" ITREALMS: 2024-08-04

Friday, August 09, 2024

Interior Minister laud retired DCM Bisi Kazeem for projecting FRSC image - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commended retired Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) Bisi Kazeem for positively projecting the image of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for 12 years.
Interior Minister laud retired DCM Bisi Kazeem for projecting FRSC image - ITREALMS
Tunji-Ojo gave the commendation during the 11th valedictory lecture series and Pull out Parade organised in honour of Kazeem, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Count NNPC out of any economic sabotage says Kyari - ITREALMS

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari has said the company has not breached any known enabling laws guiding dealings with partners, hence should be counted out of any claims of economic sabotage.
Count NNPC out of any economic sabotage says Kyari - ITREALMS
Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, quoted Kyari, while addressing the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in the Nigeria Petroleum Industry at the National Assembly on Wednesday, as saying that refining business is a straightforward business which any investor should know before coming into the market.

Economic Outlook: AfDB forecasts growth for Madagascar - ITREALMS

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The latest Economic Outlook by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted growth for Madagascar by 4.5 per cent in 2024 and 5.3 percent in 2025, reports ITREALMS.
Economic Outlook: AfDB forecasts growth for Madagascar - ITREALMS
The AfDB Group’s Country Report 2024, ITREALMS gathered, forecasted vigorous economic activity for Madagascar, with expected growth of 4.5 percent in 2024, climbing to 5.3 percent in 2025. Growth on the Grande Île was 4.4 percent in 2023, compared with 4.3 percent in 2022.

Obadare appointed professor of practice @Miva Open University - ITREALMS

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The founding Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader, Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, has been appointed as the first Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity) in Nigeria.
Obadare appointed professor of practice @Miva Open University - ITREALMS
Dr. Obadare’s letter of appointment as a Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity) by Miva Open University, Abuja, dated 1st of July 2024 and was signed by the University’s Registrar, Iheanyi Akwitti.

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Sins of the North by Senator Shehu Sani

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A former Senator, Shehu Sani has berated the northern region of Nigeria, decrying that after years of blaming others for the woes of the region, latest happenings required that the north prove itself.
Sins of the North by Senator Shehu Sani
He, therefore listed some 20 sins of the north.

TD Africa, Huawei partner for SMEs - ITREALMS

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Respite at last for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises on the African continent as TD Africa partners Huawei to help SMEs optimize operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth.
Having seen the challenges SMEs on the continent face in networking, TD Africa, Africa's number one technology distribution company, considered it wise that the SMEs got a one-stop, cutting-edge technology solution.

AFRICMIL: IGP must stop police attacks on journalists, protesters - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) notes with dismay disheartening media reports about the manhandling of journalists and other citizens by the police as the #EndBadGovernance protests that began August 1, 2024, continues in some states across the country.
We strongly condemn the violence against journalists and other citizens by the police as citizens exercise their constitutional rights of freedom of assembly and expression within the extant laws of the country.

Monday, August 05, 2024

Dangote Cement grows Pan-African revenue by half-year with 139.9% - ITREALMS

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The half-year result for Dangote Cement has indicated an increase in revenue from Pan-African operations by 139.9 per cent, growing to N807.1 billion as against N336.4 billion, reported in the corresponding period of 2023.
Dangote Cement grows Pan-African revenue by half-year with 139.9% - ITREALMS
The cement plant also reported a 10.9 percent increase in the Nigerian market which rose from 8.0Mt to 9.0Mt in the half year ended June 30, 2024. According to the 2024 half-year results of the cement company, group volumes rose by 3.8 percent to 13.9Mt. Group revenue was up by 85 percent to N1,760 billion compared to N950 billion at the corresponding period in 2023 driven by 60 percent growth in Nigeria which rose to N991 billion from N618 billion.

ToT awards '24: ALX wins Most Innovative Edtech - ITREALMS

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ALX, a leading tech career accelerator with physical hubs in eight African countries, including Nigeria, has won the Most Innovative EdTech Company of the Year award at the 20th anniversary of the Titans of Tech awards.
(L-R) - Dr. Ayotunde Coker, Chairman, Africa Data Centers Association (ADCA) presents an award to Ridwan Bello, Events & Activations Lead, ALX Nigeria, as the most innovative EdTech company of the year 2024 at Titans of Tech

“Optimising service and performance, overall quality of innovation and contribution to ICT advancement, digital transformation contribution to end-user quality-of-experience were key components in the criteria considered by the Tech TV intelligence unit panel that selected the award winners.

