ICANN @AfIGF'24: Inclusivity, reason for introducing new gTLD programme - ITREALMS

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The Senior Director for new Generic Top Level Domains (ngTLDs) programme at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Mr. Bob Ochieng has revealed that one of the reasons for the latest round of the programme was to promote inclusivity, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the 2024 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during a session at conference room 6 at the weekend, on subtheme "A More Inclusive Internet: Introducing the new gTLD Applicant Support Programme."

Non-nutritious meals: Akwa-Ibom suspends school principal - ITREALMS

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For serving her students non-nutritious meals, the principal of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, Akwa Ibom State, Dr, Nse Sunday-Umoh, has earned a suspension following allegation of poor feeding of students in the school which went viral at the weekend, reports ITREALMS.

The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, made this revelation in a press statement in Uyo on Saturday, saying that the suspension was in the wake of a viral video where the students were seen eating unpalatable and non-nutritious meals.

Christian Aburime emerges AMEA's media man of the year 2024 - ITREALMS

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The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Mr. Christian Aburime, has been named the Anambra Media Excellence Awards (AMEA) media man of the year, 2024, reports ITREALMS.

AMEA is a project of the Association of Digital Media Core Advocacy (ADMCA) which is on its sixth year.

Marginalised: Flame Initiative, RCCG empowers widows in FCT - ITREALMS

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To foster empowerment in marginalised communities, Flame Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation under the CINTA Widows Empowerment Programme, have donated food items, funds, and other materials to widows in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The outreach carried out in Abuja, was in collaboration with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Lord's Place, Abuja.

Cold war: Gambari decries resurgence, consequences on Africa - ITREALMS

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The former Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and ex-Undersecretary General of the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, has decried the resurgence of cold war and its consequences on the African continent, reports ITREALMS.

He lamented the gradual return of the world to a new cold war in which the big powers are directly joined and the middle powers are implicated either directly or by proxy.

Okechukwu Akaneme brutalisation: Anambra suspends Salitz Int’l Ventures, commences investigations – ITREALMS

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… Police invites family

The Government of Anambra State has suspended with immediate effect, the waste management contractor covering the part of Onitsha where Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme was reportedly battered, Messrs Salitz International Ventures, just as the State Police Command has invited the family to aid investigations, reports ITREALMS.

  

Reacting to ITREALMS inquiries through the Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime to the governor or Anambra State, it was revealed that the management of waste Salitz International Ventures has been suspended from operations pending the outcome of investigation into the alleged brutalisaiton.

'African can expand access to financial security via eCommerce' - ITREALMS

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The Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Biram Fall, has said that with over 350 million unbanked adults, there is a significant potential of financial inclusion and digital solutions for Africa, and a vast opportunity to expand access to financial security, event through electronic commerce (eCommerce).

Speaking as a lead presenter at the recent Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos, Fall stated that financial inclusion transforms lives by providing essential financial tools like savings accounts, credit, and insurance, which foster economic independence.

Police invites family of Okechukwu Akaneme over his brutalisation – ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police command has invited the family of former President, Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme over the alleged Police involvement in brutalisation that saw him currently hospitalised with a broken spinal cord injury, reports ITREALMS.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga while responding to inquiries by ITREALMS, disclosed that his office is yet to receive any such report formally.

Prof. Gambari, Eyong, El Ayanoui, Hadiza Usman, Tijjani join Realnews Hall of Fame - ITREALMS

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The five distinguished guests at the 12th anniversary lecture of Realnews in Lagos, were on Tuesday inducted into the prestigious Realnews Hall of Fame, reports ITREALMS.

The Hall of Fame, ITREALMS gathered is exclusively reserved for Realnews guest lecturers and discussants for their services to the organisation.

GEF, IMF, other partners team up to launch climate finance initiatives @Madagascar, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire - ITREALMS

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The Global Environment Facility (GEF), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other partners have teamed up to launch climate finance initiatives during country platforms in Madagascar, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire, reports ITREALMS.

At the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, the International Monetary Fund, the Global Environment Facility, development banks, international financial institutions, the private sector, and other development partners launched initiatives to catalyze climate finance in the three cities.

Transforming sanitation in Nigeria's public spaces by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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I had the opportunity to visit a number of Nigerian cities in recent weeks, from Lagos to Bayelsa, through Benin, and Warri. Although these cities provided rich cultural experiences and stunning scenery, one prevalent problem that caught my attention was the condition of public sanitation, especially in motor parks and markets. The unpleasant stench, overflowing trash, and unhygienic conditions of many of these areas confirmed the urgent need for significant improvements in sanitation in Nigeria's public parks and markets. We'll discuss the roads another day.

