FirstBank unveils humanoid robot for innovative financial solutions - ITREALMS

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FirstBank has launched an industry first Humanoid Robot at its Adetokunbo Ademola VI, Lagos Digital Experience Centre (DXC) Branch, reports ITREALMS.

The robot is among the phased configuration of the bank’s state-of-the-art digitally led self-service branch.

Airtel spotlights 'Struggles of Albinism' in episode 2 @Airtel Touching Lives Season 7 - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Nigeria is set to reveal the rarely discussed struggles associated with living with albinism in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This is the second episode of Airtel Touching Lives, which will air on Sunday, 2nd July 2023.

Growth: Effective marketing strategies for Nigerian service providers by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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Summary:
Strategic marketing tactics play a vital role in helping Nigerian service providers thrive in a dynamic business landscape in whatever sector, whether medical, ecommerce, printing, or marketplace businesses. 

In the remaining half of the year, it is crucial to focus on refining target audiences, enhancing online presence, leveraging customer testimonials, offering personalized experiences, collaborating with local influencers and partners, implementing effective email marketing campaigns, prioritizing customer retention, monitoring data, staying ahead of industry trends, and optimizing strategies for success in the Nigerian market.

POS: AMMBAN releases unified charges - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State chapter of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has released a unified price list for Point of Sales (PoS) transactions, reports ITREALMS.

The chairman, AMMBAN, Lagos State chapter, Abiodun David in an interview with Channels TV, disclosed that the new price was agreed upon by the Association in an effort to reduce extortion by POS agents on the general people and is also a reflection of the current economic climate in the nation.

Osun 2026: APGA set to register new members - ITREALMS

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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has concluded plans to mobilize and register new members into its fold, reports ITREALMS.

The Chairman, Osun State chapter of APGA, Mr. Wole Adedoyin, the party aims at expanding its membership base and strengthen its presence across the state.

Ndukwe hails Gov. Otti on assets recovery panel - ITREALMS

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The convener, Think Home Campaign, Chief Mrs Oby Ndukwe, has hailed Gov Otti’s appointment of retired Justice Duroha-Igwe as Chairman, Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Assets Recovery, reports ITREALMS.

In his administration’s bid to recover all Abia State Government Properties and Funds that were looted and are in the hands of retrogressive forces, the governor of Abia State, his Excellency Dr. Alex Otti has set up a Judicial Panel of Enquiry for the Recovery of Government Properties and Funds headed by Rtd Justice Florence Duroha-Igwe.

Nigeria'll experience peace, stability & prosperity says Tinubu - ITREALMS

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The President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos urged Nigerians to have faith in God that the country will experience peace, stability and prosperity, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Eid-el-Kabir ceremony at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, Lagos, Tinubu stressed the need for unity and cooperation, appealing to Nigerians to eschew ethnic and religious rivalries.

TJAA mourns late Prof. Olayiwola Oso passage - ITREALMS

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The Times Journalism Alumni Association (TJAA) has received with shock the demise of one of the nation’s mass communications icons, late Prof. Olayiwola Oso, reports ITREALMS.

TJAA, a group of old students of Times Journalism Institute (TJI) Lagos, recalled that Prof Oso was in the academic faculty of TJI in the 1990s.

Bridging the Gap: Strategies for business sustainability by Emma Asika - ITREALMS

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The world’s natural reserves are fast diminishing at a worrisome speed, almost two times quicker than mother earth can recreate. This figure is projected to be 2.3 times what is sustainable by 2050. Yearly, 50 million tonnes of e-waste contribute to this, which is tantamount to the size of all commercial aircraft ever made.

Hence, achieving a sustainable environment is incumbent on implementing a circular business model like waste reduction, recycling, and regenerating products, and advocating sustainable production processes.

Tinubu arrives in Lagos, wishes Nigerians best Eid-el-Kabir - ITREALMS

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The President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound gratitude to Nigerians for the overwhelming reception accorded him in Lagos on Tuesday, conveying his best wishes to all Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

The President received a tumultuous welcome from a massive crowd of Nigerians upon his return to Lagos, following his seven-day trip abroad.

Samsung, Airtel partner on Galaxy A14 5G Launch - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s consumer electronics brand, the Samsung, has launched its Galaxy A14 5G in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series is aimed at offering a complete package of the latest Galaxy innovations at an affordable price, making awesome technology accessible to everyone, especially to Airtel Nigeria customers.

Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has declared a two-day public holidays to mark the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir, reports ITREALMS.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade in a press statement available to ITREALMS said FG has approved Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 29 as public holidays.

#NLNGChangeYourStory: NLNG empowers journalists with digital skills - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited has successfully concluded the 2023 #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for journalists, aimed at enhancing their digital communication and social media skills.

The workshop, which spanned three days, brought together over 20 journalists from various editorial sections. The annual capacity-building workshop, sponsored by NLNG, also focused on mobile and multimedia journalism. The event was organised in collaboration with The Journalism Clinic, a renowned institution in the field.

Its official! Ken Ugbechie’s Nigeria Heroes and Sheroes now on Amazon.com - ITREALMS

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It’s now official that Nigeria’s foremost book on development, the 'Nigeria Heroes and Sheroes: Diary of a Journalist of Courage,' authored by Mr. Ken Ugbechie, has been listed on Amazon.com and already attracting global patronage, reports ITREALMS.

The author, Ken Ugbechie is also the publisher of Political Economist NG, and public analysts on national and development.

How Danbatta lifted platinum award for NCC’s performance - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has lifted the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng) reports ITREALMS.

The award is a reward for his leadership of the nation’s telecom regulator for its contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession in the technological and economic development of the country.

Lagos SAT takes campaign to Eti-Osa East chairman – ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) has taken campaign to the office of the Executive Chairman, Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. John Campos Ogundare, reports ITREALMS.

They also called for scaling up in addressing facilities and personnel challenges identified at the Addo and Araromi Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for appropriate actions.

Financial inclusion: CBN, Bill Gates enter collaboration - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have held strategic discussions in Abuja on how to deepen collaboration on financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Speaking during the meeting on June 22, 2023, the Bank’s Acting Governor, Mr. Folashodun Shonubi, reiterated the commitment of the CBN to continually partner with BMGF and other development partners to explore innovative solutions for driving access to finance.