" ITREALMS: 2024-06-30

Saturday, July 06, 2024

Governor Adeleke warns transporters against violence, suspends SSA on Civil Societies - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned transport workers in Osun State against actions and activities capable of plunging the state into violence and lawlessness.
Governor Adeleke warns transporters against violence, suspends SSA on Civil Societies  - ITREALMS
The Governor has also directed immediate suspension of the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies pending outcome of investigations by the Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye.

Former Governor Amosun to chair Penpushing Lecture'24 - ITREALMS

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The former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has accepted the role to chair the 6th anniversary lecture scheduled to hold on July 25, 2024 at New Marque Events Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
Former Governor Amosun to chair Penpushing Lecture'24 - ITREALMS
Amosun in his acceptance letter forwarded to the management and editorial board of Penpushing Media dated June 20 and personally signed expressed thanks to the organization for inviting him as the chairman of the occasion.

Friday, July 05, 2024

AfDB appoints Omotosho, Director, Statistics Department - ITREALMS

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The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Babatunde Samson Omotosho, an economist and statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department, effective June 16, 2024, reports ITREALMS.
AfDB appoints Omotosho, Director, Statistics Department - ITREALMS
Dr Omotosho, a Nigerian national, has more than 21 years experience in developing data strategies to align with the strategic objectives of organisations. He also brings expertise in data compilation, data analytics, macroeconomic research, and policy analysis.

FG & NLC Struggles: Dalung, APC chieftain, others join Legit.ng discourse - ITREALMS

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The approach by the Federal Government on the ongoing struggles by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) was top on the agenda at the discourse hosted virtually by the Legit.ng, Nigeria's leading digital media and news platform, reports 
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FG & NLC Struggles: Dalung, APC chieftain, others join Legit.ng discourse - ITREALMS
The discourse, entitled "FG & Labour Struggles: Catalyst for Other Governance Demands" took place on Legit.ng's X Space, penultimate Saturday, with focus on the federal government and the labor congress struggles, and the consequences of this on other potential demands from the citizens.

NNPC-SPDC JV donates ICT centre to Bauchi university - ITREALMS

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A state-of-the-art ICT centre was on Thursday inaugurated at the Sa’adu Zungur University (formerly Bauchi State University), Gadau in Bauchi State in the latest support for education in Nigeria by The Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) and its joint venture partners – Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC); TotalEnergies and Nigeria Agip Oil Company.
NNPC-SPDC JV donates ICT centre to Bauchi university - ITREALMS
The centre, wholly funded by the SPDC-operated joint venture, boasts a visually stimulating collaborative workspace where students can engage in group work and brainstorming sessions.

Thursday, July 04, 2024

Digital regulators embrace strategy to unlock transformative technologies - ITREALMS

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The regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximize the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) which closed today, Thursday, in Kampala, Uganda.
Digital regulators embrace strategy to unlock transformative technologies - ITREALMS
The “GSR-24 Best Practice Guidelines" agreed by ICT regulators include a series of considerations for balancing innovation with regulation to create a positive impact on societies and economies from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Customs Area 11, Command Onne intercepts 884 rifles, 112,500 live ammunition, others - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service Area 11 Command Onne Rivers State has intercepted a 1x40 foot container with number MAEU165396, which originated from Turkey laddened with arms and ammunition and contraband drugs worth over N13 billion, reports ITREALMS.
Customs Area 11, Command Onne intercepts 884 rifles, 112,500 live ammunition, others - ITREALMS
This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of Customs BA Adeniyi, while addressing Journalists at Onne, Rivers state, Monday.

PIN launches short film competition for young Africans - ITREALMS

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The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has launched a short film competition for Young Africans, reports 
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PIN launches short film competition for young Africans - ITREALMS

This offers Young Africans across the continent to have an opportunity to participate in a short film competition and win a total of $3,000.

Wanted! 'Institutes to finance energy projects' says NNPC Ltd - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has called for the establishment of more local institutions in Nigeria and Africa with capacity to provide funding for energy projects to tackle energy poverty.
Wanted! Institutes to finance energy projects says NNPC Ltd - ITREALMS
The call was made by the Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Umar Ajiya, at the ongoing 23rd Nigeria Oil Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja on Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

FirstBank powers digital lending with FirstCredit - ITREALMS

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In the fast-evolving world of digital banking, Nigeria stands on the brink of a financial revolution. 
As the global pandemic has accelerated digitalization, the need for accessible, efficient, and reliable financial services has never been more crucial. FirstCredit by FirstBank emerges as a groundbreaking digital lending solution designed to meet the demands of Nigerians where the need for quick cash is ticking ever northward.
FirstBank powers digital lending with FirstCredit - ITREALMS
The shift towards digital banking in Nigeria has been both rapid and transformative. With the increasing penetration of mobile phones and internet access, more Nigerians are embracing digital solutions for their financial needs. This trend has been further amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated minimal physical contact and prompted a surge in digital transactions.

