" ITREALMS: May 2022

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Ericsson tops Frost Radar on 5G network infrastructure market ranking - ITREALMS

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For the second consecutive year Ericsson has been ranked as the leader in the Frost Radar™: 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2021 report. This shows the company’s ability to scale its innovations and growth in the field consistently from 2G, 3G, to 4G and now 5G.

By ranking the highest in the latest Frost Radar™ report, Ericsson confirms its status as the leader in terms of both innovation and growth in the 5G network infrastructure market which, according to business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, spans 5G radio access networks (RAN), transport networks, and core networks.

Fredrik Jejdling, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, Ericsson, says: “The Frost Radar™ report recognizes Ericsson’s investments in technology leadership for customers’ benefit. By focusing on constant innovation and 5G portfolio development, we aim to stay ahead of the curve and provide our customers with the solutions they need for building the future networks.”

The Frost Radar™ independently evaluates companies with a significant influence on the market in a particular industry. As highlighted in the Frost Radar™ methodology, the Innovation and Growth scores are used to rate a company’s focus on continuous innovation and ability to translate the innovations into consistent growth.

The report plots top industry participants, standing out among companies positioned as the overall market leaders, leaders in a market segment, or thought leaders in certain segments.

Commenting on Ericsson’s top result by the Growth Index, Troy Morley, Industry Principal, Frost & Sullivan’s Information & Communication Technology group, and the author of the report, says: “Ericsson has spent the last few years adjusting its overall strategy to focus on profitability. The company has indicated that its strategy has been successful, even with the challenges brought by the pandemic. As a leader in the 4G infrastructure market, Ericsson enters the 5G market with a large customer base. The company has done an excellent job keeping its current customers and adding new customers.”

On top of the *5G commercial agreements already announced, Ericsson still maintains a significant pipeline of customers who are expected to move to 5G over the coming years.

Regarding Ericsson’s top positioning based on the Innovation Index, the report highlights the company’s ability to consistently scale its innovations on the global level across generations of mobile technologies – from 2G to 5G. The **108 live 5G networks powered by Ericsson’s products and solutions in 48 countries, which is the highest level that Frost & Sullivan has seen publicly reported, come as credible proof to the Frost Radar™ assessment.

“Ericsson invests significant amounts in R&D, which is essential in a market where technology is always evolving,” says Morley. “Having CSP market as the primary focus, Ericsson’s 5G portfolio includes all areas of 5G network infrastructure, previous generations of network infrastructure, as well as private networks.” Ericsson’s 5G network infrastructure portfolio comprises 5G RAN, dual-mode 5G Core, and 5G Transport that address all aspects of 5G deployment – from providing low latency and higher bandwidth, ensuring instant response times for users and the future readiness of the network for CSPs. Ericsson’s 5G network offering also includes Ericsson Radio System, 5G Carrier Aggregation, Ericsson Spectrum Sharing, network slicing, service automation and 5G monetization. CSPs are empowered with 5G solutions that enable the modular approach when switching to the cloud-native 5G network or expanding their network for new business opportunities.

Monday, May 30, 2022

Groups demand for IACC, 75 countries append signatures - ITREALMS

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As the call for the institutionalisation of International Anti-corruption Court (IACC) is gathering more momentum, Global Civil Society Organizations have expressed optimism for its actualization as more persons and corporates append signatures to this effect.
In its quarterly newsletter, the Integrity Initiatives International (III) - the coordinating campaigner of IACC and its Nigeria Civil Society Partner- HEDA Resource Center has announced a global efforts to strengthen the enforcement of criminal laws to punish and deter corrupt leaders and end impunity for grand corruption.

INTERPOL arrests 3 Nigerian suspects over Southeast Asia scams - ITREALMS

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An INTERPOL-led operation targeting malware cyber fraud across Southeast Asia has led to the Nigeria arrest of three suspected global scammers.
3 Nigerian suspects over Southeast Asia scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the suspects in a sting operation conducted simultaneously in the Lagos suburb of Ajegunle and in Benin City, 300 km to the East of the commercial capital.

