Transforming Africa: NITDA DG calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that Africa’s economic destiny depends on its ability to build and control its own computing capacity, describing it as the bedrock of sustainable digital transformation, job creation, and intra-African trade, reports ITREALMS.

Inuwa made this assertion while speaking at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa, held at The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa, where he presented insights on how digital technologies can accelerate the continent’s transition to a greener and more inclusive economy.

100 youths begin NCDMB, Renaissance, PETAN Graduate Internship Programme - ITREALMS

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One hundred young graduates of diverse academic disciplines on Thursday began a Graduate Internship Programme jointly sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Renaissance Africa Energy Company (RAEC) Limited, and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) as part of a collaborative initiative to provide youths with critical skills, exposure and practical knowledge of the work environment in the oil and gas industry.

Under the initiative tagged 2025/2027 NCDMB/PETAN/Renaissance Graduate Internship Programme, the graduates drawn from engineering, geology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and the natural sciences, among others, are to be deployed to PETAN member companies in the oil and gas sector for structured, targeted and industry-relevant training.

Health awareness'25 - TBL Supervisor says early detection, correct information key to reducing burden of Buruli Ulcer in rural communities

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The Health Supervisor in-charge of Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy (TBL) in Awka North, under the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), Mrs. Celestina Igwe, has stressed that early detection and accurate information are crucial to reducing the growing burden of Buruli Ulcer in rural communities.

Mrs. Igwe made this known during the Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Nkwo Market Day) at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee or Ulee-Okpa): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread.”

Is Nigeria’s software industry powerless in AI Age asks Don Pedro Aganbi - ITREALMS

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of global software development, creating new winners and leaving laggards behind. Across the world, countries are racing to integrate AI into their economies, from digital governance and financial services to health and education. 

Yet in Nigeria, the conversation remains fragmented, weighed down by institutional inertia, leadership wrangling, and a lack of coherent national direction.

Bokku Mart Ad fallout: Mirror to Nigeria’s digital prejudices and regulatory gaps by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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The Bokku Mart ad controversy exposes deep-seated digital prejudices and weak advertising oversight in Nigeria. In this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE examines the urgent need for ethical regulation, cultural sensitivity, and responsible influencer marketing practices.

Preamble:

The controversy surrounding the recently deleted Bokku Mart online advertisement has once again exposed Nigeria’s uneasy intersection between digital influence, ethnic sensitivity, and weak advertising oversight. What began as a routine promotional video by a supermarket chain has spiraled into a national debate about prejudice, brand accountability, and the dangers of unregulated influencer marketing in the digital age.

Deepfakes: Next human vulnerability for businesses" Asks Ben Jacob - ITREALMS

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Synthetic audio and video generation technologies, known as deepfakes, have reached a critical threshold. Once mostly limited to social media entertainment or occasional political manipulation, they are now fully integrated tools in cyberattack tactics. This shift represents more than a technological evolution; it marks a transformation where human perception itself has become an attack surface. Recognizing a familiar voice or face is no longer a guarantee of authenticity.

In this context, businesses face a threat that relies less on raw technical skill and more on subtle manipulation of human behavior. Fraud campaigns now exploit cloned voices and manipulated videos to simulate authentic communications, deceiving even the most vigilant employees. 

Alternative Bank, Utiva partner on scholarships to boost digital skills for women - ITREALMS

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The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) has announced the launch of The Alternative Bank-Utiva Women in Tech Scholarship, a landmark initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs with digital skills, innovation design, and business growth training. 

The announcement was made during a high-level virtual convening held on Friday to commemorate the International Day for Rural Women.

Konga Yakata gets dates for Nigeria’s biggest black Friday sale - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially announced the dates for its highly anticipated Konga Yakata 2025, Nigeria’s biggest annual Black Friday sale.

The month-long shopping festival will run from Saturday, November 1st to Sunday, November 30th, 2025, promising shoppers across Nigeria a more exciting, rewarding, and value-packed experience than ever before.

