Startups must persevere to succeed says Oluyemi Modupe - ITREALMS

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Oluyemi Modupe, Creative Director of Dupsycake and Surprises, Lagos, in a chat with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO explained why she loves buttercream, saying that startups must persevere.

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What does the 'surprises' entail?
The 'surprises' is part of event planning just that this is about giving a special treat on clients approval for their loved ones through the use of saxophonist, gifts box, proposal surprises, bridal shower, baby showers just to mention a few.

NCS to confer fellowships on 55 Nigerians @NITMA2022 - ITREALMS

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The 2022 edition of the Nigerian Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA) is set to conferred fellowship on 55 worthy Nigerians, reports ITREALMS.

NITMA is a flagship event organized by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in recognition of outstanding Nigerians in the Information Technology (IT) industry.

Adamu to Tinubu: Get ready to be next President - ITREALMS

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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has told Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to get ready to assume the presidency of Nigeria, from 29 May 2023.

Adamu, who spoke emphatically at the Town Hall meeting Thursday in Lafia between the APC candidate and stakeholders in the mining sector, said he was merely echoing President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement.

NCC to stakeholders: See you @Marriot Lagos over 5G auction - ITREALMS

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Are you a stakeholder in the burgeoning Fifth Generation (5G) and has interest in the ongoing auction process, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is inviting you to Marriot Hotel Ikeja-Lagos, on Tuesday day 15, for a session, reports ITREALMS.

The proposed auction of two lots in the 3.5GHz Spectrum for the deployment of 5G services, ITREALMS gathered is set to take place in December 2022, and has continued to gather steam as the NCC has concluded arraignments to host an engagement session with stakeholders.

Anambra Writers to host 2022 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival, memorial lecture - ITREALMS

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Writers, intellectuals, literary activists and book lovers from different parts of the world will, on Wednesday, November 16, storm Awka, the capital city of Anambra State for the 2022 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, reports ITREALMS.

The Coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter), Mr. Izunna Okafor, made this known in Awka while giving update on the association's readiness for the 2022 edition of the event.

British Computer Society plans collabo with NCS - ITREALMS

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The British Computer Society (BCS) has advanced plans to collaborate with the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) to improve the quality of membership of both organisations, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS at the Headquarters of NCS in Alausa Lagos on Friday, the International Director, BCS Learning and Development Limited, Mr. Stephen Tweed, said the core of the collaboration would be in the area of skill advancement and quality certification.

Eko Book Club meets on Saturday - ITREALMS

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A book reading platform of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), the Eko Book Club (EBC), is set to hold its strategic meeting this coming Saturday in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The meeting, ITREALMS gathered, is to ratify the list of the EXCO members of the club.

Common relationship problems - ITREALMS

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Every relationship has its issues but with maturity and understanding you can overcome them. Some problems may be unbearable and intolerable while some can be overlooked. It all depends on each individual’s perception.

I will do my best to explain some of the common relationship problems and possible solutions to getting them fixed.

1. Sex is not existing again.

Being together with someone for a while can easily make you both take each other for granted. After a while you may both start operating routine sex, or have a timetable for sex. Which is not good at all? Though it is natural for things to die down after the initial excitement of the first love or intoxicating feelings that come with hormones, after some weeks, months or years the libido gradually goes down, so an extra effort needs to be made to spice things up

More details of lady who jumped into Lagos lagoon emerge - ITREALMS

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Some details have begun to emerge on the identity of the lady who on Thursday morning jumped into the Lagos at the 3rd Mainland Bridge, reports ITREALMS.

Identified as Ms Adetutu Adedokun, the lady has been confirmed to be an UnArmed Combat (UAC) instructor with the Department of State Security (DSS) in Lagos.

e-Tablet! FRSC warns, 'we don't use POS machines for fines on traffic offences @Patrol points' - ITREALMS

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned both staff and public that they do not use Point of Sales (POS) machines for fines on traffic offices at patrol points, reports ITREALMS.

FRSC through its Assisting Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, noted that the explanation became imperative owing to the misrepresentation by a section of the motoring public on the use of the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Electronic Booking Device (E-Tablet).

Amazon, Ashour Corporation partner for West Africa rollout - ITREALMS

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Amazon Ring has appointed Ashour Corporation FZE, a Dubai-based company with majority stake by Nigerian-born tech billionaire and Forbes Best of Africa Leading Tech Icon, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, as authorised distributor of Amazon Bell products in West Africa.

The agreement was signed last week between the top management of Amazon Ring LLC and Ashour Corporation FZE, Dubai.

