Nigeria records 35m Catholics, as faith shifts to global south by Tony Onyima - ITREALMS

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According to the 2025 Pontifical Yearbook released by the Vatican's Central Office of Church Statistics, Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s second-largest Catholic nation with 35 million adherents. 

This milestone signals a profound demographic and spiritual shift in global Catholicism.

UK Minister for Africa strengthens ties with Nigeria in strategic partnership visit - ITREALMS

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The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria focused on deepening the UK-Nigeria strategic partnership, reports ITREALMS.

Discussions were centered on mutual economic growth, prosperity, security, and migration, whereas Lord Collins reaffirmed the UK Government's commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties.

NIRA's 17th AGM ends, elects new EBoD members - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has successfully concluded its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant stride in fortifying Nigeria's digital identity with the election of the some new members of the Executive Board of Directors, reports ITREALMS.

This year's hybrid event, held at the NiRA Secretariat and virtually via Zoom, saw over 325 members, stakeholders, and media convening to review a period of transformative growth.

Boosting Business: Hydrogen, Lagos State partner on 'Healthy Heart, Healthy Business' initiative - ITREALMS

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To promote the growth and sustainability of Nigerian businesses, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited teamed up with Ikeja Local Government Area and the Office of the Medical Officer of Health to organize the inspiring “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” outreach on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative successfully engaged a wide range of business owners through a combination of in-person participation and extensive digital awareness campaigns.

Olayemi Cardoso honored with African Banker's Central Bank Governor of the year - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, was bestowed with the prestigious Central Bank Governor of the Year award at the 2025 African Banker Awards Gala, reports ITREALMS.

The ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the vibrant city of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Int'l writers association mourns Ngugi Wa Thiong'o - ITREALMS

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The International Writers Association (IWA) has expressed profound grief over the passing of globally celebrated Kenyan writer and thinker, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. 

The revered literary icon, whose works spanned decades of intellectual, cultural, and political resistance, passed away leaving behind an unmatched legacy of courage, creativity, and commitment to African liberation through literature.

AI Governance: Ticking time bomb for Nigeria, experts declare @ABoICT 2025 - ITREALMS

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With Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly reshaping the global digital landscape, Professor Adewale Peter Obadare and Amrich Singhal, have strongly warned of a ticking time bomb if its not properly governed in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The two who spoke at the 2025 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit & Leadership Award (ABoICT 2025), at the weekend in Lagos, urgently called for Nigeria and Africa to adopt a unified, governance-driven approach to AI development, stressing that trust, regulation, and cybersecurity are paramount, as they stressed that AI without governance is a 'ticking time bomb.'

Computer Society to induct over 1,000 @ConNovate 2025 in Kano - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is gearing up to induct over 1,000 new members at its upcoming annual international conference, ConNovate 2025, slated for Kano, reported by ITREALMS.

NCS President Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu disclosed this to ITREALMS during a press conference held at the society's national secretariat, is coming with theme: "Intelligent, Secure, and Sustainable Innovations for a Connected World," is scheduled to run from August 11th to 14th, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

COWA celebrates children's day, fostering creativity and innovation @Onne Command - ITREALMS

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The Chairperson of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), Onne Area 11 Command, Hajia Amina Babandede, has emphasized the organization's dedication to nurturing children's creativity and innovative potential during the 2025 Children's Day celebration, reports ITREALMS.

The event took place at the command's staff quarters in Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State.

WATISE 2025 to focus on digitalising ECOWAS economy - ITREALMS

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The upcoming West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE) will center on "Digitalising West African Economy: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Critical Stakeholders" reports ITREALMS.

The event, ITREALMS gathered, is aimed at bringing together leading industry telco and ICT players to learn, share, shape the industry, and network while discussing market-relevant digital transformation trends and development.

Push for more girls in ICT highlighted @eBusiness Life forum - ITREALMS

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Celebrating 13 years of its Girls in ICT Day initiative, eBusiness Life recently convened stakeholders in Lagos to applaud the progress made in encouraging young girls towards STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and ICT careers, reports ITREALMS.

This annual campaign aims to mentor and inspire the next generation of female tech leaders. While participants acknowledged the successes achieved, they emphasized the need for continued effort to ensure girls actively pursue and excel in ICT roles, thereby shaping their futures and contributing to economic growth across sectors.

