NNPCL, NLNG, FIRS, Delta, Lagos, TotalEnergies, Osun, JAMB, T-Pumpy, others partner GOCOP'24 confab - ITREALMS

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More sponsors have supported the hosting of the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) from October 2 to October 3, in Lokoja, Kogi State. Leading the pack of sponsors are the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Delta and Lagos State governments, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Other sponsors are the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and T-Pumpy Concept Limited.

Danlami Nmodu, 2024 Conference Planning Committee, chairman, confirmed this in a press statement by Sir Remmy Nweke, GOCOP publicity secretary, recalled that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and Dangote Group had earlier pledged their support for the event.

NCC meets stakeholders over 6GHz Wi-Fi, seeks comments - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced to solicit comments from industry stakeholders on efficacy of 6 Gega Hertz (6GHz) for Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi-6), reports ITREALMS.

This request for inputs, according to the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, in Lagos, is in line with the International Mobile Telecommunications (MT) requirements.

NNPC Ltd to revive Brass, OK LNG projects - ITREALMS

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To maximise the nation’s abundant gas resources for economic development and prosperity, NNPC Ltd has begun discussions with investors towards bringing back two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects, Brass and Olokola LNG projects, reports ITREALMS.

NNPC Ltd’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Umar Ajiya disclosed this in a press statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, on the sidelines of the ongoing 2024 Gas Technology Conference and Exhibition (Gastech), in Houston, United States, on Thursday.

Cyber Security Levy controversy: CBN clarifies on monetary policy guidelines'24-25 - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made some clarifications on the monetary, credit, foreign trade and exchange policy guidelines for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with regards to the Policy circular No. 45, which dwelt on Cyber Security Levy, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as CBN has temporarily withdrawn the said circular No. 45 to minimise further risk of misinterpretation.

Customs lead renewed efforts @securing Nigeria's borders, combat petroleum smuggling - ITREALMS

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A country blessed with abundant natural resources, Nigeria has long grappled with the challenges of securing her borders and preventing the smuggling of petroleum products. 

The nation's strategic location, extensive borders spanning over 4,000 kilometers, and the presence of porous entry points have made it vulnerable to the activities of economic saboteurs and criminal gangs with their devastating networks.

Right to Information: MRA condemns citizens harassment by DSS - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the harassment of the leader of a citizens group by the Department of State Services (DSS) for exercising their fundamental right to request information from the government under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, describing the act of intimidation as unlawful and aimed at undermining the very principles of transparency and accountability that the Act is designed to uphold.

The DSS in Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos State is reported to have called one of the conveners of Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, Mr. Jamiu Olayinka, on telephone in the morning of September 12, 2024 and asked him to report at the DSS office in Ibeju-Lekki at 10am that same day.

Adeleke speaks on Osun Airport, Hails Gov Makinde on Ibadan Airport Upgrade7

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed his determination to revive and complete the almost 12 year old Osun Airport project to exit Osun as the only state in the South West without an airport.

He made the declaration at the flag off of the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to Ladoke Akintola International Airport where Governor Seyi Makinde described the Ibadan upgrade project as “economically viable and sustainable”

Halilu’s 365 days outstanding transformations @NASENI - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is mandated to make available in the Nigerian market the primary and intermediate capital products required for machine and equipment design, fabrication, and mass production to provide an enabling environment for sustainable industrialization of the country.

The agency, established in 1992, continues to make progress in Nigeria’s technological advancement, driving home-grown innovation and improving manufacturing capabilities. While playing this role, NASENI has successfully developed more than 150 innovative products as well as prototypes bolstered by its Development Institutes and Centres, thus contributing to fostering excellence in science, engineering technology and manufacturing.

Ezigbo, PG Abatete escapes from kidnappers, regains freedom - ITREALMS

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Barely 24 hours after he was abducted by unknown gunmen, the President-General of Abatete community in Anambra State, High Chief Ezebinobi Chimame Ezigbo, has regained his freedom, after escaping from the kidnappers den, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this development in a viral amateur video, Ezigbo in the company of the chairman of the vigilante in Abatete, said he escaped and called the community security chief to find him at a certain location, but the man came alone.

NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies' $550m Ubeta upstream gas project takes off - ITREALMS

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The $550 million upstream gas project between the NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field has taken off, the Presidency announced on Tuesday.

Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this during an inaugural US-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, hosted by the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC.