Labour Party 2023: Utomi steps down, Obi emerges presidential candidate- ITREALMS

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The former governornof Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has emerged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party of Nigeria for the 2023 elections, reports 
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Labour Party Presidential candidate 2023, Mr Peter Obi
Obi emerged unopposed today, Monday afternoon, May 30, 2022, during the party’s National Convention, held at Orchid Hotel, Asaba, Delta State.

June 1: No cause for alarm over Okada ban says Lagos CP - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents there is no cause for alarm over the proposed take off the motorcycle ban enforcement on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, reports 
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Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin
The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said in Ikeja at the weekend that their attention have been drawn to a panic-laced message making the rounds on social media purporting that motorcycle riders in the state have concluded plans to disrupt social and commercial activities in Lagos State from June 1, 2022 in protest of the ban on the use of motorcycles within six LGAs in Lagos State.

Gunmen invade ABS Onitsha, burn vehicles, buildings – ITREALMS

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Suspected gunmen in the early hours of Monday, May 20, 2022 invaded the premises of the Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS) at Awada-Onitsha, reports 
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Some burnt vehicles at ABS premises in Awada
The invaders were believed to be part of those rampaging in the state and terrorizing some parts of Anambra in recent times.

Telecoms Clinic: Stellar step to emancipation of Nigerian journalism under digital siege - ITREALMS

Like Joseph Pulitzer, speaking truth to power, REMMY NWEKE writes that the recent court judgement in favour of a journalist, Stella Okoh-Esene, bolsters the revolution of press freedom in Nigeria and emancipation of journalism from shackles of increasing digital siege.

WPFD2022:

As the 2022 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) rounds off across the globe in this month since May 3, there were series of events to mark the evolution that has become WPFD with the theme: Journalism Under Digital Siege.”

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Children's Day'22: Parents advised to allow children access to recreation - ITREALMS

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Parents have been enjoined to allow their children access to recreational activities as this will linger in their memories, reports 
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The convener of In Da House Entertainment, Mr Adeniyi Ayandokun gave this advice at 2022 children's day celebration with the theme "The Future" which took place at Kemland Recreation Club Sabo-Ibadan.

Atiku emerges PDP candidate for 2023 - ITREALMS

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The former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Saturday night, May 28, 2022, emerged the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reports 
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Alhaji Atiku
His emergence saw him beating some 12 other challengers including the former Senate President, Abubakar Saraki and incumbent governor of Rivers State Chief Nyeson Wike among others, to clinch PDP presidential ticket for 2023 general election.

Deadline for primaries: INEC grants parties extension till 9th - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to conduct their primaries for the 2023 general elections, reports ITREALMS.


INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Patrick Imo: Confronting challenges of 5G regime - ITREALMS

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Nigeria will be rolling out the 5G networks in the next couple of months. This network that is virtually limitless to the extent of including autonomous cars and runs with much faster speeds, vast data capacity and lower latency – response time is expected to underpin entirely new technologies such as self-driving cars, telemedicine, etc. It is as well expected that its security is much more complicated as it may in turn attract cyberintrusions by criminals or terrorists, even when some experts say 5G's security was taken into account at the point of establishing the technology’s norms.
Nigeria as with many other countries is faced with different challenges in the deployment of 5G mobile wireless communication technologies stemming from improved fiber infrastructure, relaxing regulatory barriers to encourage investors and provision of other physical infrastructure as it is said that over forty thousand base-stations are needed for this deployment.

Friday, May 27, 2022

Peter Obi formally joins Labour Party- ITREALMS

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The former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, has formally joined the Labour Party (LP) just as he is expected to fly on the party's presidential ticket, reports 
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Peter Obi joins Labour Party
Source to Obi, confirmed that he registered as a member of the party on Friday morning in his ward in Agulu, Anambra State.

LAP bemoans violence in Anambra, calks for immediate stop -ITREALMS

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The League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) has bemoaned what it described as largescale bloodletting and arson in Anambra State, saying its tethering on the brink of anarchy and called for immediate stop of violence.
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State
President, LAP, Mr. Chijioke Okoli, SAN notedin a press statement available to ITREALMS that for some months now the state security has descended to a new low in the past couple of weeks.

