Collabo: Konga, Access Bank unveils new CSR deal - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga and foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc. have announced plans to support the free delivery of discounted, high quality essential food items to millions of Nigerians in a move targeted at putting smiles on their faces this festive season.

The project, a humanitarian initiative will be executed under the auspices of Konga Kares, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Konga Group, through which it has identified with and empowered critical segments of the population in need of a helping hand.

Anambra governor elect, Soludo, his deputy Ibezim receive certificates from INEC - ITREALMS

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The new elected governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo and his deputy Dr Onyekachi Ibezim has both received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports ITREALMS.

gov-elect Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo

These certificates were presented to them at the INEC State headquarters in Awka, the state capital on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Bakers: Don't compromise your standards say Gbeele, Oluboro - ITREALMS

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Nigerian bakers have been urged to ensure strict compliance in their delivery and not compromise due to the harsh economic situation, in the country, reports ITREALMS.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kogsy Sugarcraft, Mrs. Kehinde Gbeele made this call at the 6th anniversary cum dinner organised by the Naija Cakes 'N' Events Affairs (NCEA) held on Wednesday at Ostra Hall, Ikeja, Lagos.

Police arrestS suspected killer of Vanguard Journalist, Tordue - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a commercial motor driver suspected to be responsible for the death of a Vanguard Journalist, Tordue Salem, reports ITREALMS.

The suspect, a 29-year-old commercial driver, Itoro Clement was paraded on Friday in Abuja.

Ex-Imo Deputy Governor, Irona Loses Sister - ITREALMS

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Immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Engr. Gerald Irona has lost his only sister, Mrs. Ona Anthonia Nwobi (Nee Irona) to the cold hands of death. She was aged 61.

Mrs  Nwobi

An announcement personally signed by the former Deputy Governor and made available to newsmen by his Communication advisor, Dr. Walter Duru, revealed that she would be buried on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her family home in Oguta.

Access Bank, Verve boost Konga Yakata - ITREALMS

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A huge shoppers’ surge is currently being recorded on Konga Yakata as shoppers scramble to grab the special 10% discounts offered by Access Bank Plc. and Verve Nigeria to cardholders who make payment for purchases using their debit cards.

Widely regarded as the biggest sale event in the annual shopping calendar in Nigeria, the management of Konga has assured Nigerians that Konga Yakata 2021 would be Black Friday Sales plus.

Osun State: U.S. launches STEM training for 300 High School Girls - ITREALMS

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The U.S. Consulate General has launched a new project aimed at empowering 300 high school girls in Osun State to pursue education and careers in STEM fields.   

AEEPCO appoints Useh, COO - ITREALMS

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The Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture on OML 29 on has announced the appointment of Mr. Ewariezi Useh as its Chief Operations Officer. 

Mr Useh, new COO

Ewariezi will provide overall technical guidance to oil and gas exploration, production development, health, safety, security, and environmental activities of the group’s upstream business.

Anambra Decides 2021: Fayemi congratulates Soludo on victory - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6 governorship election, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on his victory at the poll.

Governor elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State

Dr. Fayemi, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) said democracy was the real winner at the Anambra election with the successful and peaceful conduct of the process.

2nd term: Oyo hairdressers endorse Gov. Makinde - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Beautician Hairdressers Association (NBHA), Oyo State chapter, has commended Governor 'Seyi Makinde for running people-oriented programmes and his transformational leadership in the state.

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

The association declared that, based on the successes recorded in the last two years of the Makinde administration across all sectors, it would back the governor to run for another term of four years.

What to expect from Konga Yakata 2021 - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga is set to raise the curtains on the biggest sale of the year – Konga Yakata.

Running from Thursday, November 11 through Sunday, December 12, 2021, the Konga Yakata season ushers a rare opportunity for savvy shoppers to stock up their homes, get their festive season shopping off to a flyer and grab all the assortment of genuine products and gadgets they have looked forward to, all on a budget. 

Soludo: A journey whose time has come, beckons on Ndi Anambra - ITREALMS

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Acceptance speech by governor-elect, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, following the Declaration of the Results of the Anambra State Governorship Election, November 2021, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on November 10th, 2021.

With utmost humility and gratitude to God, I accept the results of the 2021 Anambra Governorship election as declared by INEC. This reflects the supreme will of the almighty God, and an overwhelming sacred mandate of the people. For 12 years since the massive clamour by the people of Anambra for us to serve them, we persevered to this Divine moment. This is a divine journey whose time has come. To God be all the glory and adoration!