Global Patriot Dialogue'24 on 'Media of the Future' holds tomorrow, Friday - ITREALMS

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Top media practitioners, political and business leaders, diplomats, scholars, activists and other stakeholders will, on Friday, September 20, 2024, converge, for a virtual Dialogue on "The Media of the Future," a side event of the Black Futures Summit taking place on the sidelines of the 2024 United Nations Summit of the Future in New York, United States of America (USA).

The UN Summit of the Future is taking place during the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which will feature High Level Debates by leaders from different countries of the world who will congregate in New York.

Abatete PG kidnapped - ITREALMS

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The President-General (PG) of the Abatete community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, High Chief Ezebinobi Chimame Ezigbo, has been kidnapped, reports ITREALMS.

The PG was abducted by a yet-to-be-identified gang that trailed him to his house while he was returning home at about 6:37 pm on Tuesday.

Borno Flood Disaster: Akpabio applauds Tinubu’s swift response - ITREALMS

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The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and other states as a result of devastating rainfall that occasioned the over flow from the Alau Dam.

Akpabio gave the applause in Government House, Maiduguri during the President's condolence visit to Borno State and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi.

Konga Health to appoint resellers for L’Oreal beauty products, others nationwide - ITREALMS

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Konga Health in partnership with L'Oréal, a global leader in premium skincare, has announced the appointment of prospective authorized professional resellers of its high-demand products. This exciting opportunity offers structured Nigerian retailers, wholesalers, healthcare professionals, and structured online sellers a chance to join the growing network of resellers for world-renowned brands such as CeraVe, La Roche-Posay and others.

The partnership between L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty and Konga Health has been instrumental in bringing genuine top-tier skincare solutions to the Nigerian market. With a commitment to providing access to premium, dermatologist-recommended skincare products, this new initiative is set to expand the brand's presence while offering businesses a profitable opportunity to grow their offerings.

NCC, ALTON, MainOne back Oketola's book on tech evolution - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has confirmed his participation as the immediate past Editor of The PUNCH, Dayo Oketola, launches a book on Information and Communications Technology evolution.

The book, ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist's Lens,’ will be launched on September 17, 2024, at an exaugural lecture to mark the end of Oketola's time as Editor, The PUNCH and celebrate his nearly 20 years in journalism and leadership practice.

LASTMA embarks on 3-day training for senior officers - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a 3-day in-house training programme, to enhance the operational efficacy and service delivery standards of senior officers, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS endorsed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, the opening ceremony was declared open on Monday at the LASTMA headquarters by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa.

Nnamani: Nigeria deserves deliberate actions on AI regulation, data center growth - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty, Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani has declared that Nigeria deserves deliberate actions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation with potential to grow data centres, reports ITREALMS.

He made this call during a courtesy visit by the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) as a fall out of its recently held ICT Growth Conference with the theme “Impact of AI On National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges in Nigeria”, Nnamani noted that people developing ethical solutions for AI are few compared to people producing non-ethical solutions, but have come to take advantage and make money.

WES 2024: NCC, SEC, NASENI chiefs, professors to discuss business and economic recovery @Ibis Hotel - ITREALMS

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All is set for the annual WorldStage Economic Summit in Lagos on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with the participation of top business and public executives which include Dr. Aminu Maida, EVC/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC); Mr. Khalil Halilu, EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), among others.

World Stage Limited, the organiser of the summit in a statement said WES 2024 with the theme “Nigeria: Setting a Stage For Business And Economic Recovery” will now hold at the Ibis Hotel, 23 Toyin Street, Lagos, instead of the Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange earlier announced.

Price war: NNPC Ltd releases estimated pump prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has released the estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol obtained from the Dangote Refinery in its retail stations across the country, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS signed by the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed they have released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country.

Dangote, NNPCL at war over N898 PMS price - ITREALMS

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Dangote Group has refuted claims that it sales Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N898 per litre to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), drawing a battle line, reports ITREALMS.

Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Mr. Anthony Chiejina in a press statement available to ITREALMS, described such as both misleading and mischievous, deliberately aimed at undermining the milestone achievement recorded today, September 15, 2024, towards addressing energy insufficiency and insecurity, which has bedeviled the economy in the past 50 years.

FG: Lifting petrol @Dangote refinery marks return industrialisation, local refining – ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has announced that the commencement of petroleum lifting from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals marks a return to industrialisation and local refining in Nigeria.

This announcement came weekend, as a fleet of trucks from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), began transporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the world's largest single-train refinery, located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.