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Preamble:
A few days ago, there was news break that a member and former chapter chairman of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in Lagos State, Mr. Rogba Adeoye dragged the society to a Federal High Court in Lagos, where he obtained an Ex Parte order dated July 17, 2023.

This Ex Parte order was to stop the election that since emerged with the former Vice President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu among other National Executive Council elections held in Bauchi as part of NCS international annual conference 2023.

Things Fall Apart: Facts about Igbo translation by Chuks Iloegbunam - ITREALMS

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The following is Chuks Iloegbunam's response to a recent Facebook lamentation on the matter:     

The story that Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe’s 1958 masterpiece of a novel, has been translated into all the world's languages, but Igbo, the language of its author, is fanciful.

Halilu replaces Gwandu @NASENI - ITREALMS

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The President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), reports ITREALMS.

With this, Halilu replaced Dr. Bashiru Gwandu who was appointed by the immediate-past President, General Mohammed Buhari, retired, on May 12, 2023 as the EVC/CEO of NASENI.

Agbata: Dearth of digital infrastructure, bane of tech adoption in South East - ITREALMS

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The governments of the five Southeastern states must begin to invest in digital infrastructure to boost the chances of effective digital adoption and open up myriads of tech opportunities in the region.

The managing director/ chief executive officer, Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata “CFA”, made the call when he appeared as a keynote speaker at last month’s conference of the International Igbo Professionals for Development (IIPD).

NITDA DG, Inuwa harps on inclusivity - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to achieve the desired digital inclusion in the country, reports ITREALMS.

The DG who was represented by the agency's Director, Zonal Offices Directorate, Ajayi Babajide Ayodimej made this known during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop programme in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, organised in collaboration with the state's Ministry of Science and Technology.

Book review: African Wisdom by Ifeanyi Uhuegbu - ITREALMS

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"A good proverb stimulates thought, gives understanding, knowledge and entertains."

This compilation of African proverbs offers a glimpse into the societies of the African people and the wisdom of their elders. The book's first part is composed of proverbs concerning a wide variety of subjects, such as business, death, patience, cowardice, criticism, and wealth.

LP chairman, Abure applauds diaspora members on commitment - ITREALMS

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The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Julius Abure has thanked the party's Nigerian diaspora faithfuls for their unwavering support and encouragement in the party's avowed commitment to the realization of "a new Nigeria that will be free of the ills of official corruption that has prevented it from attaining its full potentials as a nation."

Abure who kicked off a multi-cities tour of the United States of America with the first stop in Washington DC, spoke at well-attended town hall meetings with Nigerians who asked questions on wide ranging issues of concern relating to their country. 

Global giants line-up @Konga's Battle of Brands - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has lined up a star-studded collection of globally renowned brands for another edition of the popular Battle of the Brands which goes live from Friday, September 1, 2023.

Battle of the Brands, a much-anticipated campaign exclusive to Konga, offers shoppers and other bargain hunters a chance to enjoy the best deals and special offers from a variety of top brands across product categories.

Danbatta: NTICE promotes indigenous innovation – ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has declared that the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE) promotes indigenous innovation, reports ITREALMS.

Danbatta in his welcome address at the weekend during the NIICE 2023 held at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, recognised NTICE, as one of the achievements of NCC through Nigeria Office for Development of Indigenous Telecoms Sector (NODITS) because it has served not only to promote Pillar number 5 which is the ‘Strategic Partnering’ of the Strategic Management Plan (SMP 2020-2024) of the Commission but has also become the flagship indigenous content event for the industry.

WATISE 2023 tackles critical telecoms infrastructure issues, assembles stakeholders - ITREALMS

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The maiden edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) would be tackling the critical telecoms infrastructure issues, just as the organisers have assembled relevant stakeholders, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS from the organisers of WATISE, noted that respite beckons for telecoms consumers in West Africa over poor network issues as critical stakeholders in the industry converge in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria to proffer solutions on the challenges of telecoms Infrastructure which is affecting the growth of the region’s digital economy.

Subsidy removal: Makinde kicks off distribution of food relief packages, targets 200,000 households - ITREALMS

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In line with the measures put up by his administration under the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), to mitigate the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy, the Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has kicked off the food relief component of SAfER.

The governor, who kicked off the distribution of the food relief packages at the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Mini-stadium, Oyo, said 200,000 households would benefit from the food relief support, adding that the government took its time to plan SAfER, which according to him is more than just a palliative.

