Minimum Wage Backlash: Malcolm, tweeps call out SGF Akume over 4 drivers - ITREALMS

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Human rights lawyer, Barrister Malcolm Omirhobo is leading some tweeps to called out the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Senator George Akume for saying he cannot pay four drivers on his employ over the minimum wage saga, reports ITREALMS.

A Tweep is a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and receive tweets.

NOSDRA DG to refocus agency on Tinubu's agenda - ITREALMS

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The newly appointed Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spillage, Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Emeka Woke, has reiterated commitment to align the agency with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a meeting with management staff at the agency's headquarters, Engr. Woke emphasized his mandate to refocus, redirect, and revitalize NOSDRA to positively impact communities affected by oil spills.

NCC: A digital enabler of renewed hope agenda - ITREALMS

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In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and digital skills.

Digital transformation is happening globally at a record pace. During the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, remote work and virtual collaboration tools took centre stage; platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet became—and still are—essential for meetings, conferences and team collaboration. E-commerce and online retail have transformed how consumers seamlessly order and receive goods and services.

NICO, NCC to leverage telecoms for Nigeria’s culture promotion - ITREALMS

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The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are working out details to leverage telecommunications channels for promotion of the nation’s rich cultural heritage, reports ITREALMS.

This follows the meeting of the two Federal Government establishments on Thursday at the Federal capital Territory, Abuja led by their chief executive officers, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye and Dr. Aminu Maida in that order.

Konga bags HP’s Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 Award - ITREALMS

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The multiple award-winning composite e-commerce group, Konga, has again made a significant mark on the global stage. 

The retail powerhouse has been honored with the prestigious Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 award by global technology giant, HP. The award recognizes Konga's excellence and solidifies its position as a trusted leader in Nigeria's digital marketplace.

Urgent action needed to address food inflation by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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"An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb." This is a popular saying from Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart". Many times, these days, I feel like that old woman in the saying, especially when I see skits where food is wasted and there are too many of them now. I don't find them funny. I can't laugh. They offend my sensibility. Food don cost.

This rising food cost is called food inflation. Food inflation refers to the rate at which food prices increase over a specific period, typically measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food. This metric indicates how much the cost of a standard basket of food items has risen, impacting consumers' purchasing power and overall cost of living.

Nigerian Idol! Viewers to win big @Tecno's amazing rewards - ITREALMS

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TECNO, known for backing great things and its partnership with Nigerian Idol has been nothing short of spectacular. 

As TECNO is set to propel another Nigerian Idol hopeful toward their dream stardom, they're also making sure viewers are included in the excitement. 

NETCO posts 137% increase in operating profit @2023 - ITREALMS

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...Targets 5% share rise in market share through EPC Projects

The NNPC Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has announced a 137 per cent increase in operating profits for the year 2023.

This was disclosed by the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Limited, Mr. Adedapo Segun, at the Company's 34th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, on Friday.

World Environment Day: Airtel promotes plastic reduction @employee session - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria marked World Environment Day by hosting an insightful session aimed at educating employees on the practice of tackling plastic pollution. 

The event was held on Tuesday, 4th May, 2024, at Airtel Head office, Banana Island, Lagos.

NCC boss, Aminu Maida to chair SUPERNEWS confab @June 13 - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida will chair the SUPERNEWS Nigeria SMEs confab scheduled for June 13, 2024 at Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos at 10am prompt.

According to a statement signed by the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi, the choice of Aminu Maida as Chairman was borne out of the Commission’s commitment in ensuring strong and credible regulatory framework that will engender a positive outcome in the financial inclusion policy of the Federal Government, given that financial inclusion holds a great potential for the Nigerian economy and for the financial stability of the country.

NGE warns Police: Stop spate of journalists' abduction - ITREALMS

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*Say Cyber Crimes Act not enacted to persecute journalists

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the spate of abduction and arrest of journalists in the country by security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, under the guise of enforcing the Cyber Security Act, and warned of the consequence of such illegal actions on press freedom, reports ITREALMS.

The professional body of media executives and senior editors also warned of the dangers of allowing certain territories of the Nigerian states falling into the hands of terrorists and bandits, and expressed optimism that the federal government has all it takes to flush out these enemies of the country, and guarantee peace and security of the country and its people.

Reprieve for UNILAG student, Aminat, who lives in swampy, flooded apartment+video - ITREALMS

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Reprieve is on the way for the 300-level University of Lagos (UNILAG) undergraduate, Ms Aminat Ajikobi, whose video went viral, showcasing her residence in a swampy, flooded room apartment, at a Lagos suburb for over 10 years, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as the Muslim Mercy Aid and Relief International Foundation (MMARIF) has volunteered to support her with the sum of N500,000 obviously to seek, get new and better abode.

Asue Ighodalo concurs Akoko-Edo's unfair treatment must be reversed - ITREALMS

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate for Edo State, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, has concurred that Akoko-Edo's unfair treatment over the years must be reversed, reports ITREALMS.

Mr. Ighodalo made this assertion at the 'Meet The Candidates' hosted by the Akoko-Edo Development Association, aka 'Akoko-Edo Forum' over the weekend.

NCDMB plans changes to enhance Nigerian content fund - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) plans to introduce some changes that will enhance the Nigerian Content Intervention (NCI) Fund and increase the fund's impact and efficiency.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omotsola Ogbe hinted at the changes at the quarterly engagement forum held with the Bank of Industry (BoI), custodians of the fund on Monday in Lagos.

Boko Haram: Borno communities emphasise citizens engagement - ITREALMS

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Communities in Borno State have narrated their ordeals at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists while calling for more citizens' engagement in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism efforts in North East Nigeria.

