NCC boss, Prof. Danbatta to keynote @Business Journal public presentation Sept 16 - ITREALMS

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Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will deliver the keynote address as Distinguished Guest Speaker at the public presentation of Business Journal newspaper on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja (Lagos).

The event would be Chaired by Mr. O. S. Thomas, the Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) while renowned economist and financial expert, Dr. Biodun Adedipe will review the preview edition of Business Journal newspaper.

No to proposed excise duty on telecommunications services - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is Africa's largest ICT market, accounting for 82 per cent of the continent's telecom subscribers and 29 per cent of internet usage. This is according to Wikipedia. It goes on to say that globally, Nigeria ranks 11th in the absolute number of internet users and 7th in the absolute number of mobile phones.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has equally established that the telecommunications sector is the largest segment of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Today, Nigeria has one of the largest telecoms markets in Africa, contributing over 17 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Applications opens for PIR Advisory Council - ITREALMS

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The Public Interest Registry (PIR) is currently accepting applications for up to five seats on its Advisory Council, which is composed of leaders and activists from a broad spectrum of mission-driven organizations around the world, reports ITREALMS.

The Advisory Council, ITREALMS gathered, helps PIR in its mission to create more and stronger mission-driven organizations by representing the voice of the .ORG Community as well as serving as intermediaries between end users and PIR on everything from technical to policy to social issues affecting the Internet.

Phone searching Police Corporal, Opeyemi Kadiri, dismissed by IGP - ITREALMS

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Remember the viral video of a Police Corporal, Opeyemi Kadiri, caught searching the phone of a young man, molesting and harassing him? Opeyemi has been dismissed, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this in a press statement available to ITREALMS by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday evening, he said, Kadiri, with Force No. 509745, and attached to the Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos State Police Command was dismissed with effect from today, August 12, 2022.

NLNG rebuts media reports on $1.2bn gas theft - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has rebutted a media report entitled "How govt officials facilitated $1.2bn crude oil, gas theft' describing it as a total false publication, reports ITREALMS.

The company in a press statement available to ITREALMS late Thursday, and signed by General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Mr. Andy Odeh, NLNG said its attention has been drawn to a publication in the Vanguard Online of 10th August 2022 under the above caption.

ITU to elect next management team @Romania - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has advanced plans to elect its next management team at the forthcoming Plenipotentiary Conference holding in Bucharest, Romania, between 26 September and 14 October, reports ITREALMS.

ITU plays an integral role in enabling sustainable digital development and inclusive uptake of new services and technologies for all people everywhere.

ALTON congratulates Pantami over fellowship - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has congratulated the Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) over his recent conferment of the fellowship o Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), reports ITREALMS.

ALTON in a congratulatory letter sighted by 
ITREALMS and signed by the chairman of the body, Engr Gbenga Adebayo and Head of Operations, Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, applauded the Minister on behalf of the board of trustees, executive council and entire members on his conferment.

Microsoft courts Nigeria Digital ID4D - ITREALMS

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The American multinational technology company, Microsoft Corporation has expressed willingness to partner the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project in the areas of capacity development and data protection.

Microsoft’s Government Affairs Lead, Nonye Ujam disclosed this during a working visit to the Nigeria ID4D project office in Abuja, Wednesday.

Pope Francis, transgenders meet @Rome church - ITREALMS

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The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis has met with a fourth group of transgenders who found shelter at a Rome church, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Vatican-based newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, the encounter took place Wednesday on the sidelines of Francis' weekly general audience and quoted Sister Genevieve Jeanningros and the Rev. Andrea Conocchia as saying the pope's welcome brought their some hope for the guests.

Foldable smartphones: Pre-order portal opens for Samsung’s Nigerian customers - ITREALMS

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A portal has been opened for pre-orders of the latest in shelf from Samsung in Nigeria, especially the foldable smartphones namely Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this in on Wednesday in Lagos, the Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria, Mr. Charlie Lee, said customers can pre-order any of the devices.

Becharest to host ITUPP-2022 - ITREALMS

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The forthcoming Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is set to take place in Bucharest, Romania, between 26 September and 14 October, reports ITREALMS.

The 2022 Plenipotentiary also known as 'PP-22' promises to bring together the highest policy-making body of ITU, the United Nations' specialized agency for information and communication technologies.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip4, Fold4 Smartphones debut in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Samsung Nigeria has unveiled the next generation of groundbreaking foldable smartphones namely Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 into the market, reports ITREALMS.

