Nigerian cuisine: Beans as nutritious food - ITREALMS

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Beans as a nutritious food and its significance in Nigerian cuisine, reports Nkem Nweke, for your Sunday delight and specially at this era.

Humble bean: A Nigerian staple:

In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria's bustling metropolis, you'll find a steaming pot of beans in almost every household.

Natasha and Akpabio @odds: Social media role in search of standards, integrity, accountability - ITREALMS

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REMMY NWEKE in this episode of Telecoms Clinic examined the central role of social media in escalation of the feud between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio as the National Assembly searches for standards, integrity, accountability and mutual respect.

Preamble:
Recently, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have been at odds. The tension between them escalated when Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha's removal from the Senate chamber due to her refusal to move to a new seat as part of a revised seating arrangement.

@NIES 2025: NLNG commits to cutting carbon emission, readies for net-zero future - ITREALMS

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The NLNG has reiterated its focus on reducing carbon emissions to meet evolving market expectations, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as Africa seeks to harness its vast energy potential to drive economic growth and industrial evolution.

FirstHoldCo: Reinforcing ESG, sustainability initiatives by A. Ezekiel - ITREALMS

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In a world where approximately 20% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 45% within five years, 65% within ten years, and only 25% make it to 15 years or more (according to the US Bureau of Statistics), any business that has crossed 15 years should be sharing insights on survival and success.

But what about businesses that have lasted twice that long? Or a financial services group that has thrived for over 130 years, especially in Africa, where business survival rates are likely lower than those statistics from the Global North? Such a group has certainly earned the right to teach masterclasses on business longevity.

Health insurance: Oyo enrolls 10,000 primary school pupils, gets UNICEF commendation - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has enrolled about 10,000 vulnerable children in public primary schools into the state's Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA).

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the health insurance identity cards to beneficiaries at the flag-off of the public primary pupils health insurance scheme, held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan, on Thursday.

NLNG urges national prioritization of energy security @NIES 2025 - ITREALMS

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NLNG has called for energy security to be made national priority and emphasised the need for proactive measures to protect energy infrastructure and drive sustainable growth.

Speaking at a panel session titled “Driving Cross-Continental Investments: Scaling Africa’s Energy Frontier” at the 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), Philip Mshelbila, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), highlighted the growing concerns over gas infrastructure security, noting that while improvements have been recorded in securing oil assets, that gas infrastructure remains vulnerable, and without adequate protection which will lead to underperformance in the industry.

Like supernova, like Soludo by Christian Aburime - ITREALMS

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Behind every renaissance in a society, there is always a mastermind at work. Masterminds are purveyors of ideas, ideals, and idyllic gravitas to make change happen. 

Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, is a mastermind bred in the crucible of intellect, a man whose mind blazes like a supernova. 

Shell reiterates support for reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry - ITREALMS

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Shell has reiterated support for the recent reforms in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, describing them as a good way to reposition the sector for growth and profitability.

“We welcome the reforms by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) which have already improved crude oil production to about 1.75 million barrels per day as reported by the agency,” said Senior Vice President Nigeria Marno de Jong while speaking at a dinner Wednesday night at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja. 

Dangote coal, host communities seal landmark deal - ITRAELMS

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The Dangote Coal Mines Limited and host communities in Benue State have sealed a landmark Community Development Agreement (CDA), reports ITREALMS.

The CDA was described by government functionaries as a major ‘milestone.’

NCDMB, APPO plan 'Centres of Excellence in African Local Content Development' - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) have recommitted their partnership towards establishing African centres of excellence in local content development. 

Both organisations also encouraged African petroleum producing countries to develop specialised capacities in core oil and gas services, and patronise one another in their respective areas of expertise.

Its official! Oyo govt to regulate hospitality sector to boost IGR - ITREALMS

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In line with the commitment of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to expand the economy of Oyo State through tourism and hospitality, the state government has expressed its readiness to clamp down on illegal and unregistered hotels and hospitality businesses in the state.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known at a press conference held at the Conference Room of the Ministry, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday.

Konga Communications hosts NBC delegation, reaffirms commitment to excellence - ITREALMS

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Konga Communications has played host to the team from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) who were on a working visit to the studios of KongaTV and KongaFM 103.7 on Monday, February 24, 2025. 

The visit marked a significant step in the station’s journey toward delivering high-quality, engaging, and regulatory-compliant content.

Oke Ogun PDP stakeholders pass vote of confidence in Makinde - ITREALMS

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Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 10 Local Government Areas of Oke Ogun in Oyo North Senatorial District have passed a vote of confidence in the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

This was as they unanimously declared their loyalty and commitment to the party and the leadership of Governor Makinde, noting that all efforts would be made to ensure that the party continues to record success in all local governments of Oke Ogun and the state at large.

N825 per litre: Dangote crashes PMS price twice in Feburary - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1.

The ex-depot price has thus decreased from N950 per litre in January to the current price of N825 per litre, representing a reduction of N125 per litre within 26 days.

