" ITREALMS: 2023-07-23

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Awka-North NYCN elects Udegbunam Friday, coordinator, 10 others - ITREALMS

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The Awka-North chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Anambra State, has elected Comrade Udegbunam Friday, its coordinator, alongside 10 others, reports 
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Awka-North NYCN elects Udegbunam Friday, coordinator, 10 others - ITREALMS
Disclosing this to ITREALMS on Saturday, Udegbunam, who is from Awba-Ofemili, described his victory as ".... one with God..... your prayers, your prayers did magnificent".

ITREALMS recalled that Udegbunam Friday was before now made the caretaker coordinator before this election that saw his emergence as NYCN coordinator.

"I thank you all, May Elohim richly bless you all. Words are inadequate to thank you all," he said in his acceptance speech, while promising to work for the betterment of the youth and NYCN members in Awka-North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

In a related press statement also made available to ITREALMS by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Awka-North NYCN, Comrade Onyejaka Francis, said that the new executives have been elected and inaugurated by the Legal Advisor at ASUBEB Complex, Awka.

"The just concluded election was a momentous event, shaping the future of our Local Government," he said.

According to Onyejaka, after all the electoral processes, the newly elected Coordinator together with his executives and delegate were treated to refreshment.

Others elected alongside Comrade Udegbunam Friday, include Deputy Coordinator; Muofunanya Kenneth; Secretary, Ejiofor Callistus; Assistant Secretary, Nnaemeka Festus; Public Relation Officer; Onyejaka Francis; Treasurer, Onwube Evan; Financial Secretary Ezimmili Benjamin, Legal advisor: Prince ArthurMorgan, Social Secretary: Ezeh Becky, Auditor: Okelue Christopher, and Programmer Officer: Anakwue Ifeanyi.

UAE’s Sheraa launches 2023 edition of Startup Dojo - ITREALMS

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The Sheraa Entrepreneurship Center, has launched the 2023 edition of the Startup Dojo, a youth incubation program that has been designed keeping young entrepreneurs in mind, reports 
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UAE’s Sheraa launches 2023 edition of Startup Dojo - ITREALMS
The eight-week intensive training and mentorship program takes place every summer to enable young talent to develop their entrepreneurial solutions and gain real-world experience of starting and running their own businesses.

Osun Salary debt: Adeleke approves another tranche - ITREALMS

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The Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of another batch of half salary debt alongside the state workers' July salary, reports 
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Osun Salary debt: Adeleke approves another tranche - ITREALMS
A press statement available to ITREALMS by the spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that the fresh payment makes it the third batch the Governor will pay the half salary debt in line with the template issued early this year to pay the debt on a quarterly basis.

The administration has paid that of the first and second quarters while workers will receive the third quarter payment alongside their July salary.

Governor Adeleke had during the electioneering campaign promised to pay the salary debt on installments basis. The administration had inherited about 26 billion naira in half salary debt and about 50 billion naira in pension related debt from the previous government.

Commenting on the approval, the Governor restated his commitment to the faithful implementation of the template for the payment of the inherited salary debt, adding that the template is a consensus among all stakeholders on how to exit the half salary rope.

"I want to assure Osun workers that the payment is progressing as scheduled. Despite the tight fiscal situation, we are prioritising workers welfare by paying the inherited debt on installment basis.

"As a government of the people, by the people and for the people, we will remain focused on human development even as we work to upgrade our infrastructure and develop our local economy," the Governor noted.


Friday, July 28, 2023

African Internet community mourns late Pierre Ouedraogo - ITREALMS

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The African Internet community has been thrown into mourning following the demise of its champions, late Mr. Pierre Ouedraogo, whose sad event occurred on Thursday, July 13, 2023 in Burkina Faso, reports 
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African Internet community mourns late Pierre Ouedraogo - ITREALMS
For members of the African At-Large Regional Organisation (AFRALO) at its 5th General Assembly in Accra-Ghana, participants observed a minute silence in honour of the late Pierre Ouedraogo.

Fraud alert: EVC of NCC has no LinkedIn account, beware! - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised alarm over fraudulent LinkedIn account impersonating its Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, reports 
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Fraud alert: EVC of NCC has no LinkedIn account, beware! - ITREALMS
NCC in a press statement endorsed by the Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka and made available to 
ITREALMS, said the commission wishes to draw public attention to a fraudulent LinkedIn account impersonating the person, and office of the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Danbatta.

