When loans become surveillance & Nigeria’s regulatory triangle by Remmy Nweke -WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s regulators, FCCPC, NCC, and NDPC, unite to curb data abuse by digital lending apps. WeekendDigits@ITREALMS with REMMY NWEKE explores how everyday loans turned into surveillance, and how the regulatory triangle fights back.

Preamble:
Madam Lizzy only wanted a quick loan.
The advert promised “instant approval, no paperwork.” Out of curiosity, she downloaded the app, requested ₦1 million, and within hours, the funds appeared. She repaid before the due date—relieved and impressed.

Then the calls began:
Every morning, a strange number flashed on her screen: “Madam, you are yet to pay your loan.” She explained repeatedly that the debt was settled, yet the messages multiplied short messaging service (SMS) reminders, WhatsApp texts, even phone calls from aggressive “customer agents” threatening to contact her friends and family.

Future-Proofing Nigeria: IXPN boss urges 'Green Procurement' for Digital Infrastructure - ITREALMS

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As Nigeria’s digital ecosystem experiences explosive growth, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has issued a critical warning to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector: the rush to expand connectivity is creating a "sustainability paradox" that could bury the nation in toxic electronic waste if not immediately addressed.

In a presentation delivered on behalf of the MD/CEO of IXPN, Mr. Muhammed Rudman, by Mr. Uchechukwu Ugwuanyi, Assistant General Manager Network, the IXPN revealed startling data regarding the hidden environmental cost of Nigeria’s digital revolution.

MAKEMS Jewelry Exhibition Set to Dazzle Abuja - Fashion@ITREALMS

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... Highlights auction, family focus

The highly-anticipated MAKEMS Jewelry Exhibition is set to dazzle enthusiasts this year, promising an unforgettable showcase of handmade and meticulously selected treasures, reports ITREALMS

The main exhibition will take place on Saturday, December 29, 2025, at the prestigious W O Kilaso Hall, Glowing Ages Academy, Games Village road, Kaura District, Abuja, bringing together the finest custom creations.

Moniepoint dominates African Fintech: Bags triple awards - ITREALMS

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Moniepoint Inc., Africa's leading financial services innovator, has solidified its dominance by securing three of the continent's most prestigious industry awards, reports ITREALMS.

The accolades celebrate the company's innovation, massive scale, and transformative impact on financial inclusion, resulting in a remarkable triple victory.

Quality of Service (QoS): Using FOI to demand fairer connectivity by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this episode of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE, he unpacks citizens’ right to know who accesses their identity data, linking Nigeria’s FOI Act with data protection and digital accountability.

For millions of Nigerians, the quality of service (QoS) delivered by mobile network operators remains an everyday frustration. Dropped calls, delayed SMS messages, buffering video streams, and unreliable data connectivity have become a near-normal part of life across the country. 

Yet behind these inconveniences lie questions of accountability, transparency, and regulatory will, questions that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act is uniquely positioned to help answer.

At the heart of Nigeria’s digital revolution stands an uncomfortable paradox: while mobile penetration continues to soar beyond 210 million active lines, the actual quality of those connections often leaves much to be desired. Consumers pay increasingly higher tariffs for services that frequently underperform, and yet there is limited public access to the data that could expose why these gaps persist. 

It is this information gap, between what operators promise, what regulators publish, and what citizens experience, that makes the FOI framework a potential game changer for digital fairness.

NITMA 2025: AhA emerges IT Personality of the Year, NCS inducts 48 fellows – ITREALMS

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The foremost professional body for Information Technology (IT) practitioners, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), staged its signature event, the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) 2025, marking a night of high recognition and professional excellence, reports ITREALMS.

The prestigious ceremony saw the official induction of 48 new fellows into the Society's highest rank, even as the Chief Executive Officer of Consultancy Support Services (CSS), Alhaji Abdul-Hakeem Bolade Dirisu Ajijola (AhA), was celebrated as the coveted IT Personality of the Year.

PIN opens call for session proposals for DRIF 2026 @Abidjan - ITREALMS

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has opened calls for session proposal submissions for the 2026 edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF26), scheduled to take place from April 14 to 16, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, reports ITREALMS.

The organisation disclosed this through an official communication to stakeholders across Africa and beyond, encouraging experts, advocates, policymakers, researchers, technologists, and community leaders to take advantage of the opportunity to influence the continent’s digital future.

