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Saturday, July 08, 2023

JAMB saga: Bitcoin chief awards Mmesoma Ejikeme full scholarship to master degree - ITREALMS

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The girl in the midst of the controversial highest mark scored at the 2023 Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) examination, Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme has been awarded a full scholarship upto masters degree, reports 
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JAMB saga: Bitcoin chief awards Mmesoma Ejikeme full scholarship to master degree - ITREALMS
An Igbo businessman and philanthropist, Gaius Chibueze also known as Bitcoin chief on social media, has revealed that his company, Voice of the East, has offered Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme full scholarship upto Masters degree level.

Friday, July 07, 2023

PIDA day: 10-Year Implementation report launch - ITREALMS

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The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD and its Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) led by the Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, are partnering to launch the 10 year PIDA progress report.
This, ITREALMS gathered reflects what PIDA has achieved over a decade and critical considerations moving forward, moreover share and frame a strategy to attract more investments towards advancing infrastructure development, vis-à-vis PIDA financing and coordination.

Nokia, Apple sign long-term patent license agreement - ITREALMS

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Nokia has entered into a new deal with Apple which has been tagged a long-term patent license agreement, reports 
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Nokia, Apple sign long-term patent license agreement - ITREALMS
The new licensing, ITREALMS gathered, is expected to recognize the revenue related to this new patent license agreement starting in January 2024.

Thursday, July 06, 2023

11 top dental clinics in Nigeria by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS



In Nigeria, several dental clinics stand out for their excellence in providing quality dental care.
11 top dental clinics in Nigeria by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS
These clinics have earned a reputation for their skilled professionals, modern facilities, and patient-centered approach.

Understanding realities of direct selling by Biram Fall - ITREALMS

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In a region where traditional job markets can be limited, direct selling offers a flexible and accessible pathway to entrepreneurship. In the traditional retail model, shop owners buy goods from manufacturers and mark them up to pay for their business costs such as rent, before selling them on to the end consumer. In the direct selling model, distributors sell high-quality goods directly to the customers outside of the store environment, reducing business costs and eliminating the need to raise prices on their goods.
Understanding realities of direct selling by Biram Fall - ITREALMS
In addition to providing unique, life-enhancing products to consumers, the direct selling industry has had a significant impact on Sub-Saharan economies. 

Nigeria Innovation Summit'23 gets date, theme - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) has announced the date for the 8th edition of its annual event, slated to hold on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Muson Centre, Onikan-Lagos, reports 
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This edition of the summit will focus on the theme: Innovating For The Future. The Summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation and solutions that solve unique challenges within Nigeria and the African continent at large.

@11: Konga promises shoppers mouthwatering offers - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, is gearing up to celebrate its massive customer base and other Nigerians with an extraordinary 11th Anniversary Sale. This three-week event tagged 'Thrills, Deals & Trust,' promises to delight shoppers with mouthwatering deals and exciting offers.
@11: Konga promises shoppers mouthwatering offers - ITREALMS
From Monday, July 17 to Monday, August 7, 2023, Konga aims to make this anniversary sale an unforgettable experience for its customers.

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Editors mourn publisher NewsDirect, 'His death saddening, shocking' - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) said it was deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the passing on of one of its committed members and Publisher of NewsDirect Newspapers Group, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi on Tuesday.
Editors mourn publisher NewsDirect, 'His death saddening, shocking' - ITREALMS
Aged 56, Dr Ibiyemi succumbed to death at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan, Ogun State, where he was undergoing treatment.

Official! Nigeria garners $75.6bn in telecom investment says Danbatta - ITREALMS

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Its now official that the investment profile in the nation’s telecommunications sector, comprising foreign direct investment (FDI) and local investment, has reached $75.6 billion as of 2021, says the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, reports 
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L-R: Mustapha Isa, Former President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE); Ochereome Nnanna, Chairman, Editorial Board, Vanguard Newspapers; Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Sam Omatseye, Chairman, Editorial Board, The Nation Newspapers and Usman Malah, Director, Human Capital and Administration, NCC at a media roundtable organised by the Commission in Lagos on Wednesday (July 5, 2023).
Disclosing this at an interactive session with stakeholders in the communications media ecosystem, in Lagos on Wednesday where he provided his scorecards and landmark developments that have shaped the trajectory of growth in the telecoms sector since he became the chief telecom regulator in August 2015.

Exposed! How to create your own JAMBFun results - ITREALMS

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Nigerians woke up on Wednesday with some video trending on how to create result of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) for fun, reports 
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How to create your own JAMBFun results - ITREALMS
Investigations by ITREALMS revealed that JAMBFun application (app) is a prank app which allows users to create fake JAMB results to fool your friends; You can impress people and fool your friends.

Uzodimma, Diri, Daniel, Bode George, others for Freedom Online 5th lecture

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The fifth yearly lecture of Freedom Online, one of Nigeria's fastest-growing online newspapers, will hold on July 18 in Lagos.
Uzodimma, Diri, Daniel, Bode George, others for Freedom Online 5th lecture
A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, says former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Daniel, is the Chairman.

ERAS: ALTON applauds NCC, EVC Danbatta for quality regulation - ITREALMS

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The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has applauded the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for exceptional leadership, reports ITREALMS.
ERAS: ALTON applauds NCC, EVC Danbatta for quality regulation - ITREALMS
He also commended the NCC's commitment to quality regulation, attributing the success of the telecom industry in the country to the regulatory environment it enjoys.

Six EU's priority recommendations for Nigeria'23 - ITREALMS

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The European Union Election Observation Mission for the Nigeria 2023 has released its final report for 25 February and 18 March 2023 general elections, with six priority recommendations, reports ITREALMS.
EU's priority recommendations for Nigeria 2023 - ITREALMS
Some of the priority recommendations of the 92 page report includes the need to protect the interest of the voters through certainty of law for all stages and aspects of electoral processes.

