" ITREALMS: 2023-03-05

Saturday, March 11, 2023

LP appoints Hilda Dokubo, chairperson in Rivers State - ITREALMS

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The National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has appointed Nollywood Actress, Hilda Dokubo as the chairperson of its three-man steering committee in Rivers state, reports 
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LP appoints Hilda Dokubo, chairperson in Rivers State - ITREALMS
The National Chairman, LP, Barrister Julius Abure, in a letter to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dated Thursday, March 9, 2023, listed Philip Loveday as secretary, and Gogo Wellington as publicity secretary of the new committee.

TTSWG leads discourse on promoting sustainable governance via ICT - ITREALMS

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The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) announces its upcoming free webinar titled, "The Role of ICT in Deepening Democracy and Sustainable Governance," which will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 12 noon.
TTSWG leads discourse on promoting sustainable governance via ICT - ITREALMS

The webinar aims to explore the challenges and successes of ICT implementation in Nigeria and its relevance in promoting democratic norms and solutions for sustainable governance and development in Nigeria. The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to examine possible synergies between voter registration and other established national databases, renewing the drive toward promoting citizen-stakeholder participation in advancing SDGs 9 & 16.

Peter Obi to LP Assembly candidates: Work with Soludo after victory - ITREALMS

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The Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has urged candidates of the party running for House of Assembly seats to brace up to victory, reports ITREALMS.
Peter Obi and Ferdinand Onwuje ...Peter Obi to LP Assembly candidates: Work with Soludo after victory - ITREALMS
Addressing them in a closed meeting in Awka, Obi said, he had charged the candidates to victory, while also urging them to ensure they work with the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo when they emerge victorious.

Obi denies report 'he will bleed to death over mandate' - ITREALMS

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has denied reports on social media alleging he will bleed to death until his mandate is restored, reports 
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Obi denies report 'he will bleed to death over mandate' - ITREALMS
He also urged all “Obidient” family and all men and women of goodwill to remain calm, prayerful and alert to the events in the country.

NADECO & Lloyd Ukwu: Right of reply to Dele Alake - ITREALMS

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My attention has been drawn to a Press Statement titled: “PUBLIC ALERT ON NEFARIOUS AGENDA OF NADECO IMPOSTOR, LLOYD UKWU IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, dated 9th March, 2023 and signed by one Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
NADECO  & Lloyd Ukwu: Right of reply to Dele Alake by Ralph Obioha  - ITREALMS
In my capacity as a NADECO chieftain and it’s former Head in North America, and having read this diatribe by Dele Alake and being aware of the ignoble intentions behind it, below therefore is my considered response to it.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Dele Alake lacks knowledge of NADECO says Ralph Obioha, insists Soyinka never a member, Lloyd Ukwu legitmate - ITREALMS

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Former head of the 
National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), North America, Chief Ralph Obioha has refuted claims that Prof. Wole Soyinka was a member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and called out Dele Alake for lack of factual knowledge of the pro-democracy body, reports ITREALMS.
Dele Alake lacks knowledge of NADECO says Ralph Obioha, insists Soyinka never a member, Lloyd Ukwu legitmate - ITREALMS
Chief Obioha was reacting to the diatribe by Dele Alake who claimed to be a special adviser to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a johnny-just come on the batter of NADECO.

Innovation: Microsoft Garage trains C&F Porter Novelli staff - ITREALMS

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Microsoft’s innovation hub, The Garage, has held an innovation and business intelligence training workshop for staff of C&F Porter Novelli, Nigeria’s premier reputation capital company.
Innovation: Microsoft Garage trains C&F Porter Novelli staff - ITREALMS
The Garage, which harks back to the company’s founding in 1975 in the Gates’ family garage, in Albuquerque, USA, enables Microsoft employees to develop ideas and products for the marketplace.

IWD'23: TD Africa dangles N10m seed fund for female entrepreneurs - ITREALMS

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As part of initiatives to mark the 2023 edition of the globally celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) event, TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech and lifestyle products has rolled out plans to empower women in business with seed funding up to the tune of N10m.
IWD'23: TD Africa dangles N10m seed fund for female entrepreneurs - ITREALMS
The landmark initiative is being executed through the aptly-named – “The HERwakening,” a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vehicle pioneered by TD Africa aimed at supporting and empowering female entrepreneurs.

Tinubu: A civilian dictator dent on NADECO says Lloyd Ukwu - ITREALMS

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Being remarks by Executive Director, National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Lloyd Ukwu, [W. Bruce DelValle, Esq., General Counsel] at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. over the 2023 Nigerian Election Crisis.
Tinubu: A civilian dictator dent on NADECO says Lloyd Ukwu  - ITREALMS
Members of NADECO here present, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, I bring you greetings on behalf of NADECO and the people of Nigeria.