Energy Security & Digital Agenda: Renaissance Africa partners EU to fast-track industrialisation - ITREALMS

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The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria and ECOWAS have formally committed to a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening energy security, driving sustainability, and fostering industrialisation across the region, reports ITREALMS.

The commitment was the highlight of a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, where Mr. Tony Attah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance, met with Mr. Gautier Mignot, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation.

Major Expansion: Dangote Refinery partners Honeywell Int'l, targets 1.4m BPD capacity - ITREALMS

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Strategic collaboration includes significant expansion across refining, petrochemicals, and fertilizer production, strengthening Nigeria's industrial footprint.

The Dangote Group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc. to support the next phase of expansion for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, advancing its vision to create the world’s largest integrated petroleum refining and petrochemical complex, reports ITREALMS.

The collaboration is set to utilize Honeywell’s advanced technology and services to boost the refinery’s processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (BPD) by 2028. This monumental increase marks a major milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s energy security and industrial self-sufficiency.

E-Waste Dialogue: Ugbechie warns against Nigeria’s ‘disposal culture’, demands bigger NESREA enlightenment budget - ITREALMS

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The publisher of Political Economy and immediate past Vice President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Mr Ken Ugbechie, has warned that Nigeria’s rising “disposal culture” is accelerating the nation’s electronic waste burden, even as he urged the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to significantly increase its budget for public enlightenment and media outreach.

Speaking at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue organised by ITREALMS Media group, with the theme "Nigeria: Recycle Your E-Waste It's Critical" Ugbechie described e-waste as a “crucial national emergency,” stressing that Nigerians must be made to understand the economic value hidden in discarded electronic devices.

AI-powered digital transformation: AVEVA bags 2025 Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year award - ITREALMS

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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has been recognised by tech giant Microsoft as the winner of the 2025 Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year Award, reports ITREALMS.

The award, announced ahead of the Microsoft Ignite conference in San Francisco, honours a partner organization that demonstrates exceptional innovation and implementation of customer solutions using Microsoft Cloud technologies, particularly within the industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Renaissance Energy takes industrialisation advocacy to Ibadan varsity, pledges end to energy poverty - ITREALMS

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The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has escalated its advocacy for energy security and industrialisation, committing to education, youth empowerment, and community development during a visit to the University of Ibadan (UI), reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the university’s alumni homecoming event, Tony Attah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance, stated that the key to Nigeria’s economic emancipation and growth lies in the eradication of energy poverty and the strategic embrace of sustainability, leveraging the country’s vast oil and gas resources.

NNPC Limited reports historic ₦5.4trn profit, unveils $60bn growth strategy - ITREALMS

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NNPC Limited has announced a landmark financial performance for the full year ended 2024, reporting a record Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₦5.4 trillion on a massive revenue of ₦45.1 trillion, reports ITREALMS.

These results, shared during the company's recent earnings call, underscore a period of robust operational delivery and efficiency following its commercial transition. 

Ibru varsity pro-chancellor, Anthony Kila, to chair Business Journal annual lecture 2025 - ITREALMS

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Professor Anthony Kila, Pro-Chancellor, Michael & Cecilia Ibru University, will Chair the Business Journal Annual Lecture 2025 scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time is 10.00 am prompt, reports ITREALMS.

The theme of the lecture is: AI & Digital Economy: Projecting the Future of Economic Growth in Nigeria.

Paystack Co-founder, Ezra Olubi, sacked amid dispute over investigation process - ITREALMS

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Paystack co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, has been sacked binge company board of directors, effective Saturday November 22, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this in a follow up Tweet on Sunday, Olubi said his employment was terminated by the company’s Board of Directors under circumstances he describes as premature, unfair, and inconsistent with internal policy.

BREAKING: U.S. Capitol rally to demand end to christian genocide in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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A major rally calling for urgent U.S. action to stop what organizers describe as the genocide of Christians in Nigeria will take place on December 1, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol Grounds in Washington, D.C, reports ITREALMS.

The event, organized by Save Nigeria Group USA, follows President Donald J. Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” along with his warning that the United States may consider military intervention if mass killings persist.

