NNPC Ltd, OPEC pledge collaboration to attract investments, grow production - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and the Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) have pledged to work closely together to achieve the nation’s aspirations to attract investments and grow production, reports ITREALMS.

The two organizations came to this accord when the Secretary General of OPEC, Haitham al-Ghais, paid a courtesy visit to the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, at the NNPC Towers on Wednesday.

MPC retains liquidity at 30% - ITREALMS

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Liquidity Ratio at 30 per cent., reports ITREALMS.

MPC in its February monthly meeting took this decision alongside three other items.

IOC’s Divestment: We facilitate, not hinder process says NNPC - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), as the largest partner to all the oil producing companies in Nigeria, has assured that its role in the divestment of the International Oil Companies from onshore and shallow water assets in the country is that of a facilitator, and not an obstacle.

The Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, made the clarification at the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the Nigerian International Energy Summit 2024 (NIES 2024), which held at the State House , Abuja, on Tuesday.

Governor Adeleke Bags NIPR Excellence Award - ITREALMS

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Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has received the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations Award of Excellence and Recognition as Patron of NIPR Osun state chapter.

The Governor was given the award at the 2023 Osun NIPR Excellence Public Service Awards by the Professional body, in recognition of the laudable governance of his administration.

Deadly clash between rival bandit groups leaves scores killed in Zamfara - ITREALMS

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Scores of bandits have been killed in a clash between rival bandit groups in Between near Mada on the road Gusau and Tsafe LGA in Zamfara State.

Zagazola Makama understand that the violent confrontation on Sunday morning, instigated by two infamous bandit groups of Kachallah Mai Yankuzu and Dogo Bali, marked one the bloodiest encounters in the prolonged feud between the two factions.

Konga Travels & Tours secures major insurance partnership with coronation - ITREALMS

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In an effort to offer comprehensive travel insurance packages to Nigerians, Konga Travel and Tours, the leading travel service provider in Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with Coronation Insurance Plc, Africa's top-tier insurance company. 

This collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience for Nigerians by providing seamless access to comprehensive travel insurance.

Telecom infrastructure: Maida says collaboration key to comprehensive strategies - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has declared that collaboration is key to development of comprehensive risks and mitigation strategies on telecom infrastructure, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the recently held Telecoms Industry Risk Management conference at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, the EVC asserted that collaboration is a key driver of his leadership in the commission.

Senate commends NASENI on accelerated tech-transfer - ITREALMS

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The Senate Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commended the agency for championing local content development of solar-powered smart irrigation, tricycles, electric motorbikes and others with accelerated technology transfer.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on NASENI Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi who led other members of the Committee on oversight function visit to NASENI Headquarters, Abuja on Monday February 26, 2024, expressed satisfaction, while being conducted by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu round some of the NASENI products and facilities.

WATISE 2024: Experts to tackle infrastructure funding challenges for rural telephony - ITREALMS

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After successfully hosting the first edition of the West Africa Telecoms Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), a regional gathering of telecoms players and stakeholders in the industry, all is now set for the second edition, WATISE 2.0, according to the organisers, TechnologyMirror, an ICT and Telecoms news cum information website.

Announcing the WATISE 2.0 in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the Convener Isaiah Erhiawarien, said the theme of this edition is "Shaping the Future of the Telecoms Infrastructure Industry: Trends and Insights for a Digital Economy."

Experts advocate ‘Smart Farming Practices’ - ITREALMS

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Experts in agriculture have advocated “smart farming practices” to combat climate change, improve productivity and enhance food security in the country.

They noted that if climate change challenges were not nipped in the bud, more than 52 per cent of the country’s agricultural production would be threatened by 2050.

Nigeria Prizes’ 2024 competition addresses climate change, children’s literature - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Boards for The Nigeria Prize for Science, The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism, sponsored by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited, have published the Call for Entries for the 2024 edition of the prizes, flagging off this year’s competitions.

The Science and Literature prizes, which are now in their 20th year, each come with a cash prize of $100, 000 while the Prize for Literary Criticism has prize money of $10,000.


