NCC backs Bayelsa’s drive to boost digital infrastructure - ITREALMS

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In keeping with its renowned tradition and belief in strategic partnership and collaboration, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Bayelsa State Government in accelerating telecommunications infrastructure deployment, digital literacy and skills in the state.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, reiterated this commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Bayelsa State to the Management of NCC in Abuja recently.

NCC, LBS to overhaul courses, partner on capacity building - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Lagos Business School of Pan-Atlantic University are considering forging a partnership that will result in developing customised capacity building interventions and overhauling of existing training courses offered by the LBS to address critical areas of needs of the Commission’s human capital development.

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, emphasized the imperative of such collaboration during a visit of an LBS delegation led by the School’s Director, Executive Education, Victor Banji, to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja recently.

Much ado about digital loan apps by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Today, everyone is talking about digital loan apps. They have been branded as villains and evil entities. This is not the complete story.

*Elvis Eromosele

Digital loan apps provide a useful financial function. They provide loans. This is an important financial inclusion service. When people talk of financial inclusion, it is usually only in the context of opening a bank account. But it should be more.

9PSB to support Nigeria’s agrobiz with digitized solutions - ITREALMS

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The 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has committed to growing Nigeria’s agriculture value chain by supporting the payment needs of farmers, through accessible, easy and inclusive payment solutions.

The Chief Executive Officer, 9PSB, Branka Mracajac gave the assurance while speaking at the Vanguard Economic Forum Series, held on Thursday March 17, 2022 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

NCC Babajika is an icon says Northern Youth

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The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has honoured the Director, Licensing and Authorisation at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Muhammed Babajika, with the titled of "Garkuwan Matasan Arewa (literally translated as icon of societal transformation). 

This award is in appreciation of Babajika's dedication to his duties which has contributed to opening up spaces to engender youth development and a better Nigeria.

NCC, LBS mull collaboration on capacity building - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Lagos Business School of Pan-Atlantic University are considering forging a partnership that will result in developing customised capacity building interventions and overhauling of existing training courses offered by the LBS to address critical areas of needs of the Commission’s human capital development.

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, emphasized the imperative of such collaboration during a visit of an LBS delegation led by the School’s Director, Executive Education, Victor Banji, to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja recently.

19 African markets to benefit from Cellulant, UBA deal - ITREALMS

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The partnership between Cellulant and United Bank for Africa have extended payments services for merchants and consumers across some 19 African countries, reports ITREALMS.

The partners disclosed this on Friday, in a joint press statement available to ITREALMS, saying that the extension of payment services for merchants and consumers across 19 key African countries where UBA operates. 

Bianca reveals! Why I gave Ebele Obiano 'departing executive' slap - ITREALMS

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The wife of late Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, and former Nigeria's ambassador to Spain, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu has adduced some reasons why she gave Mrs Ebele Obiano what political observers classified as 'departing executive slap' at the inauguration ceremony of Prof. Charles Soludo in Awka on Thursday, March 17, this year, reports ITREALMS.

Ambassador (Mrs) Bianca Ojukwu

Mrs. Ojukwu in an interview with Arise TV on Friday monitored by correspondent in Lagos, said Ebele Obiano was noticeably absent at the commencement of the inauguration ceremony but arrived about an hour later.

Crypto-trading Scam: Sophos discovers fake 'Profit Tax' to unlock victims’ accounts - ITREALMS

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Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released new insight into an international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom that targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder.

The new research, “CryptoRom Swindlers Continue to Target Vulnerable iPhone/Android Users,” is based on first hand stories and content shared with Sophos by victims of the scam who got in touch after seeing Sophos’ previous reports on CryptoRom.

Shell's VP, Sherwin joins tree-planting @Ogoniland - ITREALMS

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L-R: Shell’s VP Corporate for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, Rob Sherwin; Chairman, Bodo Mediation Initiative project, Inemo Samiama; and the Project Technical Leader, Nicholas Story, as Sherwin joins in planting of mangroves as part of the cleanup and remediation of Bodo in Ogoniland… on Wednesday.

Obiano arrested by EFCC enroute Texas - ITREALMS

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday night arrested former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos.

Obiano, who has been on the Commission’s watchlist, was arrested at about 8.30pm.