Airtel rewards top-performing partners for half-year achievement - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria has rewarded some commercial partners across the company’s six operating regions under its second half-year Break-Free Partners Contest, reports 
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Airtel rewards top-performing partners for half-year achievement - ITREALMS
Upon completion of the contest, Airtel Nigeria presented six Channel Partners (CP) and six Super Mini Franchise (SMF) partners with a 15KVA Perkins diesel generator each.

MTN in half-year result: Records N1.16trn revenue - ITREALMS

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The MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, has recorded a new milestone as the first listed company on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd to declare a record N1.16trn revenue in six months, reports 
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MTN in half-year result: Records N1.16trn revenue - ITREALMS
The company’s 2023 half-year financial statement revealed on Friday that MTN also posted N421.57bn profit before tax, a rise from N352.3bn.

Influencer Marketing: Art of authenticity by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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Influencer marketing has emerged as a formidable force in the digital era, transforming the way businesses connect with their target audiences. With social media platforms becoming an integral part of daily life, influencers wield significant power in shaping consumer perceptions and behaviors. 
Influencer Marketing: Art of authenticity by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS
While Influencer marketing has matured over the years, the challenge for business owners lies in ensuring that their chosen influencers establish trusted influence among consumers. 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Lai Mohammed appointed SA to UNWTO Sec-Gen - ITREALMS

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The immediate past Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Nigeria, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has been appointed as Special Advisor to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili, reports 
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Lai Mohammed appointed SA to UNWTO Sec-Gen - ITREALMS
This was made known at the opening session of the 66th UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) currently underway in Mauritius by the Secretary General.

Tech Hub Cabo Verde in N11.9bn AfDB loan - ITREALMS

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The African Development Bank and the government of Cabo Verde have signed a €14 million, about N11,939,062,905.00 loan agreement to enhance the Cabo Verde Technology Park by making it more climate resilient and supportive of enterprise development, reports 
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Tech Hub Cabo Verde in N11.9bn AfDB loan - ITREALMS
The agreement was signed on 19 July in Praia, Cabo Verde, even as the bank earlier had provided a loan of €31.59 million to finance the first phase of the state of the art technology park, which is already transforming the country into an innovative regional information and communication hub. 

Oluremi Tinubu receives UN Resident coordinator, seeks more women in decision making - ITREALMS

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed readiness to partner with the United Nations and its sister agencies to address various concerns, including role of women in public life, increased participation in economy, ending gender based violence, child labor and the scourge of out school children, reports 
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Oluremi Tinubu receives UN Resident coordinator, seeks more women in decision making - ITREALMS
This was when the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale and his team paid her a courtesy visit at the State House Abuja.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 to deliver flexibility, versatility - ITREALMS

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled its fifth generation Galaxy foldables, namely, the Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, reports 
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 to deliver flexibility, versatility - ITREALMS
The form factors, ITREALMS gathered, offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customisation options, and powerful performance. Just as the new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Lamido of Adamawa applauds NCC on consumer protection - ITREALMS

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The Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Mustapha, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on a range of its telecom consumer protection initiatives, including the recent Village Square Dialogue (VSD), which held at the weekend in Yola, Adamawa State.
Lamido of Adamawa applauds NCC on  consumer protection - ITREALMS
Kakakin Adamawa, Prof. Abubakar Tahir, who represented Lamido Adamawa at the Consumer Conversation programme of the Commission with the theme: “Know Your Rights as Telecom Consumers” in Yola, said the event marked a privilege for individual telecom consumers and businesses in the state to ask questions and get face-to-face response from the regulator on telecom-related issues.

Family of late King T.J.T Princewill announces burial date - ITREALMS

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The family of the longest reigning monarch in Rivers State, His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, has fixed the official date for the commencement of activities for the burial of the late king, reports 
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Family of late King T.J.T Princewill announce burial date - ITREALMS
According to the son, Prince Tonye Princewill, said, “The official date for the commencement of activities for the burial of the longest reigning monarch in Rivers State, His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom has been fixed for the 29th and the 30th of November."

Event stylists Kenny Larts says 'Bakers bring forth realities of designs' - ITREALMS

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Event stylist and Creative Director, Ktea Events Concepts, Lagos, Mrs. Kenny Adegbule Larts, in this chat with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO, declared that bakers bring forth realities of designs. 
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Event stylists Kenny Larts says 'Bakers bring forth realities of designs' - ITREALMS

What are you known for in the industry?
I'm a baker, caterer and events stylists.