The Nigeria Prize for Science recognises outstanding scientific achievements by Nigerians and non-Nigerians and will focus on Innovations and Technologies for Reducing the Effects of Climate Change as the theme for this year.

1m vaccine doses administered to African children @IDPs - ITREALMS

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Some one million doses of life-saving vaccines have been administered to children living across Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, thanks to the Zero-Dose Immunization Programme (ZIP), reports ITREALMS.

Funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in the Horn of Africa, ZIP is responding to the humanitarian challenge of identifying and vaccinating zero-dose children living in fragile settings that are beyond the reach of government health services. More than half of the 2.71 million children in the region aged under five years have never received a vaccine in their lives.

MNJTF intensifies operations in Lake Chad region - ITREALMS

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The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has significantly stepped up its clearance operations within the Lake Chad basin, aiming to strengthen free movement and rejuvenate economic activities across the region, reports ITREALMS.

Chief of Military Public Information, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, informed ITREALMS that this initiative has led to an encouraging trend, with multiple terrorists surrendering and the interception of a major arms haul meant for insurgents’ use. 

Okpe leaders insist on comprehensive university @Orerokpe - ITREALMS

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Prominent Okpe leaders at the weekend, appraised the performance and competence of the Delta State governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, praising him for his positive impact on the lives of the people.

Rising from the crucial meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpe Union worldwide, the well-meaning and illustrious sons and daughters of Okpe Kingdom urged the good people of Delta State to rally behind the relatively new administration of His Excellency, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori.

Igbo lady, Chisimdi Nwobodo breaks records for speaking 11 languages - ITREALMS

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A 23-year-old Igbo lady, Favour Chisimdi Emerald Nwobodo has been honoured with an international award recently for speaking 11 languages fluently without leaving Nigeria's shores, reports ITREALMS.

This history was made as Chisimdi, a gifted linguist who speaks fluent Igbo, Korean, Swahili, Shona, Indonesian, Filipino, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and English, bagged the Huff Prize for social enterprise.

Faster computers: First graphene semiconductor on the prowl - ITREALMS

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Researchers have showcased the first functional graphene semiconductor. The discovery could change computing and electronics forever.

Scientists have made a breakthrough in electronics, creating the world's first functional semiconductor made from graphene — a material known for being tough, flexible, light and with a high resistance.

Their discovery comes at a time when silicon, the material from which nearly all modern electronics are made, is reaching its limit.

Nigeria's inflation: Beyond the numbers by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Preamble:

I was in Ikotun market at the weekend, shopping for groceries with Madam. While it was coated in romantic garbs, i.e. 'continuation of valentine', the aim was surreptitiously to see where one's money was entering in these times. A lady buying tomatoes just ahead of us, priced (haggled) up and down and finally exclaimed "We no kuku fit chop the money". 

This is precisely the stark reality in the face of soaring inflation rates, "we can't eat currency." Currency is meant to be spent even though the value has depreciated. The sad thing is that inflation isn't just a number on a report; it's a tangible force that impacts the lives of millions, particularly in a country like Nigeria where food prices are surging at an alarming rate. 

Africanlaw set to offer global market direct access to Africa lawyers - ITREALMS

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Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, billions of dollars in trade related transactions are registered year on year, coupled with a host of interactions that require the support of legal bodies to ensure local and international laws are adhered to. 

AfricanLaw, co-founded by seasoned and passionate Intellectual Property law and innovation practitioner Simbarashe Makahamadze, is gearing up to participate at Web Summit Qatar 2024 from the 26th-29th of February 2024, joining thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in highlighting the future of tech in solving some of the globe’s most complex connectivity challenges.

IT advancement across the Niger: Anambra, Lagos enter partnership - ITREALMS

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Towards advancing Information and Technology (IT) development in Nigeria, the Anambra ICT Agency and its Lagos State counterpart, have agreed to a partnership to strengthen their respective IT ecosystems, reports ITREALMS.

This collaborative effort which stemmed from bilateral meetings with the IT ecosystem members during the Reverse Trade Mission in the United States of America, is geared towards addressing emerging challenges, fostering innovation, and enhancing the overall cybersecurity infrastructure.

