NITDA partners Education Ministry to embed digital literacy - ITREALMS

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To foster the digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to revolutionise the country's educational system, reports ITREALMS.

This visionary effort to integrate digital literacy comprehensively into Nigeria’s educational framework came to light during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and his management team on Friday.

NCDMB underscores commitment to anti-corruption, awards prizes to debate winners - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to preventive mechanism against corrupt practices in its internal operations and interface with stakeholders as well as transparency in local content implementation processes.

The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe made the commitment on Thursday at the Nigerian Content Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, at an event organised by the Board to mark the international anti-corruption day.

SAT visits Vice Chairman, Baale @Ifelodun LCDA, strengthen health facilities - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) of the AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) Malaria (ATM) Networks, has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chairman Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adetoun Bolanle to intimate on the activities of the organisation to strengthen the primary health centres, reports ITREALMS.

The ATM team lead, Mrs Ifelunwa Aipoh emphasized the need to briefed the vice chairman who also is the Supervisory Councilor for Health on the organisations activities in the communities which is aimed in identifying issues at the health care centres by the Community Based Organisations (CBOs), reaching out to stakeholders in the community to resolve such, while the unreserved issues are escalated to the local government or to the state for appropriate intervention.

Dantsoho@Onne: Eastern ports positioned for increased investment - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho was on tour of operational and investment campaign to Onne and Rivers Port Complexes, declaring that eastern ports is positioned to increase investment, reports ITREALMS.

The two-day visit last Wednesday and Thursday, came on the heels of his tour of Lagos Ports of Apapa and TinCan earlier on 27th November, 2024 signposts the current administration's readiness to deepen Nigeria's competitiveness in vessel and cargo traffic to match the needs of Nigeria's huge population of over 200 million inhabitants.

FCCPC recants, says FG not investigating AirPeace - ITREALMS

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has recanted earlier invitation to Air Peace, saying it was simply for an inquiry to understand its price methodology and respond to consumers complaints. 

ITREALMS recalls that a few days back, FCCPC had proclaimed its searchlight on three sectors, namely banking, telecoms and aviation with investigation centred on customers' complaints with targets on GTBank, MTN and Air Peace in that order.

Zenith Bank expands global footprints with Paris branch - ITREALMS

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The Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its global footprints with the recent commissioning of Zenith Bank (UK), Paris Branch.

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The official commissioning, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 21 Rue de la paix, Paris, France was performed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.

Dangote, Benue communities seal development pact - ITREALMS

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It was a jubilation galore in Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed historic Community Development Agreement (CDA), reports ITREALMS.

The landmark accord, which commits Dangote Cement to multimillion-naira development initiatives, was celebrated as a transformative milestone, with the communities pledging to uphold a peaceful coexistence.

CBN: Our early exit package is voluntary - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims of forced mass retirements, clarifying that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is entirely voluntary and without any negative repercussions for eligible staff, reports ITREALMS.

The Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, disclosed this as the outcome of extensive consultations with the Bank’s Joint Consultative Council (JCC), a body representing staff interests.

2025: PIN plans expansion into six countries, dangles collaboration, training for digital inclusion – ITREALMS

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The Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has advanced plans to expand operations into some six African countries in the coming year, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this at a media end of year session in Lagos, the Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Mr. Gbenga Sesan, said that their goal is to expand to 50 African countries by 2028, but for the 2025 short term goal, PIN will strive to focus on three targets, namely expansion, collaboration and training.

According to him, for the expansion in the next 12 months, PIN will dedicate time on having physical presence in at least six African countries, although he did not mention the names of the anticipated six countries but optimistic its achievable.

Sesan also said that PIN intends to work collaboratively with more Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) where they operate, stressing, for instance, they have advanced collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to engage recruits at the Police Colleges nationwide on digital rights of citizens and how best to build that in their workload.

In addition, he said they are planning to engage prosecutors in the Ministry of Justice to better understand their roles in the defence or otherwise on relevant statutes, capable of advancing their work.

Further, PIN Executive Director, accompanied by the Chief Operating Officer, Mrs Nnenna Paul-Ugochukwu and Communications Officer, Kenneth Oyiniyi, pointed out that they would be conducting more media training in the coming year to underscore digital inclusion in the media space and enable them to enhance reportage of the industry.