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

ATCON set for TERF 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has concluded plans to host the 2023 Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on September 7, 2023, reports 
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ATCON set for TERF 2023 - ITREALMS
Disclosing this to ITREALMS, President of ATCON, Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, said that this year’s TERF is poised to be unique as Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would present keynote address on “Critical National Infrastructure Policy as a Strategic Tool for attracting rapid investment to the sector” and “Challenges to Universal Broadband and Digital Services in Nigeria – Empowering Industry SME’s” while Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO, Nigerian Data Protection Commission is expected to present keynote address on “Impact of Data Protection Policy on the Development of the Nigerian Digital Economy”.

Score controversy: JAMB bars Ms Ejikeme on 3-year suspension - ITREALMS

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has barred Ms Ejikeme Joy Mmesom from sitting for the examination for three years over controversial Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, reports 
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Score controversy: JAMB bars Ms Ejikeme on 3-year suspension - ITREALMS
JAMB had on Tuesday, revealed that it stopped using the print-out currently being paraded by the student, Ms Ejikeme as her authentic result in 2021.

Renewable energy: Zinox to invest $250m, retrain over 500 Nigeria engineers - ITREALMS

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Africa’s leading integrated technology group, the 
ZINOX Technologies Limited, has unveiled a plan to invest over $250,000,000 after years of research, test running of durable and cost efficient multifaceted renewable energy solutions for Africa particularly Nigeria, with leading renewable energy companies in China, UK, South Africa and Dubai as partners.
Renewable energy: Zinox to invest $250m, retrain over 500 Nigeria engineers - ITREALMS
For 23 years, Zinox has pioneered innovative technologies and boasts of an enviable track record of efficient delivery of critical tech solutions in Nigeria and various African countries. 

Monday, July 03, 2023

Sanwo-Olu reappoints Akosile, CPS - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), reports ITREALMS.
Sanwo-Olu reappoints Akosile, CPS - ITREALMS
The appointment, according to the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola in a press statement available to ITREALMS, takes immediate effect.

$115m grant for oceanic clean up - ITREALMS

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The 64th Council Meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), ended in Brazil with dedicated grant to confront biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, and strains on land and ocean health, reports 
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$115m grant for oceanic clean up - ITREALMS
Also, FAO and partner agencies tasked with leading $115 million Clean and Healthy Oceans Programme to ensure adequate redeployment, accountability and transparency.

UTME highest scorer: Anambra sets up panel of inquiry - ITREALMS

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The Government of Anambra State has set up a panel of inquiry into the controversy surrounding the highest scorer in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination organised by the Joint Admission & Matriculation Board (JAMB), reports ITREALMS.
UTME highest scorer: Anambra sets up panel of inquiry - ITREALMS
The Education Commissioner for Anambra State, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh disclosed at a media chat in Awka, regretted that the development was very embarrassing, coming at a time when the Soludo-led administration is repositioning in her avowed determination to get education right in the state.

FoI wahala: CBN 'must' comply with court order - ITREALMS

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The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has demanded that the Central Bank of Nigeria's comply with a recent court judgment in their favor, reports 
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FoI wahala: CBN 'must' comply with court order - ITREALMS
The judgment, relating to the case of "Incorporated Trustees of HEDA Resource Centre v. Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria; FHC/ABJ/CS/1622/2020," was issued on May 3, 2023, by Hon. Justice M.O. Olajuwon.

PwC appoints Sam Abu, RSP for West Africa - ITREALMS

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Leading professional services firm, PwC has appointed Mr Sam Abu as its Regional Senior Partner (RSP) for the West Market Area and Country Senior Partner for PwC Nigeria, with effect from 1 July 2023, reports 
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PwC appoints Sam Abu, RSP for West Africa - ITREALMS
With this appointment, Sam joins the PwC Africa Leadership Team (ALT). As a member of the ALT, he will help set and drive the strategy for Nigeria and the West Market Area, with focus on building trust and delivering sustained outcomes for stakeholders in the region.

RivExcel partners Neuro Spinal Hospital - ITREALMS

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RivExcel Health, a leading international medical tourism facilitator, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), a renowned healthcare institution with advanced services in comprehensive oncology, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, and spinal surgery.
RivExcel partners Neuro Spinal Hospital - ITREALMS
RivExcel in a statement circulated to media houses said, “This collaboration aims to expand and enhance the medical tourism services provided by RivExcel Health, further solidifying their commitment to offering high-quality medical solutions to patients from Africa seeking treatment in Dubai.”

2023 General Elections: Tinubu presidency rejects EU report - ITREALMS

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The presidency of the All Progressive Congress (APC) led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected the latest European Union's conclusions on the 2023 general elections, reports 
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2023 General Elections: Tinubu presidency rejects EU report - ITREALMS
The Special Adviser to the President on the Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, in a press statement available to 

ITREALMS noted that sometimes in May, they alerted the nation, through a press statement, to the plan by a continental multi-lateral institution to discredit the 2023 general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Gov. Adeleke was underrated says Dr Olunloyo - ITREALMS

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The elder statesman and former old Oyo State Governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has described the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as a man of destiny who was underrated by political opponents, reports 
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Gov. Adeleke was underrated says Dr Olunloyo - ITREALMS
Receiving the Osun State Governor at his residence in Ibadan on Sunday morning, Dr Olunloyo severally exclaimed with a repeated question: How did you do it? How did you achieve that feat?

NIGERIA 2023: European Union Election Observation Mission - Final Report - ITREALMS

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The European Union Election Observation Mission to the Nigeria's general election 2023 has released its final report.