This no doubt resonates with the Federal Government's call, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, at the recently concluded meeting of the Nigeria National Council of ICT Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for the digitalization of MDAs operations.

Five tips for small business owners online - ITREALMS

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Entrepreneurs can benefit from new ideas on ways to address a particular issue or ideas for growth.

Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. 

With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present to help your small business grow by taking advantage of the online world.

October 7 Gaza attack: 12 UNRWA employees indicted, UN Watch plans confab on future beyond @Geneva - ITREALMS

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On Monday, February 26th, exactly one month after it was revealed that at least 12 UNRWA employees took part in perpetrating the atrocities of October 7th, and more than 1,200 belong to Hamas or Islamic Jihad, the non-governmental human rights organization UN Watch will host the first International Summit for a Future Beyond UNRWA, in Geneva, Switzerland.

The summit, to be webcast live, will take place next to the United Nations European Headquarters in parallel with the 2024 opening of the UN Human Rights Council, which that day will gather UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the president of the UN General Assembly, and foreign ministers from around the world. Diplomats from all UNRWA donor countries have been invited to attend the summit.

Adeleke felicitates with Baba Shuaibu Oyedokun @89 - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with an elder statesman and a leader of immense values, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, as he clocks 89 years today.

Governor Adeleke salutes Baba Oyedokun as a distinguished figure in advancing democratic culture in our clime, applauding him for the longstanding contributions he made towards a better society.

SHELT Global launches SOC, academy in Lagos - ITREALMS

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SHELT Global Limited recently held a cocktail party at its new headquarters in Nigeria to unveil their upgraded Security Operations Center and the SHELT Academy, reports ITREALMS.

SHELT has been operating in Nigeria across Lagos and Abuja for six years, serving the country’s leading financial, telecom, and government institutions in their cybersecurity needs.

Gov. Adeleke unveils food security plan, preaches unity over economic crisis - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has unveiled his government’s food security plan and advocated for national unity to resolve the current nationwide economic crisis.

The Governor who recently attended President Bola Tinubu’s briefing with Governors on Thursday was at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture today during which he opened up on the extensive agenda of the state government on food security and expanded food production.

Journalists demand change in Google, Meta's media policies - ITREALMS

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Google, Meta and other tech giants are making it more challenging to access independent media content in Belarus, exiled journalists have told the European Commission.

By complying with restrictions Alexander Lukashenko's government has imposed, these companies have "become tools for a totalitarian and authoritarian regime to put pressure on civil society instead of helping to promote independent media," the exiled journalist Natalia Belikova told the Financial Times in January.

NLNG, LCCI seek business community collaboration on promoting respiratory technologies for newborns - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday called for increased collaboration between the business community and the science and research sector in Nigeria to close the gaps in meeting sustainable development goals, especially in reducing neonatal mortality.

The call was made to the business community at the public presentation of the winning work of The Nigeria Prize for Science (2023). 

Two dead in bridge collapse @Netherlands - ITREALMS

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The Dutch regional authorities has described on Wednesday the collapse of a bridge in the eastern city of Lochem occurred as "industrial accident" reports ITREALMS.

Also, Dutch Prime Minister (PM) Mark Rutte, has expressed his condolences to the victims of the "tragic" event.

Lenten Reflections: Distinction between penance and prayer by Fr. Ebido - ITREAELMS

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I do not intend to write every day of this Lenten period. I will write if I have something important to share. So take note of this. I listened at the homily preached by our house deacon this morning at Mass and I felt he made a point a wider audience needs to hear. 

Essentially he quoted our brother, St. Thomas Aquinas who made a distinction between two forms of penance: one that is subjective, initiated by the individual, and that which is imposed by another (God). The people of Nineveh (Jonah 3:1-10) avoided the latter one, God’s punishment, when they chose to do the former (self-imposed penance). 

Kyari highlights energy security’s role in wealth creation - ITREALMS

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Mele Kyari, has said that no public wealth creation endeavour could achieve any meaningful success without energy security.

A press statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi O. Soneye, quoted the GCEO stated this in a presentation at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Public Wealth Management Conference which held in Abuja on Tuesday.

