Nnamani leads speakers @2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum on IG4D - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the most interconnected facility in West Africa, the Digital Realty Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, would lead speakers to the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) on Thursday, June 27, 2024, reports ITREALMS.

Digital Realty Nigeria, formally known as Medallion Data Centres Limited is a Lagos-based number 1 peering point for the region.

African footballers: Destroyed by DNA paternity tests - ITREALMS

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In the last decade, one thing that has remained worrisome is how African footballers’ homes are being destroyed by DeoxyriboNucleic Acid (DNA) paternity tests. REMMY NWEKE calls for verifiable research on why such has been the case in order to find a solution and give our footballers peace of mind at homes.

“I never knew somebody could give you what is not yours,” decried Afrobeat maestro, Femi Kuti, on realisation through a DNA test that two of his children were not his in 2014.

Of course, Femi’s revelation left Nigerians mouth agape, while the shock lasted. Though he made paid his promise to return the children to their supposed father.

Community Development Trusts: Fubara urges transparency - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for responsible management of funds allocated to Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDT) in the Niger Delta, reports ITREALMS.

The governor spoke on Tuesday at an event to unveil three additional HDCTs by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the SPDC Joint Venture comprising SPDC, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), TotalEnergies Limited and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited.

AXA MANSARD introduces four new contact center numbers - ITREALMS

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AXA MANSARD has introduced four new contact center numbers which are now active, reports ITREALMS.

The company, which prides itself as one-stop financial services platform for life Insurance, motor Insurance, travel Insurance, health insurance and investment in Nigeria, made this disclosure at the weekend, saying that the new contact center lines are now active.

Nigeria ranks 2nd in African domain name registration - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has been ranked the second in African Domain Name registration, according to a latest study, reports ITREALMS.

The study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa, indicated that Nigeria moved up to second place in the Africa Domain Name industry rating, just after South Africa.

Upgrade your smartphone game with TECNO POVA 6 Neo - ITREALMS

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Are you in the market for a new smartphone that won't break the bank, delivers exceptional performance, and has many benefits? Allow me to introduce you to the TECNO POVA 6 Neo. 

You might have heard some buzz about this device, but here are five compelling reasons why the TECNO POVA 6 Neo has to be your next smartphone. Without further ado, let's dive in!

Generative AI: Closing adoption gap to boost benefits says data scientist - ITREALMS

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Closing the adoption gap on Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) would boost its benefits, says a data scientist and machine learning lecturer with the University of Lagos, Dr. Roselyn Isimeto, reports ITREALMS.

Gen AI is artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, videos, or other data using generative models, often in response to prompts.

Centre-LSD develops FCT Area Council’s OGP action plan - ITREALMS

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To onboard Local Government Areas unto the Open Government Partnership (OGP), the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) under its project “Promoting Transparency and Accountability in the governance process through the implementation of Open Government Partnership in Nigeria” on 13th June 2024, commenced a two-day workshop for the development of OGP Local Action Plan for Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT.

The Programme Coordinator of Centre LSD, Mr. Lawal Amodu, in a press statement available to ITREALMS said that the two days event is expected to produce a plan that will guide the Area Council in the implementation of the OGP for the next two years.

Diamond Jubilee: Motailatu Church to ordain 348 parishioners @Saturday - ITREALMS

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A total of 348 (Three Hundred and forty eight parishioners) of Motailatu Church of God (MCG) would on Saturday be ordained to mark its 60th anniversary, reports ITREALMS.

Senior Apostle-General Abayomi Daramola, in a press statement available to ITREALMS on Thursday, said the epoch-making event would hold at the International headquarters of the Church in Ondo City, Ondo State.

Nigerian Breweries acquires 80% of Distell Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc, has officially completed the acquisition of a majority stake (80%) in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited (Distell Nigeria), reports ITREALMS.

The completion of the transaction follows the approval of the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) for the acquisition by Nigerian Breweries Plc, of the shares of the South African entity, Distell International Limited (now known as Heineken Beverages Holdings Limited) in Distell Nigeria, as well as the import business of Distell International Limited in Nigeria.

Women in Energy honours Shell MD, Aiboni - ITREALMS

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The Manager Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Elohor Aiboni, has been honoured by the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), reports ITREALMS.

The President, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), Mrs Eyono Fatayi-Williams, led her executive to SNEPCo headquarters in Lagos to make the presentation of the certificate of honour on Tuesday.

Fake posters of Akpabio, El-Rufai for 2027 political romance mischievous - ITREALMS

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The office of the President of the Senate has denied the posters making a round of the former Kaduna State governor, Malam El-Rufai and Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio in a purported presidential romance for 2027, reports ITREALMS.

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate, Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh in a press statement available to 
ITREALMS their attention have been drawn to posters circulating in some parts of Kaduna associating the President of the Senate with a supposed El-Rufai 2027 political ambition.

Makinde assents mobilisation agency for economic devt bill, appoints Thomas, DG - ITREALMS

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... As former Minister, Gana, hails gov

The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Bill establishing the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), noting that his administration will continue to prioritise economic development in order to solve major challenges in the state.