Bokku Mart Ad scandal: Ethics, stereotypes, and price of digital influence - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The recent Bokku Mart advertisement scandal is yet another reminder of how easily the digital space can amplify insensitivity when ethics take the backseat to engagement. 

What began as a seemingly harmless promotional video quickly spiraled into a national debate on ethnic stereotyping, brand responsibility, and the moral limits of influencer marketing in Nigeria’s digital age.

Aliko Dangote Foundation promote fermented foods for nutrition and food security - ITREALMS

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The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in partnership with Sight and Life Foundation (SAL), has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security in Nigeria,” reports ITREALMS.

The programme, unveiled at a workshop in Lagos, aims to combat malnutrition and improve food security by promoting the production and consumption of locally fermented foods.

BOI, MAN, NECA’s chief executives, others set to address low productivity in Nigeria @WES 2025 - ITREALMS

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All is set for the annual WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 on Friday November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10am, with top experts from the public, private and academia set to address the theme: Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria.

According to a statement by the organisers, World Stage Limited, a research and technology driven Africa focused firm, among the top chief executives that have confirmed participation in the summit include Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry (BoI); Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); and Mr. Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, Director General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA).

FOI in Nigeria’s Digital Governance: What law allows citizens to ask by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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This edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, by REMMY NWEKE, examines how the FOI Act empowers Nigerians to access information on telecom regulation, pricing, broadband rollout, and digital identity systems; reinforcing transparency as key to consumer rights and national digital development.

Strategic pillars of modern economy:
When conversations on transparency and accountability emerge in Nigeria, national attention often focuses on elections, budgeting, and public procurement. Yet the telecommunications and digital governance sector; one of the most strategic pillars of the modern Nigerian economy, and remains comparatively under-examined. 

This is despite the fact that decisions in this sector affect how Nigerians communicate, access financial services, participate in governance, learn, work, and interact in the digital world.

Felix Abugu emerges scribe of Anya Ndi Igbo - ITREALMS

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A non-partisan organisation with the interest of the Igbo at heart, Anya Ndi Igbo, has appointed Mr Felix Oguejiofor Abugu as its Secretary, reports ITREALMS.

Mr Abugu, a veteran journalist takes over from Barrister Emeka Nwadioke, who has occupied the position since Sir Okey Nwadinobi, the pioneer secretary, was elected the Deputy President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide in January 2025.

Bokku Mart pulls ‘Omo Igbo’ Ad, apologises over ethnic slur - ITREALMS

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A fast-rising retail chain in Lagos, Bokku Mart, has come under intense public scrutiny following a controversial social media advertisement that many Nigerians described as ethnically insensitive, reports ITREALMS.

The promotional video, featuring popular influencer @DefolahBby, was criticised for making a disparaging reference to the Igbo ethnic group. 

Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness 2025: Tackling misinformation key to protecting community health - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has called for greater vigilance against health-related misinformation, warning that myths and falsehoods about diseases like Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee) could undermine community health development, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made following the successful Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign 2025, themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread,” held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili.

Cybersecurity and Africa’s Agenda 2063: Justice Phillips to chair Realnews 13th lecture - ITREALMS

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The management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has announced that Honourable Justice Ayotunde Phillips, former Chief Judge of Lagos State, will chair the Realnews 13th anniversary lecture scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The lecture, themed “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa,” will begin at 10 a.m. and feature a panel discussion moderated by Justice Phillips.

FirstBank revolutionizes cross-border payments with PAPSS integration - ITREALMS

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FirstBank has integrated the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa, reports ITREALMS.

This integration reduces transaction costs, improves settlement efficiency, and increases access to digital banking services.

AfriGO, Tizel and ActivEdge to showcase innovative solutions @AfriTECH 5.0 - ITREALMS

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Preparations are in top gear for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) as leading players in Nigeria’s technology and digital economy; Digital Encode Limited, the platinum sponsor of this year’s Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), will be joined by AfriGOpay Financial Services Ltd, ActivEdge Technologies, Tizel Cybersecurity, and Tecom Concepts Limited, as Gold sponsors of the event.

The four companies, accompanied by other gold sponsors are; itel, SKOT Communications, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), and Digital Realty with the Nigerian Communications Commission offering partner support.

ntel CEO confirms Q1 2026 comeback - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer of ntel, Soji Maurice-Diya, has confirmed that the Nigerian telecoms brand will officially re-enter the market in Q1 2026, with a renewed strategy focused on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. 

Speaking at the Technology Times Thought Leadership Series, Maurice-Diya outlined ntel's vision to redefine Nigeria's telecoms industry.

President Tinubu celebrates Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi @70 - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt felicitations to High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland and President/Chief Executive Officer of Ibadan Business School, as he marks his 70th birthday on October 25, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President described Chief Fasuyi as a distinguished management consultant whose expertise has benefited numerous multilateral and bilateral institutions, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and several government agencies.

MRA invites entries for Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026 - ITREALMS

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has announced the formal opening of its Call for Entries for the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026, designed to recognize and celebrate journalistic excellence in promoting transparency and accountability through the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011.

Named in honour of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who signed the FOI Act into Law on May 28, 2011, the first category of the awards will celebrate a journalist who has made the highest number of information requests under the Act, while the second category will honour a journalist who has made the most outstanding contributions in promoting the Act since its enactment by raising awareness among citizens, government officials and the media about it, including its provisions, how to use it, its benefits, and the rights it grants as well as advocating for its effective implementation.

ADC chairmen condemn NURTW's Sego, demand immediate action against threats - ITREALMS

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over threats and intimidation by suspected political thugs, particularly targeting its members in Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

The party's local government chairmen, ITREALMS gathered reported incidents of attacks, threats, and disruptions, which they believe could escalate into violence during the 2027 general elections.

The almighty ‘how’: From reflection to rebuilding Igboland by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic @ITREALMS

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In Telecoms Clinic @ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE dissects the “almighty how” as the evidence-based path to rebuilding Igboland. Beyond emotion and rhetoric, he argues that true leadership reform must grow from civic education, accountability metrics, digital literacy, mentorship, and regional economic self-reliance.

For decades, the Igbo question has revolved around two competing realities; external marginalization and internal fragmentation. Both are undeniable, but the path to renewal lies in how we balance emotion with evidence, and grievance with governance.

Across history, nations that turned introspection into structure, not sentiment, rebuilt faster. Igboland must learn from that principle.

Comptroller Atuluku strengthens ties with sister agencies in Rivers - ITREALMS

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In a renewed push for inter-agency synergy, the Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, has paid courtesy visits to key sister agencies in Rivers State, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reports ITREALMS.

According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Barilule Aanee, the visits were aimed at strengthening collaboration in border control, anti-smuggling operations, and trade facilitation.

INEC’s ₦1.5bn demand on FOI: What Is digital alternative? Asks Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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INEC’s ₦1.5 billion charge for a Freedom of Information (FOI) request raises fresh concerns about transparency and digital readiness. REMMY NWEKE in this edition of Telecoms Clinic @ITREALMS analyses and asks for digital alternatives to paper-based bureaucracy in Nigeria’s electoral system.

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recent demand of ₦1.5 billion as the cost of granting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the National Register of Voters and the list of polling units has sparked widespread debate about transparency, access, and digital accountability in Nigeria.

While many have condemned the figure as excessive, the discussion is more nuanced than it appears. Producing a certified true copy (CTC) of a national database involves more than simple photocopying. 

Awba-Ofemili intensifies community health drive against Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee) - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the President-General, ADU, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (Anambra State Branch), Awba-Ofemili Health Volunteers Team (AHVT) and the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), is set to host the Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign 2025 with the theme: “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread,” reports ITREALMS.

The event, scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Nkwo Market Day) at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, seeks to raise public awareness about Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee), a neglected tropical disease that affects the skin and soft tissues, while promoting early detection, prevention, and improved hygiene practices within the community.

Comparative guide cost of administering Freedom of Information Act: A response to INEC’s clarification by President Aigbokhan - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has a voting population of 93. 4 milliion and these records are stored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in both hard and digital formats.

A recent request by Messrs. VC Ottaokpukpu & Associates to INEC has generated significant public debate. The law firm requested access to the complete national voters’ register and the list of existing polling units in all electoral wards across Nigeria.

Girl child day: Four female writers to headline Ibadan book dialogue - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has announced that the October edition of its prestigious Ibadan Book Dialogue will feature four outstanding female writers; Ogbue Anwuli Temitope, Gloria James Chinemerem, Oke Inioluwa Gladys, and Esther Boluwatife Ogunleye, as headline guests. 

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Board Room of the Oyo State Library Board, located opposite the historic Cocoa House in Dugbe, Ibadan. 

Shell urges sustained actions to position gas as engine of development - ITREALMS

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Nigeria needs sustained actions to attract and retain investments in the gas sector to ensure economic growth and industrialization, senior leaders of the Shell Energy Nigeria organisation said at the 3rd edition of the Gas Investment Forum which held in Lagos this week.

Investments in key infrastructure, consistency in policy and regulations and partnerships were highlighted as enablers for the development of the nation’s huge gas resources.

MRA condemns INEC’s exorbitant charge for information request under FOI Act - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for attempting to frustrate a legitimate Freedom of Information (FOI) request by demanding an outrageous fee of over N1.5 billion for a copy of the National Register of Voters and list of polling units in Nigeria, describing its demand as a blatant attempt to weaponize cost as a tool for denying access to vital public information.

In a statement available to ITREALMS in Lagos, MRA’s Executive Director, Mr. Edetaen Ojo, noted that “the National Register of Voters and the list of polling units are arguably the most essential public records needed by civil society organizations, political parties, election observers, and the media to effectively monitor the electoral process,” arguing that by “placing such a colossal financial barrier in the way of a requester, INEC is deliberately hindering the public's right and ability to scrutinize its operations, thereby compromising transparency and avoiding accountability.”

Editorial@ITREALMS: Nnamdi Kanu’s health and burden of professional accountability - ITREALMS

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The ongoing case of the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has continued to provoke intense emotions and divisions. Yet, beyond the politics and passions lies a deeper question of justice, professionalism, and public trust; values that define any credible democracy.

Recent concerns raised regarding the alleged handling of medical reports on Kanu’s health condition deserve serious attention. Reports indicated that the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), despite a court directive to examine Kanu, may not have visited or physically assessed him before a health report was submitted.

Authentic Ohanaeze: Reclaiming Igbo integrity in era of digital noise by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In today’s digital era, silence fuels misinformation. The authentic Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by Senator John Azuta-Mbata, must reclaim its voice with clarity and courage. REMMY NWEKE writes in Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS that true leadership demands consistency to silence impostors and truth to restore Igbo unity, credibility, and moral authority.

In an age where every voice competes for attention and misinformation spreads faster than truth, silence is no longer golden.

The authentic Ohanaeze Ndigbo, now under the leadership of Senator John Azuta-Mbata, faces a defining challenge to reclaim integrity, unity, and credibility amid growing digital confusion.

Ndi Igbo, 'Ka Uche Anyi Di Ya' by Chuka Nnabuife - Commentary@ITREALMS

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The final words in Timothy Ofoegbu’s recent podcast are: “Ka uche anyi di ya.”

He repeats the line for emphasis before the short film fades out. To me, that phrase encapsulates the entire essence of his message.


Since encountering this film on social media about three months ago, I have watched it several times. I have even used it in one or two of my social reformation live campaigns. In many respects, I consider Ofoegbu’s intervention comparable to “Yoruba Ronu” — the late Hubert Ogunde’s clarion call to the Yoruba people during Nigeria’s First Republic.


