Google, NCAIR launch ₦100m AI fund for startups - ITREALMS

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The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in partnership with Google, has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund, worth a ₦100 million in support of the Nigerian startups in developing innovative AI-driven solutions, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming amidst controversy that the AI fund with about two weeks application until September 25, is not encouraging to achieve the anticipated Nigerian government’s broader efforts to harness the potential of AI to drive development and innovation.

ANLCA Eastern Zone congratulates Mustapha, others elected to BoT - ITREALMS

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The Eastern Zonal Executive, Chapter Chairmen, Executives, and all esteemed members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Eastern Zone have extended their heartfelt congratulations to the National President, Mr. Emenike Kingsley Nwokeoji, and his National Executive Committee (NECOM) on the successful conduct of the Board of Trustees (BoT) election.

This was contained in a press statement issued and signed by the Zonal Coordinator East, Sir Joshua I. Ahuama and the Zonal Secretary East Mrs Chinyere Okere (Ph.D) on behalf of the Association and made available to our correspondent Friday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.

Tecno's Phantom V fold2 5G comes with enhanced AI - ITREALMS

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Innovative technology brand TECNO today unveiled the new PHANTOM V Fold2 5G – an AI-enhanced second-generation foldable smartphone that brings more efficiency for business professionals and creatives. Embracing the incredible possibilities of large-screen foldable devices, it is a powerhouse of productivity and creativity elevated by futuristic AI innovation.

PHANTOM V Fold2 5G is freshly equipped with TECNO’s brand-new TECNO AI suite of AI functions, including the upgraded Gemini-integrated Ella AI Assistant, AI Artboard, AI Wallpaper and more. It also features advanced hardware, with 6.42” outer and 7.85” main 120Hz LTPO screens with 30-120° hovering capability, a powerful 5750mAh Aircell battery, 70W charging, and an Ultra-Clear Five Camera Imaging System, while it also supports the new PHANTOM V Pen stylus.

Borno: Aliko Dangote Foundation donates N1bn to Maiduguri Flood Victims

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...Presidential Committee on Flooding also donates N1bn

Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has donated a whopping sum of one billion Naira to help assuage the pains of the Maiduguri flood victims in Borno State.

The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR), which Dangote heads, also donated another sum of one billion naira to the cause, to help the Maiduguri victims of the flooding.

The danger of stupid idiots by Pat Utomi - ITREALMS

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Before I get badgered by those unwilling to read or lacking in the discipline to digest concepts, let me announce upfront that no insults are intended by either the title, or the message below.

But I have seen enough of the rush to abuse, by those who miss the meaning of concepts different from their everyday usage, that I suspect an upfront caveat may slow down the rush to conclusion by those who give meaning to the real insult; which is that the best way to hide something from most of us is to write it down in a book.

Tecno reveals iconic Phantom V Flip2 5G - ITREALMS

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The innovative technology brand Tecno has revealed its iconic new AI-enhanced, second-generation flip smartphone, PHANTOM V Flip2 5G. 

A remarkable fusion of on-trend aesthetic design and powerful technologies, it brings stylish individuals a fun, fashionable and functional flip phone experience that makes everyday iconic.

GOCOP@Kogi'24: Partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, others - ITREALMS

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Partners for the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have begun to emerge with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and Dangote Group leading the train of partners for the event slated for Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Reverton Hotel, GRA Lokoja, Kogi State.

The chairman of the 2024 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni, also listed other partners to include Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Setraco Nigeria Limited, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), according to a statement by

GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Sir Remmy Nweke.

TD Africa combats insecurity with price slash on ring security solutions - ITREALMS

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In a bid to help address the rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in homes and offices, TD Africa, the authorized distributor of Amazon Ring in Africa, has announced discounted prices on all Ring security products across the country.

By this price slash, Nigerians can now have a better control over security situations in their homes.

AFRICMIL, Amnesty International to hold national conference on Whistleblowing, corruption and human rights - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) and the Nigeria office of the global human rights group, Amnesty International, will hold a national conference on September 19, 2024, to explore the link between whistleblowing, corruption and human rights as well as take stock of the situation of whistleblowers in Nigeria.

The theme of the conference, which comes on the heels of increased attacks and violations of the rights of whistleblowers, is “Amplifying Whistleblowing to reduce Corruption and Protect Human Rights.”

Anti-Igbo narratives: FOSAD berates Prof Ahmed Bako's inaugural lecture @UDUS - ITREALMS

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... Says Bako misrepresented facts, engaged in Igbo profiling

The Forum of Southeast Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has berated supposed professor of history, Ahmed Bako, over his largely misrepresentation of facts during the 50th inaugural lecture, entitled "The Igbo Factor in the History of Intergroup Relations and Commerce in Kano: Opportunities and Challenges Revisited," delivered recently at the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS), reports ITREALMS.