QSI ’95 Class to hold landmark 30th anniversary reunion, pledges major giveback to alma mater - ITREALMS

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The 1990-1995 old students of Queen's School Ibadan (QSI), Apata, are set to gather for their maiden reunion and a major give-back initiative at the school premises this weekend, commencing on Friday, November 28, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Toyin Sonoiki-Adedokun, Chairman of the 30th Anniversary Committee, disclosed the details of the two-day event yesterday, emphasizing that the reunion is designed to honour the alma mater that shaped them into adulthood. 

NMF: Nigerian journalism mourns Dan Agbese, a voice of satire, style and elegance - ITREALMS

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The Northern Media Forum (NMF) has profoundly mourned the death of its chairman and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, veteran journalist Mr. Dan Agbese, describing his passing as a monumental and irreplaceable loss to Nigerian journalism, reports ITREALMS.

In a statement issued by its Assistant Secretary, Zainab Suleiman Okino, the Forum said news of Agbese's death sent shockwaves across newsrooms nationwide, marking the silencing of a voice that championed courage, refinement, and integrity for decades.

Furnace of failure: iTel A50C overheating scandal and regulatory imperative - by Remmy Nweke, Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE analyzes the itel A50C overheating crisis, revealing a profound public safety failure in an NCC Type-Approved device. The column exposes the failure of safety assurance and demands that the NCC immediately suspends the device's approval status due to the clear and present hazard.

The discovery of a dangerous thermal defect in the popular itel A50C (Model A669L) smartphone as a device that becomes "too hot to hold" immediately after activation, is far more than a simple product malfunction; it represents a profound, systemic failure of public safety assurance that challenges the very core foundation of Nigeria’s regulatory framework.

The recent investigative analysis available to Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS elevates this incident beyond a consumer complaint to a full-blown crisis of regulatory integrity, demanding immediate and drastic intervention by the nation’s telecommunications authority.

WES 2025: EFCC vows heavy investment in digital forensics, capacity building to combat cybercrime - ITREALMS

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a significant investment drive in digital forensics, capacity building, and public education as part of its strategy to aggressively tackle emerging financial crime challenges, including cybercrime, cryptocurrency fraud, and illicit trade financing, reports ITREALMS.

EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, confirmed the initiative while addressing the World Stage Economic Summit 2025 (WES 2025) in Lagos on Friday. The summit was themed 'Tackling The Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria,' and Mr. Olukoyede's address focused on "Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria."

NLNG deepens local content commitment, hosts NCDMB, industry leaders @stakeholders’ retreat - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing indigenous capacity and deepening Nigerian Content beyond regulatory compliance, reports ITREALMS.

This pledge was the highlight of the company's week-long 2025 Nigerian Content Stakeholders’ Retreat, which gathered the leadership of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and other key industry leaders at its facility in Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State.

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos: Nigeria 'Descending into Chaos,' FG Must Stop Treating Bandits with 'Kid Gloves' - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has issued a dire warning, stating that Nigeria is "descending into chaos" and called for more urgent and decisive official measures to curb the alarming rate of insecurity across the country, reports ITREALMS.

In a strongly-worded statement, Archbishop Martins condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks and mass killings, demanding that the Federal Government and security agencies "identify and deal decisively with the terrorists and their sponsors" without delay.

Bleeding selective justice: Nigeria's double standard of justice system by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Selective justice undermines Nigeria's progress. Let's demand equal application of the law, accountability, and transparency. WeekendDigits@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE: building a just society, one truth at a time.

The recent case of Nnamdi Kanu, detained on circumstantial evidence, contrasts starkly with the apparent freedom of identified terrorism financiers. This disparity raises critical questions about Nigeria's justice system. Is one law for the connected and another for the ordinary citizen? The government's actions suggest a troubling trend of selective justice, where some are above the law while others face the full weight of justice.

This selective application of justice erodes trust in the system, fuels resentment, and undermines national unity. When terrorism financiers walk free while others are jailed on lesser evidence, it sends a disturbing message that the system is rigged against the ordinary citizen. The consequences of this are far-reaching, and it's imperative that we address this issue head-on.

🔥Itel A50C SAFETY ALERT: Overheating defect found in type-approved phone, company silent amidst safety crisis - ITREALMS

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By ITREALMS Investigation Desk

ITREALMS Online has exclusively uncovered a critical and dangerous thermal defect in the popular itel A50C (Model A669L) smartphone, which poses a direct and immediate safety risk to consumers.

The exclusive investigation reveals that the device, despite holding the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Type Approval Certificate No. 592, is suffering from severe operational failure.