In commemoration of World Toilet Day 2024, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about sanitation, it is time to reflect on the need for cleaner, healthier environments in our communities, especially in places where large numbers of people gather. World Toilet Day, commemorated annually on November 19, highlights the critical issue of global sanitation and aims to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to safe and clean toilets. This year’s theme, 'Toilets – A Place for Peace', underscored the connection between sanitation and the broader goal of peace and well-being.

Eminent personalities for Gavel annual lecture - ITREALMS

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A set of eminent personalities will on Friday November 29 engage in the discourse on how to bring back the confidence of Nigerians in the nation's judiciary.

The event, the Gavel International Annual Lecture with the theme: “The Judiciary as the last hope of the common man, media and legal perspectives” will be hosting Prof Hope Eghagha, Mr. Richard Akinnola, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN, Mrs. Joke Layi-Babatunde, and Mrs. Asabe Waziri as the panel discussants. The panel will be coordinated by Chief Anthony George-Ikoli SAN.

IPOB separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, 4 others arrested in Finland - ITREALMS

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The troubled Finnish-Nigerian separatist and leader of the Auto-Pilot faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Simon Njoku Ekpa and four others, have been arrested in Finland on terrorism-related charges, reports ITREALMS.

A Finnish local media reported that Ekpa, the self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.

FirstBank hosts inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum - ITREALMS

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FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa.

The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification,” will take place on November 27, 2024, at the Fraiser Suites Abuja.

Osun Shooting: Gov. Adeleke calls for peace as IGP orders arrest of Moses Lohor - ITREALMS

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Amidst tension in Osun, the state Governor Ademola Adeleke, has called for peace to allow the authorities to investigate and deliver justice on the attempted murder of Mr Alowonle Iyanda, the state motor transport system chairman.

The Governor particularly pleaded with transport workers statewide not to take laws into their hands and allow state and federal authorities to address the issue for justice to prevail.

UN representative demands increased role for women in shifting global geopolitics - ITREALMS

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The chairperson of the 12th anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine, Beatrice Eyong, has declared that Africa must positively improve the conditions and status of women and girls in order to take the rightful place in the world's shifting geopolitics, reports ITREALMS.

In her contribution to the theme: “Africa in World Shifting Geopolitics: Matters Arising on Demography, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Resources” held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Eyong, who is the UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, noted that the global economy will grow by trillions if women could equally participate in the economy and have equal pay.

Oyo gaming board engages stakeholders on innovation, consumer safety - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State gaming community have been urged to collaborate with the state government, regulators and consumer rights groups to bring about more innovations and consumer safety within the sector.

The Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board made this call at the 6th edition of the Stakeholders' Interactive Forum tagged “Boom or Burst,” which was organised by the Board on Wednesday.

NNPC boost oil production as Utapate crude grade hits global market - ITREALMS

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...OML 13 asset eyes 80,000 bpd by end of 2025

The NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market, reports ITREALMS.

NNPCL, ITREALMS recalled had in July, 2024, alongside its partner, the Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) Ltd introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, following the lifting of first cargo of 950,000 barrels which headed for Spain.

Sake of Africa women, girls entrepreneurs, Hermplify dangles $300B - ITREALMS

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It is official that Hermplify, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform, has officially launched to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills, reports ITREALMS.

The platform, ITREALMS gathered, has been designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand digital skills.

AfriTECH 4.0: Kashifu says Blockchain, AI offer Africa unprecedented opportunities - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader.

In his keynote address, titled "Blockchain Technology & AI: Positioning Africa for the Future," and delivered at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 4.0) Forum held in Lagos recently, Abdullahi emphasized Africa's unique position to leverage these technologies for economic and social development.

Fagbemi, Kwara Governor, EU-RoLAC highlight gaps in judicial system - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Justice and attorney general of the federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and other stakeholders have highlighted the necessity of embarking on reforms in the nation's judicial system.

Fagbemi and Governor Abdulrazaq made these statements on Tuesday at the commencement of the conference of the Network of Justice Sector Reform Teams (JSRTs) in Ilorin, Kwara State organised by the Ministry of Justice with the assistance of the European Union-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme of the International IDEA.

Beware! CBN warns public against fraudulent contract, project funding claims - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters purporting to be in receipt of award letters of contracts related to construction works and special financial interventions on behalf of the Bank, reports ITREALMS.

The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali (Mrs.) informed ITREALMS that the clarification has become necessary due to the falsehood nature of such fraud to unsuspecting Nigerians.