Soludo Solution for Ndi Anambra, where everything is technology-driven - ITREALMS

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The inaugural address as Governor of Anambra State, Government House, Agu-Awka, Awka, Anambra State: 17th March, 2022 by Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, GOVERNOR, ANAMBRA STATE

Gov. Soludo of Anambra State taking oath of office.

Umunne m Ndi Anambra,
I applied for this job; my party, (the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA) shortlisted me, and you—umunne m Ndi Anambra--- interviewed and employed me as your chief servant, with Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim as my deputy. God ordained this moment and we are grateful to Him and to you all for the privilege to serve you. Dr. Ibezim and I will work hard every day to make you proud. I ask millions of Ndi Anambra all over the world who have prayed for today to simply say a one minute prayer to commit this journey and Anambra State unto the hands of the Almighty God. Anambra will win.

Skill mentorship keeps one atop the game says Tibec Kraft boss - ITREALMS

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An Ibadan-Oyo State based Mrs Titilola Akinde Oladeji of Tibec Kraft Cakes and Events Academy, wears many caps including the visioner of Ibadan Cakes 'N' More Fair, and Naija Cakes 'N' Events Affairs of the Nigeria’s Cake & Event group. She told ITREALMS' Gbemi Omotoso that skill mentorship keeps one on top of the game.

Mrs Titilola Oladeji of Tibec Kraft

Excerpts:

How did you come about your brand name?
Ti - Titilola and BEC - reBECca.

What prompted your entrance into the industry?
An astute passion for mixing sugar and flour made me venture into the craft of cake making, catering and event styles.

‘Why NIRA slashed .NG prices’ - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has explained why it have to crash prices on the dot NG domain names, reports ITREALMS.

President of NIRA, Mr. Muhammed Rudman made this disclosure to ITREALMS in Lagos, declaring that eventually its to improve the visibility of Nigerian businesses online.

Youth Council honours NCC Director, Muhammed Babajika - ITREALMS

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The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has honoured the Director, Licensing and Authorisation at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Muhammed Babajika, with the titled of ‘’Garkuwan Matasan Arewa (literally translated as icon of societal transformation). This award is in appreciation of Babajika's dedication to his duties which has contributed to opening up spaces to engender youth development and a better Nigeria.

Presenting the award to Babajika in Abuja recently, the Vice-President of NYCN, Yahya Garba, who led the Youth Council’s delegation, said the conferment of the title on the honoree was based on his selfless service and his immense contributions that have enhanced youth development.

FG seeks USD500m loan for public broadcasting sector - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking a 500 million United States Dollar loan to execute some three major projects in the public broadcast sector, reports ITREALMS.

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lia Mohammed disclosed this while welcoming the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Chui Jian Chun, on a courtesy visit to his office, commended China for extending its cooperation with Nigeria beyond culture and tourism to infrastructure development in the country.

Soludo names Chukwulobelu SSG, Glamour Chief of Protocol - ITREALMS

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The newly sworn-in governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has made his first set of politically appointment on three key offices after taking over office, reports ITREALMS.

Gov. Soludo of Anambra State

The offices, according to news bulletin of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS Awka) comprised that of the secretary to the state government, Professor Solo Osita Chukwulobelu, Accountant-General of the State, Dr. Sir Chukwudi Okoli and Deputy Chief Of Staff/State Chief of Protocol, Mr. Chinedu Nwoye.

SOLUDO: New Anambra to leverage technologies, inaugurate Innovation, Tech Advisory Council - ITREALMS

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Anambra State under the leadership of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo as Governor has pledged to leverage on technologies, and would soon inaugurate the Anambra Innovation and Technology Advisory Council. reports ITREALMS.

Governor Soludo of Anambra State

This is coming as Gov. Soludo envisioned Anambra as an industrial, technology, and leisure/entertainment hub of West Africa.

CONFIRMED UPDATE: Bianca truly slapped Mrs Obiano, see video - ITREALMS

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The events have began to unfold on who originated the 'executive slap' at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as governor of Anambra State on Thursday morning, reports ITREALMS.

A video clip available to ITREALMS clearly showed that it was Mrs Bianca Ojukwu who actually dole out the slap to Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, reports ITREALMS.

