Re: A Vacuous Judgment on Dele Giwa by Idowu Adewale - ITREALMS

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On Sunday, February 25, 2024, ThisDay newspaper published an article titled “A Vacuous Judgment on Dele Giwa” suggesting that the judgment of Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, delivered on February 16, 2024 in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1301/2021: Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda v Attorney-General of the Federation, is a futile decision.

Although the newspaper conceded in the article that “liability for crime has no time lag or statute bar”, it nonetheless took the view that the court’s decision, in effect ordering a re-opening of investigations into the gruesome murder of the renowned journalist, Mr. Dele Giwa, more than 37 years after the incident, including the order that the perpetrators be brought to justice, “does not really excite many people who knew how muddled up this matter had been.”

Akoko-Edo Forum decries attacks on Police, other security agencies - ITREALMS

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The Akoko-Edo Development Association (aka Akoko-Edo Forum) has expressed dismay at the recent spate of attacks on security personnel deployed to Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, particularly the police, by some members of the communities.

The forum secretary, Barr. (Mrs.) Mary Opii, in a press statement available to ITREALMS said that the first attack was reported in Ojirami, followed by irate Ojah community youths. 

Unlocking Journalism Future: Anambra ICT Agency, Activ8 Hub empower media professionals on AI - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with Activ8 Hub has hosted an enriching workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Journalism for selected media professionals, reports ITREALMS.

Th workshop which took place on Thursday, ITREALMS gathered, exposed participants to emerging AI models, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Bing AI, Microsoft Copilot, among others, with the aim to enhance their journalistic practices, ensure more efficient, accurate, and compelling reportage.

IWD'24: NASENI to double female engineers in Nigeria by 2029 - ITREALMS

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... As PICTT/NASENI unveil initiative supporting Female Engineers to succeed in Engineering and Technology-Based Enterprises

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu said the agency would double the number of female Engineers in Nigeria over the next five years by 2029.

The EVC/CEO made this pledge today Friday at NASENI Headquarters, Abuja during the official launch of “Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her” (DELT-Her), an event which also coincided with the global commemoration of  (IWD).

IWD'24: Nigerian women, special breed, full package says Akpabio - ITREALMS

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The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has congratulated women on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of Women, saying they deserve all the respect.

Akpabio, in a statement to celebrate the women signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh singled out Nigerian women for praise saying they are a full package and a special breed.

IWD'24: NIPR chairperson, Nwankwo, tasks policymakers to prioritise investment in women, children - ITREALMS

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The Chairperson, Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Mrs. Comfort Obot Nwankwo, has tasked policymakers to heed to this year's theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" on the commemoration of the 2024 International Women's Day by prioritising investment in women and children, reports ITREALMS.

In a press statement available to ITREALMS by the Public Relations Executive, Lagos NIPR, Mr. Samuel O. Adeyemi, the chapter extended heartfelt congratulations to women across the state for their unwavering resilience, remarkable achievements, and invaluable contributions to society.

Lagos to host Airtel-supported NXtra Data Centre event - ITREALMS

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Airtel Africa is set to host a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its first NXtra Data Center in the city of Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The event, ITREALMS gathered has been scheduled for 12th of March 2024 at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos and is expected to have in attendance distinguished guests, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani.

IWD'24: Celebrating resilience of Nigerian women by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is grappling with skyrocketing inflation. Prices have now reached unprecedented levels, with essential goods, particularly food, almost doubling in the past year.

Amidst this challenging landscape is the Nigerian woman. It's the women who are bearing the brunt of this economic turmoil. It is the women who are at the forefront, tirelessly working to hold their families together. Every Nigerian woman deserves a medal and bag of rice this season.

As we commemorate International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th, we must spare a thought for the Nigerian woman. Globally, IWD is a day when people worldwide come together to envision and advocate for a gender-equal world, devoid of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. This year, it should be a great time to remember the Nigerian woman.

Trends and Opportunities for Export in Africa by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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CBN reports upsurge in dollar inflow - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant increase in foreign exchange inflow into the economy in February 2024, reports ITREALMS.

This CBN said is due to remarkable increments in remittance payments by Nigerians overseas and purchases of naira assets by foreign portfolio investors.

NAF aircraft in mishap, passengers unhurt - ITREALMS

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A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Mushshak trainer aircraft was involved in a minor mishap earlier today, 7 March 2024, at about 2.35pm, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal, Edward Gabkwet informed ITREALMS that the accident, which occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military airfield, involved 2 pilots who were returning from a routine training flight. Luckily, both pilots came out of the crash unscathed.

