Renowned author, Journalist, Frederick Forsyth passes away @86 - ITREALMS

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The world has lost a literary giant and courageous journalist, in the person of Frederick Forsyth, the best-selling author of thriller novels like "The Day of the Jackal" and "The Odessa File," at the she of 86. 

His agent, Jonathan Lloyd, described him as "one of the world's greatest thriller writers."

Dangote to Tinubu: We paid N450bn in 2024 taxes, pledges N900bn for infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, recently met with President Bola Tinubu to announce that his conglomerate paid an unprecedented N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government in 2024, solidifying its position as Nigeria's highest tax-paying company, reports ITREALMS.

This substantial contribution surpasses the combined tax payments of all Nigerian banks.

“Who’s in your corner?” by Folashade Femi-Lawal - ITREALMS

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“Some relationships go beyond the office walls. They become our anchors, our cheerleaders, our brothers and sisters in the grind and beyond.

Emeka Oparah and I met while working at Airtel (then Econet Wireless). He joined the company a year after I did, as Corporate Affairs Manager while I was Credit Control Manager. 

Renaissance Africa Energy leadership meets Finance Minister after pivotal SPDC acquisition - ITREALMS

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The chairman of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Layi Fatona, has led a delegation of senior executives, including Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Tony Attah, on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at his office in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The visit marks a significant step in Renaissance’s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders after the March 2025 acquisition of SPDC 30% shares.

NIMC: Our verification services fully operational for all partners, including Police Service Commission - ITREALMS

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) today affirmed that all its verification service platforms are fully functional and readily accessible to all partners, including security agencies, reports ITREALMS.

This statement addresses recent inaccurate reports suggesting a denial of access for the Police Service Commission (PSC) to NIMC's verification server, according to Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC.

IHS Nigeria accelerates efforts to nurture tech giants @Ilorin Innovation Hub - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, IHS Nigeria, has accelerated efforts to nurture technology giants at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, reports ITREALMS.

This, ITREALMS gathered reaffirmed its dedication to transforming the hub into a premier center for technological advancement and talent development in North-Central Nigeria.

Landmark: NMDPRA, SEC joint license for JEX market - ITREALMS

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In a landmark collaboration, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly issued licenses to JEX Market to establish and operate a Gas Clearing House and Settlement Authorization Platform.

This would serve as a commodity exchange platform where natural gas and its derivatives would be traded in Nigeria.

ICANN, NCC, IXPN, ISOC rally support for 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum - ITREALMS

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) through the African Regional At-Large Organisation (AFRALO) is supporting the 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series is organised by ITREALMS Media and hosted under DigitalSENSE Africa (DSA), an At-Large Structure certified ICANN, in collaboration with other stakeholders.

The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke revealed this and said that the upcoming Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) holding on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, MM International Airport Road, Lagos.

Ileya Festival: Olori Afolabi launches food bank, distributes 150 bags of rice to Apomu people - ITREALMS

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Olori Janet Afolabi, a distinguished CNN award-winning journalist and the Queen of Apomu Kingdom, has extended her generosity to the people of Apomu by distributing 150 bags of 50kg rice in celebration of the Ileya Festival, reports ITREALMS.

In a bid to promote long-term food security, she also inaugurated a food bank in the historic town of Apomu, Osun State, reinforcing her commitment to community welfare and sustainable support.

MIM, Information Minister to chair GOCOP book launch @Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a publication of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for 110am on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, who confirmed this development said the book presentation will be graced by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations, among others.

Oil resumption: MOSOP, Ogoni Liberation Initiative accuses FG of provocations - ITREALMS

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The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have criticized the federal government over recent remarks made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, concerning the resumption of oil production in Ogoni noting that the statement was insensitive and damaging to a healing process undertaken by MOSOP over the past five years.

The groups further noted that the Ogoni people were yet to recover from the pains of the past and do not need to be reminded of the evils done to them by previous Nigerian regimes neither do they need to be subjected to renewed state repression.

CFA, Anambra ICT boss elected NiRA FinSec, others - ITREALMS

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The digital momentum in Anambra State has once again gained national spotlight as the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), was elected Financial Secretary of the Executive Board of Directors (eBoD) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) at its just-concluded 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

NiRA, the custodian of Nigeria’s country code top-level domain (.ng), held its AGM in a hybrid format, with over 325 stakeholders participating both physically and virtually.

ConNovate 2025: Gov. Yusuf, Tijani, Odusote to headline confab - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is set to host its 19th international conference tagged ConNovate 2025, in Kano, with the state governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani and Director General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Dr. Abiosye Coker-Odusote headlining the event, reports ITREALMS.

ConNovate 2025, ITREALMS gathered will hold in Kano from August 11th to 14th, 2025, under the theme "Intelligent, Secure, and Sustainable Innovations for a Connected World."

NCC's e-Health project revolutionizes healthcare in Ondo State - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has commissioned an innovative e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, Ondo State, reports ITREALMS.

This groundbreaking initiative showcased the transformative power of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria's healthcare sector.

NCDMB boss, Ogbe appointed to APPO board - ITREALMS

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has been appointed into the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO).

By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on the Board of the 18-member continental body, which has its headquarters at Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.