See video:

Meanwhile a melodrama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, purportedly slapped Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the event which was not the case with video evidence.

Screen shot of the scene at the venue

Earlier reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office and was already signing some documents.

Soludo explains 'Executive Slap' @ his inauguration - ITREALMS

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The newly sworn-in Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has given reasons for the fight which observers have since tagged 'executive slap' between Mrs. Ebelechukwu, the wife of his immediate past governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu which evidently resulted in a breach of protocol at his inauguration earlier today, Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Mrs. Ebele Obiano and Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu

Soludo in a press statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the Head of his media team, Joe C. Anatune gave two reasons for the show of shame: Communication gap and lingering differences between the two powerful women.

Ebele Obiano slaps Bianca Ojukwu - ITREALMS

A melodrama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, purportedly slapped Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the event.

Screen shot of the scene at the venue

Earlier reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office and was already signing some documents.

Danbatta: ICT sector contributed over N17trn to GDP in 2021 – ITREALMS

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The Information and Communications Technology sector in Nigeria contributed over N17 trillion to the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the economy in 2021, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta made this disclosure at the 2022 commemoration of the World Consumer Rights Day held in Abuja.

NCC promises accessible broadband to all Nigerians - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has committed to accelerate deployment of robust broadband infrastructure that would be accessible to all Nigerians, reports ITREALMS.

This, NCC sources told ITREALMS, is to enhance their access to the required resources to carry out seamless digital financial services, irrespective of their locations and circumstances.

NCC sets up TelCare Desk to enhance consumer protection - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advanced plans to establish the Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquiries (TELCARE) Desk, reports ITREALMS.

The Desk, ITREALMS gathered from the Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde in a press statement quoted the chief executive officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as saying, will be strategically located in different parts of the county to serve as an additional platform to receive and facilitate the resolution of consumer complaints.

WCRD 2022: NCC assures of robust digital infrastructure for improved financial services - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate deployment of robust broadband infrastructure accessible to all Nigerians. This is to enhance their access to the required resources to carry out seamless digital financial services, irrespective of their locations and circumstances.

The Commission gave the assurance at a programme organised to commemorate Year 2022 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD). At the programme which took place at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, and implemented in the context of the global theme: ‘Fair Digital Finance’, the Management of NCC announced the establishment of a dedicate desk, tagged: “TELCARE” to be operated across the country to enhance telecoms consumer protection.

Taraba raises ECC to 25 nationwide - ITREALMS

The Taraba State's Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) joined the existing operational centres in 23 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to raise the number to 25 centers, reports ITREALMS.

These ECCs, ITREALMS gathered are currently located in the FCT, Adamawa, Imo, Enugu, Ondo, Oyo, Kwara, Plateau, Ogun, Kano, Katsina, Ekiti, Cross River and Edo. Others are Kaduna, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Bauchi, Osun, Zamfara, Kebbi and Gombe States.

ITU launches P2C pledging platform to advance connectivity globally - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has unveiled Partner2Connect pledging platform and an action framework to advance universal connectivity and digital transformation​, reports ITREALMS.

ITU's Partner2Connect (P2C) Online Pledging Platform will help mobilize resources to transform societies, promote sustainable digital technology uptake, and ensure meaningful connectivity for everyone.

Youth Council honours NCC director, Muhammed Babajika - ITREALMS

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The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has honoured the Director, Licensing and Authorisation at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Muhammed Babajika, with the titled of "Garkuwan Matasan Arewa (literally translated as icon of societal transformation). 

This award is in appreciation of Babajika's dedication to his duties which has contributed to opening up spaces to engender youth development and a better Nigeria.

Ebenebe massacre: Police kills cultist gang leader - ITREALMS

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The Police in the Anambra State command has killed the gang leader of cultist who a fortnight ago orchestrated the Ebenebe massacre at a burial party, reports ITREALMS.

Some of the victims of the gang at Ebenebe

Confirming this at a press briefing in Awka, Anambra State, on Wednesday, the state Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng identified the cultist gang leader as Uchenna Nwobu alias 'Anali'.

PECB University signs partnership deal with Digital Encode - ITREALMS

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PECB University has signed a new Academic partnership agreement with Digital Encode Limited, to commit their knowledge, resources, and efforts to provide top-class education to students in Nigeria.

