Internet Governance: AfIGF partners ECA, MIT on 13th forum - ITREALMS

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The Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) Secretariat has finalised plans to partner the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia, for the hosting of the 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) from 20 to 22 November 2024 at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This year’s theme, "Building Our Multi-Stakeholder Digital Future for Africa," reflects the forum’s commitment to inclusive and collaborative approaches to addressing internet governance issues across the continent. The forum will gather a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, civil society representatives, technical experts, and young innovators, to engage in discussions that are shaping Africa’s digital landscape.

Horsfall assumes office as GM, External Relations, Sustainable Development @NLNG - ITREALMS

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The former Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dr. Sophia Horsfall, has assumed her role as General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development following her appointment by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Horsfall steps into this key leadership role, succeeding Andy Odeh, who retired from the company on 1^st November 2024.

NNPCL announces 1.8mbpd production, eyes 2mbpd by year end - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its partners have revved up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd).

Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this to ITREALMS on Thursday and said the feat was achieved in compliance with the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Okpebholo'll made Edo State pride place in Nigeria says Ibifuro Tatua - ITREALMS

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Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Ibifuro Thompson Tatua, on Tuesday described the newly elected Governor Monday Okpebholo as an indefatigable man with a heart for the people, reports ITREALMS.

“I can attest to the general belief that Governor Monday Okpebholo is a listening governor, a quality that is rare in modern day leadership,” she said, describing him, also, as “a firm believer in the Edo dream.”

Leadership appointments @NNPCL - ITREALMS

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The Board of Directors of NNPC Limited has announce a series of strategic leadership appointments, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Limited, Mr Olufemi Soneye said these changes reflected the continued dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria's energy sector.

Circular Road: Compensation to land owners commences soon - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has constituted a monitoring team to oversee and fast track the payment of compensation to land owners affected by the acquisition of lands on the first segment of the Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Circular Road, reports ITREALMS.

Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, quoted a letter signed on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, indicated that the monitoring team is to be headed by the Executive Assistant on Security to the Governor, CP Sunday Odukoya (rtd).

Airtel Nigeria hosts UNICEF GenU 9JA committee, reinforces commitment - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria hosted the 2024 UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee meeting at the Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Banana Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The breakfast meeting served as a collaborative forum, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society to review GenU 9JA’s progress in providing Nigerian youth with digital learning, upskilling, and pathways to meaningful employment.

Bluechip companies support Realnews @12th anniversary lecture - ITREALMS

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A number bluechip companies and organisations have signed up support for the hosting of the Realnews 12th Anniversary Lecture at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday, November 19, starting at 10 am.

The organisations include the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board, NCDMB, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Shell Nigeria, the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Zenith, and Access Bank Plc.

'Oil Cabals crippled govt refineries, now working against Dangote' - ITREALMS

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The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has enjoined Nigerians to pray for divine intervention in the face of efforts by unscrupulous oil marketers to thwart the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following the previous sabotage of Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries.

The respected clergyman made the call for nationwide prayers during the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service themed 'Total Restoration', which held in the capital city. While Adeboye did not explicitly name the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, his remarks echoed the ongoing attempts by oil marketers to prevent the refinery from functioning as it was designed to.

DELIVER Nigeria to boost smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, improve diets - ITREALMS

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The DELIVER Nigeria is now officially underway, with the objective of enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder vegetable farmers and promoting healthier dietary habits in Nigeria’s Kaduna and Kano states. 

The full name of this three-year project is “DEcent LIVelihoods for small-scale producers delivered through Economic and Resilient food systems in Nigeria”, and it is being run by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT), and Wageningen University & Research (WUR).

Okunbor: Shell committed to energy security in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Shell will continue to power progress in the drive for energy security in Nigeria through its businesses in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream and Renewables sectors, Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC,) Osagie Okunbor said yesterday in Lagos.

In remarks delivered on his behalf by Exploration Manager Gogo Eneyok at the opening of the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE,) Okunbor said the range of the Shell businesses were integrated across the energy value chain and working hard to address the challenges as captured in the theme of the event: “Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth & Affordability.”

Kyari outlines vision for Nigeria's energy, plans 12 CNG stations loading - ITREALMS

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The Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has reiterated the company's commitment to resolving Nigeria's energy trilemma, by ensuring energy security, sustainable growth and energy affordability.

Kyari disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition themed: "Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth and Affordability" in Lagos, on Monday.

Ricca-Odunfa retains title @3rd Hon. Afinni Unity Cup - ITREALMS

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The defending champions, Ricca-Odunfa has retained their title for the second time after a 3-1 victory over Araromi, at the 3rd edition of Hon. Afinni Unity Cup final match held at Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, reports ITREALMS.

The organiser and host of the tournament, Hon. Olarenwaju Afinni who represents Lagos Island II, in House of Assembly, enjoined the Island youths to persevere in their pursuits as there are prospects ahead, indicating his readiness to always promote the exceptional ones.

Alapomu denies allegation of inciting electoral violence - ITREALMS

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The Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, has denied allegation making a round of inciting electoral violence in Osun State, reports ITREALMS.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Tolu Adetunji, the monarch said his attention has been drawn to a video where he made a speech at the flag of a road construction in Apomu.

Hamzat, Abiru lead speakers @TheGazelleNews annual public lecture - ITREALMS

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Leading online newspaper, TheGazelleNews, is set to host its annual public lecture on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

This year’s lecture will focus on a topic of crucial national importance: “Poverty Alleviation: Fantasies, Expectations, and Realities of People’s Empowerment.”

Gov. Adeleke condoles Mrs Lagbaja, pledges support - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state on Sunday, visited the family of late Chief of Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, on a condolence visit.

Accompanied by the Commissioner for Federal Affairs; Hon Nike Adeleke, the Governor was received by the widow of the late General, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and top army officers.

Maida @93rd TCP: NCC's goal is consumer satisfaction - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has declared that the goal of the Commission is for consumers to be consistently satisfied with telecom services, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) held at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex Auditorium in Abuja, last Thursday with the theme: "Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry," he said, NCC is determined to consistently satisfy telecom consumers in the country.

NLNG receives FIRS’ most compliant taxpayer award - ITREALMS

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The NLNG has received the prestigious award of Most Compliant Taxpayer by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 2024 FIRS Day, which took place during the Lagos International Trade Fair, reports ITREALMS.

This recognition is part of the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme, designed to acknowledge companies that consistently meet their tax obligations, contributing to the development of Nigeria’s economy.

Study unveils RansomHub dominates Lockbit Falls, Ransomware landscape shifts - ITREALMS

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The Check Point Research (CPR)'s latest report reveals that ransomware remains the top cyber threat. RansomHub has quickly emerged as the fastest-growing group, operating through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).

As of September 2024, RansomHub accounted for 19 per cent of all ransomware victims published in shame sites, marking a shift in the cybercriminal landscape. Meanwhile, Lockbit, once dominant, has seen a significant decline, responsible for only 5 per cent of new victims, many of which were recycled from previous attacks.

SAT @Oshodi-Isolo LGA, seeks collaboration on primary healthcare - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) Coordinators on network of AIDs Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) control, are seeking collaboration with the leaderships of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area (LGA) to strengthen the primary health care services in the area, reports ITREALMS.

This was evident during a advocacy visit to the Medical officer for Health at Oshodi-Isolo, Dr. Osinachi Ubani by SAT to fine tuned issues identified in Isolo PHC, Ayo Ni PHC, Ajibulu PHC and Shogunle PHCs at the weekend.