“Yoruba Ronu” (meaning, Yoruba people, think) became an appeal to collective introspection and renewal. It urged the South-West to rethink its direction and re-engage Nigeria’s political, economic, and socio-cultural landscape with a more strategic consciousness. To a large extent, Yorubaland has dutifully applied that template — and the results have not been unkind to them.

Socrates once reasoned that “an unexamined life is not worth living.” The same applies to societies and nations. When the writer and philosopher Chinua Achebe penned his small but profoundly insightful book, The Trouble with Nigeria, he attempted — albeit unsuccessfully — a form of “Yoruba Ronu” for the entire Nigerian society. 

Nigeria: Case for electronic voting and electoral reform before 2027 by Abajue, Chidi - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Executive Summary.
Nigeria’s democratic destiny stands at crossroads.
Despite two decades of continuous civilian rule, the question remains: Have our elections truly reflected the will of the people?

This paper calls on the National Assembly of Nigeria to enact the legislative will and moral courage required to institutionalize electronic voting (e-voting) and comprehensive electoral reform before 2027.

Gov. Otti inaugurates board of Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre - ITREALMS

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has inaugurated the Board of the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (ASTSAC), appointing renowned technologist Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe as Chairman, reports ITREALMS.

Other members of the Board include Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo (Vice Chairman), Engr. Peter Ukonu (Director-General), Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, Mr. Fidelis Nweze, Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro, Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna, and Dr. (Mrs.) Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa.

Fossils, data, and digital heritage: Preserving knowledge in AI age by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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World Fossil Day 2025 extends the conversation beyond ancient bones to the digital footprints shaping our shared human story. From geological fossils to data archives, REMMY NWEKE, in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, explores how technology, artificial intelligence, and telecoms infrastructure are redefining the meaning of preservation in the 21st century.

As the world marked World Fossil Day 2025 this week, the conversation extended beyond geology into the realm of technology, data science, and what might be called digital fossils, the enduring traces of human knowledge encoded in bytes rather than bones.

World Fossil Day, celebrated every October 15, was established by the International Palaeontological Association (IPA) to highlight the importance of fossils as keys to understanding Earth’s ancient life.

UBA to unveil Whitepaper on Africa's financial infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent's financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper.

The whitepaper, titled "Banking on Africa's Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth," will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in October 2025 in Washington, D.C., placing Africa's economic agenda at the heart of global financial discussions.

Archbishop Adewale Martins calls on leaders to prioritise effective governance over politicking - ITREALMS

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…Commissions new Catechists into LAGC

The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace and Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged leaders across Nigeria to prioritise effective governance over politicking by focusing on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of the citizens.

He made this call at the commissioning of new Catechists from various catholic parishes in Lagos into the Lagos Archdiocesan Guild of Catechists (LAGC), during the 2025 Catechist Day/Jubilee Year of Hope Celebration, held recently at the St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.

Igweobi urges Awba-Ofemili women, girls to embrace unity, leadership by example - ITREALMS

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... Women’s support drives community to Star Prize at 2025 Anambra Day

The Women Leader of the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), Abuja branch, Mrs. Benedeth Nneka Igweobi, has urged women and girls from Awba-Ofemili to embrace humility, unity, and collective effort as tools for leadership and community development, reports ITREALMS.

Mrs. Igweobi made the call in Abuja while reacting to Awba-Ofemili’s emergence as the overall Star Prize winner at the 2025 Anambra Day Celebration organized by the Anambra State Towns People Association (ASTPA) last weekend.

Nwapa: Oil industry investments not stifled by local content - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series, organized by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), began on a thought-provoking note on Friday, offering a panoramic review of local content strategy and implementation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. 

The event also featured a strong admonition to stakeholders not to trivialize the national local content initiative.

GOVTECH awards'25: ICT Agency boss hails Soludo, reaffirms commitment to e-Governance drive - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has commended Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for his visionary leadership and sustained commitment to digital transformation in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

Agbata said Governor Soludo’s “Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere” agenda continues to place Anambra as a model for e-governance and digital public service innovation in Nigeria.