Both devices, ITREALMS gathered, featured customizable form factors, tailored experiences, and upgraded performance. 

NCC reviews Short Code services - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9 per cent in February 2022 to 44.5 per cent in July 2022, a figure considered hopeful for achieving the national broadband target of 70 per cent in 2025.

Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who disclosed this Tuesday, at the beginning of a three-day public inquiry on five telecom regulations and guidelines which began in Abuja, said emerging technologies and advancements in the sector demand that the Commission is prepared to match these developments with appropriate regulations and guidelines.

Maternal mortality: Polaris Bank partners Societal Healthcare, train 50 midwives, health workers - ITREALMS

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Polaris Bank in partnership with Societal Healthcare Organisation (SHO), has organised a training for community midwives and health extension workers in Northern Nigeria themed: Life Saving Skills (LSS).

The 3-day intensive training is part of efforts to reduce mortality and morbidity associated with major causes of maternal and neonatal death in the country.

INEC: Senatorial candidacy of Lawan, Akpabio no recognised - ITREALMS

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The National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that till date, it has not recognised the Senatorial candidacy of Senators Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan and Godswill Akpabio, reports ITREALMS.

INEC through the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Chief Festus Okoye made this known on Tuesday in a press statement available to ITREALMS and described as spurious allegations on the Form EC9 submitted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District respectively.

FG applauds NCC’s regulatory strides - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has commended the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission for the remarkable strides of the agency that has earned spectacular international reputation for Nigeria and placed the telecom regulator in the forefront of the nation’s quest for forward looking national economic growth.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. William Alo, said this recently while receiving the management team of NCC, led by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who briefed him on the status of the industry after his recent appointment to the Ministry. 

Privacy: NCC-CSIRT flags ‘HiddenAds’ malware - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has flagged a new malware, HiddenAds, which has infiltrated Google Play Store that can impact device performance and jeopardize users’ privacy.

In its advisory of August 8, 2022, NCC-CSIRT classified the virus, first identified by the McAfee Mobile Research Team, as high in probability and damage potential.

4th edition: Eight writers to headline Read Nigeria Projects - ITREALMS

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Read Nigeria Project, a nationwide chain of reading events administered by Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd and Abeokuta Book Club has set aside 13th day of August, 2022 to host eight Abeokuta-based writers, reports ITREALMS.

The eight writers include Darasimi Adeoye, Demola Ayomide Miracle, Lade Ajayi, Joseph Oluwayemi, Kolapo Mariam, Stephen Ezekiel, Esther Ogunsakin and Quadri Yahya in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

Gani Fawehinmi Awards 2022 calls for nominations - ITREALMS

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The members of the public in Nigeria and abroad have been invited to nominate Nigerians of impeccable integrity and or notable impact for recognition at the 2022 edition of the Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Awards (GFIIA). The nomination should be done through the Awards website: “www.gfa.hedang.org,” on or before the deadline, September 16, 2022, the announcement read.

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) which is the coordinating secretariat for the Awards also released a timetable, indicating that the Awards process – including nomination, screening, voting and presentation - will this year span a period of four months to allow for effective and full participation of members of the public as usual, with the final presentation scheduled for early December.

Olubadan of Ibadan backs clamour for telecom infrastructure protection - ITREALMS

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The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, who has urged every citizen in Nigerian to take responsibility for the protection of telecom facilities for mutual benefit of all.

The monarch, who spoke through the Ayingun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ademola Odunade, at the Village Square Dialogue (VSD) of NCC at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan recently, advised the Nigerian public “to support NCC to achieve its objectives of protecting telecoms consumer because this should be seen as a collective responsibility."

Capt. Owen, Nigerian Navy, and the shame of a country - ITREALMS

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To say it wasn’t foreseen would be for one an absurd indulgence in self-denial. Last month’s compulsory retirement of Captain Emmanuel Ekpe Owen of the Nigerian Navy marked yet another act of horrendous injustice that has become more of a permanent feature in both public and private sector governance in the country. The wicked behaviour manifests in various forms but none comes close in its egregiousness than the impunity enjoyed by top government officials in the workplace.

More often when such officials are caught in one form of barefaced wrongdoing or another, they get away unpunished using their privileged status to browbeat those trying to hold them accountable, then finagle their way to total freedom.