Time to leash sports betting behemoth - ITREALMS

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Almost everyone has stories of someone who has made or lost tons of money from sports betting. A simple internet search will throw up tons of examples. There is the story of a popular Senior GP in the UK who was jailed three years for stealing £1.1m within a space of 3 weeks due to online gambling addiction. There is a block of four flats, off Ikotun Igando Road, that the rumours indicate was built from the proceed of sports betting success. The stories, whether of gain or pain, are endless.

Experts point to the increase in penetration of mobile telephony, widespread availability of broadband internet and growing global attraction of football leagues in Europe as the principal drivers of the ubiquity and adoption of sports betting across Nigeria. The engagement of popular influencers in sports betting marketing is also a factor here. Despite the deeply religious orientation of the citizens, sports betting has continued to gain ground across the length and breadth of the country.

Perfect Valentine gift, only cost a little love @Konga - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has kicked off the Valentine season early for shoppers on its platform with massive discounts and exciting deals across a wide range of gift items and other product assortments, while also offering a chance for customers to win a free Valentine movie date for two.

Tagged For Me & Mine, the Konga Valentine promotion kicks off on Friday, February 3rd and will run till Friday, February 17, 2023.

Why Data Protection Bureau delists 19 DPCOs - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has given reasons why it revoked the operating licence of some 19 Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs), reports ITREALMS.

NDPB said that as the privacy watchdog, it resolved to sanitize an industry grappling with growth and transitional challenges.

12,000 Nigerians petition INEC to remove Olusegun Agbaje over bigotry+video - ITREALMS

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Over 12,000 Nigerians and largely Lagosians, have signed a petition for the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Commissioner for Lagos State, Mr. Olusegun Agbaje for alleged incompetence and bigotry, reports ITREALMS.

As at the time of filing this report, barely 48 hours after the commencement of the petition, 
ITREALMS gathered that some 12,451 concerned Nigerians have signed the online petition at Change.org.

This petition is coming as a video showing largely Ndigbo residents in Lagos were being notified at the Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area (LGA) INEC collection center that their PVCs were not found as at Friday, February 3, 2023.

Alliance4DD to track planning, conduct of 2023 Elections - ITREALMS

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The Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), a coalition of organizations from various sectors working collaboratively to engage critical aspects, stages and actors in the 2023 general elections in order to ensure that its outcome reflects the will of the people and contributes to the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the Chair of its Steering Committee, Mr. Edetaen Ojo, who is Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda; and its Vice Chair, Ms Hadiza Mrumun Garba, Communication Officer for the Women in Politics Forum, the Alliance said it intends to complement the work and activities of other coalitions and organizations engaging the electoral process and that its main focus would be to ensure that the 2023 elections are transparent, properly organized and conducted, secure, and credible, unlike the situation with many elections in the past.

Atiku is now Nigeria's public enemy No. 1 - ITREALMS

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The current sabotage of the Naira notes swap and fuel scarcity that have caused untold hardship to millions of Nigerians across the country revealed the true character of Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as public enemy number one.


Nigerians will recall that since the Central Bank introduced its current cash-limit and new Naira notes swap policies, Atiku Abubakar and PDP maintained opportunistic silence with the hope they will benefit from the discomfort the policies will create for Nigerians and the resentment they will generate for the ruling APC.

While Atiku and PDP were in bed with the saboteurs and fifth columnists among the operators of Money Deposit Banks and oil marketers who created the current logjam to force the outcome of the February 25 Presidential election in favour of the former Vice President, our candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu courageously pitched his tent with the poor masses who have been most negatively impacted by the antics of these evil doers.

APC scared of Wasiu Ayinde's prophesy - ITREALMS

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Osun state Peoples Democratic Party has described as ridiculous, delusional and baseless allegations that the party or its government is planning to attack Tinubu's rally in Osogbo, reminding the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Wasiu Ayinde's prophesy of failure when Mr Tinubu last visited the state.