NPO Reports Dialogue'24: Experts to speak on revenue-infrastructure challenges - ITREALMS

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NPO Reports, one of Nigeria’s leading online publications, has announced date for the second edition of its Annual National Dialogue.

A statement by the Chief Executive Officer, S-OK Advisory and Media Limited, publishers of NPO Reports, Semiu Okanlawon, the event with the theme "Revenue Generation, Infrastructure Progress: Options in a Challenged Economy" will hold on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at the Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House) Maitama Abuja.

African Women in Media partners UNESCO to launch TRAKD tools - ITREALMS

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African Women in Media (AWiM) in partnership with the UNESCO IPDC-funded programme, has launched "TRAKD: Developing Tools and Resources towards adoption of the Kigali Declaration in newsrooms in Africa," reports ITREALMS.

This two-month programme, ITREALMS gathered, will be in collaboration with UNESCO under the IPDC framework. Through the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), UNESCO works to create a supportive environment for media development, critical dialogue, and media independence.

Realnews publisher calls for integration of Africa into global economy - ITREALMS

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The Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Realnews Magazine, Maureen Chigbo, has called for integration of Africa into the global economy in order for the region to enjoy unbridled influence of technology for the socioeconomic well-being of the people, reports ITREALMS.

Delivering her welcome address at the 12th Annual Lecture and Realnews Magazine, Chigbo said that Realnews magazine picked ‘Africa in World Shifting Geopolitics: Matters Arising on Democracy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Resources’ “because we are concerned about how Africa could be integrated into the global economy amidst the move towards authoritarianism, protectionism, nationalism, and the unbridled influence of technology on the socioeconomic well-being of our people.”

SOS: Journalist Kola needs $35,000 for brain surgery, seeks help from Sanwo-Olu, corporate Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Some concerned citizens including media and corporate affairs practitioners have appealed to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Banks, Dangote Foundation, MTN Foundation and other notable organizations and citizens to help provide financial assistance for Kolawole Kuforiji, a Nigerian journalist who requires Deep Brain Stimulation surgery that is expected to cost $35,000 (USD) about N57 million in Turkey.

Specifically, friends of Kola Kuforiji that initiated moves to seek financial support from concerned organisations and citizens have so far sent SOS For Journalist Kola Kuforiji requesting for financial assistance to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dangote Foundation, MTN Foundation, All Nigerian Banks through the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), NNPC Foundation, Chevron Nigeria Foundation, Guinness Nigeria Foundation, Nigerian Breweries Foundation, Shell Nigeria Foundation, Total E&P Nigeria Foundation and Babcock University.

ICANN opens application for new gTLD support programme - ITREALMS

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened calls for the next round of Applicant Support Programme (ASP), as part of the larger New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program, reports ITREALMS. 

The ASP, ITREALMS gathered, provides financial and non-financial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD.

SAT meets with Baale of Isashi, MoH @Iba LCDA - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) Coordination on Network of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control recently met with the traditional high chief of Isashi Waterside, Baale Yaya Fagbayi, in his palace, reports ITREALMS.

They also met with the Medical Officer of Health (MoH) Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Dr. Omowunmi Oreagba with intention to activate more collaboration for Isashi Primary Health Centre (PHC).

Keynote speaker arrives for Realnews 12th anniversary lecture - ITREALMS

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The Executive President of the Policy Center for the New South based in Rabat, Morocco, Dr. Karim El Aynaoui, who is the keynote speaker at the Realnews 12th Anniversary Lecture, has arrived in Lagos, aboard Air Maroc on Monday, November 18, 2024, reports ITREALMS.

El Aynaoui who was accompanied by Abdelhak Bassou, senior fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, Rabat, Morocco is also the Executive Vice-President of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and Dean of its Humanities, Economics and Social Sciences Cluster.

Over 300 youths benefit, NLNG begins Nigerian Content HCD trainings - ITREALMS

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NLNG, last week, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, kicked off its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the NLNG Train 7 Project, a major NC programme aimed at reskilling young graduates and developing human capital.

A total of 331 young graduates from diverse academic disciplines who emerged successful out of 848 previously shortlisted from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content (NOGIC) Joint Qualification System (JQS) portal of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), are undergoing the 12-month programme.

COP29: Governor Adeleke opens up on Osun climate change progress - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on world leaders to recommit to immediate action to stem the mounting negative consequences of climate change, listing several steps the subnational state of Osun has taken on the subject.

Addressing COP29 side event in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Governor represented by the state's consultant on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Prof Chinwe Obuaku recalled the various technical reports from several credible agencies which pointed to a heightening negative impact of climate change, noting that the time is now for remediation, adaptation and resilience actions to save the planet.