POS: Agents recount benefits since joining PalmPay - ITREALMS

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Two PalmPay Points of Sale agents, Messrs Victor Ogunna and Damilola Taiwo in this chat discuss the benefits of becoming an agents, urging other Nigerians looking to get into the agency banking business to join the fintech company.

“Indeed, PalmPay dey pay,” Victor Ogunna said when asked about the benefit he's gained since becoming a PalmPay Agent. “I joined in 2019 when the company started operation, and since then, I have not looked at or considered another POS brand except PalmPay.”

NITDA: Why Uwaje bagged national IT leadership award - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has given reasons why the former President of Institute of Software Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Chief Chris Uwaje, was recently honoured with the National Information Technology (IT) Leadership award, reports ITREALMS.

Uwaje who is largely referred to as the Oracle of IT industry in Nigeria, according to NITDA has mentored several Nigerians in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem both locally and internationally.

Edomi emerges Chairman, FMMC chapel - ITREALMS

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A senior maritime journalist, Dr Ovie Edomi has been elected the new chairman of the Federated Maritime Media Chapel (FMMC) under the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) reports ITREALMS.

The new FMMC executives led by Dr Edomi, ITREALMS gathered, also include Mr. Gboyega Oni as Vice Chairman; Mr Felix Kumuyi as Secretary; Babajide Okeowo, Assistant Secretary; Mrs Shullamite Foyeku, Treasurer; Joy Eso Brown, Financial Secretary; and Lod Onyeji, Auditor, whereas Messrs Okey Iroegbu and Funso Olojo are the Ex Officio.

CBN: We've sufficient currency notes in stock - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted reports that alleged scarcity of cash at banks, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Points of Sale and even at Bureaux de Change (BDCs), reports ITREALMS.

Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin PhD, informed ITREALMS that their attention have been drawn to reports of alleged scarcity in some major cities across the country.

GOCOP President decries rise in online violence against journalists - ITREALMS

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The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, (GOCOP) and publisher of Realnews magazine has decried the rising incidents of online threats against journalists, reports ITREALMS.

Chigbo in her keynote at a Safety Symposium organised by Media Centre for Promotion of Safety Awareness (MCPOSA), publishers of Safety & Security Watch, on Thursday in Lagos, said that journalism profession has been largely misunderstood by the public, who have various expectations of the media.

28 nations endorse safe, responsible AI development @Bletchley Declaration - ITREALMS

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The leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) nations convened for the first time to reach a world-first agreement at Bletchley Park with a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI and the need for governments to work together to meet the most significant challenges, reports ITREALMS.

The Bletchley Declaration on AI safety sees 28 countries from across the globe including in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as the EU, agreeing to the urgent need to understand and collectively manage potential risks through a new joint global effort to ensure AI is developed and deployed in a safe, responsible way for the benefit of the global community.

No more night sting operations says EFCC - ITREALMS

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With immediate effect, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has banned night sting operations by its personnel, reports ITREALMS.

The Head, Media & Publicity at EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale confirmed this in a press statement available to ITREALMS on Wednesday, saying its in line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Commission.

TJAA condemns attack on NLC president, Ajaero, demands probe - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Times Journalism Institute Alumni Association (TJAA) has condemned in totality the attack on one of them and President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero in Imo State on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

TJAA in a press statement signed by its President, Mr. Clifford Agugoesi and the public relations officer, Mrs. Martina Wemimo Segun-Banjo and made available to ITREALMS on Thursday, decried the attack on Comrade Joe Ajaero in his home state of Imo in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, leading to manhandling and assault of the person of number 1 worker in the country.

Maida: Robust FinTech critical for deepening inclusion in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Maida made this known in his keynote address at the 2023 edition of the annual Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) FinTech Forum which focused on, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potential: Challenges and Opportunities” and took place in Lagos recently.

KongaTv to debut Nov. 6, offers dangles free adverts to credible merchants, slash prices - ITREALMS

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After weeks of meticulous planning, testing, and eager anticipation, Konga TV, Africa's pioneer 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV platform, is gearing up for its much-anticipated public launch scheduled for Monday, November 6th, 2023, coinciding with Konga Yakata, Nigeria's biggest Black Friday sales event.

Konga TV is a groundbreaking platform designed to offer the best deals and competitively priced products from a wide spectrum of sources, including manufacturers, distributors, merchants and resellers. It is dedicated to bringing these offers to millions of savvy shoppers in Africa's largest market.