While signing the Bill passed by the House of Assembly into Law at the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Tuesday, Governor Makinde also announced the appointment of a former Commissioner for Education in the state, Dr Morohunkola Thomas, who is his Special Adviser on Socio-Economic Development, as the Director General of the agency.

Privacy right: Court orders UBA to pay customer N8m for gross violation - ITREALMS

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The United Bank of Africa (UBA) Plc in Nigeria has been ordered to pay its customer N8,000,000 only for gross violation of her right to data privacy in a matter funded by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) through its digital rights reporting platform Ripoti, reports ITREALMS.

The bank was found liable for unilaterally opening a domiciliary account for Miss Folashade Molehin without her consent, breaching her right to data privacy.

NUC accredits Novena University's nursing science programme - ITREALMS

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited the Bachelor of Nursing Science programme of Novena University, Ogume.

The University’s nursing programme was granted full accreditation status by the NUC, the body responsible for the regulation of academic activities and standards of all Nigerian universities.

CBN insists deposit banks are safe, denies claims to revoke more licenses - ITREALMS

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Following claims in certain quarters about the stability of some Nigerian banks in the wake of Heritage Bank Plc's license revocation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again reassured members of the banking public of the safety of their deposits and the banking system's resilience.

Contrary to some claims, the Bank’s Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Abuja, faulted claims that the CBN was considering revoking the operating licences of Fidelity, Polaris, Wema, and Unity Banks.

Biodun Adedipe to keynote @SUPERNEWS Nigeria SMEs Confab, June 13 - ITREALMS

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The founding chief consultant at B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr. Biodun Adedipe, would Thursday, June 13, deliver the keynote at the SUPERNEWS Nigeria SMEs Confab 2024 scheduled at Radisson Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos at 10am prompt.

Adedipe would speaking on 'Bringing SMEs into the Financial Services Network via Fintech' according to the Convener, the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi.

Argungu replaces Arase at Police Service Commission, Sheidu becomes ES for Police Trust Fund - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian President, Senator Bola Tinubu, has approved the appointment of retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Hashimu Argungu, as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), reports ITREALMS.

With this appointment, the former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, ceases forthwith.

BREAKING NEWS! ICANN board names Lindqvist, next President/CEO - ITREALMS

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The Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has named Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist as the incoming ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this at the Terrace of Kigali Convention Centre on Monday evening, the Chair, ICANN Board of Directors, Tripti Sinha, said Lindqvist will officially assume the role on December 5, 2024.

Rack Centre, AWS collaborate to enhance connectivity in Africa - ITREALMS

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Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading carrier and cloud neutral data centre has collaborated with AWS to enhance connectivity in Africa. The webinar themed "AWS Direct Connect- Extend Your On-Premise Networks into AWS" was held on May 28, 2023.

The session, which dwelled on the significant implications of enhancing connectivity solutions in Africa, brought together industry experts. During the session, they discussed the critical role of AWS Direct Connect in addressing connectivity challenges and opportunities for businesses in Nigeria and Zambia.

Kalama link bridge: Group applauds Fubara's approval - ITREALMS

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The Kalama Development Initiative, a socio-political pressure group, has praised Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for approving the construction of a bridge that will connect Kalama to the rest of the state. 

The group, founded in 2018 to address the socio-political concerns of youths in Kalama, hailed the Governor's commitment to enhancing connectivity and improving the lives of the state's residents.

Innovantics bags Best Biometric Banking Solutions of the Year Award @ABoICT 2024 - ITREALMS

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Innovantics Limited, end-to-end custom-built software solutions provider, has won the best biometric banking solutions of the year award at this year’s Africa Beacon of ICT (ABoICT) Awards held recently in Lagos.

The biometric banking solutions was implemented by Innovantics for UBA, Africa’s pan-African bank to solve difficult business problems.

Tinubu The Audacity to Hope: One year after by Segun Adeleye - ITREALMS

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See how time flies!

It’s a year since that symbolical declaration in his inaugural speech “….that these things are within our proximate reach because my name is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I am the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

A lot can be said about the confidence that President Tinubu exuded, that everything he promised are within reach because of who he is.

Indolent labour union and matters arising by Hassan Gimba - ITREALMS

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For the past four years, I have been insisting that our problem and even need now is not about salary increment but about being a productive nation that produces what it needs and uses what it produces. This would galvanise our economy and strengthen the naira. With a strong currency, ₦30,000 is more than enough as a basic salary. Just imagine the naira to be equal to the dollar and there was a time when ₦60 was equal to $100. Here I have reproduced an old writeup on this topic.

There is no Nigerian that will tell you he is not aware of the NLC even if he does not know that it is an acronym for the Nigeria Labour Congress. What the average Nigerian knows about them is that they always go on strike at the drop of a hat, strikes that have lost their meaning because they always achieve almost nothing.

NITDA, NYSC enter strategic partnership on digital literacy - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to enhance digital literacy across the nation.

The strategic partnership which was formalised at the NYSC Secretariat in Abuja, seeks to bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation to thrive in an increasingly digital world, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to reform the economy and deliver sustained inclusive growth by leveraging digital literacy and cultivating a pool of tech talent.