Leadership Insights: Adetola Adegbayi unveils roadmap to good retirement amid economic challenges - ITREALMS

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In a bid to demystify the complexities of retirement planning, Adetola Adegbayi, founder of Mutual Specialists, has outlined critical steps to achieving a secure retirement despite prevailing economic headwinds, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the 2025 Inspenonline Retirement Summit in Lagos, Adegbayi, the keynote speaker, shared practical insights on how to navigate the challenges of retirement planning.

JAMB controversy: 5 South-East Education Commissioners meet without Alex Onyia - ITREALMS

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A recent meeting between the five South-East Education Commissioners and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Enugu has sparked outrage, particularly due to the exclusion of Alex Onyia, the education technology expert who first uncovered discrepancies in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, reports ITREALMS.

The controversy stems from allegations that the JAMB exam error disproportionately affected students from the South-East, while South-West and Northern states in the same Lagos Cluster remained unaffected.

Beyond academic terrorism: Unpacking JAMB's technical glitch - ITREALMS

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Despite allegations of academic terrorism, REMMY NWEKE in this report, examines the recent mass JAMB result invalidation of 379,997 UTME candidates in Lagos and five South-East states, due to alleged critical lapse in server patch deployment and human error, attributed to outdated server logic with plan to introduce stricter checks and real-time monitoring.

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A shocking revelation recently rocked the academic community as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admitted that a critical lapse in server patch deployment and human error led to the invalidation of results for 379,997 candidates in Lagos and five South-East states who sat the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

NCC, NCA Ghana collaborate on regulatory best practices - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently embarked on a benchmarking visit to the Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) to explore best practices and strengthen regulatory frameworks, reports ITREALMS.

The NCC is Nigeria's regulatory body for the telecommunications industry, responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, promoting competition, and protecting consumer interests.

Lady with 18 tumors, overcomes stage 4 Melanoma, defying odds - ITREALMS

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At just 22 years old, Kaylee Engle’s world shifted dramatically when doctors diagnosed her with about 18 tumors leading to stage 4 melanoma, reports ITREALMS.

The young Canadian nanny had initially dismissed small lumps appearing on her skin, believing them to be harmless cysts. But as more emerged across her body, she knew something was wrong.

Dangote @TIME100 dinner, pledges more investments to uplift vulnerable populations - ITREALMS

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Africa's foremost humanist and Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to invest greater funds in the upliftment of vulnerable populations across Nigeria and Africa, as part of his philanthropic efforts to give back to the society.

Dangote spoke on the sideline of the TIME100 Impact Dinner held at ASPIRE at the One World Observatory in New York City, USA. The renowned entrepreneur was named among the top 100 philanthropists listed in an inaugural list released by the TIME Magazine on 22 May, alongside other global personalities such as Michael Bloomberg, football icon David Beckham, NBA star Stephen Curry, Melinda Gates and Oprah Winfrey.

Deepening Gas Infrastructure: Shell Nigeria engages stakeholders - ITREALMS

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Premier gas distribution company, the Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has engaged over 100 gas off takers in the Agbara Ota industrial zone in Ogun State on ways of consolidating the gains from the supply chair, reports ITREALMS.

Set up in 1998 as a fully Shell-owned company, SNG currently operates in Abia, Rivers and Ogun states providing gas to customers through distribution pipelines of approximately 150km.

Asthma: Silent threat behind sudden deaths in young athletes - ITREALMS

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In the high-stakes world of competitive sports, where strength, endurance, and resilience are celebrated, a silent killer lurks among young athletes as asthma.

Often dismissed as a manageable condition, asthma has emerged as the fourth leading cause of sudden death in young athletes, claiming lives when symptoms spiral out of control.

Dangote PMS now N875/litre - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced another reduction of N15 in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

As a result of this reduction, Nigerians will now purchase the product at the following prices: N875 per litre in Lagos; N885 per litre in the South West; N895 per litre in the North West and North Central, while it will be sold for N905 per litre in the South East, South South, and North East.

Shell says bright future awaits Nigerian companies @offshore developments - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) says Nigerian companies have a lot to benefit if they are prepared to take advantage of more opportunities in its offshore and shallow water oil and gas projects.

Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, today, SNEPCo MD, Ronald Adams said projects such as Bonga Southwest Aparo, Bonga North and Bonga Main Life extension could grow Nigerian businesses and improve their expertise if they applied themselves seriously to executing higher value contracts.

Edun tasks new AMCON board on improved debt recoveries - ITREALMS

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The Finance Minister and coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has tasked the new board of directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to speed up debt recoveries, reports ITREALMS.

The minister gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja during the Inauguration of the New Board of AMCON. The new board is chaired by Dr Bala Mohammed Bello. The Non-Executive Directors are Yusuf Tegina, Adeyemo Adeoye, Charles Odion Iyiore, Yahaya Ibrahim, and Emily Chidinma Osuji.

Abuja to host book presentation on 'Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing' June 17 - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the public presentation of its book, Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing, on Tuesday, June 17th at Abuja Continental Hotel, at 10.00am.

According to a press statement by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, this highly anticipated event promises to be a significant milestone in the literary and publishing landscape.

Time Magazine names Aliko Dangote among Top 100 philanthropists globally - ITREALMS

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The Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy across the world. 

Dangote, ITREALMS gathered, is the only Nigerian on this distinguished list.

Konga Health, L’Oréal partner on personal care awareness - ITREALMS

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Konga Health, in collaboration with Konga Online, has launched a nationwide campaign offering generous discounts on a wide range of personal care and beauty items. This is a strategic effort to promote health consciousness and make premium personal care products more accessible. The initiative, which runs from May 21 to June 30, 2025, represents a strategic move to raise awareness about health and wellness while giving consumers unbeatable value through exclusive offers.