Children’s Day: Obi enjoins Nigerians to consider children future - ITREALMS

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The former Governor Peter Obi, has enjoined Nigerians to always consider the future of their children when taking critical decisions that affect their future. Obi  made these remarks in his Children's Day Message.
Obi, who has always  maintained that “The society we abuse today will take its revenge on our children tomorrow”, said that the slogan was borne out of the pattern he observed over the years, where politicians do not think about tomorrow and about the children, believing that countries survive by recklessness and extravagance.

Childrens Day'22: Ndukwe Kalu Foundation urges improved online protection - ITREALMS

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The Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF), a non-for-profit organization aimed at promoting knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and proper use of internet among the youth, has called for improved and equal physical and online protection of children
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L-r: Mrs. Mary Uduma (NKF BoT Secretary) M: Mrs. Ibukun Odusote   (NKF BoT Chairperson) R: Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim (NiRA COO)
The Foundation, speaking on the occasion of Children’s Day 2022, observed that the exponential growth of technology has created tremendous opportunities for children and young people globally; as it enables them to learn, share and communicate expressing themselves freely without inhibition or borders.

SystemSpecs boss harps on exemplary leadership - ITREALMS

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The Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs, Mr. John Obaro, has identified vision and exemplary leadership as some of the qualities needed to succeed as an entrepreneur in the marketplace in Africa.
L-R: Pastor Samuel Sanusi, General Secretary/CEO, The Bible Society of Nigeria; Evangelist Mike Bamiloye,  Founder, Mount Zion Faith Ministries; his wife, Gloria; Rev Sam Aboyeji, General Overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria; his wife, Olabisi; and Mr. John Obaro, Group Managing Director, SystemSpecs, during the maiden edition of the "Switch",  non-interdenominational youth summit aimed at mentoring younger and upcoming ministers and leaders held at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Yaba, Lagos on Saturday
The technology expert was speaking at the maiden edition of Switch, an interdenominational youth summit aimed at mentoring younger and upcoming ministers, organised by the Foursquare Gospel Church at the church's headquarters in Yaba, Lagos recently.

IDUAI 2022: Pounding Pavements, Knocking on Doors - ITREALMS

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The Working Group of the African Platform on Access to Information (APAI) today announced the launch of its new publication, “Pounding Pavements, Knocking on Doors” on May 25 – Africa Day.

Pounding Pavements, Knocking on Doors tracks the coalition’s campaign for the proclamation of September 28 of every year as the “International Day for Universal Access to Information” (IDUAI) by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Engr. Nnamani to preside Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum’22, launch of 'Sagacity of a digital revolution' - ITREALMS

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The president, Medallion Data Centres Limited, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani has been named the chairman of the twin event of the 2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and public presentation of the latest industry book: Sagacity of a digital revolution, authored by Remmy Nweke on June 9th, being put together by 
ITREALMS Media group in Lagos.
NDSF22 logo, Engr. Ike Nnamani and image of Sagacity of a digital revolution
Disclosing this, the Lead Consulting Strategist at DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor of 
ITREALMS Media group, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said Engr. Nnamani has been confirmed to chair the dual events slated for the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos next month.

Chef @Crispy Ayoola: Some mentors are God-sent, advising startups never to give up - ITREALMS

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Top chef and baker at the Crispy Ayoola, Mr Olamilekan Adenuga has revealed how he learnt kitchen stuffs from his aunt, to ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO, asserting that some mentors are God-sent and startups must never give up.
Excerpts:
Chef and baker at Crispy Ayoola, Mr Olamilekan Adenuga

Your educational background?
I attended Gifted Child Nursery and Primary School, Oworoshoki, Lagos; Lagos State Model College, Igbokuta, Lagos before getting the National Diploma (ND) in Business Administration from D.s(Dauda Soroye) Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic in Itori, Ewekoro,Ogun State.

Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival to go live Wednesday, June 1 - ITREALMS

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Expectations are high as shoppers anticipate price crashes across all product categories including Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Home and Kitchen Appliances, Electronics, Computing, Mobile Phones, Wine & Spirits, Fashion, etc. as well as highly discounted flight tickets to any part of the world from Konga Travel and more as Konga partners major manufacturers to save money for shoppers.
This innovative mid-year promo, the first of its kind in Nigeria, is holding in June, with the management of Konga describing the Mid-Year Shopping Festival as an annual event to celebrate Konga’s anniversary, Father’s Day and Democracy Day, among others.

Nigeria Oil & Gas @World Gas Congress in South Korea - ITREALMS

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A delegation of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) participated in the 2022 World Gas Congress in South Korea, reports 
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Abdulkadir Ahmed, MD NLNG Ship Management Ltd; Bala Wunti, GGM, NAPIMS; Philip Mshelbilia, MD/CEO, NLNG; Mele Kyari, GMD, NNPC; Adokiye Tombomieye, GED Upstream, NNPC; and Olalekan Ogunleye, Deputy MD, NLNG at the ongoing World Gas Congress in Daegu, South Korea.
The delegation includes Abdulkadir Ahmed, MD NLNG Ship Management Ltd; Bala Wunti, GGM, NAPIMS; Philip Mshelbilia, MD/CEO, NLNG; Mele Kyari, GMD, NNPC; Adokiye Tombomieye, GED Upstream, NNPC; and Olalekan Ogunleye, Deputy MD, NLNG at the ongoing World Gas Congress in Daegu, South Korea.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Why Peter Obi resigned from PDP, quits presidential primaries - ITREALMS

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Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just as he withdrew from the presidential contest, reports 
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Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi
Obi in a letter of resignation to the National Chairman of the PDP, Wadata Plaza Abuja, dated May 24, 2022 and personally signed by him and made available to 
ITREALMS, he said his resignation has been conveyed to his ward chairman at Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, effective, Friday, May 20, 2022.

Danbatta: NCC committed to promoting organizational efficiency, capacity building - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again reiterated its stance on professionalizing its workforce and strengthening collaborations with strategic partners such as the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) in order to enhance operational efficiency.
Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC Prof. Umar Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this while receiving a delegation led by the Acting Registrar and CEO of NIM, Jude Iheanacho, who paid a courtesy visit to the NCC Head Office recently.

FinTrak Credit 360 brings efficiency to risk management process - ITREALMS

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Fintrak Software Limited, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous financial technology (Fintech) solution provider with physical presence in some African countries recently brought the banking and financial industry stakeholders together to update them on their robust Credit Risk Management solution known as FinTrak Credit Risk 360. The industry experts applauded the software as a robust indigenous solution for banks in Africa.
The Group Managing Director, FinTrak Software, Bimbo Abioye.
Speaking during the presentation, the Group Managing Director, Bimbo Abioye stated that “FinTrak software delivers customized state of the art business transformation solutions that can intelligently combine efficiency with critical information needed for management decision-making process. FinTrak Credit 360 software has been able to improve user banks overall operational efficiency by over forty percent through automated strategic and digitized policy controls."

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

AfCFTA: Ajayi calls for full implementation to benefit all workers - ITREALMS

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The Chairman, Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Adeleye Ajayi has called for the full implementation of the AfCFTA that is beneficial to all and sundry, especially the workers, reports 
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Ajayi made this call in his opening speech at a one –day workshop on Challenges of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on Nigeria businesses at Lagos Airport on Tuesday.

Obi @UK Downing Street: Urges for functional AfCFTA - ITREALMS

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Frontline aspirant for the 2023 presidency in Nigeria and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the problem with Nigeria as mostly economic, reports ITREALMS.
Peter Obi in London for Commonwealth Eminent Personalities meeting
Speaking on Monday in London, shortly after the meeting of selected persons among the Commonwealth countries with the Prime Minister of Britain, Mr. Boris Johnson, at his 10 Downing Street office, Obi disclosed that the meeting deliberated on trade and investment among Commonwealth countries.

Sophos leads in 2022 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Endpoint Protection - ITREALMS

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Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a leader in the 2022 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response.

Raja Patel, senior vice president

It is commended as an Overall Leader, sweeping all product, innovation and market leadership ratings.