Grassroots football: Tecno to renovate 100 fields across Africa - ITREALMS

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In a bold and visionary move, TECNO Mobile has announced a groundbreaking initiative to renovate 100 football fields across Africa over the next five years. 

This ambitious project, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and promoting the beautiful game, reflects TECNO's deep commitment to the spirit of football. 

Group raises alarm over Hamas bigshot in Nigeria - ITREALMS.

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The pro-integrity group, IPC Justice, has raised the alarm over the presence of Ghazi Hamad, the Minister of Social Development in the Hamas Government of Gaza, in Nigeria.

“We express our utmost concern and condemnation regarding the presence of Ghazi Hamad, a Minister of Social Development in the Hamas Government of Gaza, in Nigeria,” the group said in a statement published on its X handle, @ipcjustice, and copied @NGRPresident, @NuhuRibadu, and @DefenceInfoNG.

Konga, Access Bank partner, offer 50% discount to shoppers - ITREALMS

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Access Bank has partnered with Konga, Nigeria's leading e-commerce platform, in a groundbreaking move set to revolutionise the shopping experience for customers. 

Through this collaboration, Konga shoppers will enjoy a massive 50% discount off their cart value, capped at N5000 when they use their Access bank cards for each purchase.

N36m up for grabs @FirstMobile cash-out promo - ITREALMS

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FirstBank has launched the second season of its Cash Out promo designed to reward users of FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking solution. The FirstBank Cash Out Promo 2.0 which began on Monday, 15 January 2024, ends on Friday, 15 March 2024, and is open to new and existing customers.

Leading up to the grand finale – with 1 million naira up for grabs – the promo comprises three distinct categories, each offering attractive rewards comprising N10,000 worth of airtime and data, N20,000.00, and N100,000.00 respectively.

Food crisis: Apostle Achudume tasks FG to revive bulk purchase corporation - ITREALMS

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The General Overseer of Victory Life Bible Church (VLBC) Apostle Lawrence Achudume has tasked the Nigerian Government to revive the comatose Bulk Purchase Corporations across the states, stressing that was the best option to address the food shortage in the country

Achudume gave the challenge during his visit to the corporate headquarters of Penpushing Media located at Leme axis of Moshood Abiola way, Abeokuta on Thursday, stressing that the revival of the corporations will control purchase and price.

The known frankly speaking cleric said on this the government does not need consultants to carry out operations at the bulk purchase corporations, and warned against politicizing it by appointing politicians to be in charge, but professionals.

AFAP appoints Akin-Olugbade to BoT - ITREALMS

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The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) has appointed Nigerian corporate legal expert, Dr. Adesegun A. Akin-Olugbade to the AFAP Board of Trustees, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Akin-Olugbade, ITREALMS gathered, brings with him a wealth of expertise and experience in the legal and financial sectors, spanning over three decades.

1995 ‘Coup’: Col Fadile faults Farada Waziri, gets ready to set records straight in 'Nine Lives' - iTREALMS

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•Promises to tell it all in his new book; “Nine Lives …”

Retired military officer and human rights lawyer, Col. Bello Fadile (Ph.D Law), has responded to the circulating extracts from a book authored by Mrs. Farida Waziri, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), regarding the 1995 alleged coup during the Gen. Sani Abacha regime.

In a statement issued on Monday, Fadile expressed concern over the misrepresentation of his role in what has been termed a phantom coup. He highlighted the excerpts from Waziri's book, "Farida Waziri: One Step Ahead," which portrayed some aspects of the events inaccurately, particularly regarding his involvement.

In the trending memoir, the former EFCC boss, allegedly recalled how former Chief of Army Staff, “General Abdulrahman Dambazau watched Obasanjo confidently rubbish the allegations leveled at him by Colonel Bello Fadile during the trial”.

NCDMB, Mozambique hold knowledge-sharing session on local content - ITREALMS

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Still leading in the development of Local Content in Africa, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has concluded a two-day Local Content development experience-sharing session with a delegation from Mozambique’s national oil company, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), reports ITREALMS.

The engagement was held on the sidelines of the 8th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, in Lagos. NCDMB’s delegation was led by the Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, while Mozambique’s team was led by the Chairman of Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, Mr. Estevao Rafeal Pale.