PECB University is an independent institution of higher education focused on business education, which is inspired by the tenets of professionalism of its parent company, PECB Inc. – a world-class certification body for persons on international standards.

NCC upgrades emergency communications centres - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on the deployment of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution.

This bolstering of the capacity of emergency response agencies is coming on the heels of Commission's recent activation of the Taraba State ECC, thus bringing the total number of operational ECCs across the country to 25.

Infidelity video: Anambra Police arrests 6, warns against video sharing - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six persons over the viral infidelity video which led to the death of a local musician, Mr Udorji Egwatu, in Aguleri, Anambra State reports ITREALMS.

CP Echeng Echeng

Disclosing this during a press briefing in Awka, Anambra State, the state Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng said the six persons currently in police custody included the native doctor involved in the matter.

FG engages TikTok on data transparency - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami has called for entrenchment of  transparency, laws, and regulations in social media usage to ensure a safer digital space, devoid of illegalities and promoters of fake new, reports ITREALMS.

The Minister who was represented by the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa said this while playing host to a delegation of video-focused social networking service, TikTok, in his office.

Competitiveness: NCC pledges continuous drive to accelerate digital infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), continuously drive initiatives to accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of the country, reports ITREALMS.

Above was the position of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta at the NCC Day, during the recently-concluded 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA).

NAF eliminates bandits @wedding feast of leader - ITREALMS

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A number of armed bandits have been eliminated by the military jets of the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) at a wedding feast organized for one of Katsina top bandit leaders, reports ITREALMS.

According to PRNigeria reports, among those killed include one Sule, a notorious bandit leader, who is a brother to Lalbi Ginshima, also a ‘killer’ bandit.

Why NSA appointed arms control coordinators for 6 geo zones - ITREALMS

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd) has approved the appointment of Zonal Coordinators for the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW).

Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd)

This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the Centre; Major General AM Dikko (rtd) in a statement made available by Air Commodore Ewejide Akintunde following the accent by the NSA.

Lai Mohammed, Makarfi, Peter Obi, Gbenga Daniel, others for Freedom Online 4th annual lecture - ITREALMS

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All roads lead to the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on Tuesday March 22 as Freedom Online, one of Nigeria's fastest-growing online newspapers, hosts its fourth annual lecture.

A press statement endorsed  by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Freedom Online, Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo, made available to ITREALMS indicated that the Guest Speaker is Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, will chair the session, while the keynote speaker is former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel.

'NCC to sustain drive for digital economy transformation' - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emphasised the commitment of the Commission to continually drive initiatives that accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of Nigeria.

Danbatta reiterated the commitment of the Commission while speaking at the NCC Day, at the recently-concluded 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA).

Nigeria DigitalSENSE’22 gets June date - ITREALMS

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The 2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) has been scheduled to hold in June this year at the esteemed Welcome Centre Hotel, International Airport Road, Lagos.

The Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum is hosted annually by the international award-winning ITREALMS Media under its DigitalSENSE Africa Forum series, and an At-Large Structure (ALS) at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN); as part of efforts for shaping the future of the Internet.

‘Roam Like Home’ debuts @Airtel - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the introduction of ‘Roam Like Home’, a new value offering that will afford customers the opportunity to roam their lines in over 100 popular international destinations including Ghana, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, Kenya and United Arab Emirates at very affordable rates.

With this move, Airtel has taken a giant stride to make international roaming more affordable, more accessible, more enjoyable and offering customers more value at amazingly discounted rates.

Mbadugha, Udensi, Olaniyi, Otunla to headline Christian Writers webinar - ITREALMS

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The Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers (ANCAPS) has set aside March 18th, 2022 to host three Christian authors; Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha, Gabriel Udensi, Otunla Samuel Oludare and a publisher, Folarin Olaniyi. They will be lecturing on the fundamentals of Christian Writing and publishing.

Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha

A statement issued by the Convener of the Webinar, Wole Adedoyin said the event would take place via Whatsapp by 8:00pm.

FirstBank rewards customers with 50m - ITREALMS

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FirstBank, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider has urged its customers to take advantage of the Bank’s ongoing Verve Card campaign designed to reward customers for their continued usage of the Verve debit Card.