Soludo says Choco Nwaigbo 20-point agenda on security is fake - ITREALMS

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The government of the Anambra State Government led by Prof Chukwuma Soludo has described as fake the 20-point agenda on security tagged "Soludo Solution" reports ITREALMS.
Gov Soludo of Anambra State
A press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by the Press Secretary to the Governor of Anambra State, Mr Christian Aburime said its fake agenda.

Insecurity: INEC is confident of improvement says Yakubu - ITREALMS

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The general security situation in the country and its impact on the electoral process is a source of concern to the Independent National Electoral Commission, but they are confident of an improvement before 2023 general elections, reports 
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INEC logo
Disclosing this at the weekend in Abuja, the chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu expressed confidence that with the nine months to the 2023 General Election, there is enough time to respond to the security challenges and secure the nation for elections nationwide.

Southeast seminar: Indian herbal firm gifts cars to Nigerians, other consolation prizes - ITREALMS

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An Indian herbal company with office in Nigeria, the Green Extract International, has ended its south-east mega seminar with presentation of car gifts to some deserving marketers, reports ITREALMS.
Some of the car winners at the Green Extract Mega Seminar in Onitsha with Chief Obiekwe
Confirming this development to 
ITREALMS at the end of seminar for product marketers in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra State, the African representative of the company, Chief Kingsley Obiekwe said that the duo of Bishop Patrick Okoye and Dr. Precious Ukachukwu were presented with Toyota Camry each among beneficiaries in other categories with consolation prizes.

Monday, May 23, 2022

CSP Ajisebutu takes over @Makinde Police Division - ITREALMS

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The former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and now Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Francis Ebhuoma, has officially handed over the baton of administration to the new DPO, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ade Ajisebutu, at the Makinde Police Divisional Headquarters, Mafoluku-Oshodi, Lagos, reports 
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Some members of PCRC with new DPO CSP Ade Ajesibutu and ACP Ebhuoma at the handover
Noteworthy is that CSP Ade Ajisebutu is a seasoned police officer who was the former Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) until recently. He assumed office at Makinde Police Division as the DPO.

Zinox not ready for Jumia acquisition now - ITREALMS

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While there may been some substance to the rumoured acquisition of pan-African e-commerce brand, Jumia by Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech conglomerate, the Zinox Group and to possibly merge it with Konga, there is currently no concrete interest.
This was revealed by Gideon Ayogu, Head of Corporate Communications, Zinox Group, in a virtual chat with newsmen on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Election duties: INEC to review code of conduct for security personnel - ITREALMS

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With the coming into force of the Electoral Act 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advanced plans to review its code of conduct and rules of engagement for security personnel on election duty, reports 
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L-R: Hon. Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, National Commissioners Major General A. Alkali (Rtd), Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, Prof. Abdulahi Zuru, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, Prof. Muhammad Kallah and Mr Sam Olumekun at the second quarterly meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held at the INEC headquarters on Friday 13th May 2022. PHOTOS. ABIODUN AYODELE
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu revealed this at the second quarterly meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) for the year 2022 at the INEC conference room Abuja at the weekend.

NCC advises on automatic updates of antiviruses to avoid vulnerabilities - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised telecom consumers and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT) end users on the need to always enable automatic update features for AVAST and AVG antiviruses to prevent potential cyber vulnerabilities.
NCC logo
This was contained in a new advisory released by the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), the cybersecurity centre for the telecom sector established by the Commission, in continuation of its resolve to always keep Nigerians safe in the cyber space.

Good governance: Group calls for LG reforms in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), The Thursday Group (TTG), has declared that the devolution of powers to the local government remains the best option for possible growth of any country, hence need for Nigerian government to do the needful in the interest of responsible governance.
convener of The Thursday Group, Akogun Kola Onadipe
The convener of the group, Akogun Kola Onadipe made the declaration during a press conference held at Iwe iroyin press centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, stressing that no state government can be tagged successful in existence, without local government proper restructuring and programmes delivery.

