Monday, February 28, 2022
NCC reiterates commitment on AOL administration - ITREALMS
Electoral Act 2022: EiE applauds citizens resilience - ITREALMS
'Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director, EiE Nigeria and Mary Ikoku, #FixPolitics member at the CSO Protest last Tuesday. |
ITU Secretary-General receives GSMA award - ITREALMS
The Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Houlin Zhao, has accepted an award for his role in promoting mobile telecommunications as a key driver for sustainable development and improving people's lives.
Complete Sports founder, Sunny Ojeagbase is dead @71 - ITREALMS
Famous journalist, founder and publisher of popular sports newspaper, Complete Sports newspaper, Dr. Emmanuel Sunny Ojeagbase, is dead at the age of 71, reports ITREALMS.
Sunny Ojeagbase |
3rd CAADP Biennial Review Report for launch in March – ITREALMS
ITU publishes new specifications radio interface technology - ITREALMS
The United Nations agency entrusted with coordinating radio-frequency spectrum worldwide, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the specifications for the new technology as Recommendation ITU-R M.2150-1, reports ITREALMS.The technology is designed to provide a slim but strong technical foundation for wireless applications deployed in a range of use cases, from cordless telephony to audio streaming, and from professional audio applications to the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as building automation and monitoring.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
SpeedChecker: Airtel is 'Fastest Network Provider in Nigeria' - ITREALMS
Telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been rated the fastest network provider in Nigeria according to Crowdsourcing firm, SpeedChecker.In its 2021 report for Africa’s Mobile Network Champions, SpeedChecker said Airtel Nigeria recorded an average country mobile download speed of 11.55Mbit/s.
3SC gets Sole Administrator - ITREALMS
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. Olaniyan Babatunde David, a former Deputy Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, as the Sole Administrator of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Ibadan.Makinde, in an appointment letter signed on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, congratulated Hon. Olaniyan, urging him to discharge his duties with “absolute loyalty, dedication, and diligence.”
5G standards adds fourth radio interface technology - ITREALMS
The members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have approved a fourth technology as part of ongoing standards development for 5G mobile services, reports ITREALMS.Known as “DECT 5G-SRIT", the new technology supports a range of uses, from wireless telephony and audio streaming to industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, particularly in smart cities.
Dark Saturday @Ebenebe as suspected cultists kill mourners - ITREALMS [viewers discretion pls]
Some 20 mourners were killed by suspected cultists at Umuogbuefi Village Ebenebe with many others left critically injured during the burial rites of late Ozo Chibuike Joseph Chukwuka on Saturday, February 26, reports ITREALMS.
Late Ozo Chibuike Joseph Chukwuka |
Friday, February 25, 2022
‘Marketplace: FinTechNGR targets accelerated startup growth - ITREALMS
The FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has launched the 'Start-Up Marketplace' reports ITREALMS.
Money rituals: FG to launch campaign against growing scourge - ITREALMS
The Federal Government will soon launch a national sensitization campaign against the growing scourge of money rituals, which has already claimed many lives, especially of women and girls, in the country.
Government can make difference in SME industry says 'Magic Finger' - ITREALMS
Abubakar Nurudeen is a multi-talented Artist, Visual storyteller, Cake decorator and sculptor with a distinct touch is also known as 'Magic Finger.' He shared with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO the difference between Nigeria and UAE in cake industry.
Excerpts:
How did you come about the name "Magic Finger"?
Waoh! I got the unique name when I was still working with
"Cake by Tosan" as an artist and sculptor.
There was a lady that came to learn then, anytime I work, she will call me Magic Finger, that's how I got my name (smiles).
Embracing embedded financing by Nigerian telecom consumers – ITREALMS
Having lost his two phones and a HP laptop to ‘break and enter’ thieves recently, Femi, a resident of Ipaja, a Lagos suburb, headed to the Computer Village, Ikeja. REMMY NWEKE writes on Femi’s encounter and embrace of the embedded financing package to replace his lost devices with ease.