Tinubu sacks MD, 3 EDs @Rural Electrification Agency - ITREALMS

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The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the managing director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, alongside three Executive Directors with immediate effect, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS by the Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale said that this follows the new findings unearthed during a comprehensive investigation into the financial activities of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), that President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, alongside three Executive Directors of the agency.

Kingsley Adonu to unveil S-Mobile Tech Hub @Enugu - ITREALMS

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… Supports Gov. Peter Mbah’s youth empowerment goals

Acclaimed serial entrepreneur, Kingsley Adonu, the founder/chairman of S Mobile Group, has concluded plans to commission an innovation centre in Enugu State, codenamed S Mobile Tech Hub, reports ITREALMS.

The Tech Hub, he said, is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of S Mobile Group to promote skills development, youth entrepreneurship, and job creation in new technology and innovations in the state.

NCDMB hosts oil players, academia on research and innovation - ITREALMS

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The oil and gas industry stakeholders and leading academics on Tuesday began a three-day Research and Development (R&D) Zonal Workshop at the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, with special focus on needs-driven research and deepening of collaboration and linkages, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

The workshop provides a forum for discussions and demonstration of research breakthroughs on software and hardware as they relate to oil and gas industry needs, bioremediation and related oil field chemicals solutions, such as additives and drilling fluids, and renewable solutions to meet industry needs.

Vaccine shipment to Nigeria marks first-ever use of MenFive - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has become the first country to receive the new MenFive vaccine from the Gavi-funded global stockpile, with a shipment delivered by UNICEF arriving Tuesday evening, reports ITREALMS.

Doses, ITREALMS gathered, will be used to respond to an on-going meningococcus C outbreak, targeting to vaccinate around a million children in six local government areas in Jigawa state: Babura, Birniwa, Gagarawa, Gumel, Maigatari, and Sule Tankarkar.

Glo Naija Comedy Service debuts to showcase top Nigerian comedians - ITREALMS

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Leading digital solutions company, Globacom, has launched a new offering tagged 'Glo Naija Comedy Service,' reports ITREALMS.

The innovative service, ITREALMS gathered, showcases a diverse range of video content from renowned Nigerian comedians. With this new platform, subscribers can enjoy hilarious performances and skits from some of the top comedic talents in Nigeria.

Ogoni deserves humane treatment by Fegalo Nsuke - ITREALMS

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The struggles of people all over the world to protect their rights and dignity have been the subject of conflicts especially when few individuals privileged to control the powers and authority of state turn these privileges into an instrument of repression and will want to suppress agitations that favour greater social freedom.

Quite often, state repression arises from the failure or inability of state actors to articulately defend their actions. The fear of a more superior idea and the desperation to cover their emptiness, many times, turn them repressive.

Public and Private Power in Internet Content Regulation: ICANN and Registry 'Voluntary' Commitments - ITREALMS

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Is censorship something that only happens when state actors do it, or can private actors engage in it as well? 

That crucial Internet governance debate is taking place in two venues: The U.S. Supreme Court, which will rule on two state laws that try to regulate the way platforms moderate content, and ICANN, which is meeting in Puerto Rico and is debating the meaning of ICANN’s fundamental bylaw that says “ICANN shall not regulate content.”

New commitments towards elimination of cervical cancer - ITREALMS

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New country, policy and program commitments, plus nearly US$600 million in new funding, at first-ever global forum offer a chance to save hundreds of thousands of lives by 2030.

Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, and partners today announced major new policy, programmatic and financial commitments, including nearly US$600 million in new funding, to eliminate cervical cancer. If these ambitions to expand vaccine coverage and strengthen screening and treatment programs are fully realized, the world could eliminate a cancer for the first time.

Multi-billion Infra Plan: Adeleke set to flag off 5.68km Erin-Osun-Egbedi-Osogbo-Iwo Express road project - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator (Dr) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke would on Thursday, 7th of March, 2024, officially flag off the 5.68km Erin Osun - Egbedi- Osogbo/Iwo express road project to be embarked upon by his administration.

A press statement available to ITREALMS by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Osun State, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said the project is one of the Inter-City roads as officially pronounced by the Governor during the launch of Multi- billion infrastructural projects of his administration.

Osun NAWOJ election: Gov. Adeleke congratulates Abisola Ariwodola - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Ms Abisola Ariwodola on her emergence as the Chairperson of the Osun State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ).

In a congratulatory statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor felicitated with Ariwodola, commending her for being professional and dedicated to the pen profession.

ETSI webinar highlights outcomes of AI conference - ITREALMS

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The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies are enabling disruptive new applications across a wide range of digital products and services.

ETSI recently ran a conference dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI) where participants reviewed the current status of AI developments worldwide.

