NCC’s Boss receives multiple awards @International Women’s Day event - ITREALMS

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For Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the 2022 International Women’s Day became a day for acknowledging his role in women empowerment in the country, as numerous beneficiaries of his efforts decorated him with awards of recognition.

The event was a public lecture organized by the Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF), an umbrella body of over 200 women's rights groups, in conjunction with the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies of Bayero University, to mark the 2022 International Women Day (IWD), which Danbatta chaired yesterday in Kano State.

Why 9mobile offering free calls Ukraine - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s caring network, 9mobile, has commenced free international calls and SMS to Ukraine reports ITREALMS.

This, 9mobile said was to enable Nigerians to seamlessly remain in touch with their loved ones in the Eastern European country, amidst the ongoing military invasion. The free International Calls and SMS Offer to Ukraine will run till March 31.

Pastor Chris excites nations with HealingStreams live - ITREALMS

Indications have emerged that people from more countries than earlier envisaged are warming up for the upcoming Healing Streams Live services with Pastor Chris slated for Friday, March 18, through Sunday, March 19, 2022, reports ITREALMS.

The event is already riding on the wings of the positive feedbacks and loads of testimonies from other Healing Streams Live services with Pastor Chris cutting across geographical, cultural and political divides globally.

A new way of seeing 'enemies' says Fr. Ebido - ITREALMS

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Saturday, First Week of Lent (March 12, 2022) 

Your Daily Blessing: May the Lord break the shackles of hatred and bitterness in your life and set you free. Amen!

Read Gospel (5:43-48).

We all have real or imagined enemies. How we got them after us, we may or may not know. Perhaps they are envious of us, hate our guts or what we did, or just hate us for no reason.

Tech Women: US, Intel,others partner to develop women - ITREALMS -

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Nigeria young women has been enjoined to advance their technological skills, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made by the United States (US) Consulate General, Claire Pierangelo in her keynote address at the graduation ceremony of 10 mentees between the ages of 18-30years in Lagos.

I rely on social media referrals says Gbadebo - ITREALMS

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The imperative of social media cannot be over-emphasised as it becomes a referral source, according to Abiodun Adebayo Gbadebo of Abbey Cakes and Events in this chat with ITREALMS correspondent GBEMI OMOTOSO.

Excerpts.

Gbadebo of Abbey Cakes & Events

 How did you get into baking industry?

 I got into the baking industry during my university days as an undergraduate of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Initially, I was inspired by my boss whom we both attended the same church whom saw the zeal in me and tutor me.

Successful MDA collaboration in return from Ukraine - ITREALMS

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One thousand and seventy-six (1076) compatriots hitherto based in Ukraine returned to Nigeria on 4 and 5 March 2022 courtesy of a coordinated effort by Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. Max Air and Air Peace were the carriers. Nigeria airlifted them from Romania, Poland, and Hungary, where they ran to on the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Abuja registered their relief.

Nigeria brought her citizens back through four flights in two days. Max Air carried 415 persons who arrived at 7.14 am on 4 March from Romania. The first set of 181 returnees came from Poland at 6.30 pm same 4 March on Air Peace. Those from Hungary came in two batches of 174 on 4 March and 306 on 5 March, all courtesy of Air Peace.

Nigerian Oladipo joins leadership team @ccNSO council - ITREALMS

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Nigerian Adebiyi Oladipo has joined the leadership team of the country code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO) council at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) reports ITREALMS.

'Biyi Oladipo

The latest leadership team emerged after the council meeting of Thursday, March 10, 2022 as part of the ongoing ICANN73 virtual forum.

DMSI unveils Accredital job matching platform, connects exceptional professionals - ITREALMS

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Digital Marketing Skill Institute, a global leader in the education of Digital Skills has unveiled its newest product, Accredital, reports ITREALMS.

