition organised by Christ Apostolic Church Victory Land, GRA, Ikeja for entrepreneurs, professionals, artisans, job seekers, students and young school leavers.
The Chief Executive Officer, Flame Academy and Consulting, Sir Orji Udemezue, has been announced as guest speaker for the third edition of 'Periscope', a quarterly seminar/exhibition organised by Christ Apostolic Church Victory Land, GRA, Ikeja for entrepreneurs, professionals, artisans, job seekers, students and young school leavers.
Udemezue, also Managing Consultant of the company which provides training and development, business consulting, human resource management and corporate strategy, will speak on 'Self-Liberation Amidst Economic Challenges' at the event on Saturday, August 28, 2021
Oon's palace react to reported killing in Toro, says not Ife-Modakeke dispute - ITREALMS
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The palace of the Ooni of Ife on Friday morning received with great concern, news of the reported killing of some persons numbering about five at Toro village, Ile-Ife, but insisted it has nothing to do with Ife and Modakeke dispute, reports ITREALMS.
Director, Media & Public Affairs, at Ooni's Palace, Comrade Moses Olafare, informed
ITREALMS in a press statement available that aside from condemning the unfortunate incident in strong terms, the Palace of the Ooni immediately reported the case to appropriate security authorities, who swung into action immediately.
The palace of the Ooni of Ife on Friday morning received with great concern, news of the reported killing of some persons numbering about five at Toro village, Ile-Ife, but insisted it has nothing to do with Ife and Modakeke dispute, reports ITREALMS.
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| Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Adewusi |
ITREALMS in a press statement available that aside from condemning the unfortunate incident in strong terms, the Palace of the Ooni immediately reported the case to appropriate security authorities, who swung into action immediately.
Friday, August 20, 2021
Africa Tech Alliance Forum 2021 to center on digital transformation solutions - ITREALMS
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The annual Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) event has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 by 10:00am (WAT).
Formerly known as Mobile & Disruptive Technology Forum (MoDiTECH), AfriTECH2021 will hold as a hybrid event: both Virtual and Physical with strict compliance to COVID-19 protocols and promises to be bigger, better and to serve as an interesting Forum for inter-sectorial cross-fertilization of ideas on economic impacts of COVID-19 on digital transformation and way forward for businesses.
The annual Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) event has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 by 10:00am (WAT).
N20.6m Fraud: ICPC docks University of Calabar Don - ITREALMS
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a Dean in the University of Calabar, Prof. Francisca Ime Bassey, to court over her alleged involvement in N20.6 million contract fraud.
Prof. Bassey, who is the Dean and Director of the Pre-Degree Programme of the university, was arraigned at the Cross River State High Court Six, Calabar, by the Commission for allegedly holding private interests in multiple contracts awarded by the school to four companies directly owned by her.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a Dean in the University of Calabar, Prof. Francisca Ime Bassey, to court over her alleged involvement in N20.6 million contract fraud.
Internet abuse: Awareness, prevention & addiction - ITREALMS
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Internet abuse and internet addiction are strong weapons that the enemy known as "satan" had planned to use to steal, kill and destroy the glorious future of many people in these last days.
It is no longer news in our society that we have multiple cases of children of the same parents having sex with each other, people having sex with animals, rape cases involving minors have also increased tremendously. It is very sad that youths of these days are desperate to become billionaires even while they are still in primary, secondary or tertiary institution because they believe this can be achieved through the internet. Internet abuse, particularly internet fraud is now the order of the day among youths in today's technology age.
Internet abuse and internet addiction are strong weapons that the enemy known as "satan" had planned to use to steal, kill and destroy the glorious future of many people in these last days.
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Kashifu Inuwa: Two years as D-G NITDA - ITREALMS
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Two years have gone, and it was just like yesterday, President Muhammadu, approved the appointment of Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, trained IT expert, as the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), following the elevation of the then Director General, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), to the position of Minister of Communications, which was his ministry later re-designated to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
With his appointment, it is heartwarming to note that growing corps of well-educated, world class technocrats are coming to the public domain to help change the narrative in public service.
Two years have gone, and it was just like yesterday, President Muhammadu, approved the appointment of Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, trained IT expert, as the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), following the elevation of the then Director General, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), to the position of Minister of Communications, which was his ministry later re-designated to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
Tribute to Col Gabriel Ajayi: Yoruba officer 'killed' for asking questions - ITREALMS
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August 19, 2021 is three (3) years after your death. You were detained by Fulani leadership for 5 years. You were detained in the cemetery of the dead.