*Some embedded finance service providers |
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Official: MTN, Mafab paid for full licences - ITREALMS
Duo of the provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum licence, the MTN Communications Nigeria Plc and Mafab Communications Limited, have made their full payment of $273.6 million each for the 5G Spectrum license to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports ITREALMS.The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has officially confirmed the payment status, Thursday, February 24, 2022, just as the deadline set for the two winners of the spectrum auction elapsed.
Writing Challenge: OnePipe dangles N3m for top 3 - ITREALMS
Foremost fintech Application Programming Interface (API) company, the OnePipe, has launched a press writing challenge to recognize finance-focused journalism and reward press reportage, ITREALMS reports. The prized challenge, ITREALMS gathered, is part of the company’s efforts to promote and inspire more educational reporting and writing with particular emphasis on enhancing the awareness and understanding of embedded finance.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
PMB swears-in 6 national commissioners - ITREALMS
The Nigerian President, General Mohammadu Buhari has sworn-in some seven national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports ITREALMS.
Prof. Yakubu, INEC chairman |
Pantami to startups: Take ownership of policies for ecosystem consolidation - ITR
Police after MTN executive over attempted murder - ITREALMS
The Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced hunt for a top executive of MTN Nigeria in fulfillment of a court order, arising from a failed marriage suit, reports ITREALMS.
Troop recovers 'hidden' armoured vehicle, bombs in North east - ITREALMS
Meta extends Facebook Reels to Nigeria, 19 other countries in SSA - ITREALMS
The Meta, formally known as Facebook has expanded the availability of Facebook Reels for iOS and Android to more than 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
Meta is also introducing better ways to help creators to earn money, new creation tools and more places to watch and create Facebook Reels.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Shell reiterates commitment to lower Nigeria's carbon emission - ITREALMS
Leading energy company in Nigeria, Shell, has reiterated its commitment to supporting efforts to help the country meet its lower carbon emission target.
Mr. Osagie Okunbor, MD Shell |
Phase3: Partnership of ICT to accelerate national development – ITREALMS
Niger Delta Women applauds Akpabio for exceptional commitment, performance - ITREALMS
Women in the Niger Delta region on Wednesday praised Senator Godswill Akpabio for contributing immensely to the social, economic and political development of the country.
Makinde is committed to quality infrastructure says Sangodoyin - ITREALMS
The Oyo State's Commissioner for Works, Public Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, on Monday, declared that the administration of Governor 'Seyi Makinde is determined to deliver quality infrastructure projects that will stand the test of time.
NCDMB, ITF train 100 youths on vocational skills - ITREALMS
Hundred of Nigerian youths have commenced training in the vocational skills programme sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and facilitated by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
The training covers eight skills areas, and they include Information and Communication Technology; Electrical/Electronic Technology; Industrial Automation and Mechatronics; Instrumentation and Process Control; Mechanical Services and Maintenance; Mobile Phone Repairs and Troubleshooting; Residential Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Maintenance and Building Technology.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Leo Stan@66: Africa’s technology miracle child comes full circle - ITREALMS
Rarely in this part of the world would you find a man like Leonard Nnamdi Stanley Ekeh, better known as Leo Stan Ekeh.For starters, Leo Stan, as he is fondly addressed, is not your regular fellow. He ranks well and truly as an unusual entrepreneur, one who is not only absolutely outstanding at what he does, but a man who also stands head and shoulders apart from his peers.
Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh |
Refusing ICPC appearance attracks 25-month jail term for ex-Delta Poly Rector - ITREALMS
Pix: L-R : Director of works, Joseph Idabor; Bursar, Andy Ughusuena; Rector, Edna Mogekwu and Registrar Collins Onyenwenu |
9mobile advocates technology adoption for Multilingual Learning - ITREALMS
Nigeria’s telecoms service provider and caring brand, 9mobile, has lent its voice to the global call to adopt technology for multilingual learning. The telco provider made the call to mark this year’s International Mother Language Day with the theme, Using Technology for Multilingual Learning: Challenges and Opportunities”.
The year’s theme underscores the vital role of technology in advancing multilingual education and supports the development of quality teaching and learning for all.