Finally, Prof Ben Nwabueze begins homeward journey Thursday - ITREALMS

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The Prof Ben Nwabueze National Burial Committee co-chaired by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Monday, announced activities for the burial of the foremost Constitutional Lawyer, reports ITREALMS.

Late Prof Nwabueze, was extraordinary scholar, teacher, lawyer, winner of the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM), Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and one-time Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, who passed away on October 29, 2023 at the age of 92.

Check Point unveils Infinity AI Co-pilot - ITREALMS

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Check Point's latest innovation, brings AI-powered efficiency and collaboration to cyber security management across platforms.

The Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, today announced the launch of the first-generation Infinity AI Copilot. Leveraging the convergence of AI and cloud technologies, Infinity AI Copilot addresses the growing global shortage of cyber security practitioners by boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of security teams.

"With Infinity AI Copilot, we are ushering in a new era of cyber security where human-machine collaboration takes centre stage,” said Eyal Manor, VP of Product Management at Check Point Software Technologies.

Newsmart publisher, Rose Moses loses father - ITREALMS

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A beloved community leader and father of Newsmart Online publisher, Pa Moses Ehiri, has passed away at the age of 93, reports ITREALMS.

Ms. Rose Moses, the publisher of Newsmart Online, and former Editor of Saturday Champion as well as Daily Times Nigeria, shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of her beloved father, Elder Moses Ndukanma Ehiri, at the age of 93.

Okeowo, Emir of Borgu: Lagos Motor Show made history - ITREALMS

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The Lagos Motor Show (LMS) has made history with its debut edition, declared the renowned classic car collector, Chief Olu Okeowo and Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during the opening ceremony at the maiden edition of Lagos Motor Show at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday, both Okeowo and the Emir extolled the concept and organisers led by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, for the efforts.

#37th AU Summit: Of Nigeria's tectonic changes, managing ECOWAS crisis - ITREALMS

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Ahead of the37th AU Summit, it is important this does not become yet-another perceived talk-shop where African heads of State confer with stakeholders and donors of the AU to drink Ethiopian coffee – and sometimes Kenyan tea – while pretending to agree on things that had already been agreed on years earlier.

For an institution that has recently celebrated 20 years of its existence and looking forward to another fruitful 20 years, while also reflecting over its 10 years of its Continental and flagship project of Agenda 2063, there is evidently a lot of deep introspection to be had on the efficacy of this institution, and how it can continue to deliver meaningfully to its citizens.

Food Security: Governor Adeleke to inaugurate committee - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State would this week inaugurate a state committee on food security in response to the increasing economic hardship facing residents of the state.

The committee to comprise representatives of civil society groups, youth organizations, farmers' associations, security agencies, religious groups, market associations and relevant commissioners is to be led by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Integration, Dr Bashiru Salami.


The Committee is to work on farm security for food production, expand farming activities through state incentives, track foodstuff marketing and pricing, review operations of ongoing palliatives measures with a view for improvement if any and recommend immediate actions to further relieve the suffering of the populace.

IFAD highlights transformative power of innovation - ITREALMS

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For the small-scale farmers in some of the most remote corners of the world, innovation is not just a buzzword, it's a lifeline with the potential to reshape the future of agriculture by generating and scaling up new ideas, new approaches and new opportunities to sustainably overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis, according to Alvaro Lario, President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Speaking during the opening of IFAD’s 47th Governing Council in Rome, which this year focuses on the theme Innovation for a Food Secure Future and the needs of small-scale producers in developing countries, Lario stressed, “We must never stop making an impact for those who need it most, and it’s for that reason that we are constantly innovating.”

The IFAD President pointed out that innovation is not always about cutting-edge technologies, that it can come in many forms and be found in many places including in rural communities and among farmers and producers themselves.

Emir applauds Lagos Motor Show, tasks Nigerians on collaboration - ITREALMS

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A collaboration between the government and the good people is the panacea to alleviate the current economic hardship irrespective of the challenges being faced in the country as protest or demonstrations will not bring a lasting solutions, reports ITREALMS.

This charge was made by the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro during his opening speech at the maiden edition of Lagos Motor Show (LMS) held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday.