A day before your arrest, you took Holy Communion with Gen Ishaya Bamaiyi, the then Chief of Army Staff at a Catholic Church in Lagos.
August 19, 2021 is three (3) years after your death. You were detained by Fulani leadership for 5 years. You were detained in the cemetery of the dead.
GMD @NNPC tasks Greenfield Refinery Board on fuel importation - ITREALMS
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The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has charged members of the Board of the NNPC Greenfield Refinery Limited (NGRL), to explore all available options to bring an end to the current challenge of petroleum products importation, reports ITREALMS.
Mallam Kyari gave the charge Thursday while inaugurating the Board of the newly incorporated subsidiary of the Corporation, NNPC Greenfield Refinery Limited (NGRL), at the NNPC Towers, Abuja.
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has charged members of the Board of the NNPC Greenfield Refinery Limited (NGRL), to explore all available options to bring an end to the current challenge of petroleum products importation, reports ITREALMS.
Drug Abuse: Youths asked to shun drug, embrace brighter future - ITREALMS
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The excessive consumption and addiction of illicit drugs by the youths have negative consequences in any society, negates their future, reports ITREALMS.
This was the position of participants at the 7th Annual Constituency Stakeholders' meeting held Thursday at Christ Cathedral School Hall, Broad Street, Lagos.
The excessive consumption and addiction of illicit drugs by the youths have negative consequences in any society, negates their future, reports ITREALMS.
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Barr. Mohammed Fawehinmi died of COVID-19 says family, warns Nigerians - ITREALMS
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The first son of the late Chief Gani Fawehimi SAN, Barrister Mohammed Fawehimi, has been confirmed to have died of COVID-19 complications, reports ITREALMS.
This was disclosed to ITREALMS by the family on Thursday in Lagos, during a press conference addressed by Saheed Fawehinmi on behalf of the Gani Fawehinmi family.
The first son of the late Chief Gani Fawehimi SAN, Barrister Mohammed Fawehimi, has been confirmed to have died of COVID-19 complications, reports ITREALMS.
Late Barr. Mohammed Fawehinmi
This was disclosed to ITREALMS by the family on Thursday in Lagos, during a press conference addressed by Saheed Fawehinmi on behalf of the Gani Fawehinmi family.
2023: Peter Obi is 'presidential material' - ITREALMS
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The Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Okey Okechukwu, has described former governor of Anambra State and 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, as one who performed exceptionally well and setted new records of excellence in public office, reports ITREALMS.
Okechukwu is also a political analyst gave this insight recently while speaking on ARISE TV and described Obi as a leader, who has the capacity to lead a culturally and religiously diverse nation like Nigeria. He mentioned that Obi, with his great understanding of finance and economy, was already a billionaire before venturing into politics.
The Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Okey Okechukwu, has described former governor of Anambra State and 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, as one who performed exceptionally well and setted new records of excellence in public office, reports ITREALMS.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
USSD security: Access Bank advances protection for customers - ITREALMS
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Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of our customers, Access Bank PLC introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts.
The service allows customers of all account types to deactivate a USSD profile simply by dialling *901*911# from any phone, inputing the registered phone number for the account to be protected and this automatically locks out fraudsters from the individual’s account.
Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of our customers, Access Bank PLC introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts.
The service allows customers of all account types to deactivate a USSD profile simply by dialling *901*911# from any phone, inputing the registered phone number for the account to be protected and this automatically locks out fraudsters from the individual’s account.
Earth Networks, NiMet partner on weather services - ITREALMS
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The Earth Networks, a global provider of weather intelligence, has entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
The agreement includes a five-year collaboration to build the Nigeria Total Lightning and Mesoscale AWS Network (NTLMAN) for early warning of severe weather.
The Earth Networks, a global provider of weather intelligence, has entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
Ohanaeze women honour Erelu Fayemi - ITREALMS
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The Ekiti State's Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Women's Wing have honoured the first lady of the state, Erelu Bisi Fayemi in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti on Monday, reports ITREALMS.
The first lady, ITREALMS gathered, was honoured with the title of 'Nne Gburugburu,' which means 'Mother of All.'
The Ekiti State's Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Women's Wing have honoured the first lady of the state, Erelu Bisi Fayemi in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti on Monday, reports ITREALMS.
3rd edition: Tourism & Technology Summit Africa goes virtual - ITREALMS
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After a relapse of the Tourism and Technology Summit Africa following the COVID-19 impact of 2020, the first of its kind two industry event is returning with a virtual edition as its third edition.
The virtual summit, which is being organised by Brandworld Media in partnership with TechnologyMirror, and with the theme: Africa As a Smart Tourism Destination, will focus on the role Smart Tourism can play in achieving transformation.
After a relapse of the Tourism and Technology Summit Africa following the COVID-19 impact of 2020, the first of its kind two industry event is returning with a virtual edition as its third edition.
The virtual summit, which is being organised by Brandworld Media in partnership with TechnologyMirror, and with the theme: Africa As a Smart Tourism Destination, will focus on the role Smart Tourism can play in achieving transformation.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Enjoying banking with FirstMobile - ITREALMS
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As the world is evolving digitally, Nigerian banks are currently looking for ways to make the banking experience better and FirstBank is not an exception to this aggressive drive.
As the world is evolving digitally, Nigerian banks are currently looking for ways to make the banking experience better and FirstBank is not an exception to this aggressive drive.
The efforts in this regard include building and constantly improving on its product offerings like the FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking app; FirstOnline, the internet banking portal and many other platforms provided by the Bank to ensure banking operations are performed with ease and convenience without having to be physically present at the bank.
Bribery: University Assistant Registrar, One Other arraigned by ICPC - ITREALMS
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has docked an Assistant Registrar of the University of Calabar Post-Graduate School, Mrs. Emem Akpan, for allegedly demanding a bribe from a former student of the school.
ICPC, in a two count-charge filed at the High Court of Cross River State, Calabar, also arraigned one Mr. Promise Osundu over his alleged complicity in the demand for bribe from the ex-post graduate student, Mrs. Susan Eno-Abasi Genschow.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has docked an Assistant Registrar of the University of Calabar Post-Graduate School, Mrs. Emem Akpan, for allegedly demanding a bribe from a former student of the school.
ICPC, in a two count-charge filed at the High Court of Cross River State, Calabar, also arraigned one Mr. Promise Osundu over his alleged complicity in the demand for bribe from the ex-post graduate student, Mrs. Susan Eno-Abasi Genschow.
Hushpuppi & Abba Kyari gate: NPF Special Panel yet to submit report - ITREALMS
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The Nigeria Police Force has refuted some media reports making a round that probe into the alleged indictment of DCP Abba Kyari by the FBI, has submitted its findings, reports ITREALMS.
Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CP Frank Mba confirmed this to ITREALMS on Tuesday said the investigating panel being conducted by the NPF Special Investigation Panel (SIP) is still ongoing.
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted some media reports making a round that probe into the alleged indictment of DCP Abba Kyari by the FBI, has submitted its findings, reports ITREALMS.
Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CP Frank Mba confirmed this to ITREALMS on Tuesday said the investigating panel being conducted by the NPF Special Investigation Panel (SIP) is still ongoing.
Nigeria @60: Book set for launch August 19 - ITREALMS
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The public presentation of a new book titled Remaking Nigeria: Sixty Years, Sixty Voices will hold on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Yar ‘Adua Centre, Abuja.
Edited by Chido Onumah, the 437-page book is a collection of 60 essays by 60 young Nigerians to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Some 20 vehicles burnt in Nkpor tollgate - ITREALMS
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About 20 vehicles were on Monday in Nkpor near Onitsha, Anambra State, gotten by fire due to faulty container-loaded trailer with a break failure, reports ITREALMS.
Eye witness account informed ITREALMS, the trailer otherwise referred to as container due to its body frame was fully loaded with goods when it lost its brake and hit a fuel tanker.
Over 100 MDAs, CSOs meet on FOI proactive disclosure - ITREALMS
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No fewer than some 100 public institutions and civil society organizations attended the 2-day event held in Abuja recently, reports ITREALMS.
This is coming as representatives of federal public institutions in Nigeria have commended the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption -ROLAC programme of the British Council (funded by the European Union) for her support towards the development and validation of a Proactive Disclosure Protocol for Nigeria’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
No fewer than some 100 public institutions and civil society organizations attended the 2-day event held in Abuja recently, reports ITREALMS.
Ecobank advises Nigerian youths to pursue their passion - ITREALMS
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Ecobank has advised Nigerian youths to pursue their passion rather than money or immediate gains, reports ITREALMS.
Ecobank has advised Nigerian youths to pursue their passion rather than money or immediate gains, reports ITREALMS.
This advice was given by panelists at the special advocacy programme hosted the bank to commemorate the 2021 International Youth Day in Lagos with the theme: “Finding your Voice”, a Career, Creativity, and Skills."