Konga, beautiful bride of African e-commerce says Forbes - ITREALMS
Konga, Nigeria’s leading omnichannel e-commerce group has been identified as a strong player on the verge of dominating the African e-commerce scene.
9PSB boss calls for targeted content to accelerate Nigeria’s financial inclusion - ITREALMS
The Chief Executive Officer, 9PSB, Branka Mracajac has emphasized the need to pay close attention to content creation as an important factor in driving and accelerating financial inclusion in the country, stating that it is capable of enhancing the future of digital banking in the long-term.
Mracajac made this assertion, while presenting a keynote address, themed “Content Creation and Financial Inclusion; The Future of Digital Banking” at the Tech Summit Ogun 2022, which held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday February 17, 2022.
Official! FG handsover 5G spectrum to NCC - ITREALMS
The Federal Government (FG) has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for the Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reports ITREALMS.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, who also wears the hat of the Chairman, National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), presented the official document on the 3.5GHz spectrum allocation to the Commission at a public event which took place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
NOGICD Act not about ‘Nigerianisation’ of oil & gas industry – ITREALMS
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi K. Wabote has said that the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act was not about ‘Nigerianisation’ of the sector, reports ITREALMS.
Engr. Wabote of NCDMB |
Sunday, February 20, 2022
ICPC secures conviction of former Local Government Chairman - ITREALMS
A High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, presided over by Justice M. AbdulGarfa has sentenced Alhassan Yahaya Bagudu, a former Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area of the state to one-year imprisonment for making false statement to an investigator.
*Bagudu |
ICANN nominates 7-man for IRP omnibus standing panel slate - ITREALMS
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) organization, in consultation with the Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs), has nominated a seven-man standing panel for the Independent Review Process (IRP) Community Representatives Group, reports ITREALMS.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Makinde: Oyo to immortalise Alao-Akala - ITREALMS
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, hailed the late former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala as a great man, who recognised and lived his life in accordance with the Biblical teaching that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun.
Friday, February 18, 2022
If you dream it, you can achieve it says ComfyEvent boss - ITREALMS
Iyin-Ekiti-born OMOSEHINDE COMFORT is the CEO of ComfyEvents ‘n’ Ushers. She brings ‘Chemistry’ of if you dream it you can achieve it into Eventpreneurship. She spoke to ITREALMS correspondent GBEMI OMOTOSO.
Omosehinde Comfort, CEO of ComfyEvents |
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Wabote to GOCOP: Help weed out bad eggs in journalism - ITREALMS
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi K. Wabote has urged the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to help the nation in weeding out bad eggs in the journalism profession.
Standard-setting guides tech for sustainable development
Industry and governments aim to help shape global digital transformation agenda ahead of ITU standardization assembly
Industry leaders and policy makers will gather at the end of the month to share ambitions for technical standards to drive sustainable development worldwide.
Intersputnik sponsors ITU cafe - ITREALMS
The Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications has decided to become a sponsor of the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) headquarters project in Geneva, Switzerland, reports ITREALMS.
Intersputnik – an international satellite communications services organization and active ITU member – will sponsor a cafeteria in the new ITU building, whose construction is scheduled to start in 2023 and finish in 2026.
70 Lagos youths gain digital management skills - ITREALMS
The United States (U.S.) government is committed to supporting economic and human development initiatives that help create job opportunities and facilitate improved sustainable economic growth and development.
The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) under its Employability Support Project in partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has supported a 2019 alumna of the U.S. Consulate Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, Funke Medun, to train 70 young Nigerians on a digital and employability skills program.
The employability training program is aimed at creating more job opportunities for youths in the state, reducing unemployment and improving economic growth, and will also equip participants with digital and management skills that will enable them contribute to the growth of various organizations.
After an intensive six weeks training, more than 70 youths participated in the first cohort graduation ceremony, which was held at the American Space in Ikeja, Lagos. American Spaces are opened to young Nigerians looking to develop ideas, as well as leadership and entrepreneurship skills through programs and workshops designed especially for them.