March'23 healing streams with Pastor Chris promises miracles - ITREALMS

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The Healing Streams Live services for the month of March 2023 promises more miracles and healings, reports ITREALMS.
March'23 healing streams with Pastor Chris promises miracles - ITREALMS
These special services organized by the Healing School of Christ Embassy to bring the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ to many worldwide, regardless of their location, according to the founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

NADECO to Tinubu: You're dangerous civilian dictatorship - ITREALMS

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The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has described Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's claim to the 2023 presidential election victory as a dangerous civilian dictatorship, reports 
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NADECO to Tinubu: You're dangerous civilian dictatorship - ITREALMS
NADECO prides itself as Nigeria’s premier and foremost pro-democracy group based in Washington D.C. registered in Nigeria since 1994.

NCC spotlights renewable energy @World Consumer Rights Day'23

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms sector.
NCC spotlights renewable energy @World Consumer Rights Day'23

ITREALMS recalled that the Commission since 2017, when it declared as Year of the Telecom Consumers and honoured telecom consumers by connecting with the global theme for the commemoration to celebrate the day with landmark activities, has continued to promote consumer protection and enlightenment.

IGP, Dangote, Obaigbena, Ndukwe, Danbatta, Leo Stan others line up for honours @National Daily Awards on March 23 - ITREALMS

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The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and other notable Nigerians will be honoured at National Daily Awards on March 23, 2023. 
IGP, Dangote, Obaigbena, Ndukwe, Danbatta, Leo Stan others line up for honours @National Daily Awards on March 23 - ITREALMS
The Police chief who emerged the Man of the Year for the National Daily Awards has other eminent individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields of endeavour as co-recipients such as Chief Nduka Obaigbena of ARISE Group/THSIDAY Newspaper, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Dr. Leo-Stan Eke of Zinox Group, Prof. Umar Garuba Danbatta, EVC and CEO of NCC among others.

Thursday, March 09, 2023

PMB assents to NAP III, Nigeria gears up for implementation - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian president, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has assented to the National Action Plan III sent to his office in last quarter of 2022, reports ITREALMS.
PMB assents to NAP III, Nigeria gears up for implementation - ITREALMS
The assented copy of the 77-page NAP III, ITREALMS gathered, has since been received by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) global secretariat.

Alake accuses NADECO of nefarious agenda against Tinubu - ITREALMS.

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The special adviser to the All Progressive Congress (APC) president-elect, Mr. Dele Alake, has alleged nefarious agenda of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), against his principal, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports ITREALMS.
Alake accuses NADECO of nefarious agenda against Tinubu - ITREALMS.
Mr. Alake in a press statement available to ITREALMS said that their attention have been drawn to an attempt by one, Lloyd Ukwu, a United States-based Nigerian claiming to be the Executive Director of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) to organise a press conference specifically intended to disparage and cast aspersions on the credibility of the 2023 Presidential Election freely and fairly won by the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Six dead in Bus, train crash, Lagos declare 3-day mourning - ITREALMS

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An update has emerged on the collusion of a passengers train and a Lagos State staff bus with registration no 04A- 48LA, which left more than six persons dead, reports 
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Six dead in Bus, train crash, Lagos declare 3-day mourning - ITREALMS
The accident, ITREALMS gathered, happened between 7am and 7.30am at the popular PWD axis of Ikeja, Lagos with a bus identified as '33' purportedly moving employees of the state from Isolo to Alausa.

WFP's digital financial literacy enhances livelihoods - ITREALMS

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The digital financial literacy initiative of the World Food Programme (WFP) has helped communities upskill, enhance their livelihoods, access financial services and tools, as well as has potential in the long run to support development and strengthen food security for all, reports 
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WFP's digital financial literacy enhances livelihoods - ITREALMS
Just as ITREALMS gathered that in 2021 WFP transferred US$2.3 billion to 42 million people (52 percent women and girls), in 69 countries.

Frequently Asked Questions on harmonised shortcodes - ITREALMS

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Q: What is the harmonisation of Shortcodes?
Ans: in succinct terms the harmonisation of shortcodes entails making the common
shortcodes utilised by customers to be uniform across all networks. 
Frequently Asked Questions on harmonised shortcodes - ITREALMS
For instance, the code for recharging a line can be used across all mobile networks for the same function.

Rewards: Konga, Verve excite customers with free shopping vouchers - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform has partnered with Verve International to reward customers with free shopping vouchers. 
Tagged Season of Rewards, the campaign, which kicked off on March 1, 2023 will see shoppers receive free vouchers when they shop on Konga.com with their Verve cards.

