JAMB Mock Exam: Chaos @Winsford Comprehensive College - ITREALMS

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Thursday, April 10, 2025, was supposed to be a routine day for candidates at Winsford Comprehensive College in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos, as they sat for their JAMB Mock Exam. However, the day turned into a nightmare for many based on network related issues and lack of communication, reports ITREALMS.

Parents and candidates, ITREALMS gathered, arrived at the venue as early as 5 am, eager to get the exam underway, scheduled for 6:30 am. Despite the early start, candidates were not led into the exam hall until 7:30 am. But the troubles had only just begun.

Ugbede @70: Lack of political economy, hinders press freedom reforms says Oloja - ITREALMS

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A renowned journalist and former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Newspaper, Mr. Martins Oloja, has called for a total media reform in Nigeria, describing lack of political economy of press freedom as the main missing link bedeviling ethical journalism in 21st century, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the median edition of the Times Journalism Alumni Association (TJAA) symposium in commemoration of the 70th birthday of the former director, Times Journalism Institute (TJI), Mr. Ndubuisi Ugbede at the Conference Hall of the Ladi Lawal House, Lagos State Council Secretariat of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Alausa-Ikeja on Thursday, Oloja, who dwelt on "Ethical Journalism in 21st Century: The Missing Links" noted lack of political economy of press freedom as main missing link frustrating ethical journalism.

50,000 poor families benefited from ADF rice distribution @Kebbi, Gombe States - ITREALMS

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As part of the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Programme, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), has distributed 50,000 bags of rice to poor and vulnerable families in Kebbi and Gombe States, reports ITREALMS.

The intervention which took place in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Thursday, witnessed the Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Zayyanu Aliero, saying the gesture was in line with the core values of the Foundation's founder, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
“This is commendable gesture, especially as it will improve the living conditions of the poor and most vulnerable people in the state.

Oyo State to partner US on investments, education - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared his administration's readiness to partner with the United States of America to explore opportunities in solid minerals development, agribusiness, education and other investment opportunities that will benefit both parties.

The governor stated this on Wednesday, when a delegation from the United States Consul-General, led by the Deputy Chief, Political and Economic Section, Kenise Hill, paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Nigeria posts $6.83bn balance of payments surplus in 2024 - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, reports ITREALMS

This the apex bank said, marks a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022.

Book on Nigeria local content by Ezeobi debuts - ITREALMS

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A book on the Nigeria local content and stratrgic communication authored by Dr Obinna Ezeobi has made a debut, reports ITREALMS.

Ezeobi in the book titled the "Nigeria’s Local Content: A Journey of Strategic Communication and Economic Transformation”
provided detailed account of how skillful communication initiatives, stakeholders management strategies and effective collaboration among key players in the oil sector.

Pioneer chairman, MTN Nigeria, Pascsl Dozie passes away @85 - ITREALMS

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The pionner chairman, MTN Nigeria, and founder of Diamond Bank, Chief Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has passed away at the age of 85 years, reports ITREALMS.

He died on Tuesday, just a day before his 86th birthday, due to age-related illnesses.

ITU regional forum for Africa, prep meeting open in Kenya

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The three-day Regional Development Forum for Africa Region (RDF-AFR) and Regional Preparatory Maeeting kicked off on Monday 7 April 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, with African ministers calling for proactive collaboration in development of Information and Communication Technologies, reports ITREALMS.

This would be followed by the Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Africa (RPM-AFR) from 8 to 9 April.

National President, Women in Energy, Oil and Gas to Chair The Bullion Lecture - ITREALMS

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World-renowned energy executive, industry thought leader, advocate for women in leadership, and National President of Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG), Tolulope Longe, is to chair the 2025 edition of The Bullion Lecture. 

The theme of the lecture is “Architecting the Energy Sector for Nigeria’s $1-Trillion Economy Vision”. The lecture is scheduled for 10am on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.