The conference explored the role of standardization in ETSI and other SDOs to support the development of a robust market for safe, lawful AI applications and services within the framework of European policy making.

Held at ETSI’s Sophia Antipolis headquarters from 5-7 February, the ETSI AI Conference welcomed close to 200 participants from 25+ countries, with featured speakers including AI experts from government agencies, standards bodies, academia and industry.

Awo foundation honours AfDB President, Adesina - ITREALMS

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The current President and Chairman of Council of the 20-member Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Ayode Adesina, is an urbane man of all seasons. 

He is an intellectually over-achieving personality, with a high affinity for creativity, uncommon value-addition, skilled corporate governance competences, rounded-knowledge base, experience, brilliance and intelligence.

TECNO to unveil PolarAcei imaging system with Sony chip @MWC 2024 - ITREALMS

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In a seismic shift in the mobile technology landscape, TECNO made waves at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) by unveiling its groundbreaking PolarAce Imaging System, featuring the cutting-edge Sony Imaging Chip.

This groundbreaking technology is set to debut in the upcoming CAMON 30 Premier 5G, promising a paradigm shift in smartphone photography and imaging capabilities.

PolarAce Imaging System: The Art of Precision Imaging:
TECNO's PolarAce Imaging System marks a bold leap into the future of mobile photography, combining precision engineering with state-of-the-art imaging technology. 

Ethiopia releases French journalist, Antoine Galindo - ITREALMS

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A French journalist with African Intelligence, Mr. Antoine Galindo has been released by the authorities in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, reports ITREALMS.

Galindo, ITREALMS gathered, was arrested on 22 February while on assignment for Africa Intelligence in Ethiopia.

ITU Scribe appoints 12 youth leaders @UN Digital Agency - ITREALMS

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Twelve young leaders have been appointed to support United Nations (UN) Digital Agency
in advancing global connectivity by the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Doreen Bogdan-Martin, reports ITREALMS.

This formation, ITREALMS gathered was her first Youth Advisory Board which composed of 12 young digital experts and innovators aged 18 to 30.

NLNG: Real demands for clean energy, gas exist in Africa - ITREALMS

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There is real demands for clean energy such as gas in Africa to trigger a massive take-off for industrialisation, with a growing young population, abundant natural resources, and emerging internal markets, according to the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), reports ITREALMS.

In an industry speech on fourth day of the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) by NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, represented by the Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu, said the potential for growth in Africa relies heavily on energy to provide the necessary amenities in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Nigeria: Out-of-school children worries Falana - ITREALMS

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana has described as worrisome the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria to the tune of 20.2 million, reports ITREALMS.

Reacting to the recent findings by the UNICEF that some 20.2 million out of school children exist in Nigeria at fundraising flagship event by Ibironke Adeagbo (IA)-Foundation in Lagos at the weekend, Mr. Falana decried the figure and said that there is need to intensify efforts in bringing these children back to the classrooms.

CAA champions innovation agenda @Omniverse summit'24 - ITREALMS

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The Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading social enterprise focused on environmental sustainability, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive climate action ecosystem at the ongoing Omniverse Summit 2024.

Co-founded by Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs) with support from GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (GIZ/DTC Nigeria), the Omniverse serves as a meeting point for diverse stakeholders across sectors, including development partners, public entities, regulatory agencies, academia, startups, finance professionals, media, and the creative industries.

Investors oversubscribe CBN N1trn OMO bills - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday, March 1, 2024, successfully concluded a sale of government securities, issuing N1.053 Trillion (US$680 million) in short-term instruments as part of its liquidity management exercise.

The CBN offered N500 billion at the Open Market Operations (OMO) auction and oversubscribed, selling N1.053 trillion, with 79 per cent of the total bids, or the equivalent of US$530 million, coming from foreign investors.

NLNG calls for increased LPG consumer awareness to drive utilisation - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has called for increased consumer awareness, especially in rural areas, on the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to drive up utilisation and reduce associated risks from using biomass for cooking.

Speaking at the National Oil Companies Forum on Day Three of the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), through the company’s General Manager, Finance, Mrs Fatima Adanan, on Wednesday, underscored the need for a campaign that aims to transition biomass users to LPG for cooking in the market. She said the goal is to increase LPG usage in Nigeria, thereby altering the current energy mix and achieving deeper penetration of LPG.

25 years after Abacha's death sentence: A Journey of resilience, gratitude says Bello Fadile - ITREALMS

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As I sit down to pen these words, my mind drifts back to a momentous day etched in the annals of my personal history – March 4, 1999. It was on this day, 25 years ago, that I emerged from the shadows of incarceration into the warm embrace of freedom. 

The memory of that day remains vivid in my mind, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering power of faith.