Tobi Asehinde, Founder of Digital Marketing Skill Institute (DMSI)

Accredital, ITREALMS gathered is a platform that matches businesses both home and abroad with rigorously trained and tested digital marketing talents using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Azuh Arinze @50: Osoba, Fashola, others for books presentation - ITREALMS

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The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of YES International! Magazine, Azuh Arinze, will be 50 on Thursday, March 24, 2022 - and to commemorate it, he will be unveiling two new books, A TASTE OF SUCCESS and CONVERSATIONS WITH SHOWBIZ STARS, on that day.

Azuh Arinze@50

The memorable and milestone event is slated for the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the distinguished chairmanship of Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Governor of Ogun State.

2022 IWD: My faith in women justified says Ekeh, Zinox boss - ITREALMS

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When over 16 years ago, a journalist had ambushed him on the sidelines of an event, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman, Zinox Group, had delivered what seemed back then like a prophetic announcement, but which today, is gradually proving to be true.

Leo Stan Ekeh, Zinox chairman

Ekeh had stated that women would lead by the turn of the 21st Century, with the Zinox boss disclosing that the impact of women would be felt even keener in leadership roles from the year 2026.

Why Danbatta's choice to preside International Women’s Day Lecture - ITREALMS

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The reasons for the choice of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, to chair a public lecture to mark the 2022 International Women Day (IWD) in Kano State have emerged, reports ITREALMS.

Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta

This, ITREALMS gathered reliably was in recognition of his tremendous contributions and support towards promoting the course of women development in the country.

CBA Foundation lifts underprivileged widows, unveils social enterprise - ITREALMS

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If indications from two separate but related events that were held last December are anything to go by, then one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable groups may be on the verge of experiencing better times. The events, hosted in two separate states/regions and separated by a 20-day interval, held at a time when self-splurging by many young Nigerians was at octane levels, and saw young men and women behind an NGO that caters to the welfare of underprivileged widows and their vulnerable children, passionately putting the widows’ needs above their wants.

The NGO, CBA Foundation, its dedicated and passionate staff, supporters and donors came out in their numbers on two days in December to give widows in selected communities in Lagos and Anambra a treat during the festive season. The Lagos outreach benefitted, in a unique way, widows in six communities in Ibeju-Lekki, namely: Badore, Iberekodo, Museyo, Magbon Alade, Okunola Ilado and Magbon Iga.

Zintra enters brand deal with Nollywood star, Aaron Sunday - ITREALMS

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Zintra Media & Talent Management Agency, a brand that specializes in advertising, handling the media processes and managing talents has signed agreement, with outstanding Nollywood actor, Aaron Sunday as his brand management representation.

The agency, which is responsible for the brand representation of veteran Nollywood actor, Tony Umez has further undergone immense development that also has seen them strike a management deal with Aaron Sunday.

Malaria: NLNG, US-PMI flag-off net distribution campaign in Bonny - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and United States President’s Malaria Initiative (US-PMI), over the weekend, flagged off the distribution of treated mosquito net on Bonny Island as part of plans to make the island Nigeria’s first malaria-free zone.

The campaign is part of an implementation plan for the Bonny Island Malaria Elimination Project (BNYMEP) led by NLNG, in collaboration with U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (US-PMI), the Rivers State Ministry of Health and the Grand Bonny Kingdom. A five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the project was signed in March 2021 by NLNG’s Management and the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard.

Duru, FOI Coalition chairman loses mother - ITREALMS

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The mother of famous Communications Strategist and Chairman, Freedom of Information (FoI) Coalition in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Duru, is death. She was aged 80, reports ITREALMS,

Late Madam Felicia Duru

According to an announcement, signed by the first son of the family, Chief Emmanuel Duru and made available to 
ITREALMS, the late Mrs. Felicia Duru would be buried on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her family compound in Umuduruagha, Amaudara, Obeabo Autonomous Community in Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.

NITDA Bill 2021: Full text of a bill to repeal Act No. 28, 2007 - ITREALMS

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Full text of a draft bill to repeal NITDA Act No. 28, 2007

NCS’ Artificial Intelligence summit to debut in Nasarawa - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has advanced plans to host its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Summit in Lafia, Nasarawa State, reports ITREALMS.