Konga Food goes live, offers customers free delivery, other incentives - ITREALMS

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The management of Konga Food, the online food delivery arm of Nigeria’s composite e-commerce giant, has assured Nigerian food lovers of exciting times ahead, beginning with the offer of 14 days of free delivery to mark its formal entry into the market.
Konga Food is equally introducing the fastest delivery times in the online food delivery segment in Nigeria, in addition to a host of freebies and other incentives.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Makinde presents seven Land Cruiser Prado jeeps to Oyo High Court Judges - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, presented another seven-brand new Land Cruiser Prado Jeeps to judges in the State High Court, declaring that the gesture was in fulfillment of a promise ahead of their appointment.
Governor Makinde, who was represented at the brief ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said that the vehicles would make the work of the judges easier.

ISA Confeb'22 advances Igbo society, culture, language and history - ITREALMS

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The Igbo Studies Association (ISA) has advanced society, culture, language and history at its 19th annual international conference and meeting held between May 12 and 14, 2022, reports ITREALMS.
The conference with the theme “Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya: Everyone Counts,” the three-day virtual event of intellectual engagement and interaction of the USA-based association advanced ISA’s mission to foster active collaboration among academics and professionals towards the promotion and advancement of Igbo society, culture, language, and history.

British Council, EU empower 200 CSOs to drive sustainable development in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The British Council's Agents for Citizens-driven Transformation (ACT) has strengthened the capacity of some 200 civil society organisations (CSOs) reports 
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This, ITREALMS gathered is to enable them to become credible drivers of change and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Alapomu of Apomu commissions FRSC Outpost Command - ITREALMS

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Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi the Alapomu of Apomu has officially commissioned the new Federal Road Safety Corps Outpost Command in Apomu.
The event took place on May 18 in Apomu. 

UK battles unfulfilled vacancies says Olivia Smith - ITREALMS

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For the first time there are more job vacancies than the number of unemployed people. But not all is positive for employees, writes OLIVIA SMITH.

An unprecedented event has occurred in the United Kingdom (UK). For the first time in recorded history, the number unfulfilled vacancies in the UK exceeds the number of unemployed people.

Lagos storey collapse: One confirmed dead - ITREALMS

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NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the rescue of one person, and the recovery of one dead body in a two-storey building that collapsed Saturday at Freeman Road, Lagos Island in Lagos State, reports 
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AfCFTA challenges: Lagos NUJ council to host stakeholders workshop - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has concluded plans to host stakeholders on challenges of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on Tuesday May 24 in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Adeleye Ajayi, Lagos Council chairman NUJ
The workshop, ITREALMS gathered would hold at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State.

‘Akili and Me’ new season debuts on AIT, focuses on words, sounds - ITREALMS

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Ubongo, Africa’s leading edutainment production enterprise, has announced the airing of a new season of its hugely popular children's entertainment and educational program, ‘Akili and Me’
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The show which has been aired in Nigeria since 2018 targets 3–6-year-old and teaches numeracy, pre-literacy, and English as a second language as well as provides a foundation for social-emotional skills like empathy and conflict resolution.

I leveraged ASUU strike to get skilled on cakes, decoration says Busrah - ITREALMS

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The founder of ‘Let's Talk About Cake’ Busrah Adeola Adelakun-Adeniji, is a Mass Communicator cum Creative Director of CakesbyBusrah, says her venture into the bakery industry was unintentional, advising startups to follow their passions. The Fondant Queen revealed to ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO how she leveraged ASUU strikes to get trained and technologies for delivery.

Founder of ‘Let's Talk About Cake’ Busrah Adeola Adelakun-Adeniji, is a Mass Communicator cum Creative Director at CakrsbyBusrah

Family life:

I’m married to a wonderful man and we have two cute sons.

What is your educational background?

I attended Ad-din International School (Primary) Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State; then, my secondary school education at Abadina College, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, after which I proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State to study Mass Communications alongside the 2006/2007 set. I also obtained some professional course in Advertising and Promotional Management at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, Lagos and holds MSc in Mass Communications from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in 2015.