According to FOSAD President and Secretary General, Dr Stephen Nwala and Dr Uzor Ngoladi, respectively, in a press statement available to ITREALMS as endorsed by Research & Documentation Team of the group made up of Dr Chudi Okoye, Dr Marcel Mbamalu and Dr Chris Belonwu, Professor Bako largely misrepresented historical facts at various points in his lecture, and also engaged in typical Igbo profiling, teasing a xenophobic position that negates the integrative spirit of the Nigerian constitution.

Partnership: SeerBit, Zoho simplify payments for African businesses - ITREALMS

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The Africa’s trusted payment solutions provider, SeerBit, has announced a strategic partnership with Zoho, a global technology company that provides cloud-based business software, to unlock growth for businesses across Africa.

To scale their offerings and drive growth, businesses need to effortlessly manage and receive payments from their customers in Africa. Consequently, SeerBit noted that the partnership marks a significant advancement in simplifying financial transactions for businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other African countries who are utilizing Zoho Books.

Ajaero, NLC President released on bail by DSS - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, was released on bail late Monday night after being in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since earlier same day, reports ITREALMS.

His detention, though undisclosed, flashed a general disapproval from labour unions, rights groups, and civil society organisations across the country and beyond.

Setting records straight over purported first republic Igbo dominance - ITREALMS

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A scripted deception has been circulating all over social media, including WhatsApp groups, suggesting that Igbos, despite being dominant in Tafawa Balewa's government, went ahead to kill him. Nothing can be farther from the truth. This script has turned history on its head. The narrative is designed to present Igbos as disloyal power grabbers and confuse gullible readers, obfuscate the past and promote national discord.

Let us set the records straight; Igbos played no dominant role in Balewa's cabinet. The outline below will help demonstrate this.

Oko, Otitoju, Wang win 2024 Nigeria Prize for science with carbon capture, fuel production - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science has named a project anchored by the trio of Eni Oko, Olajide Otitoju, and Meihong Wang as the winners of the 2024 edition of the Prize, reports ITREALMS.

This, the board, chaired by the former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Barth Nnaji, disclosed, would significantly reshape Nigeria’s energy future.

US Department partners Nigeria on 'Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa' confab - ITREALMS

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The United States Department of State and the Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy would convene over 200 stakeholders, including senior officials from the United States and Africa, private sector executives, civil society members, and academia for a “Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa” conference Nigeria, September 10 – 11 in Lagos. 

The conference participants, according to the office of the spokesperson, US Public Diplomacy at Lagos Consulate, will discuss the opportunities and challenges in the responsible development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The group will also seek to identify and harmonize AI governance strategies between the United States and African nations to enable AI deployments in Africa to be more safe, secure, transparent, and trustworthy.

NNPC Ltd, Chevron JV concludes assets conversion into PIA terms - ITREALMS

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In compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), have concluded the conversion of five of its JV assets into the PIA terms.

Under the new PIA regime, all existing Oil Prospecting Licenses (OPLs) and Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) would be automatically converted to Petroleum Prospecting Licenses (PPLs) and Petroleum Mining Leases (PMLs) upon their expiration.

Customs taking care of me, says Jemima Emmanuel, widow of slain officer - ITREALMS

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Widow of a slain customs officer, Mrs. Jemima Emmanuel Agom has said that since the death of her husband, two years and four months ago, the Nigeria Customs Service has been taking care of her, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this on the heels of a presentation of a brand new TECNO POP 8 264 GB Android phone, worth over N100, 000 naira to her as part of the empowerment programme of the Chairperson, Customs Officers Wives Association( COWA,) Onne customs Area 11, Command chapter, Haj Amina A. Babandede on Monday, September 9, at Customs Barracks Ebubu Eleme Local government Area of Rivers state, Jemima, a mother of three children, from Benue state and fries Akara at the Customs Barracks said it has not been easy since she lost her husband in the line of duty over two years and four months ago.

Prof. Bako and embarrassing totemic lecture by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu - ITREALMS

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To all those who have offered up views on Prof Bako's Inaugural Lecture, I am Chidi Anselm Odinkalu.

I was honestly minded to un-look after reading it twice for reasons that will follow shortly. But given the depth of your effort, I want to offer a limited and deliberately narrow complement.

For a relatively short-ish Inaugural Lecture delivered on the eve of retirement after nearly 45 years teaching and researching Nigerian history, this text is riddled with distressing errors of text, context, sub-text, and texture.

Konga’s Back-to-School campaign: Empowers learners, educators - ITREALMS

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Konga's Back-to-School campaign has been a game-changer for parents, students, teachers, and other stakeholders in Nigerian education.

Since its launch three weeks ago, the campaign—which offers necessary school supplies and educational tools at discounts of up to 80%—has given educators and families alike a lifeline.

Local content: NCDMB applauds NLNG over Train 7 project - ITREALMS

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has commended the significant Nigerian Content strides achieved in the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Train 7 Project.

Speaking on Friday during a visit to the NLNG six-train plant, Train 7 Project construction site, and the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) training centre, Maritime Centre for Excellence (MCOE) in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State, Engr. Ogbe emphasised the need for increased collaboration and advocacy for Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry.