U.S. Consulate hosts seminar for cybersecurity professionals - ITREALMS

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The United States' Commercial Service has hosted a seminar for cyber security professionals in the Nigerian banking, telecoms and FinTech sectors to the services and opportunities provided by the American software company SAS.

In his opening remarks, the US Consul General, Mr. Will Stevens, emphasized the importance of increasing collaboration between the United States and Nigeria on cybersecurity to help secure the digital economy now and into the future.

Boko Haram: EU trains 350 civilian JTF in self-reliance, entrepreneurship - ITREALMS

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The European Union (EU) in collaboration with the British Council, has commenced skills acquisition and entrepreneurship training to support 350 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force on self-reliance in Borno State.

The Project Manager British Council, Mr Emmanuel Iyaji, stated this during a 2-day skills acquisition and entrepreneurship support training for the Civilian JTF members in Maiduguri, Borno capital on Wednesday.

Konga Mega computing sales ends Sunday - ITREALMS

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A huge surge has been recorded among bargain-hungry shoppers as Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, prepares to draw the curtains on its widely popular Mega Computing Sales.

The promotion, a two-week-long sales fiesta offering best deals and unmatched discounts on a variety of computing products, has generated significant excitement among shoppers, including students and their parents, as well as educational institutions, especially with the commencement of a new academic session across Nigeria. 

'London bridge is down' as Queen Elizabeth II joins ancestors - ITREALMS

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In England, the death of the ruler is described as ‘London bridge is down’, just as it has been confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom has joined her ancestors, at the age of 96, reports ITREALMS.

Queen is also the leader of the 14 other Commonwealth states and has been on the throne for 70 years.

3rd School on Internet Governance: ISOC partners PRIDA - ITREALMS

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The Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter is partnering the Policy and Regulation Initiative for Digital Africa (PRIDA), on the 3rd edition of Nigerian School on Internet Governance (NSIG), reports ITREALMS.

NSIG, ITREALMS gathered is part of efforts to build additional Internet Governance capacity within the country and would be held virtually.

Brain exports presents Nigeria with development path says PwC - ITREALMS

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Exporting Brain Capital to the global market will put Nigeria on the path to become a developed nation in record time, according to the latest report by PwC Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This, according to a new report by leading professional services firm, PwC Nigeria which analyses the best development path for the country, informed ITREALMS, that after significantly evaluating relevant trends impacting today’s global business landscape and Nigeria’s unique circumstances as well as her position in the world today, recommended placing Nigerians in high-end of Global Value Chains (GVCs) as the best path forward.

Pantami leads industry leaders to NIGF2022 - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, would lead the industry leaders and speakers to the 2022 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF2022) on the theme “Advancing Digital Transformation and Trust in Nigeria” reports ITREALMS.

The Chair, 2022 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) Multi-stakeholders Advisory Group (NIGF-MAG), Mr. Muhammad Rudman, who doubles as president, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), confirmed that the 10th annual edition of the forum, organised by the MAG, would be a two-day hybrid experience and holds on 14th and 15th, September, this year.

2022 GOCOP confab: NIRSAL, NCC, NCDMB, NNPC lead partners - ITREALMS

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The sixth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has continued to gain tractions with partnership of some key institutions in the country.

Chairman, 2022 Conference Committee, Mr. Ken Ugbechie disclosed that some notable institutions have firmed up their partnership for this year conference slated to hold on Thursday, October 6 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja-Lagos.

LAWMA to Lagos residents: Houses without waste bins to pay N50,000 fine – ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) would commence enforcement of the use of waste bins by households from January 2023, defaulters risk a fine or imprisonment, reports ITREALMS.

Managing Director, LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, disclosed this Tuesday at the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN)’s annual general meeting in Lagos.

5% telecoms tax: Budget Office differs with Pantami - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the Budget Office, Mr. Ben Akabueze, has sharply differed with the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantanmi, over the suspension of 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on Arise Television on Global Business segment on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and monitored in Lagos by ITREALMS, Mr. Akabueze, attempted to justify telecoms tax in the country, saying that Nigeria currently is under-taxing when compared across the continent of Africa.

Tinubu/Shettima Diaspora Support Group Limited surfaces - ITREALMS

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Despite the hullaballoo over the diaspora support group accounts, the ruling Federal Government of Nigeria’s All Progressive Congress (APC) of President Muhammadu Buhari owned ‘Tinubu/Shettima Diaspora Support Group Limited’ has been discovered, reports ITREALMS.

The company which is registered in the United Kingdom since 15 July 2022 comes as number 14237072; a company registered with guarantee.

Why FG suspended 5% tax on telecoms services - ITREALMS

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Details have begun to emerge on why the Federal Government on Monday, suspended the contentious five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services as proclaimed by the Ministry of Finance, recently, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Committee on Excise Duty for the Digital Economy Sector in Abuja, on Monday, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said the sector was already bleeding with over-taxation.

Official: Business Journal to unveil newspaper - ITREALMS

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Business Journal has officially unveiled plans towards the public presentation of Business Journal Newspaper on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Radisson Hotel (former Protea), 42/44, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja.

