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Saturday, June 11, 2022
Lady needs N12m to walk again, appeals for help - ITREALMS
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When 32-year-old lady, Taiwo Ogunlaja, set out to learn sewing, she dreamt of becoming the best in her trade.
She dreamt of owning a clothing line and becoming widely acclaimed for her trade.
When 32-year-old lady, Taiwo Ogunlaja, set out to learn sewing, she dreamt of becoming the best in her trade.
Friday, June 10, 2022
INEC deploys extra 209 machines @South East, Lagos, Kano - ITREALMS
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In response to the recent surges on registration of voters nationwide, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed extra 209 voter enrolment machines mainly to the five South Eastern States, Lagos and Kano where the pressure is most acute, reports ITREALMS.
The Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, Barrister Festus Okoye, disclosed this to ITREALMS on Friday, saying that they received reports from various states, most of which indicated an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens that wish to register as voters and the challenges they face across the country.
… Insists on registering all eligible Nigerians
In response to the recent surges on registration of voters nationwide, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed extra 209 voter enrolment machines mainly to the five South Eastern States, Lagos and Kano where the pressure is most acute, reports ITREALMS.
Bakers are unique entities to reckon with says Hamidat of Purple Rose - ITREALMS
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An Abuja-based Creative Director of Purple Rose Cake Studio, Hamidat Adeyosola Adelakun-Adetunji, told ITREALMS’ GBEMI OMOTOSO that baking industry has come of age, and it’s a unique entity to reckon with nowadays.
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Let’s
meet you?
My name is Hamidat Adeyosola Adelakun-Adetunji, Creative Director of Purple Rose Cake Studio, Abuja.
Poll: Okowa most suitable as VP to Atiku - ITREALMS
As the search for a running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hots up, Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, appears the most suitable within the party as the fit and proper person to help Atiku win the 2023 presidential election.
A straw poll conducted by Guardians of Leadership and Democracy, GLD, a pro-democracy group with focus on leadership, good governance, sustainable democracy, innovation and human capital development, has put Okowa in clear lead over three other top members of the PDP.
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
'Internet potentials remain largely untapped' - ITREALMS
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The immense potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains largely untapped despite 30 years of steady growth, according to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
Launched to coincide with the opening of ITU's World Telecommunication Development Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, the Global Connectivity Report 2022 argues that while easy, affordable access to fast broadband is near-ubiquitous in most rich-world nations, vast swaths of humanity remain excluded from the immense possibilities offered by the online experience, stunting economic development and deepening global inequalities.
While the number of Internet users surged from a just a few million in the early 1990s to almost five billion today, 2.9 billion people – or around one third of humanity – still remain totally offline, and many hundreds of millions more struggle with expensive, poor-quality access that does little to materially improve their lives.
The report advocates for putting 'universal and meaningful connectivity' – defined as the possibility of a safe, satisfying, enriching, productive, and affordable online experience for everyone – at the centre of global development. It also evaluates how close the world is to achieving that universal and meaningful connectivity, using the connectivity targets for 2030 recently released by ITU and the Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology.
The cost of broadband subscriptions and digital devices remains a major barrier to connectivity, the report confirms. While Internet access has become progressively cheaper in richer countries, getting online is still prohibitively expensive in many in low- and lower-middle-income economies.
And although the cost of broadband – especially mobile broadband – has fallen significantly over the past decade, the majority of low- and middle-income economies still fall short of the global affordability target of 2% or less of gross national income per capita set by the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
“Equitable access to digital technologies isn't just a moral responsibility, it's essential for global prosperity and sustainability," said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. “We need to create the right conditions, including promoting environments conducive to investment, to break cycles of exclusion and bring digital transformation to all."
While the COVID-related surge in demand for Internet access brought some 800 million additional people online, it also dramatically increased the cost of digital exclusion, with those unable to connect abruptly shut out of employment, schooling, access to health advice, financial services, and much more.
“Universal, meaningful connectivity has become the global imperative for our decade," said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau, which produced the report. “It's no longer just about linking people – the catalytic role of connectivity will also be absolutely critical to our success in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals."
The immense potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains largely untapped despite 30 years of steady growth, according to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies.
Launched to coincide with the opening of ITU's World Telecommunication Development Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, the Global Connectivity Report 2022 argues that while easy, affordable access to fast broadband is near-ubiquitous in most rich-world nations, vast swaths of humanity remain excluded from the immense possibilities offered by the online experience, stunting economic development and deepening global inequalities.
While the number of Internet users surged from a just a few million in the early 1990s to almost five billion today, 2.9 billion people – or around one third of humanity – still remain totally offline, and many hundreds of millions more struggle with expensive, poor-quality access that does little to materially improve their lives.
The report advocates for putting 'universal and meaningful connectivity' – defined as the possibility of a safe, satisfying, enriching, productive, and affordable online experience for everyone – at the centre of global development. It also evaluates how close the world is to achieving that universal and meaningful connectivity, using the connectivity targets for 2030 recently released by ITU and the Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology.
The cost of broadband subscriptions and digital devices remains a major barrier to connectivity, the report confirms. While Internet access has become progressively cheaper in richer countries, getting online is still prohibitively expensive in many in low- and lower-middle-income economies.
And although the cost of broadband – especially mobile broadband – has fallen significantly over the past decade, the majority of low- and middle-income economies still fall short of the global affordability target of 2% or less of gross national income per capita set by the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
“Equitable access to digital technologies isn't just a moral responsibility, it's essential for global prosperity and sustainability," said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao. “We need to create the right conditions, including promoting environments conducive to investment, to break cycles of exclusion and bring digital transformation to all."
While the COVID-related surge in demand for Internet access brought some 800 million additional people online, it also dramatically increased the cost of digital exclusion, with those unable to connect abruptly shut out of employment, schooling, access to health advice, financial services, and much more.
“Universal, meaningful connectivity has become the global imperative for our decade," said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau, which produced the report. “It's no longer just about linking people – the catalytic role of connectivity will also be absolutely critical to our success in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals."
Ichechi Okonkwo: Nigeria’s real estate sector yearns for female leadership– ITREALMS
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Amidst renewed calls for gender inclusion, Ichechi Okonkwo, CEO of renowned real estate firm, Victoria Crest (VCH), has supported calls for more female participation in the Nigerian real estate industry, asserting that Nigerian women can excel at anything they do if they have the right resolve and are willing to earn their place.
The property mogul was speaking during a recent edition of the Good Citizen radio show on Inspiration FM 92.3, as a guest on the show’s ‘Entrepreneur’ series. Sponsored by Sustainability Consulting firm, CSR – in- Action and Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, a grant making non-profit organization, and hosted by renowned sustainability advocate and consultant, Bekeme Masade Olowola, the Good Citizen show features discussions on pertinent public issues related to corporate citizenship in Nigeria.
The property mogul was speaking during a recent edition of the Good Citizen radio show on Inspiration FM 92.3, as a guest on the show’s ‘Entrepreneur’ series. Sponsored by Sustainability Consulting firm, CSR – in- Action and Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, a grant making non-profit organization, and hosted by renowned sustainability advocate and consultant, Bekeme Masade Olowola, the Good Citizen show features discussions on pertinent public issues related to corporate citizenship in Nigeria.
All is set: Danbatta to keynote @2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum - ITREALMS
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The stage is now set for the 13th edition of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and public presentation of Sagacity of a digital revolution authored by Remmy Nweke, reports ITREALMS.
This is is coming as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta would be leading speakers faculty at NDSF’22 holding tomorrow, Thursday, June 9, at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos, with the theme ‘5G: Enthroning Internet Governance for Digital Economy.’
The stage is now set for the 13th edition of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and public presentation of Sagacity of a digital revolution authored by Remmy Nweke, reports ITREALMS.
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
OrientalNews Confab: Experts to brainstorm on Nigeria's financial inclusion initiatives - ITREALMS
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Key stakeholders in Nigeria's financial sector would engage in a robust round table discussion on governments key policy which centers around inclusive financial system that will cover all strata of the society.
The experts drawn from key private sector organisations and regulatory agencies would gather at the inaugural conference on 'Financial Inclusion' being hosted by STANMEG Communications, publishers of Oriental News Nigeria.
Key stakeholders in Nigeria's financial sector would engage in a robust round table discussion on governments key policy which centers around inclusive financial system that will cover all strata of the society.