Konga unveils Patoranking as lead brand ambassador - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria’s leading composite electronic-commerce (e-commerce) giant, Konga, has signed a major brand ambassadorship deal with superstar recording artiste, Patoranking, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership deal, ITREALMS gathered, was sealed on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the impressive Yudala Heights on Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Host communities applaud Egbin Power over medical outreach - ITREALMS

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Thousands of residents in Ijede, Egbin and Ipakan communities have benefitted from a health outreach organised by Egbin Power Plc, which offered free a three-day medical outreach as part of its continuous effort towards promoting quality health and sustainability in communities where it operates.

Egbin Power Plc, the largest power generation company in Nigeria, said the free medical check-up was organized to reinforce its commitment to the wellbeing of members in the host communities including youths, women, children, and aged people by providing access to periodic healthcare screening, to promote sound health.

AfriTECH 2.0 holds today! 5G, blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud computing top agenda - ITREALMS

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The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 2.0) is set to hold on November 09, 2022 on a theme that encompasses the current technology trends in our world today — ‘Sustainability and The Company of the Future’.

Some topics which would be critically analyzed by experts so as to point us in the right direction to attain a resilient future and keep thriving irrespective of hiccups are Blockchain | Cryptocurrency | CyberSecurity and The Future of Money, Cloud Computing in 5G Era: Everything-As-A-Service, Creating Sustainable Future through Connectivity and Building Sustainable Future for Startup Ecosystem: NITDA’s Perspective.

Why we're partnering media by Danbatta - TREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said the media remains an indispensable partner in information dissemination to the diverse stakeholders of the telecom industry, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking Monday at the NCC Head Office in Abuja while playing host to the management of Media Trust Group, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Mounir Haliru Gwarzo, said the Commission will continue to seek ways to expand its collaboration with the media as critical stakeholders.

Tinubu @Minna Town Hall meeting, targets farmers - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has promised to undertake reforms within the farming, fishing and livestock sector that will make the industry competitive.

He also promised to make the agricultural sector the bedrock of Nigeria’s new economy when he becomes president.

Doguwa: I am APC for life - ITREALMS

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The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has said he remains in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no reason to leave the party either now or in the future.

He said those alleging he was set to defect from the party were peddling what he called "catastrophic fake news".

Groups write Buhari on OPL 245 development, urged FG to join as Injured Party - ITREALMS

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Three Civil Society International and local Groups - ReCommon, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) and Corner House have jointly written to President Buhari on the recent developments with regards to the various court proceedings relating to the corrupt award in 2011 of the OPL 245 Oil field to Eni and Shell, calling on the government to fight the corruption.

In a letter dated 4th of November 2022 addressed to President Muhammdu Buhari, titled Recent Developments on OPL 245, highlighted some positive developments and also set priorities for the federal government in demanding justice from the OPL245 deal.

Breaking: Court strikes out Falana charges against Zinox chairman, Ekeh on alleged N170m fraud - ITREALMS

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The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) presided over by Honourable Justice C. O. Oba sitting in Court 32 has struck out Charge No. FCT/HC/CR/469/2022 filed by Falana & Falana against the Chairman, Zinox Technologies, Leo Stan Ekeh and officials of Technology Distributions Limited, including Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, Chris Eze Ozims, Shade Oyebode, Charles Adigwe and others over an alleged fraud involving a N170m contract with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

This follows a letter dated October 28, 2022 from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, through the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPP) to Falana & Falana withdrawing the fiat earlier granted them in May 2022 and also directing them to immediately withdraw the said Charge constituted as FCT/HC/CR/469/2022 leveled against Mr. Ekeh and the others, based on the findings that the fiat was obtained on misrepresentation and concealment of material facts by their client, Mr. Benjamin Joseph of Citadel Oracle Concepts Limited.

JIFORM summit demands migration affirmative actions - ITREALMS

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The maiden edition of the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) Intercontinental Migration Summit rounded off last Friday, with a call for affirmative actions to tackle various migration menaces, reports ITREALMs.

A press statement available to ITREALMS, informed that the hybrid conference hosted by the Medgar Evers College (MEC), City University of New York City (CUNY) at Brooklyn was themed: Appraising Human Mobility: Prospects and Challenges of Labour Migration Post Pandemic Era was held between November 2-4.

ALERT! What NCC-CSIRT discovered on Cisco products, warns of multiple vulnerabilities - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has issued an advisory for users to frequently review alerts for Cisco products to assess their exposure and find a comprehensive update solution.

The advisory, which also recommended using the appropriate software updates that are accessible from the vendor website, followed the identification of multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Products, especially the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, which enables employees to access company servers from anywhere without compromising security.