Steering Growth: Developments Behind Partner Success in the Channel Ecosystem by Emma Asika - ITREALMS

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Over time, we have seen that growth and success in the channel ecosystem have been mainly aided by collaborations or partnerships. 

As businesses steer through the intricacies of today’s competitive environment, it is impossible not to appreciate the significance of the contributions of partners. This partner growth has been aided by some crucial developments, namely: purpose-driven business models, enhanced insights, as well as the ability to scale up capabilities relevant to future competition. 

Rising skills gap in telecoms, worrisome says Bayo Azeez - ITREALMS

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The need to bridge the rising skills gap in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and telecommunications sector precisely, before it escalates from an operating threat to an existential one, reports ITREALMS.

The Convener of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), Mr. Omobayo Azeez, who doubles as Team Lead, Business Metrics Limited, made this call while speaking on the sideline of the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023) hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Lagos.

Nigeria Prize for Literature: Akubuiro, Gomba, Ojomu make 2023 shortlist of Three - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2023 edition of the Prize, reports ITREALMS.

This year, the shortlisted plays in alphabetical order of their titles are "Grit by Obari Gomba; The Ojuelegba Crossroads by Abideen Abolaji Ojomu; and Yamtarawala - The Warrior King by Henry Akubuiro.

Ohaneze lauds Lagos NUJ on commitment to Nigeria’s unity - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo, has lauded the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos state on its commitment to strengthen the social cultural relationship and mutual coexistence, peace and unity amongst various ethnic groups in Nigeria, using Lagos as a launching pad, reports ITREALMS.

The commendation was made at the recently held maiden NUJ Lagos cultural day event, as part of activities lined up for the 2023 Press week, with a call for sustenance of the laudable developmental and more unifying initiative.

First half of 2023: Dwell time on attacks shrinks says Sophos - ITREALMS

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Global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders 2023, an in-depth look at attacker behaviors and tools during the first half of 2023, reports ITREALMS.

According to the report available to ITREALMS, after analyzing Sophos Incident Response (IR) cases from January to July 2023, Sophos X-Ops found that median attacker dwell time; the time from when an attack starts to when it’s detected—shrunk from 10 to eight days for all attacks, and to five days for ransomware attacks. In 2022, the median dwell time decreased from 15 to 10 days.

GOCOP meets acting Customs CG, speaks on Abuja confab'23 - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has visited the acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, CG Adewale Adeniyi, in Abuja as part of preparations for its annual national conference.

The GOCOP team was led on the visit to the CG by its President, Maureen Chigbo, who spoke about the conference.

The Guild, she said, will be holding its annual national conference in Abuja for the first time since its inception on October 5, 2023 at Abuja Continental Hotel.

Chigbo, who said the GOCOP is a group made up of top rated journalists who have practiced at the highest level in journalism, urged the NCS to ensure synergy with the media, especially since the new helmsman used to be in charge of the service’s public relations.

Responding to the GOCOP President's remarks, the customs acting CG expressed delight over the visit.

Adeniyi was particularly elated to learn that real professionals are the ones within the rank of GOCOP, especially since it is clear it's made up of former Managing Directors/Editor-in-Chiefs, Editors and Line Editors, who have worked in the newspaper business for at least 10 years before venturing into online journalism practice.

He expressed confidence that the emergence of GOCOP will help in sifting the grains from the chaff in online journalism practice.

With GOCOP, he reasoned, it will be easier to determine who the real professionals in the online business are for proper synergy.

Adeniyi assured the media that he will continue to crave partnership towards achieving the goals of his service.

The GOCOP team included Dotun Oladipo, the immediate past president; Danlami Nmodu, mni, Deputy President; Ken Ugbeche, Vice President, South; Tom Chiahemen, Vice President, North; Collins Edomaruse, General Secretary; and Tajudeen Kareem, an Abuja-based GOCOP member.

The Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, was also present at the courtesy visit alongside other officers.

CEOs of ICT firms to make projections @Nigeria ICT Impact, awards - ITREALMS

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Distinguished chief executive officers of information and communications technology (ICT) firms and others will make bold predictions at the forthcoming Nigeria ICT Impact CEO forum in Lagos, as this will help governments at all levels make informed decisions.

The event will welcome the best of Nigerians and tech-savvy CEOs as they look into the future of the ecosystem on November 18, 2023.

