Ponzi scheme operators warned by EFCC - ITREALMS

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Here are the some Ponzi scheme operators warned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC):

1. Wales Kingdom Capital : Operating a Ponzi scheme

2. Bethseida Group of Companies : Running an illegal investment scheme

OzoIgboNdu Arthur Eze backs Soludo second term - ITREALMS

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Prominent oil magnate and philanthropist, OzoIgbondu Arthur Eze, has publicly endorsed Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo's bid for a second term, reports ITREALMS.    

While endorsing Soludo, Arthur Eze labeled his challengers as lacking both credibility and vision, as he expressed admiration for Soludo’s accomplishments over the past three years, emphasizing that divine destiny has a role in the Governor Soludo's leadership.

Like CBEX like ADK: Collapse of ponzi schemes - ITREALMS

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Like the Crypto Bank Exchange (CBEX). a cryptocurrency platform that promised high returns on investments, but have been accused of being a Ponzi scheme, ADK Services has apparently collapsed too.

The ADK Services on the other hand, which has apparently collapsed too, has been accused of being a Ponzi scheme, and reportedly collapsed, leaving thousands of Nigerians with significant financial losses.

Soludo felicitates Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu on birthday - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed warm felicitations to Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (Ezennia) SAN, an esteemed legal luminary on the auspicious occasion of his birthday.

In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo commended Dr. Ikpeazu's distinguished career as a proof of absolute dedication, intellectual prowess, and an unyielding commitment to the tenets of justice and the rule of law.

EFCC, Interpol after CBEX behind N1.3trn Nigeria scam - ITREALMS

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has estimated the sum of N1.3 trillion as what Nigerians lost to fraudulent online investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as InterPol has joined forces to hunt leaders of CBEX in the Nigeria scam.

Fuse partners CheckPoint, deploys first advanced blockchain firewall - ITREALMS

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The Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain, reports ITREALMS.

Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3 security layer has been driven by a desire to lead by example and to prevent hacks and other incidents that are a constant threat across the omnichain landscape.

Makinde: Infrastructure, security enablers for economy - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not be distracted by the clamour in some quarters for him to run for Presidency in 2027.

The governor noted that he would not allow anyone to set an agenda for him, adding that as of now, he remained committed to delivering infrastructure, policies and programmes that will make lives more meaningful for the people, which is the mandate given to him by the Oyo State people.

CRTS Global acquires RAE Energy’s coatings business - ITREALMS

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The CRTS Global LLC (CRTS) has acquired the RAE Energy’s coatings business (RAE Coatings), an investment that significantly enhances CRTS’ leadership in the global pipeline coatings market. The acquisition positions CRTS as the only provider that delivers complete internal and external pipeline field joint coating solutions for the offshore sector.

CRTS, a portfolio company of Voyager Interests, a Houston-based private equity firm, is the global leader in internal robotic field joint coating services for onshore and offshore natural gas, crude oil, potable water, salt water, hydrogen and carbon capture pipelines. CRTS has completed coating services on more than three million field joints and has more than five hundred coating machines delivering its services worldwide.

Standing Committees: IPI Nigeria names Idris, Emma Agu, Egbemode, Garba Shehu, Ohwahwa, 24 others - ITREALMS

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The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed some prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each comprising seasoned industry professionals.

Shell commends Oloibiri Lecture Series as platform for change - ITREALMS

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One of the sponsors of the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF), the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo,) has commended OLEF for driving change in Nigeria’s energy sector through discussions that centre on business performance, cost discipline and process simplification, reports ITREALMS.

“This event is special to the Shell brand, not only because of the nostalgia of Oloibiri but the quality of discourse it has enabled in our sector over the years,” SNEPCO Managing Director Ronald Adams said in a goodwill speech delivered by General Manager, Wells and Geosciences Operations Joe Mordi. He said: “We are grateful to the Society of Petroleum Engineers and our host the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for another successful outing.”

Organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, the Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum began in 1991, in commemoration of the country’s first commercial oil discovery by Shell at Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, in 1956. Ronald said recent developments in the Upstream and Downstream sectors of the energy industry, including the $5-billion final investment decision by Shell in the Bonga North Deepwater project echoed the sentiments around the first oil discovery.

“These strides come with a commitment to excellence required of us – for stakeholders, colleagues, our country and indeed, future generations. The theme for this year ‘Driving energy sustainability through technology, policy and supply chain excellence’ reflects this commitment. The future is bright, and we have the opportunity to co-create it.”

11-yrs after Chibok Girls: Lasisi makes case for remaining captives in his new poetry video - ITREALMS

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Performance poet and journalist, Akeem Lasisi, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intensify the search for the remaining Chibok Girls in the captivity of Boko Haram.

The award-winning poet does this in his newly released video of ‘Ẹyẹ Ìgbò: For Chibok Girls’, a track off his 2024 album titled ‘Òrèrè: A Gift of Poems’.

Marine & Blue Economy Minister, appoints Dr. Bolaji, Media And Communications Adviser - ITREALMS

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The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola (CON), has approved the appointment of Dr. Bolaji Akinola as his Adviser on Media and Communications.

Correspondent reports that Dr. Akinola, a highly respected maritime and corporate communications expert, will bring his over two decades of experience and expertise in Maritime and logistics to bear in his new role as the media adviser to the honourable minister.

Phot speak: Gov Makinde Hosts PDP Governors Meeting

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The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has played host to members of the PDP Governors forum held at  Oyo State Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, reports ITREALMS.

PAFON 2.0: Palmpay MD promises better deals for customers - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of Palmpay Digital Banking, Mr. Chika Nwosu, has promised a better service to the customers so as to alleviate the challenges of financial accessibility in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The MD lamented that currently the fintech industry is facing challenges of regulatory compliance, lack of tech expertise, user retention and user experience and service personalization. Adding that Palmpay is committed to solving these challenges.

Time to restructure NTA, FRCN/VON, recover Daily Times by Martins Oloja - ITREALMS

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A simple birthday celebration of one of the organic “Daily Times” icons who arrived on the 7th floor on April 1, 2025, Mr. Ndubuisi James Ugbede and the Minister of Information Alhaji Idris Mohammed Malagi’s remark in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, where he is attending the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2025, provoked a revisit of two old commentaries on this column in 2018 and 2023.

On Thursday this week, (April 10, 2025) at the Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Iyalla Street, Alausa Ikeja, a remarkable colleague Mr Lekan Otufodunrin and I were guest speakers at a symposium organised in honour of a former Director of Times Journalism Institute (TJI) under the aegis of Times Journalism Alumni Association (TJAA) now headed by Mr Clifford Agugoesi.

Some takeaways from stakeholders engagement forum on unclaimed recharges - ITREALMS

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Here are some takeaways from stakeholders engagement forum on unclaimed recharges hosted recently by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports REMMY NWEKE.