Tech leaders unveil non-partisan live-result viewing platform for gubernatorial elections - ITREALMS

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Two Nigerian technology executives, Messrs Oo Nwoye, and Ozo Omosigho have launched Collate, an open and crowdsourced online result collation and viewing platform (ReV) built to aid transparency in the coming gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

In the wake of the controversies that marked the result of Nigeria’s last presidential election, Collate aims to have a robust, documented and centralized data of all polling unit results in all states in real time. To achieve this, at least one electorate from all 176,846 polling units across the federation is required to pre-register on the platform before Saturday and upload election results at their polling unit in real time.

Exposed! Lagos school attempts cover up for suspending Ms Marvelous Barinada, over Peter Obi wrap - ITREALMS+video

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In what seemed like drumming solidarity for Ms Marvellous Barinada, the pupils of Odomola Junior Secondary School, Odomola-Epe in Lagos State were seen engaging on false wrapping exercise with unused posters of the Labour Party (LP) led by Mr. Peter Obi in a viral video, reports ITREALMS.

Also, industry observers, ITREALMS gathered, have raised alarm that the video is suspected to have been engineered by the school authorities under the Lagos State Ministry of Education, to implicate Ms. Marvelous in an attempt to justify why she was suspended by the overzealous principal, whose identity has remained hidden by the Lagos State authorities, for using purportedly left-over posters of LP to wrap her book.

Reno8 T Series debuts in Nigeria, as OPPO promises leveled-up experience - ITREALMS

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OPPO Nigeria has launched the highly anticipated 'Portrait Expert,' the Reno8 T Series into the nation's telecoms market, reports ITREALMS.

The virtual launch event which was streamed live on YouTube, was hosted by sensational host Jimmie Akinsola and featured Nollywood star Bimbo Ademoye and notable industry personalities – popular Tech YouTuber Eric Okafor and fast rising photographer August Udoh.

Why 'GSM' deserves second term - ITREALMS

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Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) of Oyo State has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the state since assuming office on May 29th, 2019. 

His first term in office has been marked by remarkable achievements and progress in various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and security, among others.

5G networks are energy efficient says EVC Danbatta – ITREALMS

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The Fifth Generation (5G) spectrum networks has been described as energy efficient, according to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, reports ITREALMS.

The EVC who was speaking at the 2023 commemoration of the World Consumer Rights Day with the theme: “Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transition” in Abuja, said that NCC in keeping to its tradition, is poised to realising the theme for this year.

The theme, he said, is very relevant given that Nigeria's recent licensing of the 5G spectrum network, which Danbatta noted consumes twice as much energy as 4Gs, “although they are more energy-efficient per gigabyte.”

The EVC pointed out that with the recent licensing of the Fifth Generation (5G) spectrum, Nigeria will witness an increased deployment of telecom infrastructure to satisfy the wireless service coverage requirement for 5G services.

This anticipated growth in the number of 5G coverage, he said, will trigger high demand for data services which will result in increased energy consumption for the network infrastructure, especially the Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), Internet of Things (IoT), 5G Customer Premise Equipment (CPEs) and mobile devices for example.

“This requires the industry to look for green and sustainable power solutions required for the connectivity of IoT devices and network optimisation,” he said.

All over the globe, Prof. Danbatta explained that telecom companies are among the biggest energy users, as a result of the stiff industry competition which causes them to try to satisfy their consumers by providing higher-speed networks.

“With the rising utility costs, it is critical for companies to reconsider the sustainability of their operations by lowering the operational impact on the environment. This is more so because it has been found that implementing energy efficiency measures could potentially reduce the operating costs of telcos by up to 20 per cent,” he said.

Some of these energy-efficiency measures, he outlined to include the redesign of the Radio Access Networks (RAN) of Base Stations which were initially built to maximise connectivity, not energy efficiency.

“More than 75 per cent of the time, the radio base station resources remain unused because of the hardware components activated at all times to transmit system information and synchronisation and reference signals,” he said.

Stressing that to avoid waste heat, some of 5G’s newest RAN is equipped with an energy-saving measure allowing for the automatic switching of components.

He underscored the fact that some other energy efficiency measures could also include the use of renewable energy sources (hydrogen, wind, solar etc.) to supply the energy needed.

PHCs: Lagos SAT re-strategises @ coordinations session - ITREALMS

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The State Advocacy Team (SAT) of Lagos State met with over 15 Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to restrategise on how to make health care delivery accessible for the community people through provision of health care facilities, reports ITREALMS.

The Team Lead for Lagos State, Mrs Bunmi Tejumola noted that top on agenda were issues raised on the reports earlier shared from experiences by each CBOs in the last month's session, among others.

DRC achieves 10% COVID-19 coverage milestone - ITREALMS

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has crossed the 10 per cent primary series COVID-19 vaccine coverage milestone, a significant achievement in a populous country where coverage one year ago stood at below 1%, and where the health system is handling multiple priorities including Ebola, cholera and measles.

In January 2022, DRC was one of the 34 COVAX AMC-supported countries whose coverage stood below 10%. Today, with concerted support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and WHO through the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership, only 6 countries remain below 10% - with Cameroon, Mali and Gabon amongst the latest to cross this milestone.

NCC launches TELCARE in Abuja @WCRD 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched its Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquiries (TELCARE) desk, at the arrival lounge of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, made this disclosure on Wednesday, during the commemoration of the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day, with the global theme: “Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transition” in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

INEC exposed Buhari's inability to rule fairly says Najatu Muhammad - ITREALMS

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My fellow Nigerians, today, I speak about a topic that is both concerning and relevant to us all - the failure of democracy in Nigeria.