Apple appoints TD Africa, first indigenous distributor for Nigeria - ITREALMS

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After a painstaking study of the Nigerian market and search for an indigenous distribution company with proven capacity and sound ethical standards, world’s leading technology company Apple Inc. has appointed TD Africa the first authorised indigenous distributor of the company’s products in Nigeria.

The landmark development, which is regarded as a demonstration of faith in Nigeria and in line with Apple’s focus on Inclusion & Diversity, will see TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest distributor of technology, services and lifestyle products add Apple to an impressive list of globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on its portfolio.

Kogi youths: We’re ready for APC, Bello in 2023 – ITREALMS

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Youths in Kogi State on Sunday endorsed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate in Kogi Central, Chief Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, as their choice candidate for the February National Assembly election.

“The good people of Kogi Central deserve a better senator with sound understanding and intellectual depth. Chief Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is suitable and capable of leading the way out of the quagmire we find ourselves today.”

Polaris Bank’s VULTe pulls ahead, wins double as Nigeria's best digital bank - ITREALMS

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Polaris Bank shone brightest over the weekend as its bespoke home-grown digital bank, VULTe capped its string of wins with two more prestigious awards as the Best Digital Bank at both BusinessDAY's Banks And Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards and The Nigerian Fintech Awards 2022 respectively.

VULTe, is a digital bank solution designed to enable customers consummate every banking transaction, from account opening, through requesting for certain categories of loans, to generating bank statements. It also connects the customer to discover lifestyle trends and social events. It is an all-in-one solution that is created to offer the most convenience for customers and built to understand the needs of the customer and provide solutions to everyday challenges of accessing financial service solutions.

INEC sets up ELoC for 2023 general election - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set up an adhoc Electoral Logistics Committee (ELoC) in preparation for the 2023 general elections, reports ITREALMS.

Inaugurating this adhoc committee in Abuja, the INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at the weekend, said Electoral Logistics Committee (ELoC) is an inter-agency committee established close to a General Election for a specific objective only.

Ebi, Ipinmisho, Adedeji, Ndionuka to join Marwa @Realnews 10th lecture - ITREALMS

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Prominent Nigerians have confirmed their participation in the Realnews 10th Anniversary Lecture. 

These include, Elizabeth Ngozi Ebi, Group Managing Director of Futureview Financial Services Limited, Otunba Lanre Ipinmisho, former director general and member of the Presidential Committee on Eradication of Drug Abuse (PACEDA), Dr. Dokun Adedeji, director general, Christ against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM) and Dr. Nkemakolam Ndionuka, consultant psychiatrist and medical director, Tranquil & Quest Behavioural Health.

Making circular economy work for 210m Nigerians - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has a huge population. Current estimates put it in the region of 210 million. This is a huge number. There is no prize for guessing that this number of people will produce humongous amounts of waste. The challenge is how prepared are the managers of the economy to deal with the sheer volume of waste generated and ensure effective disposal.

Now, if you have ever wondered why drains are always blocked, dumpsites are created indiscriminately and pollution is the order of the day in many cities across the country, wonder no more. The answer is simply - People. People. People. This is the heart of the problem - a large number of people generating large volumes of waste without a discernable plan for proper disposal.

Pantami leads software players to TestNigeria conference - ITREALMS

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The Federal Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) is set to lead stakeholders in the country’s software industry to the first Software Testing Conference tagged ‘TestNigeria Conference 1.0’, organized by Nigeria Software Testing Qualification Board (NGSTQB).

Since assumption of office in August of 2019, Professor Pantami’s aggressive initiatives and reforms towards digital transformation have received recognitions within and outside the country.

James Agada to keynote @AfriTECH 2.0 - ITREALMS

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The founder of Ixzdore Laboratories Limited, Mr. James Agada, would on Wednesday, November 09, this year, deliver the keynote address at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum 2022 (AfriTECH2.0), reports ITREALMS.

The AfriTECH 2.0 will be held at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos, staring by 9:00am under the theme: ‘Sustainability and the company of the future.’

Airtel Africa, New World TV bring FIFA world cup to Africa - ITREALMS

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Airtel Africa and New World TV has announced in Paris, France, a landmark partnership, in which Airtel TV subscribers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, Chad, Niger, Madagascar and Seychelles can enjoy exclusive, live access to all FIFA World Cup 2022 matches, reports ITREALMS.

Under the terms of the agreement, Airtel TV subscribers in these markets will be able to watch all UEFA national team competitions until 2028 and FIFA 2022 and 2023 competitions.