Earlier, the COO, Mrs Nnenna Pual-Ugochukwu traced the humble beginning of PIN to a cyber cafe in Ajegunle as a non-profit organisation that thrives in shaping policies, defending rights and building capacity in the digital environment towards a digitally inclusive and rights-respecting world.

Till date, PIN, she said, has regional offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia, Zimbabwe to name a few, stressing they are working to connect under-served African youth with improved livelihoods through digital inclusion and digital rights programmes.

Some of the programmes, ITREALMS gathered include the Life Skills, ICT, Financial Readiness, Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training initiatives to name a few.

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Practical Nigerian Content forum: Shell commits to support indigenous companies - ITREALMS

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Shell companies in Nigeria are among more than 700 oil and gas entities taking part in the 13th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content forum in Yenagoa, where they restated their commitment to the development of Nigerian companies through contract awards and scaling up of expertise. 

The four-day conference with the theme “Deepening the Next Frontier for Nigerian Content Implementation” began today and will see the hosts, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and participating companies review progress on the development of Nigerian content pertaining to the implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Development (NOGICD) Act since it was enacted in 2010.

IPI Nigeria confab'24: Tonnie Iredia leads Lai Mohammed, DSS DG, EFCC Chairman to speak - ITREALMS

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The renowned media practitioner Professor Tonnie Iredia will deliver a keynote address on "Democracy, Media Freedom and the Imperative of Protecting Nigeria's Civic Space" at the 2024 conference of the Nigeria Chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria).

A press statement available to ITREALMS by IPI's Secretary, Ahmed I. Shekarau, said the event will be held on 11 December at the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel). The Institute will also hold its annual general conference, elect new leadership and host its members and supporters to a dinner on 12 December at the same venue.

Code of practice: NITDA commends tech giants for adherance - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries.

The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlines clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content.

Zinox chairman @France–Nigeria Investment Forum: Tech ecosystem ready to power investments - ITREALMS

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The 2024's France–Nigeria Investment Forum ended on a sound note and was mutually rewarding for both countries.

For some of us who have attended a few such forums in the past, this year’s edition stands out as the best from a Nigerian perspective, especially because of the organization and selection of relevant, successful Nigerian entrepreneurs who attended.

IPI condemns 4-year prison term for Nika Novak - ITREALMS

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The International Press Institute (IPI) global network condemns the four-year prison sentence handed to Russian independent journalist Nika Novak on charges of “confidentially cooperating with a foreign organization.”

“IPI condemns the sentencing of Nika Novak, which was made possible by Russia’s continued instrumentalization of its own legislation with the aim of repressing independent journalists and other critical voices. This case serves as a reminder of the scale of oppression that Russian journalists face,” said IPI Interim Director Scott Griffen.

Boeing Group restates support to Air Peace growth - ITREALMS

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The United States-based leading global aerospace company, Boeing Company, has declared unalloyed support to Air Peace, Nigeria’s premier airline and West Africa’s largest carrier, reports ITREALMS.

This is a testament to the critical role Air Peace plays in the development of aviation industry in Nigeria.

Why TD Africa, Check Point partner on cybersecurity - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, a leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has joined forces with Check Point Software Technologies Limited, a global cybersecurity leader, to enhance Nigeria's cybersecurity resilience.

This strategic partnership, announced at a partner roundtable event in Lagos and attended by industry executives, stakeholders, and IT professionals, facilitated discussions on emerging cybersecurity trends and fostered strategic partnerships.

FCCPC tackles GTB, MTN, AirPeace over alleged violations - ITREALMS

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors, with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), MTN Nigeria and AirPeace on spotlight respectively, over alleged violations, reports ITREALMS.

Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, informed 
ITREALMS on Sunday that the inquisitions, would commence on Tuesday, December 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively, are intended to address issues of poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations.

CBN launches new website, goes live Monday, December 2, 2024 - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a new website, www.cbn.gov.ng, just as it would go live on Monday, December 2, 2024, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this development to ITREALMS on Sunday, the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, expressed their pleasure to proclaim the redesigned website is now ready.