EK Clark mourns late Kalabari monarch - ITREALMS

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A former Minister in the first republic and convener of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief EK Clark has described the late Kalabari Monarch, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill as a a perfect gentle man, imbued with dignity, reports ITREALMS.

He made this declaration during a visit by the members of the Central Working Committee on the burial programme for the Kalabari Monarch led by Prince Tonye Princewill as chairman.

Odeh advises CSOs on navigating grant landscape in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Country Director, Accountability Lab Nigeria, Mr. Odeh Friday Odeh has outlined steps to effectively navigate grant landscape by civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Peer Learning Session organised by the Open Alliance Nigeria, where he dwelt on “Navigating the Grant Landscape in Nigeria: Grant sources, Grant Access & Resource Mobilization.”

Nigeria: Tizeti secures debt financing to expand internet access - ITREALMS

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The Chapel Hill Denham’s Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF) has agreed to provide long-term financing to Tizeti Network Limited (Tizeti) reports ITREALMS.

Tizetti, ITREALMS gathered is the West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider, while the senior debt facility will be used to finance the rollout of Tizeti’s state-of-the art broadband network across 15 states in Nigeria.

NCC, SystemSpecs, New Horizons CEOs to address startups at WorldStage Summit 2023 - ITREALMS

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All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2023  on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos as top information technology experts confirmed participation to address a special breakout session of the summit tagged Startups on WorldStage  with the Theme: ‘The Game Changers.’

According to a statement by World Stage Limited, the organizers of the summit, the new Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Aminu Maida as the Guest of Honour will present a key note address; Mr. Tim Akano, CEO, New Horizons Nigeria will present the theme paper The Game Changers; while Mr. John Tani Obaro, Group Managing Director (GMD), SystemSpecs Holdings, Nigeria will speak on ‘Startups journey from conception to launch’.

CBN: We've no plans to redenominate Naira - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied any plans to redenominate the Naira, reports ITREALMS.

The apex body insisted that its attention has been drawn to the wide circulation of a text message suggesting that the Bank plans to redenominate the country’s legal tender, the Naira, with effect from January 2024.

Pastor mistakenly shot dead during cross fire between security operatives, kidnappers - ITREALMS

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A Pastor of Pentecostal Church Cleric, Pastor Saheeb Adeniyi Adisa has been erroneously shot dead during a cross fire between the Ogun State Security outfit, So-Safe-Corps and kidnappers at Abule-Ori in Obafemi-Owode local Government Area of the state.

The sad discovery was made known by Commander of the agency, Commander Soji Ganzallo at a press conference attended by the widows and children of the late clergyman, held at headquarters of the security outfit in Abeokuta.

We’ll deliver Olodo bridge on schedule says Contractor - ITREALMS

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The contractor handling the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo road, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, has assured the people of Oyo State, especially users of the road, that all hands are on deck to finish the reconstruction of Olodo bridge on schedule.

The company’s Executive Director, Engr Abel Adeleke, stated this at the weekend while answering questions on the extent of work done on the bridge.

POLFAN hails lifting of ban on 42 importation items - ITREALMS

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The Port Logistics and Forwarders Association of Nigeria (POLFAN) has hailed the recent actions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in delisting 42 banned items for Foreign Exchange, reports ITREALMS.

The National President of the Board of Trustees of POLFAN, Chief Chima Innocent Osuji stated this recently in Lagos while briefing Port Stakeholders on recent developments in the Maritime and Shipping landscape of the country.

Moniepoint reiterates commitment to Nigeria’s financial inclusion – ITREALMS

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Major Fintech company in Nigeria, Moniepoint MFB, has reiterated commitment to drive financial inclusion through innovative products that address payment challenges in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Head, Partnerships at Moniepoint Inc., Mr. Efemena Ogie, disclosed this at a Fintech Forum organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, pointing out that it was in line with this commitment that the company developed an innovation of Point of Sale (PoS) alert for mobile transfers.

Guterres launches AI Advisory body - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory body on risks, opportunities, and international governance of artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this, Mr. Guterres said the creation of a new AI Advisory body is to support the international community’s efforts to govern artificial intelligence.

CAADP guidelines to drive transformative change, says stakeholders - ITREALMS

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The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) – Malabo Implementation Guidelines for National Level Design and Implementation of Bankable Agriculture and Food Systems Programmes, is a groundbreaking roadmap to revolutionise food systems across the African continent.

Recognising the paramount importance of food systems in achieving human well-being, as highlighted in the African Union Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030, these guidelines provide a comprehensive roadmap for a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive food future.