The four months long period involved gathering a series of detailed information on KPIs, Innovation, growth strategies and Edtech global standard and compliance,” said organizers of the prestigious awards.

According to organisers of the Titans of Tech Global Awards, ALX Africa’s commitment to empowering tomorrow’s leaders through access to advanced digital skills that are critical to future employability and entrepreneurship is truly commendable.

Don Pedro Aganbi, Convener, TOTA 2024 cited that “ALX has consistently extended its reach across the continent in furtherance of this goal.

This prestigious accolade highlights ALX’s commitment to advancing technology learning and innovation in Africa. The award was presented during the Titans of Tech Awards ceremony, following a Tech Conference and Expo, where ALX actively engaged with participants to highlight its innovative programs.

The event brought together leaders and stakeholders from various sectors, celebrating the achievements and innovations shaping the future of technology on the continent.

The Titans of Tech Awards, also known as Nigeria’s Tech Industry Grammy, recognises the high-tech industry’s most prominent movers and shakers, including pioneers and innovators.

Seun Babajide-Duroshola, country marketing manager for ALX Nigeria expressed the company’s gratitude, stating,

“We are deeply honoured to receive this award. It demonstrates our team’s hard work and dedication to contributing to innovation in the tech industry over the years. We thank the organisers for recognising our efforts and providing us with a platform to continue inspiring and equipping young Africans with the skills they need to succeed.”

Seun Babajide-Duroshola, emphasised ALX’s ongoing mission, saying,

“ALX remains committed to providing millions of young Africans with opportunities to develop their personal and professional lives through quality and industry-standard tech programs. This recognition reinforces our resolve to continue creating impactful learning experiences and supporting the growth of the tech ecosystem across Africa.”

With a community of over 200,000 members across Nigeria, ALX is a hub for the development of tech talent, providing world-class learning opportunities with programmes such as the Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials (AICE), Virtual Assistant Programme, ALX Founders Academy, Data Analytics, Data Science, AWS Cloud Computing, Software Development and many more offerings.

As ALX continues to expand its reach and impact, the organisation remains dedicated to its vision of empowering the next generation of African leaders and innovators.

The Titans of Tech award for the Most Innovative EdTech Company marks a significant milestone in ALX’s journey, reflecting its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the EdTech sector.
(L-R) - Dr. Ayotunde Coker, Chairman, Africa Data Centers Association (ADCA) presents an award to Ridwan Bello, Events & Activations Lead, ALX Nigeria, as the most innovative EdTech company of the year 2024 at Titans of Tech

11th Lagos PR confab to focus on climate change, environment - ITREALMS


The focus at the 11th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference (LaPRSC), would be on climate change and environment, reports ITREALMS.

11th Lagos PR confab to focus on  climate change, environment - ITREALMS

According to the organisers of the conference, tagged the 'August gathering of Public Relations Solution Providers,_, the annual conference is a collaboration between Addefort Nigeria Ltd and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

NNPC Ltd: An All-round Asset to Nigeria by Olufemi Soneye - ITREALMS

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In its editorial of 2nd August, 2024, the BusinessDay newspaper, characteristically, launched another scurrilous and baseless attack on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). In the editorial entitled: “NNPCL: Liability or Asset to Nigerians?”, the newspaper set out to paint the picture of NNPC Ltd that is a liability to Nigeria instead of an asset that it should be. It chronicled a litany of issues which in its estimation have made the company to lose its place as an asset to the nation. As to be expected, all the issues it raised were either outright lies or unfair misrepresentation of facts. Let’s take a look at them one by one.
NNPC Ltd: An All-round Asset to Nigeria by Olufemi Soneye - ITREALMS
According to the newspaper, NNPC Limited's status as an asset is undercut by the opacity of its operations and corruption. The truth, however, is that this is a regurgitation of age-long allegations that have since been overtaken by the emergence of Mr. Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the company and the transition of the old NNPC as a corporation into a limited liability company under the Petroleum Industry Act.

Sunday, August 04, 2024

NUJ: Intimidation, harassment of Journalists must stop - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried latest intimidation and harassment of members of the union in the ongoing coverage of protest over #EndBadGovernance, reports ITREALMS.
A press statement from NUJ, informed ITREALMS that the series of protests that rocked many parts of the country on Thursday and Friday the 1st and 2nd of August 2024, witnessed Nigerian journalists in their numbers who went out as required by the demands of the profession to cover the events but ended being harassed.

Nationwide broadcast: What Tinibu told Nigerians - ITREALMS

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Broadcast by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinibu on the nationwide protest, on Sunday, August 4th, 2024.
Excerpts: 
My fellow Nigerians,

1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states.