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Bashir Kehinde Soliu passage: CSOs, Kwara Govt mourn late activist for impactful life - ITREALMS

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The Civil Society Organisations' (CSO) stakeholders in Nigeria are currently in pains due to the untimely death of one of their advocates, Mr. Bashir Kehinde Soliu, of the Ilorin-based Meadows Community Development Outreach (MCDO), describing him as someone who led an impactful life, reports ITREALMS.

Bashir Kehinde Soliu passage: CSOs, Kwara Govt mourn late activist for impactful life - ITREALMS
This is coming as the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has commiserated with the civil society community on the death of Mr. Soliu, describing it as shocking and painful.

Confirmed! INEC postpones governorship, state assembly elections by a week, to March 18 - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the Saturday’s governorship and State Assembly elections to March 18, 2023, ITREALMS reports.
Confirmed! INEC postpones governorship, state assembly elections by a week, to March 18 - ITREALMS
This development is coming barely three days before the March 11 date as earlier slated for the state elections.

HURIDAC to media: Ask political elites questions on anti-corruption - ITREALMS

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Nigerian media have been tasked to continuously ask questions on the anti-corruption plan from the political parties and their candidates in 2023 elections, reports 
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Mr. Ameen and Mr. Ajayi - HURIDAC to media: Ask political elites questions on anti-corruption - ITREALMS
This charge was given by the Human Rights Advancement, Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC), a regional non-governmental organisation, operating in NIgeria, Sierra Leone and The Gambia since 2014, during a training for some media practitioners under the aegies of Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday in Lagos.

2023 Women Day: Access to digital technologies, education will reduce gender inequalities - ITREALMS

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Inclusive access to digital technologies and education has been described as crucial to reducing gender inequalities and empowering rural women and girls, reports ITREALMS.
2023 Women Day: Access to digital technologies, education will reduce gender inequalities - ITREALMS
This was the submission of three United Nations’ food and agriculture agencies as they marked International Women’s Day 2023.

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

ALTON: Harmonised shortcodes to run for one year before deactivation of codes - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has revealed that just commenced
harmonisation of short codes across all networks would last for a year, reports ITREALMS.

ALTON: Harmonised shortcodes to run for one year before deactivation of codes - ITREALMS
ALTON also said the harmonisation is in pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

FOI request: The Whistler demands INEC clarifies 'How Governorship, State Assembly Results Will Be Transmitted' - ITREALMS

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The Whistler newspapers, one of Nigeria’s online independent news platforms, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain how it intends to collate and transmit results of this Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections, reports 
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FOI request: The Whistler demands INEC clarifies 'How Governorship, State Assembly Results Will Be Transmitted' - ITREALMS
In a Freedom of Information Act request addressed to the Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, the media house cited the Commission’s refusal to deploy electronic transmission of results in the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly election contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 as reason for seeking the clarification.

Samsung Galaxy A14: Phone for all occasions debuts in Nigeria - ITREALMS


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Latest in shelf, Samsung Galaxy A14 has made its debut into the Nigerian markets, reports 
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L-r: Nathan Lee, Business Manager; Joy Tim-Ayoola, Head of MX Division; Charles Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria; Chika Nnadozie, Head Marketing PR, Samsung Nigeria; and Stephen Okwara, Product Manager, MX Division, during the launch of Galaxy A14 on Tuesday, March 7 2023 in Lagos.
This followed the unveiling of the new Galaxy A14 with the latest innovation and technology that has become synonymous with Galaxy smartphones.

Soludo warns: Nothing must happen to Peter Obi - ITREALMS

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In obvious face saving step, the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has warned distractors in the state that nothing must happen to Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, reports ITREALMS.
Soludo warns: Nothing must happen to Peter Obi - ITREALMS
Soludo through his Senior Special Assistant on New Media Mazi Ejimofor Opara alleged that a devious propaganda unbefitting of the Anambra political philosophy is currently been peddled by some faceless fifth columnists who are hell bent on returning Anambra to political Egypt.

2023 Poll: Peace is priceless, but must come with justice - ITREALMS

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It's amusing and again annoying what some privileged persons are doing to worsen the image of Nigeria.
2023 Poll: Peace is priceless, but must come with justice - ITREALMS
It is no longer the "job men" but a group of unrepentant demons who pose as earthly principalities and powers just to finish whatever is remaining as our unity, peace and progress.