"We find APC and its Osun team as a bunch of illegitimate pretenders to power who daily suffer from delusional disorder and political instability. Having been rejected by the people, they see ghost of their misadventure in power and endlessly chase shadow, leveling baseless allegations against credible leaders of the society who have distinguished themselves in various fields of human endeavour.

2023 elections must hold @Idemili South despite office attack says INEC - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that despite attack at its office in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, the people of the area should brace up for 2023 general elections as scheduled, reports ITREALMS.

Although the building was substantially damaged, INEC reassured they are working at replacing those materials as contingency arrangement has commenced.

NLNG, LCCI promote sustainable food security in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), in partnership with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), on Wednesday presented the joint-winning works of The Nigeria Prize for Science (2022) to industry players in an effort to push agricultural innovations that can positively impact food security in the country.

The presentation of the winning works, Gains in Grain Yield of Released Maize (Zea Mays L.) Cultivars under Drought and Well-Watered Conditions by Dr Muhydideen Oyekunle and Professor Shehu Ado; and Development of Process Plant for Plantain Flour by Professor Sesan Peter Ayodeji and Dr Emmanuel Olatunji Olutomilola was made at an interactive business forum.

Gunmen set INEC office @Idemili South LGA ablaze - ITREALMS

Some unidentified gunmen have set albaze the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at teh Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Anambra State, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, confirmed this, saying their office in Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA) was attacked and set ablaze by unknown gunmen.

Hotseat! FMoCDE unable to account for N13.9bn, four months after - ITREALMS

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The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMoCDE) is on the hotseat at the National Assembly and precisely at the Senate chambers, today, over the unaccounted N13.9billion it collected from service wide votes from 2017 to 2021, reports ITREALMS.

The Senate, ITREALMS recalled had through its committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday gave the Ministry, 48 hours ultimatum to account for N13.9billion it collected from service wide votes from 2017 to 2021, which expired today.

IPOB expresses support for 2023 elections, berates PANPIEC - ITREALMS

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday have expressed support for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, saying will not issue any sit-at-home order during the February poll.

The group then issued a warning to the Pan Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction Coalition (PANPIEC) to desist from linking IPOB with the enforcement of sit-at-home orders to blackmail IPOB and ESN.

Cybersecurity Kenya, 2023: Exito partners Cyber Era NG - ITREALMS

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After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is set to host another milestone event- which serves as an ideal platform to enhance insights of Kenya’s Cyber Security Models for Tomorrow.

The Cybersecurity Summit is an invitation-only in-person event exclusively for cybersecurity leaders from leading businesses, institutions and government establishments in Kenya. The Summit, which is in alignment with Kenya’s Vision 2030, will discuss challenges, policies and strategies towards building a cyber resilient Kenya and also highlight the various tech-disruptions for overcoming new risks inherent in digital businesses, and incorporating a culture of information security in all institutions and organizations.

5 reasons you won't get a gift this Valentine’s - ITREALMS

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Roses are red 

Violets are blue 

I'll buy a gift 

But it won't be for you...

It's that time of the year when roses go round, and stores run out of chocolates and cards. But what's more important is the fact that you might not get a gift this Valentine's.

Confirmed! 93,469,008 registered voters to elect President, NASS members - ITREALMS

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A total of 93,469,008 registered voters are expected to vote at the fast-coming 2023 general elections in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this Tuesday at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said that they expect some 93,469,008 registered voters to participate in electing a President, 28 State Governors and 1,462 legislators (109 Senators, 360 members of House of Representatives and 993 members of State Houses of Assembly).

INEC to NNPC on Election Day: Ensure availability of petroleum products to ease movement - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to ensure supply of petroleum products to facilitate the movement of of men and materials during the election days for the 2023 general elections, reports ITREALMS.

Making this appeal on Tuesday at joint management meeting with the leadership of Nigerian National Petroleum Company, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said that it has become necessary to mobilise every national institution to give Nigerians a pleasant experience on the 2023 election days.

Donor agency bill, another fang on civil societies - ITREALMS

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With the introduction of a bill for an Act to Establish Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission; and for Related Matters (HB. 1568), REMMY NWEKE writes that the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is becoming a house for one-week, one obnoxious bill, despite the abortion of civil society bill.

Preface:
The last may not have been heard about the much aborted civil society bill at the National Assembly (NASS) as a new bill surfaced recently with fangs on donor agencies and by extension, on the non-governmental and civil society organisation in the country.

Alarm: NASS tinkers on another bill to regulate NGOs via donor – ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Network of Non-Governmental Organisations (NN-NGOs) has raised an alarm over the plan to re-introduce the NGO and civil society bill through the backdoor by the National Assembly, reports ITREALMS.

According to the NN-NGOs alert available to ITREALMS, the national assembly through the House of Representatives is leading on this charge through a bill seeking to establish an Act for “Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission; and for Related Matters (HB. 1568).”

Akwa-Ibom: Five governorship candidates endorse Open Government Manifesto - ITREALMS

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The governorship candidates of five political parties in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 endorsed the Open Governorship Manifesto on their readiness to run an open government agenda, if elected, reports ITREALMS.

The candidates include Senator Akpan James Udoedehe of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Iboro Otu of the African Action Congress (AAC), Dr. Ekere Essien of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Senator Bassey Albert of the Young Progressive Party.

Nigeria surpasses 30% COVID-19 vaccination milestone - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has surpassed the 30 per cent COVID-19 vaccination milestone, reports ITREALMS.

This, ITREALMS gathered, followed a sustained COVID-19 vaccination rollout in recent months to surpass the milestone of fully vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population.

10 Konga shoppers confirmed for exclusive weekend mentorship with Ekeh, Zinox boss - ITREALMS

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The battle for places among customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, for the all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend mentorship programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh is set to reach a climax this week, with only two slots left to fill as the ongoing Konga Jara promo ends on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Two additional winners – Mr. Soliu Saad who hails from Kwara State and Mrs. Amaka Michael from Enugu State – have been unveiled by the e-commerce giant, thereby taking the number of Konga shoppers confirmed for the exclusive mentorship programme to 10.

Lagos NUJ commissions remodeled secretariat - ITREALMS

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With all available glitz and glamour, the newly remodeled Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Council was commissioned by Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church alongside dignitaries on Saturday in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

In his welcome address, Lagos NUJ Chairman Mr. Adeleye Ajayi appreciated everyone for their presence and contributions towards ensuring the completion of the centre.

Danbatta bags Vanguard’s regulator of the year award - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the prestigious 11th Edition of the Vanguard Personality of the Year Award where men and women who have distinguished themselves as achievers of excellence in their various fields of endeavours were honoured.

The award was conferred on Danbatta in recognition of the EVC's effective regulatory achievements through cutting-edge initiatives, especially during his first five years in office during which Nigeria’s telecom sector has shown spectacular landmarks, at a glamorous ceremony at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday.

DPD 2023: Paradigm Initiative urges stakeholders to observe privacy best practices - ITREALMS

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Leading pan African Digital Rights and inclusion organization, the Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has urged individuals and civil society entities, to continue to hold to account all actors to ensure best practices are adopted, and privacy as a right is protected.

PIN made the call as it joined countries across the world in commemorating World Data Protection and Privacy Day.

Confirmed! Emefiele bows to old note pressures, obtains extension approval till February 10

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has bowed to pressure as he took avalanche of complaints to his principal, the Nigeria’s president, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired at his residence on Sunday in Daura, Katsina State to obtain approval for extension for swapping of old Naira notes, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking after a closed-door meeting with Buhari, ITREALMS gathered from close sources to CBN that Emefiele revealed the new deadline is now February 10, 2023.