Awba-Ofemili emerges overall star prize winner @Anambra Day’25 in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), Abuja Branch, has emerged the star prize winner at the 2025 edition of the Anambra Day celebration held in Abuja, outshining all other participating community associations, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming the results, the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Anambra State Towns People Association (ASTPA), Abuja, and representative of Nteje, Engr. Charles Ekwuagana, disclosed that Awba-Ofemili clinched the top position with a total of 266 points.

Editorial: FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threat to ASUU: Misguided Fix To Deep-rooted Problem - ITREALMS

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The recent warning by the Federal Government to invoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again exposed the government’s recurring failure to engage meaningfully with one of its most strategic partners in national development, the education sector.

ASUU’s two-week warning strike, declared over unresolved issues such as unpaid allowances, poor welfare, and unfulfilled agreements, reflects the union’s growing frustration with the government’s inconsistency. Yet, instead of addressing these long-standing grievances, the government has chosen confrontation over conversation.

UBA Foundation raises education grant to N22.5m for 2025 national essay competition - ITREALMS

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The UBA Foundation, corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that winners of the 2025 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) will receive educational grants worth over ₦22.5 million to study at any African university of their choice, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Foundation, this year’s first-prize winner will receive a ₦10 million university grant, representing a 33% increase from the ₦7.5 million awarded in 2024. The second and third-place winners will receive ₦7.5 million and ₦5 million respectively, also reflecting increases from the previous ₦5 million and ₦3.5 million.

TD Africa, HP strengthen partnership, eye expansion across Africa - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a high-level delegation from HP to renew and review their strategic commitments and explore deeper collaboration opportunities. The meeting served as a crucial step toward advancing their joint mission to enhance technology accessibility across the continent.

The meeting focused on unlocking new growth pathways for HP beyond Nigeria and Ghana, with both partners aligning on strategies to expand into other emerging African markets. The discussions underscored TD Africa’s role as a catalyst for technology distribution across the continent, ensuring that innovation and access reach every business and consumer.

Maiden Omabala Cultural Day: A historic success+video by Nick Ibeh - ITREALMS

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The much-anticipated Omabala Cultural Day Celebration, held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Otuocha Township Stadium, has come and gone. To God be all the glory for an eventful, colourful, and peaceful exhibition of our rich cultural heritage.

The rain that fell on the penultimate night, rather than dampen expectations, turned out to be a divine blessing. The following morning ushered in bright sunshine and clement weather - a perfect atmosphere for what became a memorable outing.

Idris congratulates Danlami Nmodu on election as GOCOP President - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Mr. Danlami Nmodu, publisher of Newsdiary Online, on his election as President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) following a keenly contested poll held recently in Lagos.

In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister described Nmodu as “a thoroughbred journalist who has consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and excellence in the practice of journalism.”

Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s electric playground - ITREALMS

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The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. 

For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix.

NCC’s Maida rallies stakeholders on broadband investments, infrastructure protection - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has urged national and sub-national stakeholders to align policies and actions that promote broadband investment and safeguard Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure, warning that “the cost of inaction is too high for the nation’s future.”

Dr. Maida made the call while delivering his remarks at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Infrastructure, held at the NCC Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, on October 8, 2025, with the theme: “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road to Success in Broadband Investment and Connectivity.”

Uwaje calls for immortalising Tayo Adeyemi with 'Digital Journalism Excellence Award' - WeekendReflections@ITREALMS

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Renowned Information Technology (IT) thought leader, Chief Chris Uwaje, has called for the immortalisation of the late Olutayo Adeyemi, describing him as “a digital comet whose brilliance illuminated the path of technology-driven journalism in Nigeria.”

Uwaje, who is the Principal Consultant and CEO of Connect Technologies Limited, as well as former President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), made the call in an emotional tribute titled “There Goes a digital Comet: Lessons from the Demise of a Digital Enigma at the Speed of Insightful Journalism.”