This was the outcome of consultative meeting and recent engagements led by Neem Foundation and as part of The Truth Alliance, which is a group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) committed to unmasking the atrocities of rhe terrorist groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).

No plans to revoke more licences, says CBN - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted allegations of its plans to revoke some more licenses, reports ITREALMS.

This followed the revoking of the Heritage Bank Plc license on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Shell, partners: We spent more on social investments in 2023 – ITREALMS

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Total expenditure on direct social investments by the three Shell companies in Nigeria and their partners in 2023 was $42.2 million, a 23% increase compared to $34.29 million in the previous year. Shell exclusively spent $14.1 million.

This was a significant mark-up in efforts by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) as well as their partners -- Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC); TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited; NAOC and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd – to promote the socio-economic development of host communities.

Edetaen Ojo to chair 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum on IG4D - ITREALMS

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One of the top 10 digital change makers in Africa and Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Mr. Edetaen Ojo would preside over the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), reports ITREALMS.

The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa, a project of ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke, made this disclosure, saying that Mr. Ojo, a renowned internet freedom advocate on the continent has been confirmed to chair this year’s forum on the theme “IG4D: Innovative Digital Economy & Safer Civic Space in Nigeria.”

NLC, TUC suspend strike, nationwide - ITREALMS

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The leaderships of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial action which began on Monday, reports ITREALMS.

The suspension, ITREALMS gathered in the light of the inability to reach common ground on a new minimum wage and the hike in electricity tariff for the past one week.

Penpushing Media 6th anniversary lecture to hold July 25 - ITREALMS

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The planning committee for the 6th annual anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media, owners of globally known online newspapers and television, has announced July 25, 2024 as the date scheduled for its annual event.

Penpushing reports that chairperson of the committee, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi made this known to journalists in a statement adding that the theme of this year's edition is 'Infrastructure as a tool for National Cohesion.’

SEC D-G to x-ray Nigeria's green economy, infrastructure transformation @Oriental summit - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, will be x-raying key policies and options available in the country’s drive to strengthen her national economy while aligning with global push towards promoting green economy.

This will be the high point at the 3rd National Conference being put together by Oriental News Nigeria, coming up on July 25th , 2024, at Radisson Blu, GRA Ikeja, Lagos at 9am.

Telecoms Clinic - Nigeria: Who is in-charge of innovation asks by Remmy Nweke

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In this piece, REMMY NWEKE asks who is in charge of innovation in Nigeria as the current leadership marks 365 days in office?

Preamble:

As Nigeria marks the 25 years of returning to democracy and one year anniversary of Bola Tinubu led All Progressive Congress (APC) Federal Government, one question kept coming up, that is who is in-charge of innovation management in this country.

Innovation management has been defined as involving the process of managing an organization's or country innovation procedure, starting from the initial stage of ideation, to the final stage of successful implementation. This, experts at the International Organization for Standardization said encompasses the decisions, activities and practices of devising and implementing an innovation strategy.

Why Tinubu directed MDAs to patronise NASENI products - ITREALMS

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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation.

The President represented by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the declaration while commissioning NASENI-Portland Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion, Filling, Reverse Engineering and Training Centre in Utako Abuja on Friday, May 31, 2024.

World Ifa Festival: Gov. Adeleke felicitates traditional worshippers - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated traditional rulers in the state and across the globe on the celebration of this year's World Ifa Festival, underscoring the spiritual undertone of the festival to the Yoruba race.

Governor Adeleke who congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja I, and the Araba Agbaye, Araba Awodotun Aworemi Mokoranwale II, on the occasion, recognized the deep spiritual bearing of the festival on adherents.

Fuel your adventures with TECNO POVA 6 Neo, explore massive battery life - ITREALMS

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At the heart of this marvel lies its crown jewel—a monstrous 7000mAh battery, a powerhouse capable of fueling your digital adventures for days on end. Whether binge-watching your favorite series, conquering virtual battlefields, or staying connected with loved ones, the TECNO POVA 6 Neo ensures you're never stranded, even in the most power-hungry situations.

3rd Konga mid-year shopping festival comes with savings, rewards – ITREALMS

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Nigeria's leading e-commerce giant, Konga is thrilled with the third edition of its highly anticipated Mid-Year Shopping Festival. 

This epic sales campaign, which runs from June 1st through July 31st, 2024, offers two months of intense price slashes across all product categories. It promises to be the biggest discount sale in the first half of the year, rivaled only by Konga's legendary Black Friday extravaganza, Yakata. 

NNPC bags NIMASA compliance certification on ship, port security - ITREALMS

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The NNPC Ltd has reiterated commitment to sustain the company's march towards process improvement, regulatory compliance and performance excellence, just as the company has been certified on ship and port security by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice President, Business Services, NNPC, Mr. Inuwa Danladi, disclosed this while speaking on the recent certification of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Compliance obtained from NIMASA.

Aba killing of Soldiers: Tinubu urges security agencies to fish out perpetrators - ITREALMS

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria has urged security agencies not only to fish out the masterminds and perpetrators of the Aba attack of five military men, but also those calling on people to stay at home, reports ITREALMS.

Tinubu who was reacting to the killing in Aba, Abia State of five soldiers on Thursday, May 30 by suspected members of Eastern Security Network (ESN) operated by Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), described their action their action "treasonable offence."

McEnies boss gains AI skills @Oxford, joins IMC as Fellow - ITREALMS

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Marketing communications practitioner and the Group Chief Executive Officer, McEnies Global Communications, Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, has identified Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries and drive economic growth not only in Nigeria but across the globe.

Olaosebikan, a notable event planner, made this assertion on Thursday, while speaking on her latest skill and knowledge acquisition feats at both Said Business School, the University of Oxford, and the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC).