Communiqué: Global Patriot Newspapers’ Dialogue 2024 - ITREALMS

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The Global Patriot Newspapers’ Dialogue on the theme: “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent” was held on Friday, September 20, 2024, as a side event of the Black Futures Summit convened on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future.

The international meeting, attended by personalities from the media, government, civil society, and academia, emphasized the importance of media representation for people of African descent worldwide. It also addressed the need for Africa and people of African descent generally to rebrand journalism for effective mass communication and to build influential international media platforms to close the wide gaps existing between the media of people of African descent and the media of the West. It focused on the future of people of African descent and the role of the media in shaping a new narrative about the potentials of African peoples worldwide. It emphasized the importance of people of African descent controlling their own stories, changing negative narratives about themselves, and having a clear vision for a better future.

UNGA24: Dangote meets Milken @Africa at an inflection point - ITREALMS

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The president and chief executive officer of Dangote group, Aliko Dangote had a meeting with the chairman and founder of the Milken Institute, USA, Michael Milken in the United States of America, reports ITREALMS.

The silent struggle of under-employment by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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In Nigeria today, underemployment is emerging as a low-intensity war. Everyone knows it exists but no one will speak of it. The question is no longer whether people can find jobs, but whether those jobs utilize their skills, offer sufficient wages, or provide stability. Reports indicate that the streets are filled with university graduates riding motorbikes for hire, while skilled professionals languish in jobs far below their qualifications. This isn’t just a job crisis; it’s a crisis of underemployment.

According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), “Underemployment reflects underutilization of the productive capacity of the employed population, including those which arise from a deficient national or local economic system.” In other words, underemployment is a phenomenon where people work in roles that barely scratch the surface of their potential. The real struggle is not about joblessness; it's about being trapped in low-paying, unfulfilling jobs, a reality that haunts the modern Nigerian worker. Underemployment is the real silent struggle.

Menxtt NG revolutionizes Nigeria’s digital landscape comprehensive IT solutions - ITREALMS

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The Menxtt Technology NG, a fast-growing tech startup based in Ikeja-Lagos, is making waves in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem by offering a wide range of high-quality devices, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

Specializing in reputable brands such as Dell, HP, MacBook, iPhones, Nokia, and Samsung, the company is setting a new standard for delivering premium tech products to Nigerian consumers and businesses.

NOSDRA, SDN partnership to enhance environmental stewardship in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The National Oil Spill Detection Response Agency (NOSDRA) is partnering a United Kingdom-based non-governmental organization, the Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), to firm up commitment to consolidate the interest of clean and sustainable environmental management in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Director of SDN, Adam Heal made this known during his team's courtesy visit to the Director-General/Chief Executive of NOSDRA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, in the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

Police Area Commander urges dedication of service to humanity - ITREALMS

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The Area ‘F’ Police Area Commander, Lagos State Police Command, Mr. Paul Okafor, has charged Nigeria Police Officers to dedicate their service to the benefits of humanity with good work, obedient and commitment, reports ITREALMS.

He also pointed out that rather than adding to the problems of humanity, this will afford officers to be remembered and celebrated individually, after they might have retired from Nigeria Police Force.

UNGA: Panelists seek global media representation for Africa - ITREALMS

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Panelists at a dialogue on the Media of the Future have emphasised the importance of media representation for people of African descent and the need for Africa to build its mega media platforms.

The panelists made the call at an online dialogue on the theme: “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent.”

FirstBank sponsors maiden edition, Nigerian Fintech Festival in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The inaugural edition of the Nigerian Fintech Festival, sponsored by FirstBank is set to take place in Lagos on September 26, 2024. 

The Nigerian Fintech Festival 2024 will host over 1000 industry stakeholders within the fintech and financial service sector, with the aim to foster collaboration and partnership required to deepen digital payments and unlock value to drive sustainable growth for the business ecosystem in Nigeria.

Gov. Diri to host Editors @2024 annual conference - ITREALMS

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It is now official that the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri will play host to the members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) between November 7 and 9, 2024 as they mark the annual national conference, reports ITREALMS

NGE disclosed this in statement available to ITREALMS on Monday jointly signed by NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba and General-Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren.

Olatunji orders investigation into Optasia, suspected data violation - ITREALMS

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The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the data processing activities of Optasia which operates in Nigeria as Nairtime Nigeria Ltd, reports ITREALMS.

This investigation was triggered by a pattern of suspected non-compliant data processing which was discovered during routine regulatory oversight of data controllers and data processors of major importance.

Ex-NUJ chairman, Qasim Akinreti's father dies - ITREALMS

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The death of Pa Mudathir Oladepo Akinreti, father of Qasim Akinreti Ph.D former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council, 2017-2020, and Deputy Director, Digital Media, Voice of Nigeria, has been announced.

Late Pa Akinreti was a road transport businessman for over 40 years and former Treasurer National Union of Road Transport Workers, Agodi Gate branch Ibadan, Oyo state.

UN Summit of the Future: Broadband Commission demands enhanced global digital cooperation - ITREALMS

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​​​The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting has urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact.

Taking place in New York just days before the UN's Summit of the Future, the Fall Meeting of the Commission underscored the importance of global initiatives to set a course towards a resilient, safe, and inclusive digital future. Both the Compact and the Pact for the Future are expected to be agreed at the upcoming UN Summit.

DLA Piper: Financial sector demands for clearer regulation of Artificial Intelligence - ITREALMS

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The new survey data from global law firm, DLA Piper, has shown that the Financial Services (FS) sector is demanding for clearer and proportionate regulations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) to help them realise the benefits these trends offer, reports ITREALMS.

In its global report - Financial Futures: Disruption in global financial services, made available to ITREALMS, the firm found that eight in 10 respondents are optimistic about future industry growth prospects for the financial services industry.

SDG digital unlocks commitments to leverage innovation, emerging technologies - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UN Development Programme (UNDP) have pledged support for innovative solutions to accelerate progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reports ITREALMS.

The two leading global voices representing diverse sectors of society gathered at SDG Digital: “A Digital Future for All" at United Nations Headquarters showcased digital solutions and announced new commitments to realize a brighter digital future.