Anambra decides 2021: Finally INEC declares Soludo winner - ITREALMS

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Finally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the winner of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

Prof. Charles Soludo

The announcement also left the state and especially the capital city, Awka in agog.

Konga Yakata, biggest sale event, goes live Thursday - ITREALMS

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Anticipation is at fever-pitch levels for Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest sale of the year which goes live on Thursday, November 11 and ends on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

This year’s edition is set to take on an extra dimension as millions of shoppers await what has been described for the first time as Konga Yakata Plus.

Jamoh bags Zik award, thanks Buhari, others - ITREALMS

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The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh yesterday received the prestigious Zik Leadership Prize in Public Policy for 2020, following his giant strides in repositioning the agency with various initiatives that have impacted the maritime sector tremendously.

The awards which is organised by the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), is in its 26th year and was held at the Eko Hotel.

Cloudflex, Digital Encode, Rack Center, others back NITRA ICT growth conference, awards 2021 - ITREALMS

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… As Ministry, NCC, NITDA Extend Their Support

More companies have continued to indicate interest in the forthcoming ICT Growth Conference being organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), a ICT media advocacy group.

In the latest partnership buildup, Cloudflex Computing Services Limited, a leading indigenous enterprise cloud service provider that offers Information Technology as a service, along with Digital Encode, a cyber security consulting and integration firm; and Rack Center, Africa's first carrier neutral state-of-the-art Tier III Constructed Facility Certified data centre operator, have opted to partner with NITRA as the industry advocacy group gears up for its ICT Growth Conference/Awards 2021 event, which comes up on November 11, 2021 in Lagos.

Anambra Decide2021: INEC suspends collation over supplementary election in Ihiala - ITREALMS

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Statement by the Returning Officer for the Anambra State Governorship Election, Prof. Florence Banku Obi; on the suspension of collation of results pending the conduct of a supplementary election in Ihiala Local Government Area, Sunday 7th November 2021.

Prof. Florence Obi

Protocols:

Let me commence by sincerely thanking all of you, particularly the polling agents of the political parties, for the peaceful and decorous manner we have conducted affairs so far.

GSM @20 Forum: eBusiness Life takes deeper look @5G - ITREALMS

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As Nigeria is celebrating 20 years of deployment of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), and the Federal Government has set in motion the deployment of the fifth generation (5G) technology, significant changes will introduced to existing standards, leading to the emergence of a new generation of mobile network.

*Chike Onwuegbuchi, Dr Adinde, Mrs Daro, Engr Wakil, Mr. Olude

e-Business Life Communication Limited recently held its 5G/GSM@20 forum at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos Nigeria on Friday, November 5, 2021.

AfICTF, UN- ECOSOC sign MoU to explore digital communications - ITREALMS

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A non-governmental organization championing digital inclusion across the African continent, the African ICT Foundation (AfICTF) and the Observatory for Digital Communication OCCAM, affiliated to ECOSOC, United Nations, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the benefits of digital communication, reports ITREALMS.

According to the MoU, both organizations will explore the benefits of digital communication especially E-learning and ICT Platform for global development, research, granting education to young people, technological innovation, and its applications to expand the benefits of new technologies to disadvantaged communities.

INEC: Anambra election inconclusive till November 9 - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the governorship election in Anambra State at the weekend, inconclusive, reports ITREALMS.

INEC stated this in Awka on Sunday, November7, and ordered a supplementary election to be conducted in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state on Tuesday, November 9, before a winner will emerge.

Ataguba, Olawale, Mukoro appointed into Railway Unbundling Committee - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria's decision to unbundle the Nigerian Railway Corporation has started with the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki chairing the first meeting of the Ministerial Committee on the unbundling of the corporation.

Senator Gbemi Saraki

Addressing the members drawn from private and public sectors, Senator Gbemisola Saraki reiterated the determination of the Federal Government to reform the railway system to prepare the nation for emerging need for regional connectivity.

Local Content: NCC grants N20m to four tech start-ups - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded N20 million grant to four deserving Nigerian tech startups in furtherance of its commitment to encourage development of new indigenous technologies and contents, that are oriented in cutting-edge research to stimulate sustainable economic growth.

Confirming this to ITREALMS in a press statement, the Director Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde said that the four tech startups are: Clearflow System Hub, Aelaus Engineering Teams/Hyech Electronics Solutions, Kalibotics, and CyberNorth Tech. They emerged winners of Virtual NCC Internet of Things (IoT) Code Camp and Hackathon 2021, and they received N5 million each on their innovative technology solutions aimed at making life better for Nigerians.