Award nite: Dangote gifts N11bn to cement distributors, customers - ITREALMS

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For their continued loyalty and patronage, Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its distributors and customers with various choice gift items and cash worth N11 billion, reports ITREALMS.

At the 2025 edition of its Customers Awards & Gala Nite held in Lagos, a premium celebration dedicated to recognising and rewarding its highest-performing distributors, with the theme 'Let’s Acceler8', the cement giant rewarded its distributors with gift items comprising several CNG trucks, containers filled with products, and cash valued at over N11 billion.

Customs Area II Command Onne launches B'Odogwu, for trade efficiency, revenue collection - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service Area 11 Command, Onne, Port Harcourt Rivers state says it has launched B'Odogwu, an indigenous technology called the Unified Customs Management System for modernization of Customs operations, enhance compliance and facilitate trade.

This was contained in a press release made available to our correspondent, Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Theophilus P Duniya.

NCC to Service Providers: You must inform subscribers of outages - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring telecom licensees to notify consumers about major service outages on their networks through media channels, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Acting Head of Public Affairs at the NCC which details include on the cause of the outage, affected areas, and estimated restoration time.

Johnson Chukwu to keynote SUPERNEWS AI Confab 2025 - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director/CEO of Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr Johnson Chukwu, will deliver the keynote address at the SUPERNEWS Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Confab 2025, reports ITREALMS.

The conference is scheduled for Thursday, June 19th, 2025, at 10 am at the Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Tragedy: Catholic priest dies on his way to Sunday mass - ITREALMS

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A young Catholic priest from the Minna Diocese, Rev. Fr. James Omeh, has lost his life in a tragic accident while en route to celebrate Sunday Mass, reports ITREALMS.

The priest, ITREALMS gathered, was swept away when a bridge collapsed due to heavy rainfall.

Nigeria’s Asthma crisis: 13m lives affected - ITREALMS

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Asthma, the most common chronic disease among children worldwide, has emerged as a silent health crisis in Nigeria, affecting an estimated 13 million people, reports ITREALMS.

The country ranks among those with the highest asthma prevalence in Africa, yet awareness and access to treatment remain critically low, according to the Total Health Trust Limited, during a recent commemoration of World Asthma Day on May 6, 2025.

Seun Ojedeji makes history as first Nigerian on Public Interest Registry Board - ITREALMS

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In a significant milestone for Nigeria's growing influence in global internet governance, Mr. Seun Ojedeji, a renowned technology executive, has been appointed to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors, reports ITREALMS.

This appointment marks a historic moment as Ojedeji becomes the first Nigerian to join the PIR Board.

Adeleke praises Aregbesola's 'Life of Service' @68th birthday, despite political differences - ITREALMS

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The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended warm birthday greetings to his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, as the former governor turned 68, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming despite their differing political affiliations, as Governor Adeleke lauded Aregbesola's dedicated service to Osun State and Nigeria.

Izuogu Z-600: Africa's first indigenous automobile deferred by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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The Izuogu Z-600: Africa's first indigenous car, a symbol of innovation stifled. Its tale echoes the need for robust support for African ingenuity, writes REMMY NWEKE.

The Visionary Engineer: Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu

At the heart of this story is Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu, a brilliant Igbo Electrical Engineer and lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Imo State, Nigeria. Dr. Izuogu was driven by a vision: to design and manufacture Africa's first indigenous automobile.

Cardoso, CBN honoured @Nairametrics Capital Market Choice awards - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has been honoured at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards on May 23, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

Nairametrics Founder/CEO, Mr. Ugo Obi-Chukwu, presented the award, citing Cardoso's transformative leadership and strategic contributions to Nigeria's financial and capital markets. Obi-Chukwu noted the CBN's reforms under Cardoso, which have revitalized the financial sector, boosted investor confidence, increased market participation, and promoted long-term economic stability.

Champions of Nigerian Content Awards: NCDMB honors GEJ, Attah, Ogbeifun, others - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) recently held the inaugural Champions of Nigerian Content Awards in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, reports ITREALMS.

Leading the list of honours was the former president, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), Engr. Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, and Iroghama Ogbeifun, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Starzs Investments Company Limited.