Democracy is often considered the best form of governance, as it is supposed to represent the will of the people and promote equality and freedom. However, there are instances where democracy fails to deliver on its promises. 

Phoneshop risks prosecution for selling malfunctioning device @Lalubu Road - ITREALMS

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Phones and accessories shop located at the heart of Lalubu Road, Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State and trading under the name of Bright Daystar Digitals, may be prosecuted for selling malfunctioning device to customer, reports ITREALMS.

The company, ITREALMS gathered allegedly deceived a client, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, a media practitioner to purchase a Galaxy 33 5G phone with the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) 353475121057548 at the cost of N250, 000, and few days later was discovered to be malfunctioning.

Upperlink Paygate ready for launch, gets deal as Payment Facilitator - ITREALMS

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Reputed indigenous electronic business solution provider, Upperlink Limited has conclude plans to launch the Upperlink Paygate to facilitate payments in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Upperlink which has several international business certifications is a licensee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP), and recently firmed up a deal with a global payment and financial services company.

INEC denies employing Femi Odubiyi as ICT director - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied appointing a partisan person as head of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), reports ITREALMS.

National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee,  Barr. Festus Okoye, refuted the allegation making a round that INEC one Femi Odubiyi, saying that it does not have of such name in its employ.

IT experts disagree with Pantami on 12.9m cyber attacks in four days - ITREALMS

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Information Technology experts have disagreed with the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), over his declaration that the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria suffered a total of 12,988,978 million attacks, just in four days, reports ITREALMS.

They said that the federal government through the minister must have exaggerated the figure.

FG: NigeriaDecide2023 suffered 12,988,978m cyber attacks - ITREALMS

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The Federal Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has declared that the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria suffered a total of 12,988,978 million attacks, just in four days, reports ITREALMS.

Out of this figure, he said, some 6,997,277m cyber threats were recorded on Saturday, February 25, 2023 precisely, which was the day of the presidential election in Nigeria.

HURIDAC, CISLAC report: 187 deaths recorded @2023 elections - ITREALMS

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Some187 deaths have so far been recorded in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This was disclosed to ITREALMS by the Executive Director, Human Rights Advancement Development and Advocacy Centre (HURIDAC), Mr. Ayodele Ameen at the launch of the group's report "A Human Rights Perspective of the 2023 National Elections in Nigeria" co-produced with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in Lagos.

NCC directs mobile operators to implement harmonized short codes - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria.

The Commission has already set a deadline of May 17, 2023, for all mobile networks to fully migrate from hitherto diverse short codes to the harmonised codes.

Official: CBN unmasks, says old naira notes still legal tender - ITREALMS

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At last, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unmasked to say that the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes remain legal tender until December 31, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

The acting CBN spokesperson, Dr. Isa Abdulmumin, made this known to 
ITREALMS in a press statement on Monday evening.

PMB denies directing AG, CBN to defy Supreme Court order - ITREALMS

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Nigerian president, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has denied directing the Attorney General, Mr. Abubakar Malami and Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele to defy Supreme Court order, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement from the state house, Abuja, endorsed by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, quoted the presidency as wishing to react to some public concerns that President Buhari did not react to the Supreme Court judgement on the issue of the N500 and N1,000 old currency notes, and states here plainly and clearly that at no time did he instruct the Attorney General and the CBN Governor to disobey any court orders involving the government and other parties.

Florence Titilayo Uthman buried in Lagos - ITREALMS (Photos)

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The remains of Mrs Florence Titilayo Uthman has been committed to mother earth at the weekend in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Mrs. Uthman,  ITREALMS is the mother of serial relationship Columnist, Oluwayemisi Raji, aka Tiwa Says at The Eagle Online.

Islamic Banking: FBN Quest, Metropolitan firm roll out endowment fund for indigent Nigerians - ITREALMS

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FBNQuest Trustees, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings in partnership with the Metropolitan Law Firm has launched an endowment fund under the Islamic Banking guidelines to cater to the education of indigent Nigerians for basic to tertiary institutions.

The fund, called Waqf, is an instrument of Islamic Estate Planning largely designed for charitable and philanthropic activities to solve social problems.

N500m gift to LP: Emefiele refutes The Nation's allegation, says its false, malicious - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has on Monday, March 13, 2023, refuted The Nation's allegation of the apex bank pumping some N500 million to boost the campaign of the Labour Party (LP) candidate in Lagos State in the bid to chase away Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), reports ITREALMS.

The Nation, ITREALMS recalled had claimed in today's edition of the paper that CBN released the sum of N500 million in new banknotes to shore up the campaign of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State on the night of Sunday, yesterday.

Senator Remi Tinubu mourns Senator Afegbua - ITREALMS

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu and wife of the Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the death of the first elected female Senator, Franca Afegbua, saying her contributions to Nigeria and the womenfolk will never be forgotten.

She described Senator Afegbua who died on Sunday at 80 in her Benin-City home in Edo State as a trailblazer and quintessential lawmaker who led the way in showing that women can participate in politics and make meaningful impacts.

OPPO’s Reno 8T 5G to advance mid-range smartphone in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The acclaimed world’s fourth largest mobile phone brand, OPPO, has revealed plans to unveil its latest mid-range smartphone series, the Reno 8T, in Nigeria come March 15, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

This was made known in a post on the brand’s Instagram page, which noted that following successful international launches in India, Philippines and Kenya, Nigeria is set to join the growing list of markets shipping the Reno 8T series to customers.