PwC Nigeria admits three new partners - ITREALMS

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The PwC Nigeria has admitted three new partners effective, 1 July 2024, including Marilyn Obaisa-Osula (Consulting & Risk Services), Taiwo Oyaniran (Assurance), and Tim Siloma (Tax & Regulatory Services), reports 
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PwC Nigeria admits three new partners - ITREALMS
With this, PwC Africa's admission of 15 new partners, ITREALMS gathered showed that 40 per cent are female, thereby the company is marking a significant step towards achieving the firm's gender representation goals in leadership.

Halo Solutions achieves £10m equity funding - ITREALMS

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A British technology company, Halo Solutions, has achieved the sum of £10 million, about N18,894,060,000.00 in latest equity funding as it plans for expansion across the Middle East and North Africa regions, reports ITREALMS.
Halo Solutions achieves £10m equity funding - ITREALMS
Halo, ITREALMS recall developed the Halo public safety and security software platform, which was used at the coronation for His Majesty King Charles III, the King of England and the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the late Monarch of England.

Denmark scales up Africa's with Early Warnings for All Initiative - ITREALMS

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The Early Warnings for All Initiative (EW4All) has a bold vision of a world in which every individual is protected by life-saving Early Warning Systems (EWS) by 2027. 
Denmark scales up Africa's with Early Warnings for All Initiative - ITREALMS
Seeking to work more coherently across the full EWS value chain, the EW4ALL initiative is led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), each leading one of the four pillars, relevant to their mandated expertise.

NNPC declares state of emergency on crude oil production - ITREALMS

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In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, disclosed this in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in Abuja, on Tuesday.

Monday, July 01, 2024

NDSF@15: DigitalSENSE Africa honours Ekuwem, Odusote, Nwannenna, Adebayo, Uzor, others - ITREALMS

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The immediate past Secretary to the Government of Akwa-Ibom State, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, alongside the chairperson, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs Ibukun Odusote, Managing Director, Condata Systems Limited, Dr. Chris Nwannenna, chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Managing Director, Wizzyhub Technologies, Mr. Francis Uzor led awardees at the inaugural DigitalSENSE Africa awards, reports 
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NDSF@15 … From left: Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa, Sir Remmy Nweke, Chairman, 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development and Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda, Mr. Edetaen Ojo; Managing Director, Condata Systems Limited, Dr. Chris Nwannenna, Managing Director, Wizyhub Technologies Limited, Mr. Francis Uzor, President/Founder, DNS Women Nigeria, Mrs Nkem Nweke, Managing Director, Welcome Center Hotels, Mr. Jeff Fischer, President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) Mr. Sola Akinsanya who represented NIRA Board of Trustee (BoT) chairperson, Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, Barr. Mrs Amaka Onumonu, Legal Adviser to DNS WomenNG who stood in for Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani and Chief Technical Officer, Teledom Group, Engr. Joseph Enyia, who represented Executive Vice Chairman, Teledom Group, Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem at the award ceremony to mark NDSF@15 with the theme: ‘IG4D: Innovative Digital Economy and Safer Civic Space in Nigeria’ powered by ITREALMS Media group at prestigious Welcome Center Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos.
Other awardees included the Managing Director, Digital Realty Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), Mr. Gbenga Sesan, and Managing Director, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman, among others.

AfTLD names Nigerian Eyitayo Iyortim, president – ITREALMS

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The Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLDs) Executive Committee has named Mrs Eyitayo Iyortim from Nigeria (.NG) as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee and President of the organization, reports ITREALMS.
AfTLD names Nigerian Eyitayo Iyortim, president – ITREALMS
The Executive Committee arising from its session in Nairobi at the weekend, informed ITREALMS, that Mrs. Iyortim would be deputized by Prof Idrissa Sarr, Vice President, Manager of the .SN ccTLD.

Idris welcomes MoU for establishment of PR degree academy, election of Ibietan @APRA - ITREALMS

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The Federal Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, for the proposed establishment of a degree-awarding academy for public relations practice in Nigeria, reports 
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This is coming as the Federal Civil Service now has 'Information and Public Relations Officer' designate.

Konga excites customers @12 - ITREALMS

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The much-anticipated Konga Anniversary sale is here, and this year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. As part of the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, the anniversary sale will run from July 1 to July 31. During this time, Konga will offer shoppers ultra discounts, unbeatable prices, free and same-day delivery, and exciting deals across all product categories. 
Celebrating its 12th anniversary, Konga is set to make this month-long event a memorable shopping experience for all its customers.

Re-Saving AFRINIC from itself by Katim Seringe Touray - ITREALMS

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"WE are writing to address our claim for libel regarding an article titled ‘Saving AFRINIC from itself by Katim Seringe Touray - ITREALMS,' authored by Katim Seringe Touray.
Re-Saving AFRINIC from itself by Katim Seringe Touray - ITREALMS
This article was initially published on the ‘ITREALMS’ website on 7 April 2023, and is still accessible as of the date of this letter which is publicly made available at the above URL.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Official series: Eight steps to secure your PalmPay account - ITREALMS

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In today's digital age, securing your financial transactions and personal information is more important than ever.
Official series: Eight steps to secure your PalmPay account - ITREALMS
According to the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, incidents of “Fraud loss via Internet Banking increased by 325% between 2022 and 2023, with Mobile, Web and POS being the most exploited channels by fraudsters in the country.”