ActivEdge Group President George Agu Supports Calls for Africa’s Digital Independence - ITREALMS

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The Group President of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr. George Agu, has called on the African continent to seize control of its technological future by owning its data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure, and highlighted the urgent need for African nations to shift from being consumers of imported technology to creators of context-relevant solutions powered by local data and infrastructure.

Presenting a keynote address titled “Building Africa’s Digital Independence: AI & Sovereign Technology, ”at the 5th African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum held in Lagos on Thursday, Agu said sovereignty in the 21st century is no longer determined by political borders but by “servers owned, data governed, and algorithms controlled.”

NLNG's Metseagharun calls for collective action to address Nigeria's e-Waste challenge - ITREALMS

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The Head of Environment at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Mr. Weyinmi Metseagharun, has emphasized the need for a collaborative effort to address the growing e-waste challenge in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, Metseagharun highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in e-waste management.

ALTON pilots industry-first Compliance Forum in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) is set to host a landmark event that signals a strong industry shift towards rigorous self-regulation and governance, reports ITREALMS. 

The First Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Lagos, is positioned as a pivotal platform to dissect the crucial intersection of compliance, governance, and quality of service (QoS) in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

TD Africa hosts Checkpoint delegation, strengthens partnership to advance cyber security adoption across Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Tech powerhouse TD Africa, on Tuesday, 11th November, hosted senior delegates from Checkpoint, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity solutions providers, in a strategic meeting aimed at expanding the channel ecosystem and enabling more corporates and institutions across Nigeria to adopt Checkpoint as their preferred cybersecurity solution.

The high-level engagement underscored a central message: as digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity has become an indispensable foundation for every modern organisation. The discussions focused on strengthening market penetration, empowering partners, and driving greater awareness around proactive cyber defence in an era of evolving digital threats.

Tinubu, Oborevwori and Delta security by Ray Umukoro - ITREALMS

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In the spirit of the Renewed Hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu should be upbeat about the recent security development in Delta State. On Wednesday, October 15, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori formally launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This launch rings with a note of determination and verve. It has a renewed focus on public-private partnership in the real sense of such arrangement.

Oborevwori did not mince words. He was serious about the necessity of such Fund and the collaboration with the private sector. Aside fulfilling the constitutional duty of government to protect the lives and property of the citizenry, the focus on security by Delta state government syncs with the ambition of the Tinubu government to grow Nigeria’s economy to a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Conn8 Media Solutions NG Honoured for Social Impact at CODEFEST Hackathon 2025 - ITREALMS

Conn8 Media Solutions NG, a media consultancy firm and publishers of Tech and Biz News NG (www.techandbiz.com.ng) and eTimes Africa News, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem at the just-concluded CODEFEST HACKATHON 2025.

The event, held at the Design Studio of the prestigious University of Lagos, celebrated organisations and innovators driving meaningful change across the country’s technology landscape. Conn8 Media Solutions NG received the honour for its consistent social impact through media consultancy, strategic communication support, and storytelling services offered to startups and emerging tech ventures.

Nigeria's E-Waste crisis reaches critical mass, as regulators, industry demand unified national action - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's spiraling electronic waste problem has reached a critical juncture, demanding immediate, unified national action from all stakeholders, from top regulators to individual digital citizens.

This urgent call resonated profoundly at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, where the nation's foremost environmental agency issued a stark warning, buttressed by appeals from the event's convener for a concrete national strategy.

Bolanle Olatunde writes for Sundiata Post as 'Heartquake' debuts Friday - ITREALMS

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Renowned journalist and public relations consultant, Bolanle Olatunde, will start writing a weekly column for Sundiata Post.

Called 'Heartquake', the column will debut on Friday, 21st November 2025. It will dwell on relationship and things of the heart.

NESREA, NCC, ALTON, NLNG lead stakeholders to ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue 2025 - ITREALMS

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A powerful and necessary coalition of Nigeria's foremost environmental, telecommunications, and energy stakeholders is set to convene for the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue.

The 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue is set to convene today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Lagos, driven by a powerful and necessary coalition of Nigeria's foremost environmental, telecommunications, and energy stakeholders. 

NGE pushes for tax exemptions to save Nigerian media's watchdog role - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has yet to secure a formal policy action or legal instrument on its request for corporate tax relief and VAT exemptions for the media industry, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly "endorsed" and committed to "consider" the comprehensive proposals for fiscal incentives and other interventions, reports ITREALMS.

During the opening of the 21st All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, NGE President Mr. Eze Anaba passionately pleaded for a 5–10 year tax holiday and VAT exemption on essential inputs to save the media’s struggling business model and ensure its constitutional watchdog function, noting that the inability to pay salaries due to soaring production costs, with newsprint alone rising to 1.3$ million to 1.4$ million per tonne, threatens the very existence of many newsrooms.

Check Point launches 2025 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report - ITREALMS

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025, revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

African organisations now face an average of 3,153 attacks per week. Among the key countries analysed, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco; Nigeria recorded the highest number of weekly attacks at 4,200, while Ethiopia ranked as the most attacked nation overall.

Customs Eastern Marine Command Intercepts N12m Contraband, Intensifies Clampdown on Wildlife and Fuel Smuggling - ITREALMS

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The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has significantly bolstered its enforcement and collaborative operations along the vital Oron and Calabar maritime corridors, a commitment recently underscored by the Area Controller, Comptroller AB JAJA, reports ITREALMS.

On November 13, 2025, Compt. JAJA undertook a series of strategic engagements and on-the-spot inspections across the Area of Responsibility (AOR), culminating in the showcasing of various seizures made by his vigilant operatives.

SIM Registration, NIN, Data Privacy & FOI: What citizens should know about their data by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic @ITREALMS

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In this episode of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE, he unpacks citizens’ right to know who accesses their identity data, linking Nigeria’s FOI Act with data protection and digital accountability.

Preamble:
Across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, the intersection of identity management, telecommunications, and data governance has become both a foundation for national security and a field of contention for citizens’ rights. 

From the compulsory SIM registration and integration of National Identity Numbers (NIN) with telecom accounts, to the rising conversation around the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and data protection laws, a new question emerges at the heart of Nigeria’s digital society: who truly controls our data, and who has the right to access it?

For many Nigerians, the experience of data collection begins with necessity; linking SIM cards to NINs, obtaining Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), registering for voters’ cards, or enrolling in social welfare programmes. Yet, beyond these transactional interactions lies a broader narrative about trust, accountability, and the balance between state surveillance and citizens’ privacy.

ITREALMS, EPRON partner Globetech for day-long E-Waste collection drive ahead of Dialogue 2025 - ITREALMS

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In a major effort to promote the proper disposal of hazardous small electronics, ITREALMS Media has partnered with the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON) and its member organization, Globetech Remedial Limited, to host a day-long e-waste collection scheme this Thursday, reports ITREALMS.

The drive, organized as part of the annual ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue 2025, is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, and is timed to commemorate the International E-Waste Day (IEWD).

AfriTECH 5.0: Rudman says local traffic exchange critical for Nigeria’s digital future - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a strategic national imperative for speed, security, and digital economic expansion.

Speaking during a presentation at the African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum on Thursday last week, Rudman explained that local traffic exchange, where ISPs, content providers, and networks exchange data within Nigeria rather than routing it through international paths, remains the backbone of a modern, efficient internet economy.

Renaissance wins multiple awards @NAPE 2025 - ITREALMS

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Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited marked a strong appearance at the just-concluded 43rd Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

The company clinched four awards, including the coveted Overall Best Exhibitor and Best Technical Paper Presentation, at the award dinner Thursday night.

EFCC boss, Olukoyede, leads charge @WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 on anti-corruption and productivity - ITREALMS

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has confirmed his participation as a keynote speaker at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025, scheduled to hold this Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Mr. Olukoyede will address the critical role of anti-graft efforts in national development, with a specific focus on ‘Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost Ease of Doing Business.’

APGA is national, not an 'Igbo Party': Osun chairman, Adedoyin, counters critics - ITREALMS

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The Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Osun State, Hon. Wole Adedoyin, has strongly dismissed the persistent claim that APGA is merely an "Igbo party," labeling the assertion as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misrepresent the party's national identity and political strength, reports ITREALMS.

Adedoyin, who was the party's Chairmanship Candidate for Ilesa West Local Government in the last election, insisted that APGA, like the PDP and the APC, is a fully registered national political party with constitutional presence across all states in the federation.