Int’l Youth Day 2021: 9mobile reaffirms support for youth - ITREALMS
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Youth-friendly telecommunications company, the 9mobile has restated its support for adolescence entrepreneurship and innovation, reports ITREALMS.
9mobile, ITREALMS also gathered, urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of the incredible opportunities that technology offers to optimize their businesses and professional endeavors.
Youth-friendly telecommunications company, the 9mobile has restated its support for adolescence entrepreneurship and innovation, reports ITREALMS.
Zambians decide 2021: President Lungu concedes defeat - ITREALMS
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The incumbent president of Zambia, Mr. Edgar Lungu has accepted defeated in the presidential general election on August 12, reports ITREALMS.
Mr. Lungu, ITREALMS gathered had garnered some 1,814,201 votes while his closest rival, Hakainde Hichilema got 2,810,757 votes to emerge according to electoral body, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) as the newest president on the continent.
The incumbent president of Zambia, Mr. Edgar Lungu has accepted defeated in the presidential general election on August 12, reports ITREALMS.
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| President-elect of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema |
Mr. Lungu, ITREALMS gathered had garnered some 1,814,201 votes while his closest rival, Hakainde Hichilema got 2,810,757 votes to emerge according to electoral body, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) as the newest president on the continent.
Nigeria's decline in internet subscriptions worries MRA - ITREALMS
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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government and its relevant agencies to take urgent measures to reverse the steady decline in the number of Nigerians online, saying the Government’s efforts should now be geared towards ensuring that every citizen is connected to the Internet rather than pushing those already connected off the grid.
In a statement issued in Lagos, MRA’s Communications Officer, Mr. Idowu Adewale, noted that from the monthly figures published by the National Communications Commission (NCC) of active Internet subscriptions in Nigeria, the number of active Internet subscriptions in Nigeria has been steadily declining over a period of eight months, between November 2020 and June 2021, the latest month for which subscription data is available.
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government and its relevant agencies to take urgent measures to reverse the steady decline in the number of Nigerians online, saying the Government’s efforts should now be geared towards ensuring that every citizen is connected to the Internet rather than pushing those already connected off the grid.
Digital Literacy Training: Danbatta tasks Nigerian youths on skills application - ITREALMS
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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta has tasked Nigerian youths, who participated in the nationwide digital literacy training conducted by the Commission, to put the skills acquired as well as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools received during the exercise to appropriate and legitimate use.
Addressing the participants at the closing ceremony of the NCC’s Digital Literacy Training for the North-West held at the Kano Campus of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Danbatta, particularly enjoined the youths who have had the privilege of participating in the training to apply the skills acquired in gainful activities in order for them to be self-employed.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
SNEPCo, NNPC build paediatric ward, lab in Bauchi - ITREALMS
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The Jama’Are Local Government Area in Bauchi State, in the embattled North East of Nigeria, has taken delivery of a newly built and well-equipped 10-bedspace paediatrics ward, medical laboratory, with water facilities and water treatment plant powered by a10Kva solar system, reports ITREALMS.
The donation from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), on behalf of itself, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other co-venture partners, is part of SNEPCo’s intervention to improve child health care and cater for non-COVID-19 cases in the state hospitals.
The Jama’Are Local Government Area in Bauchi State, in the embattled North East of Nigeria, has taken delivery of a newly built and well-equipped 10-bedspace paediatrics ward, medical laboratory, with water facilities and water treatment plant powered by a10Kva solar system, reports ITREALMS.
The donation from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), on behalf of itself, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other co-venture partners, is part of SNEPCo’s intervention to improve child health care and cater for non-COVID-19 cases in the state hospitals.
IPOB: Why we suspended weekly sit-@-home - ITREALMS
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPPB) has adduced some reasons why the weekly sit-at home order was suspended, reports ITREALMS.
The group in a press statement on Saturday by IPOB's Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said the cancellation announced on Radio Biafra the previous night by IPOB Head of Directorate of State, Chika Edoziem, followed a direct order by its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, through his team of lawyers including Ifeanyi Ejiofor.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPPB) has adduced some reasons why the weekly sit-at home order was suspended, reports ITREALMS.
DG NITDA , Abdullahi applauds NIS for adopting paperless operation - ITREALMS
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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has applauded the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for launching its Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) platform, reports ITREALMS.
The launch of EDMS which took place at the NIS Headquarters, Abuja, ITREALMS gathered, is a key component of any digital transformation strategy and information governance effort, which uses automated techniques to transfer files electronically, manage records regardless of format, maintenance, use and disposition of records.
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has applauded the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for launching its Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) platform, reports ITREALMS.
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