The Eight-week promo will end on Wednesday, 30 March 2022 as 2,601 customers will win various prizes. These prizes include: N20,000 Cash Prize, N10,000 Cash Prize, N10,000 worth of airtime; power generating sets, refrigerator, cooking gas and the grand prize of a brand-new car.

Ibadan book club to host 3 guest, Saturday - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside, Saturday, 19th day of March, 2022 to host two South-West based writers and a Broadcaster, Tolulope Ogunronbi, Jumoke Ola-Ogundele and Wahab Sulaimon Olamilekan in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.

How to bless yourself this season by Fr Ebido - ITREALMS

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Monday, Second Week of Lent C (March 14, 2022) 

Your Daily Blessing: May the Lord multiply all you give in His name especially during this Lenten season. Amen!

Read Gospel (Luke 6:36-38).

We have many hawkers selling stuff at traffic jams. Sometimes I feel for them and try to patronize them. On this occasion I decided to buy a face mask. I was going for Mass in the Island. The young man insisted that the ‘white’ mask I want is double the price of the regular masks (black/green). I paid for a pack (set of five). I didn’t open it till two day after. When I opened it to use it, I found out that none of it was a real mask! It was made like a mask but it is made from a kind of tissue without anything to wear it! I was mad with anger. Here I was trying to help someone I felt needed help, but he was out to defraud me and any other unsuspecting victim! I don’t know what this world is turning into. I am sure some of you have similar stories. The devil laughs! His goal is to make us stop giving, to rip compassion from our heats because we no longer trust those who appear to need help. The saints acted differently, instead of being worldly wise, they gave without looking at the face to find out if the person is genuine or not. Jesus says, “Give to him that begs from you, and never turn away from him who wants to borrow from you” (Matt 5:42). Why? Because giving is not just about the receiver, it is more beneficial to the giver! 

The Gospel today (Lk 6:36-38) makes it clearer: “give and gifts will be given to you: a full measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you give is the measure you get back.” Some ‘smart’ ones NEVER give without knowing they have been DENIED gifts (blessings) too. What these blessing are, they will get to know later with deep regrets. With Daniel (9:4-10) we pray God to forgive us our many sins.

 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I have always seen giving as helping others, but never really seen it clearly as blessing myself. Thank you for the grace of generosity you have given me. Please help me to grow in this grace especially in times of doubt when giving is difficult. Blessing: May the Lord multiply all you give in his name especially during this Lenten season. 

🙏🏽Fr Augustine Ebido OP

Makinde presents staff of office to 42nd Olubadan

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The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, installed and presented the staff of office to the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Olalekan Balogun Alliwo, Alli Okunmade II, declaring that the event was a victory for Ibadanland and a restoration of the dignity of its exemplary Traditional Chieftaincy System.

The coronation ceremony, which was held at the historical Mapo Hall, Ibadan, was witnessed by the creme-de-la-creme of the Nigerian society’ including Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, foremost royal fathers, governors, former governors and members of the National and State Assemblies.

Multiple awards for Danbatta @International Women’s Day'22 - ITREALMS

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• Commissions e-library at Mumbayya House
 
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.

Prof. Danbatta of NCC

Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, 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.

Airtel Nigeria unveils self-care portal for business customers - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has unveiled a new self-care portal to empower Business Customers on its network to gain total control of their service accounts as well as fulfil various requests instantly, regardless of location and time.

With the new portal, Business customers can now view their business account details including outstanding and overdue bills; access line level details to identify which accounts are active and inactive as well as view products and usage patterns.

Danbatta commissions e-library @Mumbayya House - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has commissioned an e-library at Mumbayya House in Kano, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this development, the Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde said that commissioned the e-library of the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies, an arm of Bayero University, which was donated by the NCC in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to the promotion of digital economy programmes.

There's power in transfiguration says Fr. Ebido - ITREALMS

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Second Sunday of Lent C (March 13, 2022) 

Your Daily Blessing: May the Lord transfigure your life such that you shout for joy! Amen!

Read Gen 15:5-18; Phil 3:17-4:1

A poor beggar found himself inside a church one day, but could not explain how he got there.