Speaking at the event, U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Stephen Ibelli highlighted the importance of small businesses in spurring economic growth and boosting shared prosperity.
“For Nigeria to succeed, the men and women who create businesses or hope to develop new businesses and job opportunities must succeed. Ideas for new products or improved services will produce the growth, jobs and incomes that will lead to a more prosperous and stable Nigeria,” Ibelli said.
Ibelli explained that the U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports a variety of exchange programs each year focused on promoting entrepreneurship and technological innovation.
They include: the International Visitors Leadership Program, the African Women's Entrepreneurship Program, the Global Innovation through Science and Technology Program, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, TechWomen and the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
“Through these programs, the United States government will continue to help create a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous future for Nigeria,” Ibelli added.
In her remarks, Medun acknowledged the commitment of the first set of participants to the successful completion of the six weeks capacity building program and noted that the second batch of the training will commence in the next few weeks.
“We hope that they are able to leverage the skills they have acquired from their participation in this program to contribute to the growth of small businesses in their local communities,” Medun said.
The U.S African Development Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency established by Congress to invest directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs. USADF creates pathways to prosperity for marginalized populations and undeserved communities across the continent.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Airtel's red data plan offers data bonus - ITREALMS
Consistent with its positioning as the smartphone network, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced a new value offering that will instantly reward customers with newly activated smartphones with Airtel SIM cards.
Under the new plan which is dubbed ‘Red Data Plan’, Airtel is offering every customer with newly activated smartphones with Airtel SIM cards double the value of data bundle purchased (between N500 and N5000) for a 3-month period.
Tinubu hails néw Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun - ITREALMS
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated the Otun-Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Lekan Balogun, over his appointment as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland and elevation to the zenith of leadership institution in the land.
Olubadan Lekan Balogun |
NIEEE applauds NCC for setting pace on 5G deployment in Africa - ITREALMS
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has applauded the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for setting the pace of 5G deployment in Africa, reports ITREALMS.
The Engineering body in a statement signed by its outgoing National Chairman, Engr. Kings Adeyemi, and made available to ITREALMS, he singled out Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta and the entire management staff of the Commission for accolades.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Bill Gates gifts African medicines regulators 100m Euros - ITREALMS
In a strong endorsement of the work of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) to strengthen medicines regulators and improve health security on the African continent, the European Union (EU) — including the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and EU Member States Belgium, France and Germany — and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) will mobilise more than 100 million euros over the next five years to support the recently established African Medicines Agency (AMA) and other African medicines regulatory initiatives at regional and national levels.
Makinde appoints 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland - ITREALMS
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State |
The approval follows a recommendation to that effect made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor.
Drug Cartel Throwback: Police urges NDLEA to arrest, prosecute own officers - ITREALMS
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) may be spoiling for war with a throwback at the National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to immediately arrest and investigation its own officers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu who were implicated in the drug leak that exposed suspended DCP Abba Kyari, reports ITREALMS.
Monday, February 14, 2022
AASDU sets for 2022, inaugurates new committees - ITREALMS
The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) Lagos, has show readiness for actions this year as it inaugurated additional committees to drive her 2022 activities, reports ITREALMS.
AASDU President, Chief Sir Amechi Ebeledike made this disclosure on Sunday and said the committees are also to facilitate the alignment of the group's activities with the socio-economic policy of the incoming administration of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
A press statement endorsed by Publicity Secretary Mazi Chidi Abajue and made available to ITREALMS, informed that the new committees with their respective Chairmen are: Elders Committee - Chief Dr. Jossy Egwuatu, Commerce & Market Committee - Chief Chris Eze, Inter-Group Relations Committee - Engr. Ben Egwuda.
Statutory committees earlier inaugurated, he said were the Activities Planning & Implementation Committee - Engr. T. C. Madu, Budget & Finance Committee - Chief Ikenna Okwuma, and Strategic Committee - Chief Fidel Umeh.
Chief Ebeledike therefore charged the committees to come up with action plans and tactics that will be executed in order to reposition AASDU on the track set by her founding fathers.