FOI Request to NBC: Media Rights demands details of 302 stations sanctioned - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has asked the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to disclose to it under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011 details of the 302 broadcasting stations reportedly sanctioned by the Commission in four months after campaigns for the 2023 elections began in September 2022.
FOI Request to NBC: Media Rights demands details of 302 stations sanctioned - ITREALMS
MRA said it was seeking the information following the announcement made by the NBC Director General, Malam Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, at a media briefing he held in Abuja on February 9, 2023, where he was reported to have said that out of the 740 currently functional stations in Nigeria, the Commission had sanctioned 302 stations between September 28, 2022 and January 31, 2023 for various offences.

Monday, March 06, 2023

Telcos commence harmonised shortcodes' implementation - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced the commencement of harmonised short codes across all networks in pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports 
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Engr. Gbenga Adebayo - Telcos commence harmonised shortcodes' implementation - ITREALMS
The harmonisation of shortcodes are aimed at implementing a streamlined process for common shortcodes across the industry, by making life easier for Nigerians through the memorisation of single codes, for various services across all networks as well as providing a cohesive regulatory framework that is consistent with global best practices.

Missed opportunities of Nigerian election 2023: A metaphorical analysis - ITREALMS

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Following the turbulence of #NigeriaDecides2023, and with a calmer state of mind after the emotionally charged aftermath of the election, now may be an appropriate time to reflect and evaluate. The opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not represent any institution to which I have direct or indirect ties. Given the highly charged and divisive nature of the overall discourse, it is essential to provide an impartial context. I feel it's relevant to disclose that I have a mixed heritage, being part Igbo, part Yoruba, and part Ghanaian. My paternal grandfather hails from Owerri in Imo State, while my paternal grandmother is from Offa in Kwara State, and my mother is Ghanaian. With that said, we can now delve into a metaphorical analysis of the missed opportunities presented by this significant election.
Missed opportunities of Nigerian election 2023: A metaphorical analysis - ITREALMS
I believe that the history of a nation with enormous potential but lacking significant achievement is riddled with missed opportunities. Nigeria, a country that has been blessed by nature with abundant resources, including human, material, and commodities, has had tremendous opportunities to excel on the global stage. One of the most conspicuous examples of wasted opportunities is in the Oil and Gas industry. Despite being Africa's largest oil producer for decades, Nigeria's output has been hindered by theft and sabotage in recent years. As a result, according to OPEC reports, the country has fallen to the fourth-largest oil producer in Africa.

OPPO showcases latest innovative technologies @Mobile World Congress 2023 - ITREALMS

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At the 2023 Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC2023), OPPO showcased a range of its latest innovative technologies, reports 
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Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Sales and Service of OPPO

OPPO, ITREALMS gathered, not only showed a selection of flagship devices including the pocketable OPPO Find N2 Flip, but also introduces a number of industry-leading innovations based on its four Smart Initiatives - smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart health, and smart learning, such as OPPO Wi-Fi 6 Router AX5400, OPPO Zero-Power Tag, MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC, OHealth H1 family health monitor, OPPO Air Glass 2 and more. By delivering enhanced, connected experiences through these virtuous innovations, OPPO is reinforcing its position as a future-focused company that seeks to unlock new possibilities for smart living.

Punch Editorial: Stop intimidation of opponents in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The intimidation, threats, and harassment of non-indigenes after the February 25 presidential/National Assembly elections in Lagos State speak to the primitive nature of politics in Nigeria. There have been reports of physical attacks, threats to evict non-natives from the state, and denial of access to social services because the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, who is from Lagos, lost the state to Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate from Anambra State in the South-East. The security agencies and leaders of thought in Lagos and throughout the South-West should defuse this incendiary trend with urgency.
Punch Editorial: Stop intimidation of opponents in Lagos - ITREALMS
This tendency does not represent the character, agenda, or cosmopolitan outlook of the indigenous people of South-West Nigeria. The thugs, violent transport union enforcers, motor park touts and petty criminals assaulting others should be promptly disowned. Most of them are not even Lagos State indigenes. 

Improve National Security: NISS to 'collabo' NCC - ITREALMS

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National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security.
Improve National Security: NISS to 'collabo' NCC - ITREALMS
Speaking during a visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently, the NISS Director, Research Estimates and Library Services, Dr. Adegboyega Karim, said they wereon a fact-finding mission to enrich ongoing research that focuses on globalization and regional integration for sustainable development in Africa.

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Experts to demonstrate how TV tech helps save energy - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will hold a demonstration featuring the latest advances in television broadcasting technology on Tuesday, 7 March 2023.

Technology to be displayed at the demo includes High Dynamic Range (HDR) broadcasting, Advanced Terrestrial Broadcasting (DVB-I) 5G broadcast capacities and Energy Aware Broadcasting.