13th NNPC sports fiesta kicks off Sunday @Abuja - ITREALMS

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…As Okocha leads Ex-Super Eagles stars against NNPC selected

The 13th NNPC Limited Sports Fiesta would Sunday, kick-off at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja as the company strives to retain its legendary status of the team to beat in the Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) coming up later in April, this year.

Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi O. Soneye, informed ITREALMS that this year’s edition of the biennial event themed "Healthy Workforce, Productive Organization," symbolises NNPC Ltd’s belief in the integral role of physical well-being towards enhancing organizational productivity among employees.

Rivers council boss supports SMEs in Andoni, disburses N5m to boost business - ITREALMS

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The Chairman, Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers state, Mr Erastus Awortu has disbursed N5 million to 20 small business operators to boost their business and cushion inflation currently affecting them.

Awortu, our correspondent reports, made the disbursement in Ngo, Headquarters of the council on Thursday, during a meeting with youth leaders and security agencies in the area.

Bridging Divide in Awka North: Governor Soludo must hear this - ITREALMS

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A call to Governor Soludo for good road network connectivity in Awka North's development thereby linking Enuana and Ofemili, writes Ozuah Strukture Nnamdi.

In the heart of Anambra State lies Awka North, a local government area rich in cultural diversity, comprising ten communities that are further divided into Enuana (upland) and Ofemili (Riverine).

Apomu Day: A celebration of cultural heritage - ITREALMS

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The people of Apomu in Nigeria and in Diaspora came together to celebrate Apomu Day on February 10. Apomu day is an eagerly anticipated event that showcases the rich cultural heritage and investment opportunities in the town.

The event was organised by Apomu Descendants Union (ADU) in Nigeria and Diaspora.

Makinde extends monthly wage award to civil servants, pensioners - ITREALMS

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... As Enugu gov commissions, lauds him on 12.5km road

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced a six-month extension of the payment of N25,000 and N15,000 wage award to civil servants and pensioners in the state.

The governor, who made the announcement at the commissioning of the 12.5 kilometres Challenge-Odo Ona Elewe-Apata Road, said the extension became important to allow the Federal Government conclude negotiations with the labour unions on a minimum wage.

EFCC, Customs to collaborate on national security - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service Area 1 Command Port Harcourt says it is seeking collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on national security, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement made available to ITREALMS by the Command's public relations officer Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara on a courtesy visit by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mustapha Hashim to the Zonal Command of the Anti-Graft agency in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital.

Emir of Borgu, Dantoro, leads dignitaries to Lagos Motor Show opening, Saturday - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the novel edition of the 2-day Lagos Motor Show (LMS) at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos, even as Emir of Borgu in Niger State, Alhaji Muhammed Haliru Dantoro is to lead dignitaries to official opening ceremony tomorrow, Saturday, reports ITREALMS.

On Friday, ITREALMS gathered that the exhibition of cars and motor sports such as Vintage, Classic, Exotic Cars as well as Motor Sports among other class of vehicles were on display at the venue and it was a display to behold.

Exploring consequences of Nigeria's poultry sector crisis by Elvis Eromosele

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Statistics paint a picture. In a recent revelation, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) expressed deep concern over the closure of more than 50 per cent of poultry farms in 2023. This means for every two poultry farms in Nigeria in 2023, one closed shop. This figure, 50 per cent represents half of all poultry farms. It also paints a figure that sheds light on the severe challenges gripping the sector.


The real unfortunate part is that this alarming development has significant repercussions both on the economy and public health.

Economic Fallout

The Nigerian poultry industry is crucial for the country's economy, contributing to job creation and food security. The closures, therefore, cast a shadow over Nigeria's economy with revenue losses, mass unemployment and the ripple effects on ancillary sectors.

WorldSkills Africa debuts, set to transform vocational education - ITREALMS

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WorldSkills Africa, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing vocational education and skills development across the African continent, is set to launch on the margins of the upcoming 37th Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

The launch coincides with the official African Union theme of the Year 2024, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa," reflecting a significant commitment to youth empowerment, economic advancement, and skills excellence.