Zenith Bank and managing Dr Umeoji's PR by Chido Nwakanma - ITREALMS

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Congratulations to the new MD of Zenith Bank. Congratulations to Zenith Bank on appointing a tried and tested professional from within to head the bank.

The presentation of the new boss has suffered headwinds. 

Azuh Arinze's book presentation holds Monday, March 25 - ITREALMS

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The publisher and editor-in-chief of YES International! Magazine, Azuh Arinze has just rounded off work on two new books, reports ITREALMS.

Entitled Anything And Everything Journalism and My Story Of Many Colours, the first book is basically a journalism "Bible", featuring 37 accomplished journalists cutting across print, broadcast and online, who shared their success stories as well as the numerous challenges they overcame. 

He also said that the second book, My Story Of Many Colours, parades a pot pourri of experiences including the author's one-on-one encounters with the likes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Peter Obi, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, Senator Ken Nnamani, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, Chief Michael Olawale-Cole, Chief Michael Omolayole, Mr. Kola Abiola, among many others.

Anything And Everything Journalism has 448 pages while My Story Of Many Colours contains nearly 200 pages.

Both books will be presented to the public on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, at 11 am.

Among the dignitaries expected are Dr. Dakuku Peterside, former DG, NIMASA (chairman); Chief Uche Nworah, Ph.D, former MD, Anambra Broadcasting Service (books' reviewer); HRM Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi, Elerinmo of Erinmo Kingdom (Royal Father of the day); Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Chairman, Odu'a Investment Company Nigeria Limited (books' presenter) and Lady Onyeka Onwenu, MFR, a renowned musician (mother of the day).

Also being expected are Rotarian Ify Ejezie, District Governor, Rotary International, District 9110; Rotarian Wole Kukoyi, Incoming District Governor, Rotary International, District 9111; Rotarian Femi Adenekan, Incoming District Governor, Rotary International District 9112; Rotarian Omotunde Lawson, First Female District Governor, Rotary International, District 9110; veteran broadcaster and BISCON Communications boss, Prince Bisi Olatilo; Mr. Udeme Ufot, GCEO of SO&U Advertising; Ovation International magazine publisher, Chief Dele Momodu; Encomium magazine CEO, Mr. Kunle Bakare and Dr. Tunji Olugbodi, Executive Vice Chairman, Verdant Zeal.

Equally expected are Mr. Eze Anaba, president, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Chief Christopher Isiguzo, MFR, president, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Ms Maureen Chigbo, president, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, Chief Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman and Mallam Ali M. Ali, MD, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), among others.

The event will be anchored by gifted comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st.

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EU passes first major AI regulation - ITREALMS

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The European Union (EU) has passed its first major regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI), reports ITREALMS.

According to CNBC, this is the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for AI. This week, it was approved in the EU parliament with a robust majority, underscoring Europe’s ambition to become a global leader in setting ethical and operational standards for AI technologies.

Miss Philanthropy Africa: I’ll stand for fairness, champion community growth says Antoinette - ITREALMS

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The newest Miss Philanthropy Africa, Ms Antoinette Letsholo, from the land of diamonds, Botswana, has declared she will stand up for fairness and champion community growth during her tenure, in this encounter with REMMY NWEKE in Nigeria.

Please introduce yourself briefly?
I am Antoinette Letsholo, the newly crowned Miss Philanthropy Africa. I am a dedicated advocate for philanthropy and community development. I hail from the land of diamonds, Botswana. Botswana is located in the southern region of Africa.

Orogbu congratulates Adaora over GMD/CEO appointment @Zenith Bank - ITREALMS

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The member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency at the green chambers, Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu, aka Ada Dị Ebube, has applauded the appointment of her follow Anambrarian, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji as the incoming Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Zenith Bank plc, reports ITREALMS.

Orogbu in a personally endorsed congratulatory message available to ITREALMS, said she was thrilled to extend her heartfelt congratulations to Adaora on her recent appointment as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc.