The experts drawn from key private sector organisations and regulatory agencies would gather at the inaugural conference on 'Financial Inclusion' being hosted by STANMEG Communications, publishers of Oriental News Nigeria.
Susan Younis joins Mara as CMO - ITREALMS
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Official press statement from Mara available to ITREALMS, Susan was described in her new role, as to oversee end-to-end brand awareness, guide the marketing teams to develop strategy and lead Mara, into a digital finance and crypto market leader across Africa.
The Pan–African crypto exchange platform, Mara, has named Susan Younis its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the company, effective immediately, reports ITREALMS.
TQ establishes mental health facility in Lagos - ITREALMS
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The Tranquil and Quest (TQ) Behavioral Health Limited, a subsidiary of GenPsych PC based in the United States of America (USA) has constructed a mental health facility at Lekki, Igbo Efon of Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.
The facility, ITREALMS gathered is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by some Nigerians in traveling abroad for medical exercise and treatment.
The Tranquil and Quest (TQ) Behavioral Health Limited, a subsidiary of GenPsych PC based in the United States of America (USA) has constructed a mental health facility at Lekki, Igbo Efon of Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.
The facility, ITREALMS gathered is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by some Nigerians in traveling abroad for medical exercise and treatment.
PMB: Law-abiding citizens abroad must be defended - ITREALMS
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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, June 2, met with some selected Nigerians living in Spain on the sidelines of his official visit, pledging that Nigeria will continue to defend the interests of its nationals living abroad.
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, June 2, met with some selected Nigerians living in Spain on the sidelines of his official visit, pledging that Nigeria will continue to defend the interests of its nationals living abroad.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the Diaspora team, which met with the President included John Bosco, President of the association, his deputy, Richard Omoregbe, Super Eagles player who plies his trade with Leganes FC, Madrid, Kenneth Omeruo, Obinna Okafor, a football agent, Mohammed Bashir, a student of Aviation, Segun Adedoyin, studying Global Affairs, and Bright Omorodion, a businessman.
Shoppers storm Konga for mid-year shopping festival - ITREALMS
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The maiden edition of the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, an annual promotion by Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant which kicked off last week, is witnessing massive interest among shoppers across the country.
Checks reveal that the Konga website – www.konga.com – has received significantly increased visits since the month-long promotion went live on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
The maiden edition of the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, an annual promotion by Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant which kicked off last week, is witnessing massive interest among shoppers across the country.
Monday, June 06, 2022
Danbatta assures new WATRA leadership of support - ITREALMS
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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has promised the new leadership of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) of the unflinching support of the Commission towards advancing the socio-economic agenda of the Assembly for the sub-region.
Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde in a press statement available to ITREALMS quoted Danbatta as giving this assurance during a recent courtesy visit of the executives of WATRA, led by its new Chairman, Sekou Oumar Barry of the Republic of Guinea.
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has promised the new leadership of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) of the unflinching support of the Commission towards advancing the socio-economic agenda of the Assembly for the sub-region.
Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde in a press statement available to ITREALMS quoted Danbatta as giving this assurance during a recent courtesy visit of the executives of WATRA, led by its new Chairman, Sekou Oumar Barry of the Republic of Guinea.
Sunday, June 05, 2022
CSO leaders: PDP convention is prospects of what democracy could look like – ITREALMS
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Some civil society leaders have commended the conduct of the national convention of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which held on Saturday in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.
Some civil society leaders have commended the conduct of the national convention of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which held on Saturday in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.
The convention elected a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 presidential election.
Training, collaboration are key for startups in bakery industry says BobFoldollars boss - ITREALMS
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A certified baker based in Ikorodu-Lagos, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Adebimpe Obileye of BOBFOLDOLLARS CAKES 'N' EVENTS underscores training and collaboration as key for startups. She spoke to ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO.
Your Educational Background?
I attended Anglican primary school, Ogudu - Ojota,Lagos between 1981 to 1986, before, I proceeded to Ogudu Grammar School, Ojota, Lagos where I had my Junior classes. Then, Bariga Comprehensive High School, Ifako- Gbagada, Lagos from1990 to1992. However, I attended YWCA Vocational Institute, Moloney-Obalende, Lagos with a Certificate in Catering & Hotel management. Also, Diploma in Catering and Hotel management from Nigeria Opportunity Industrialization Centre (NOIC) Lagos1995-1996, among other certifications.
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