The event would be chaired by Mr. O. S. Thomas, the Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) while Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will deliver the keynote address on: The Media in National Development: A Case Study of the Telecom Revolution in Nigeria.

TD Africa partners Classera, expands access to e-learning in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech, services and lifestyle products has partnered with Classera, a globally renowned learning management platform to further expand access to virtual learning for millions of users across Nigeria.

The recently signed partnership will see Classera leverage TD Africa’s growing database, network of resellers/partners as well as its considerable reach across Nigeria to grow adoption of its bouquet of e-
learning solutions.

Forbes' council inducts Cybersafe founder, Staveley - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s digital icon and founder of Cybersafe, Confidence Staveley, has been inducted into the famous Forbes Technology Council (FTC), reports ITREALMS.

With this, Staveley becomes the first Nigerian female to be inducted into the famed Forbes Technology Council.

Access Info gets new board, IAB - ITREALMS

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Access Info has announced its renewed Board of Directors and International Advisory Board (IAB), with leading experts in access to information and related fields from across Europe, reports ITREALMS

This leadership and governance team, 
ITREALMS gathered, will guide their staff, promote the organisation, and refine their strategy so that the right of access to information could be used to help address current challenges, including defending democracy, combatting corruption, and delivering a just climate transition.

Uncovered! Tinubu’s camp paying Yoruba youth, using fake Igbo names to push inciting tribal narratives - ITREALMS

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It has been uncovered that Bola Ahmed Tinubu's camp for the 2023 general election, is paying some Yoruba youth to use fake Igbo names to push inciting tribal narratives on social media, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this, a seasoned tweep identified as Ade Razak @AdeRazakGold on Twitter, busted the secret plans by those he called 'Tinubu’s camp' to unleash hate speeches and push tribal content to pitch Yorubas against Ndigbo.

Notion Technology opens office in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The representatives of American #1 technology company and reputed for Comway and Hsv products in Nigeria, Notion Technology Limited (NTL), has opened a new office in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The multiple-award winning IT services company has commissioned a new office located at the Ground Floor, Ekiti House, Plot 1042, Kur Mohammed Street, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT.

Onion: Potent natural anti-biotics - ITREALMS

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Onion is one of the potent natural anti-biotics. It strengthens the immune system, thus helping to ward off common infections. For over 15 years, I have been recommending Onion for many sick people, and the results have been positive. Chew a small bulb of a raw onion every night. It’s as simple as that. As a starter, you may take half a bulb instead of one bulb and gradually increase it to one bulb.

Onion has been proven to lower harmful cholesterol level in the blood. This is understandable when one considers the fact that Onion is rich in fibrinolytic substances that help to break up blood clots and to prevent coagulation. This makes Onion indispensable for many Nigerians who consume a lot of fat and butter.

SGF: NDPB to institutionalize Data Protection in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has said that the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) would soon be institutionalised to boost data protection in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a working visit of NDPB leadership led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji visited his office at the Shehu Shagari Complex in FCT, Abuja.

Rev. Fr. James Anelu exits Holy Trinity to nowhere - ITREALMS

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Parishioners of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Ewu-Owa, Gberigbe, Ikorodu, Archdiocese of Lagos, are now having a breath of fresh air following the vacation order given to the irritant Igbo bigot, Rev. Fr. James Anelu.

A borrowed Catholic Priest from Auchi Diocese, Fr. Anelu, had on February 6, 2022 committed a liturgical aberration by banning Igbo songs in his ministerial post at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa mid-way in the Sunday Mass.

@5yrs: Over 50,000 telecom infrastructure destruction reported - ITREALMS

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Over 50,000 cases of major destruction to telecom infrastructure and facilities have been reported across the country in the past five years, raising alarm over the implication of these incidents to the quality of telecommunications services in Nigeria.

Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, who disclosed this at the 2022 edition of Youth Civil Society and Stakeholders Summit (YCSSS), which took place midweek at the Army Resource Centre, Abuja, expressed worry over how the incidents have continued to affect the Quality of Experience, (QoE), of consumers, and called for concerted efforts by the members of the public, and security agencies, to stem the tide.

Night travel: 9 dead, 10 injured @Abuja road crash - ITREALMS

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Nine persons have been confirmed dead and Ten Others injured in a fatal crash in Yangoji- Abaji road in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Mr Bisi Kazeem confirmed this in a statement on Sunday made available to ITREALMS in Abuja.

Tastybaam Kitchen chef banks on zeal, strength, good connections - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tastybaam Kitchen, Ketu-Lagos, Aribidesi Mariam Bolanle, spoke with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSI on number of burning issues. She harps on the zeal, strength to work, money for startup for equipment and good connections.

Excerpts:

What is your line of skill specialization in the industry?

I'm based on indoor/outdoor catering services, Cakes barbeque, continental & Intercontinental dishes.

Again, FRSC debunks rumours of carrying firearms - ITREALMS

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has reiterated that the personnel of the Commission have not started carrying guns or any other firearms whether on patrol or any other official duty, reports ITREALMS.

This information has become very pertinent following the image of an operative who was captured on camera carrying firearms in a position that suggests he was on official duty.