2023: Who'll go for Ndigbo? – Our best 3 candidates - ITREALMS
With 2023 just around the corner, the race to determine who succeeds incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari as the holder of the top job in Nigeria is beginning to gather steam.
Abba Kyari, 4 others arrested over drug trafficking - ITREALMS
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari and four other police officers for their involvement in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, reports ITREALMS.
DCP Abba Kyari, arrested over drug deals |
NPF also described their involvement in the tampering with narcotic exhibits, official corruption and sundry unprofessional infractions as discreditable, unethical, and unprofessional conduct.
NPF in a press statement available to ITREALMS and
electronically signed by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer (DPPRO), CSP
Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday afternoon, said the Inspector General of Police
(IGP), Mr. Usman Alkali Baba had ordered immediate transfer of case to NDLEA, urging
NDLEA to investigate indicted officers of the agency.
IGP also decried official corruption and tampering with
exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking involving a perpetual
transnational drug cartel.
As said by Adejobi, the arrest of the officers was sequel to
pieces of information received from the leadership of the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on 10th February, 2022.
In line with standard administrative procedure of the Force,
he said IGP ordered a high-level, discreet, and in-house investigation into the
allegations.
According to him, “The interim investigations report
revealed that two (2) international drug couriers identified as Chibunna
Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus, both males, were arrested at Akanu Ibiam
International Airport, Enugu on the 19th of January, 2022 upon their arrival
from Addis Ababa aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET917.
“The arrest led to the recovery of substantial quantity of
powdery substance suspected to be cocaine from the two narcotic couriers. The
operation which was intelligence-driven, was undertaken by a Unit of the Police
Intelligence Response Team (IRT),” he said.
Equally, he said, that though the case and the two suspects
were subsequently transferred to the NDLEA on the 25th January, 2022, the
findings of the in-house investigation ordered by the Inspector General of
Police established reasonable grounds for strong suspicion that the IRT officers
involved in the operation could have been involved in some underhand and
unprofessional dealings as well as official corruption which compromised
ethical standards in their dealings with the suspects and exhibits recovered.
“Beyond this, the Police investigation also established that
the international narcotics cartel involved in this case have strong ties with
some officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Akanu
Ibiam International Airport, Enugu who are on their pay roll. The two arrested
drug couriers confirmed that the modus is for the transnational drug barons to
conspire with the NDLEA officers on duty and send them their pre-boarding
photographs for identification, seamless clearance, and unhindered passage out
of the airport with the narcotics being trafficked.
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Abba Kyari, 3 others arrested over drug trafficking - ITREALMS
“The Police investigations report also indicted DCP Abba
Kyari, who had been on suspension for his alleged involvement in a different
fraud case being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI),
for complicity in the allegation of official corruption, tampering with
narcotics exhibit and sundry unprofessional conducts that negate the standard
administrative and investigative protocols of the Force as well as extant
criminal laws. It is to be emphasised that DCP Abba Kyari’s involvement in these
allegation occurred while his suspension from service was subsisting.
“On the strength of the findings of the in-house Police Investigation Panel, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate arrest and transfer of all the indicted police officers to the NDLEA authorities for conclusive investigation, while appropriate disciplinary actions are also being initiated against them by the Force leadership.
"The
concerned officers include DCP Abba Kyari, ACP Sunday Ubuah, ASP Bawa James,
ASP John Umoru (at large), Inspectors Simon Agrigba and John Nuhu. They have
all been, accordingly, handed over today 14th February, 2022 to the NDLEA
authorities.
“In so doing, IGP also formally requested that the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency should
ensure the identification, arrest and investigation of the agency’s officers
who have also been found to be colluding with the international drug cartel
involved in this case towards advancing the anti-narcotics agenda of the
federal Government.”
IGP, Adejobi said assured the public of his administration’s
commitment to upholding the tenets and values of policing in line with the
agenda of ethical regeneration, restoration of professional standard,
enhancement of the anti-corruption drive, respect for the rule of law and
inter-agency collaboration in the drive to stabilise the internal security
order of the country.
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