NLNG clinches third FIRS most compliant taxpayer award - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has once again been recognized by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Most Compliant Taxpayer in corporate Nigeria, securing the prestigious award for the third time in recent years and setting the national standard for responsible tax behaviour, reports ITREALMS.

This significant honour, ITREALMS gathered, comes under the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme, an initiative of the Taxpayer Services Department (TPSD), which is aimed at acknowledging organizations that demonstrate outstanding diligence and transparency in meeting their tax obligations. 

The Analog foundation: One network, three regulators by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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The proposed Digital Economy Bill is under heavy fire from industry experts who warn it risks regulatory collapse. In his Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE posited that the draft law's failure to merge Nigeria's three regulators (NCC, NBC, NITDA) guarantees destructive inter-agency "turf wars" instead of economic growth. Nweke argues this approach is akin to building a "$1 Trillion House on an analog foundation."

Preamble:
The Nigerian government has an undeniably ambitious goal: to construct a $1 trillion digital economy, positioning it as the indispensable pillar of the nation’s future prosperity and diversification. This ambition is indeed laudable and necessary in the global digital age.

However, recent legislative maneuvers, particularly the highly controversial National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025 and its direct predecessor, the NITDA amendment bill, 2022; threaten not only to undermine this grand vision but to actively sabotage the entire enterprise before it can even gain momentum. The impending chaos is not a matter of poor execution, but of poor foundational design.

Paradigm Initiative intensifies digital rights advocacy in Ghana with judicial training and gamified learning - ITREALMS

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The Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading pan-African non-profit championing digital rights and inclusion, has launched a four-day series of strategic engagements in Ghana, reports ITREALMS.

This programme is aimed at strengthening the country's digital ecosystem through judicial capacity building, policy dialogue, and innovative gamified learning for youth.

Why Konga Yakata 2025 is different - ITREALMS

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Every November, Nigerians look forward to one of the biggest shopping moments of the year — Konga Yakata, one of the country’s most anticipated Black Friday sales. This year feels different. From all indications, Konga Yakata 2025 is not just another discount season; it’s a full-blown shopping festival redefining what value, convenience, and excitement mean in online shopping.

Running from November 1st to 30th, Konga has once again lived up to its promise of delivering mouthwatering deals, exclusive brand partnerships, and unbeatable offers across every major product category. But what truly sets this year’s Yakata apart isn’t just the price slash, — it’s the Reward experience Konga has infused into it.

AbdulRazaq, Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, Sulu-Gambari confirmed for book unveiling on 'The Spiritual Orator' - ITREALMS

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar CFR and the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR have been formally invited to the unveiling of a book titled: Shaykh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON: The Spiritual Orator.

The book launch which is scheduled to hold on Thursday 27th November 2025 at the Banquet Hall, Opposite Government House, Ilorin is the biography of Shaykh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON, revealing his birth, career, emergence and service as the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Ulama.

Boosting Nigeria's energy goals: Emadeb E&P achieves landmark 'First Oil' from Ibom field - ITREALMS

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Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) has announced a significant achievement in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector: the commencement of commercial production, or "First Oil," from the Ibom Field (PPL 236), reports ITREALMS. 

This successful activation, which follows sustained investment and rigorous technical effort, firmly establishes Emadeb E&P as a fully integrated energy player and highlights the increasingly vital role of indigenous operators in advancing Nigeria's energy security and driving economic diversification. 

'Breathe Clean Air, Abuja' campaign: IHS Nigeria, FCT-HSES begin distribution of smart cooking gas - ITREALMS

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IHS Nigeria, the largest communications infrastructure company in Nigeria and part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, , and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commenced the distribution of smart cooking gasses to underserved households in the FCT under the Breathe Clean Air Abuja Campaign.

This initiative aimed at promoting clean household energy and increasing public awareness on the health impacts of air pollution in the FCT was recently launched at the Kashim Shettima Hall, Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, following an earlier MOU signing between both organisations in September and underscores IHS Nigeria’s continued commitment to promoting sustainable energy adoption and strengthening environmental health standards across Nigeria.

SNEPCo MD Ronald Adams, inducted Fellow of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) at the weekend inducted the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams and 19 others as Fellows for outstanding contributions to the profession.

They were accorded the highest honour of the Society at its 55th conference and annual general meeting held on Saturday November 15th in Enugu. NSChE National President, Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, advised them to continue “to inspire younger engineers, shape industrial polices and drive sustainable growth through innovation and ethical practice.”