TD Africa’s Accra Synergy summit, ignites tech transformation - ITREALMS

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Accra, Ghana, witnessed a remarkable gathering of tech industry leaders, visionaries, and policy-makers as TD Africa hosted the Accra Synergy Summit on Thursday, February 20th. 

The prestigious event, held at the Kempinski Hotel Accra, brought together some of the most influential minds in the technology ecosystem, further cementing TD Africa’s role as a transformative force in Sub-Saharan Africa’s tech landscape.

Computer Guild mourns Gbolahan Awonuga, pioneer president, ICTLOCA - ITREALMS

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The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has expressed profound sorrow over the untimely death of Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, the pionner President of the Association for Information and Communication Technology on Local Content (ICTLOCA) and the Executive Secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). 

His demise, which occurred recently, has sent shockwaves through the technology and telecommunications sectors, leaving a significant void.

SSA Chiegboka urges Ndi Anambra on homeland consciousness - ITREALMS

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The Senior Special Adviser/Liaison officer of Anambra State Liaison office, Barrister Leo Chiegboka, has urged the Ndi-Anambra in Lagos State and diaspora to wake-up in contributing their quotas to the development of their home state, reports ITREALMS.
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Barr. Chiegboka made this call during a press briefing held at the Anambra State Liaison office, Victoria Island, Lagos, on the preparation of the remarkable gathering; the Anambra Homeland Consciousness event scheduled for Sunday, March 2, at Villa Park Hotels & Suited, Amuwo-Odofin, by 3pm.

Fubara, Daniel, Bode George, Olubolade, Gani Adams, others for Freedom Online’s 6th Yearly Lecture Thursday - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, would this Thursday, deliver the 6th yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the online newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, informed ITREALMS that while Fubara is the Special Guest Speaker, former Governor of Ogun State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, is the Keynote Speaker of the lecture with the theme: 'Nigeria’s Socio-Political Challenges: Whose Fault, Leaders or the Led?'

Nigeria's 1966 Coup: Debunking the Igbo coup narrative+video - Digital Insights Podcast @ITREALMS

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Digital Insights gathered that according to the late General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in one of his Tv interviews, archived by IgboHistofacts, said there is no way the January 15, 1966 could have been an Igbo coup, because those who stopped the coup were largely Igbos; Himself (Chukwuemeka Ojukwu) as Battalion commander in Kano, an Igbo, and Aguyi Ironsi in Lagos, an Igbo. Unfortunately Ironsi was killed in the counter coup of July 29, 1966 purportedly led by General Yakubu Gowon.

Further, military sources and General Ojukwu also confirmed that the January 15, 1966 coup agenda was to release a Yoruba man and sectional political leader, Chief Obafemi Awolowo from Calabar prison and make him interim Prime Minister to help them organise an election afterwards, which gives credence that January 15, 1966 was never an “Igbo coup.”

SABA returns in November 2025 with Africa Week - ITREALMS

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Following the resounding success of Scotland London Africa Week 2024, the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is delighted to announce that the business programme will return this year from 25th to 27th November 2025.

Scotland London Africa Week has quickly established itself as a pivotal event for increasing trade, collaboration and business opportunities between Scotland and African markets. The 2024 programme brought together senior diplomats, government officials and business leaders to strengthen partnerships and unlock new opportunities for more than 20 delegates.

The January 15, 1966 Military Coup: Facts and Perspectives - Digital Insights podcast @ITREALMS

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The misinformation and disinformation around the January 15, 1966 military coup, which persisted ignorantly for over 60 years as an Igbo coup. So in this episode of Digital Insights by ITREALMS, we bring you fresh perspective based on the facts presented by renowned journalist, Dr Tony Onyima, which was corroborated recently in the assertion by the former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida in his book “A Journey in Service” for the records.

Illegal structure: Call LBIC MD to order, Alaka allottees urge Sanwo-Olu - ITREALMS

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The Alaka Estate allottees have urged the Managing Director of the Lagos Building Investment Company PLC (LBIC), Olusola Faleye and his supposed contractor to cease forthwith any illegal construction on the demolished portion of the allotted land of Block 130 and 131.

“It is disheartening to find that against all forms of protocol, civility and respect to the Fundamental Right to own a property, which is enshrined in Section 43 of the 1999 Constitution as Amended, LBIC in cohort with some developers without any knowledge of the legal owners of the property, specifically on the 8th of February, 2025 went to level the site and began an illegal development on the land.”

NMGS @64: Olusunle conferred with fellow - ITREALMS

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A research Director of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Engr. Dr. Samuel Olugbenga O. Olusunle has been conferred with the prestigious Fellow of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (FNMGS), at the weekend, reports ITREALMS.

The Nigeria’s late sage, Pan Africanist and President during the First Nigerian Republic Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first patron of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, thus making it one of the oldest professional bodies in the history of the country.

Dangote Group leverages advanced technology for company growth - ITREALMS

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Leveraging its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited has instituted a plethora of cutting-edge technology in creating top-notch efficiency for all its companies.

Speaking weekend at the just concluded 46th Edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair, Senior Advisor to the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, said the digitization exercise is a sustained endeavour, stressing that it has helped in speeding up manufacturing and sales.