NCS AI-Summit2022 briefing:
L-R Mr. Iyiola Ayoola, NCS President, Prof Adesina Sodiya and his deputy Dr Mohammad Sirajo Aliyu

Disclosing this to ITREALMS on Tuesday at the society secretariat, NCS President, Prof. Adesina Sodiya said they are taking the debut to Nasarawa due to the open-arm of the state government in welcoming their idea.

Danbatta to Chair International Women’s Day Lecture 2022 - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, will chair a public lecture to mark the 2022 International Women Day (IWD) in Kano State, in recognition of his tremendous contribution and support towards promoting the course of women development.

The lecture with the theme: ‘Break the Bias’, slated for March 10, 2022 at the Sa’adu Zungar Auditorium Complex, Mambayya House, Gwammaja, Kano by 10.00 a.m. prompt, is being organised by The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF).

CPN on NITDA bill 2021: Stop seeking regulatory relevant, stick to development - ITREALMS

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The Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) has described the proposed National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Bill 2021as negation to development, reports ITREALMS.

CPN President and Chairman of Council, Mr. Kole Jagun, made this known recently at the supposed stakeholders engagement organized by NITDA at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to gauge public buy-in of the proposed NITDA Bill 2021.

Stop harassing SERAP, NGOs, FG told - ITREALMS

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Group of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have asked the Federal Government under the President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, to stop harassing them especially the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) over their assertiveness in exercising constitutional rights, arising from last year ban on Twitter, reports ITREALMS. 

The coalition in a press statement available to
ITREALMS and endorsed by the Executive Director, Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, ‘Yemi Adamolekun; Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Edetaen Ojo; Deputy Director, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Kolawole Oluwadare; and Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), 'Gbenga Sesan, lamented the incessant harassments by the government and its agents on non-governmental organisations in the country and rejected the allegation of destablising Nigeria.

NLNG commissions historic Consulate @Bonny Island - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has commissioned the Bonny Consulate Building, a 19th-century historic landmark in Bonny Kingdom that was reconstructed as part of plans to boost tourism in the kingdom, reports ITREALMS.

The consulate building commissioned last weekend, was the seat of the British colonial administration in 1897, with a district commissioner and other administrative offices. In 2019, NLNG flagged off the construction of the building to restore the memory of the ancient monument.

AfricaNXT 2022: NCC Pulls largest crowd ever, says 5G is safe - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), have drawn the largest attendance and participation at a single session during the conference just concluded AfricaNXT Conference 2022, reports ITREALMS.

The AfricaNXT Conference, ITREALMS gathered, is previously known as Lagos Social Media Week, just as NCC maintained that Fifth Generation (5G) deployment is safe.

NiRA opens nominations for 5th edition of .NG Awards - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has opened calls for the 2022 .ng Awards scheduled to hold on Friday, 29th April 2022, reports ITREALMS.

The 2022 .ng Awards is the fifth (5th) edition of the .ng Awards. Over the years, the .ng Awards have rewarded organisations and individuals who are promoting the .ng brand, the Nigerian Online Identity.

AfricaNXT 2022: NCC Pulls the Largest Gathering, says 5G is safe

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The AfricaNXT Conference 2022, known previously as Lagos Social Media Week, has ended on a historically impressive note for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), having drawn the largest attendance and participation at a single session during the conference, where its team discussed the socio-economic benefits of 5G services.

The conference had scheduled over 200 sessions and about 400 speakers. However, NCC session was oversubscribed as all seats were occupied, while some participants had to stand to listen to the discussion on a topic that patently enthused and electrified the audience, and marked by very rare social networking and participation.

IGP Usman should reverse self on new code for Nigeria Police Force says Ebun-Olu - ITREALMS

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Popular human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba to reverse the illegal new dress code he recently introduced for members of the Nigeria Police Force especially the women, reports ITREALMS.

Aside declaring the new dress code illegal, Adegboruwa said its ultra vires and should be reversed without much ado.

ITREALMS noted that on March 4, 2022, the Inspector-General of Police, Abbas, unveiled a new dress code for the Nigeria Police Force, especially female officers, who are to be allowed to wear coverings or hijab, etc.