Friday, May 20, 2022

Zinox mourns founding director, tech billionaire David Kan, passes on - ITREALMS

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The management of Zinox Technologies Ltd., Nigeria’s foremost tech giant, has reacted with sadness to the news of the passing of David Kan, a founding member of its Board of Directors and CEO of Mustek Plc, a leading integrated technology group listed on the Johannesburg and Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Chairman and Founder, Zinox, Leo Stan Ekeh (left) with former CEO of Elf Oil, now Total Plc, Pierre Lanversin (middle) and the deceased Mr. David Kan, founder and Chairman of Mustek Plc., all founding Directors of Zinox when the brand was launched in 2001
David Kan, 62, died on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Redeemers Men’s Fellowship Business Summit: RCCG leader explains why Christians are poor - ITREALMS

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As millions of Nigerians are groaning under harsh economic climate, a Professor and Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Prof. Solomon Adekunle Bello has explained the reasons behind poverty within the Christians community and the steps to take to escape poverty.

Prof. Bello, Pastor in Charge of Lagos province 71 (LP71) who delivered the lead paper at the Business Summit of the Redemeers Men's Fellowship of the LP71, Divine Connection Zone with the theme: 'For Christians Not Be Poor, To Avoid Conflicts And Financial Crises' said, “poverty is not for any true child of God. As long as men continue to sin against God, they will continue to struggle.”

NLNG bags most supportive taxpayer award - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited has been recognised by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as its most Supportive Tax Payer.
This recognition was conveyed via a Press Release issued by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami, in which he commended the 20 top-performing taxpayers whose compliances to tax obligations helped the service surpass its N6 trillion tax collection target in 2021.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Kwara gov, Makinde flag off 76.6km Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road - ITREALMS

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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, was on Wednesday, joined by his Kwara State counterpart, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to flag off the construction of the 76.67 kilometres Ogbomoso-Fapote-Iseyin Road, where he stated that the project is of economic importance to both Oyo and Kwara states.
Gov. Makinde
The project connects Ogbomoso, which is less than 30 minutes from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to Iseyin, a city in Oke Ogun zone of Oyo State, which also shares a boundary with Kwara.

EU to Nigerian youths: Participate actively in 2023 elections, shun violence - ITREALMS

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The European Union has urged Nigerian youths to go beyond obtaining their voter's card to participate actively in the upcoming 2023 general elections and ensure that they influence the outcome.
The head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ambassador Samuela Isopi described the 2023 polls as a critical time for young people in the country as it presents another opportunity for youths to be part of the decision making process.

National Dialogue post 3rd BR: Ene Obi harps on infrastructural investment for agriculture - ITREALMS

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Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), Ms Ene Obi, has harped on infrastructural investment for agriculture growth across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), Ms Ene Obi
In her welcome address to the National Dialogue & Dissemination on Nigeria’s Performance at the 3rd Biennial Review Exercise on the Implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development (CAADP), on Wednesday at Hawthorn Suites, Abuja, Ene said, improved investment on infrastructure has become imperative especially in the agriculture sector.

Academy4Women: U.S. Consulate selects 250 women entrepreneurs - ITREALMS

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The U.S. government continues to support women’s full and free participation in the economy by creating platforms that enable them to thrive in their businesses, succeed as entrepreneurs, and prosper in their communities.
On Monday, the U.S. Consulate hosted a virtual event to welcome 250 Nigerian businesswomen selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a U.S. government initiative that supports women entrepreneurs around the world.

LACMON decries killing of Deborah, David and rising injustice - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria Lagos Archdiocese (LACMON) has decried the recent killing of Deborah Samuel by her fellow students in Sokoto over accusation of blasphemy, reports ITREALMS.
LACMON President, Barr. Vincent Otiono
Deborah was a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto and was killed and burnt for alleged blasphemy.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

WSIS chair: Danbatta applauds Pantami - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has congratulated the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, on his appointment as the Chairman of the 2022 World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Danbatta described the choice of the Minister as chair of the Forum as a worthy recognition of Nigeria’s leadership role in the global digital economy ecosystem, noting that Nigeria has continued to hold a front-row seat in the promotion of information and communication technology (ICT) as a driving force for national development since the assumption of office of the Minister.

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