The campaign, which commenced this week, is powered by a major partnership between Konga Health and global beauty industry leader, L’Oréal – the world’s number one personal care and cosmetics company. As part of this collaboration, shoppers who purchase any item on the Konga ecommerce platform automatically qualify to get select products from L’Oréal’s Dermatological Beauty (LDB) brands — CeraVe and La Roche-Posay — at a remarkable 50% discount.

ABoICT Awards 2025: Celebrating ICT’s role in Nigeria’s economic growth - ITREALMS

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The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria has experienced tremendous growth over the past two decades, significantly contributing to the country's GDP and transforming various aspects of society.

The sector's impact on the economy, education, healthcare, and governance has been profound, with numerous organizations and individuals playing key roles in its development.

Awka Catholic Diocese mourns over sudden death of Fr Anthony Udogu - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, has been thrown into mourning with the sudden passage to glory of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, reports ITREALMS.

According to The Punch, Fr Udogu died while playing lawn tennis during his routine exercise in the early hours on Monday.

FIJ, US Consulate collaborate, unveil Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship for Young Journalists - ITREALMS

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The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, has unveiled the Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship for Young Journalists, reports ITREALMS.

This one-year programme honors the memory of the late Adejumobi Adegbite, a respected journalist and former Information Specialist at the U.S. Consulate Lagos, who passed away in July 2023.

CBN refutes deposit uncertainty on regulated financial institutions - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted certain publications and social media reports containing misleading information regarding the operations of a regulated financial institution, reports ITREALMS.

The apex bank noted that its attention has been drawn to the misleading publication, and wishes to categorically reassure the public, depositors, and stakeholders that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound.

Petrol price: Dangote assures on stability despite rise in crude oil price - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reaffirms that, despite the fluctuations in global crude oil prices, it has consistently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol.

A press release, available to ITREALMS and signed by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina said the decision to maintain price stability reflects its unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigerian economy and alleviating the burden on consumers from the increase in fuel prices by maintaining price stability.

MOSOP: Tinubu not expected to trigger Ogoni crises over oil - ITREALMS

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The President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Fegalo Nsuke, has assured the Ogoni people that despite efforts by some private interests to forcefully resume oil production in Ogoni, he is confident that Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not trigger an oil related crises in Ogoni just to satisfy them.

A statement signed by Alex Akori, Secretary-General, MOSOP noted that MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, who spoke at the MOSOP secretariat in Bori, the traditional headquarters of the Ogoni people on Sunday where he met some critical stakeholders including kingdom coordinators of the movement expressed hope that as the nation prepares for the 2027 elections, the Nigerian Government will not risk a crises in Ogoni or any other parts of the Niger Delta region.

CCISONFI champions cybersecurity inclusion in Nigeria's educational curriculum - ITREALMS

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The Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions, CCISONFI, has championed the need for absolute vigilance in the financial sector to deal with disruptive cyber threats, beginning with the inclusion of cybersecurity in the nation's educational curriculum, reports ITREALMS.

Chairman of CCISONFI, Mr Festus Amede made this call at the annual conference held in Uyo with the theme; “Cyber Resilience in a Disruptive World.”

Tech Investment: Access Holdings sets new benchmark in Africa with ₦193.5bn to combat financial fraud - ITREALMS

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In response to Nigeria’s alarming surge in digital fraud, particularly across mobile and online platforms, Access Holdings has strategically deployed substantial resources to innovate and enhance its security infrastructure, against cyber frauds, reports ITREALMS.

In 2024, Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, invested an unprecedented ₦193.5 billion ($120.5 million) in technology, marking a dramatic 147% increase from the previous year. 

N4.6trn debt: AMCON, AMPs strategize to intensify recovery - ITREALMS

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The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), under the leadership of MD/CEO Mr. Gbenga Alade, convened an interactive session in Abuja to reinforce its strategy for recovering over N4.6 trillion in outstanding debts. AMCON aims to deepen collaboration with stakeholders, particularly the Asset Management Partners (AMPs) established in 2016.

During the session, Executive Director of Resolution, Mr. Adeshola Lamidi, emphasized a new era of proactive debt recovery. He assured AMPs of a strengthened, mutually beneficial partnership to enhance recovery strategies and ensure efficient execution of their national mandate. 

Attorney General withdraws Fiat from Falana - ITREALMS

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For the second time, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has withdrawn the fiat donated to Femi Falana SAN, purporting to prosecute a case against Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Technologies, and 12 others.

The case, which has dragged on for many years, arose from a transaction about 13 years ago between Citadel Oracle Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based computer firm owned by an Enugu state indigene, Mr. Benjamin Joseph, and Technology Distributions Limited over the supply of computers to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a project in which Technology Distributions fully extended credit to Citadel and which has no bearing whatsoever with Zinox and its promoter, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh.

Telecoms Clinic: When Campus loss echoes beyond asthma - ITREALMS

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A promising life tragically lost during university football training reveals a deeper crisis: the silent struggle of students with asthma and the urgent need for comprehensive campus support. REMMY NWEKE examines the recent loss of a final year Engineering Technology student at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), a stark reminder that a breath too late can have irreversible consequences, urging institutions to prioritize student well-being.

The humid embrace of a new semester at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), hung heavy in the Enugu home of the Ikoma family. But amidst the familiar anticipation of academic pursuits, a silent dread was taking root.