LP chairman, Abure applauds diaspora members on commitment - ITREALMS

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LP chairman, Abure applauds diaspora members on commitment - ITREALMS

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Julius Abure has thanked the party's Nigerian diaspora faithfuls for their unwavering support and encouragement in the party's avowed commitment to the realization of "a new Nigeria that will be free of the ills of official corruption that has prevented it from attaining its full potentials as a nation."

Abure who kicked off a multi-cities tour of the United States of America with the first stop in Washington DC, spoke at well-attended town hall meetings with Nigerians who asked questions on wide ranging issues of concern relating to their country. 

ECC: NCC fulfilling job placement for Nigerian youths - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) now provides employment placements for many Nigerian youth and professionals, through the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) across the Country, reports ITREALMS.

The ECCs, ITREALMS gathered, have been constructed and are now fully operational in a total of 27 State Capitals across the country, thereby reachable on Toll-Free Number 112, and are operating in similar design like the 911 Emergency Numbers in some developed parts of the world.

MNJTF lifts community with educational aid, borehole @Sector 1 - Republic of Cameroon - ITREALMS

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The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), in collaboration with COGINTA Non Governmental Organisation, has taken a significant step towards uplifting the Daboulda community in Blangua, Sector 1, Cameroon, reports ITREALMS.

As part of its Civil-Military activities, the MNJTF donated educational materials, structures and a borehole for water supply on August 28, 2023.

NiRA opens nomination for 2023 .NG awards - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has opened nominations for the 2023 .NG Awards, reports ITREALMS.

The 2023 .NG awards, ITREALMS gathered marks the sixth edition, and has been slated for Friday, November 17th.

Prof Quaynor: Africa needs open internet as late comers - ITREALMS

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Leading father of African Internet, and Ghanaian scientist, Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor has declared that the continent needs an open internet to catch up with development in the digital ecosystem, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking as a special guest at the 2023 African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) in Accra-Ghana, Prof. Quaynor decried the incessant shutdowns of the Internet on the continent.

According to him, Africa as a late comer to the adoption of the Internet should not take any action capable of retarding the progress made in the Internet ecosystem since 1992.

Internet, he said has been in insistence 29 October 1969 when the first ARPANET message was sent from the site of the University of Carlifornia, Los Angeles (UCLA) to the Stanford Research Institute.

Stressing that based on packet switching and dynamic resource allocation, the sharing of information digitally from this first node of ARPANET launched the Internet revolution.

The Ghanaian born scientist and engineer who has played an important role in the introduction and development of the Internet throughout Africa.

“The Internet shut down in Africa should stop. Any potential for shutdown should be avoided,” he charged.

Prof. Quaynor also urged African Internet stakeholders, especially the government to promote affordable access to the internet and stop creating additional digital divide on the continent by shutting down the networks.




“We should have the goal of having one internet that is affordable. So, let us stop creating additional internet or digital divide in Africa by shutting down,” he appealed.

Africa, he maintained, was late to the Internet ecosytem, because it started in the 60s and as late comers must avoid anything to set the continent back.

In addition, Prof. Quaynor said that Internet should be included in any development project in Africa.

He cited an instance with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying that it will not succeed without the Internet component.

This is because, there is “No amount of online training that will replace handson” he said.

Much, he pointed out, have been done but more are expected by focusing on more critical resources through Internet Protocol (IP) resources.

While bemoaning the state of the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), he called for more involvement of all African especially the Internet stakeholders on what goes on at AFRINIC which is a continental project.

ITREALMS gathered that AfPIF held between August 22 and 24, at the Movenpick Ambassadors Hotels, Accra-Ghana.

Remmy Nweke in Accra, Ghana/DoP

TNG demands comprehensive investigation into money laundering against Marine Assets & Co - ITREALMS

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The Transparency Nigeria Group (TNG) is demanding a comprehensive investigation into allegations of money laundering raised against Marine Assets Limited, Airsafe Aviation, Jokai Global Services and Sheyi Godfrey Money.

Mr Money, a known surrogate of exiled billionaire businessman Benedict Peters, was accused by the EFCC of money laundering through several companies in 2022.

Hannatu Musawa: I have not broken any law, as 'Minister or Youth corp member' - ITREALMS

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The newly sworn-in Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has declared that she did not break any law for accepting the Ministerial appointment by President Bola Tinubu, reports ITREALMS.

Hannatu in a personally issued public statement available to ITREALMS on Sunday, affirmed she is still serving as a member of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) with four months to go.