CBN clears valid FX transactions to eliminate legacy backlog - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that all valid foreign exchange backlogs have now been settled, fulfilling a key pledge of the CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to process an inherited backlog of US$7 billion in claims.

This was disclosed by the bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, in Abuja on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, noting that the CBN recently concluded the payment of $1.5 billion to settle obligations to bank customers, effectively settling the residual balance of the FX backlog. 

PAFON1.0: Payments Forum Nigeria holds Thursday - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) to be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, at 9am.

The Payments Forum Nigeria is a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry.

Disruption: Konga may head to Nigerian stock exchange in 2027 - ITREALMS

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The leading ecommerce giant, Konga Online Shopping Limited, may have commenced the processes of getting listed at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), in the next three years, reports ITREALMS.

Working with global investment advisory firms, the largest online shopping omnichannel platform in Nigeria could list its shares in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) as early as 2027, according to experts familiar with the matter.

NNPC Ltd to trigger industrialisation, economic devt. with gas says EVP Upstream - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has reiterated its commitment towards utilizing Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to trigger Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic development.

A press statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Olufemi Soneye available to ITREALMS quoted the company's Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan disclosed this during a Panel Session at the ongoing 2024 CERAWeek Conference in Houston, the United States on Tuesday.

Anambra Keke Ambassadors commend Sokudo over SASA - ITREALMS

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The Anambra Keke Soludo Ambassadors (AKSA) has commended the Executive Governor of the state, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for setting up the Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA), reports ITREALMS.

The convenor, Anambra Keke Soludo Ambassadors, Prince Collins Ozojiofor gave this commendation in a letter of appreciation addresd to the governor through the office of the Director of Operations, SASA, Hon. Solomon Chukwuebuka Onwuemene in Awka, the state capital.

Adaora is Zenith bank GMD designate

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The Zenith Bank Plc, has named Anambra-born, Dr. Adaora Umeoji as the new Group Managing Director, with her tenure commencing on June 1, 2024.

This makes her the first female GMD/CEO of the bank.

Kyari calls for differentiated energy transition for Africa - ITREALMS

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As global calls for transition to cleaner energy fuels continue to grow, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd. Mr. Mele Kyari has advocated for a differentiated approach to attaining energy transition for the African continent.

Kyari, who also said the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Nigeria Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) Project will be taken in December 2024, made the call while speaking during a Leadership Dialogue Session at the ongoing CERAWeek Conference in Houston, United States, on Tuesday.

Voice, data services affected by undersea cable cuts restored - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that voice, data services affected by the recent undersea cable cuts have been restored, reports ITREALMS

Confirming this, the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Muoka in a press statement available to ITREALMS noted that following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal, have been restored.

Energy Transition: Kyari joins global energy leaders @CERAWeek 2024 - ITREALMS

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The NNPC Ltd will be at the 2024 CERAWeek Conference scheduled to hold in Houston, United States from 18th to 22nd March 2024, reports ITREALMS.

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari on Tuesday headlined the Plenary Session titled "Leadership Dialogue" at the annual strategic conference.

Data security: NIMC assures Nigerians, probes XpressVerify - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) received with concern news from some sections of the media pertaining to an alleged breach of citizens' data by a private organization, XpressVerify, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement from NIMC by Head, corporate communications, Kayode Adegoke, made available to ITREALMS quoted the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote as saying that offers NIN verification and other services through licensed partners.

SASA Director, Onwuemene applauds Gov. Soludo @2 - ITREALMS

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The Director of Operations at the Special Anti-Touting Squad Anambra (SASA), Hon. Solomon Chukwuebuka Onwuemene, has applauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for clocking two years in office, reports ITREALMS.

A public congratulations available to ITREALMS, Hon. Onwuemene on behalf his team at SASA congratulated the amiable Governor of Anambra State, Prof. CC. Soludo, 'Odenigbo Ndigbo,' for remarkable two years in office on Sunday, 17th day of March, 2024.