NITDA DG: AI Is collaborative partner, not threat to jobs - ITREALMS

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged business leaders to view artificial intelligence (AI) as a partner in driving innovation and economic growth, rather than a threat to human jobs, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the BusinessDay CEO Forum Nigeria in Lagos, Inuwa encouraged CEOs to integrate AI into their operations as a thought partner and strategic ally, rather than a replacement for human input.

Oyo State positions self 'leader in climate actions, sustainable systems' - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government, led by Governor 'Seyi Makinde, is committed to environmental governance and sustainable development. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barr. Temilola Seun Ashamu, stated that the Ministry has made significant strides in climate action, waste management, afforestation, and ecological infrastructure.

The Ministry has planted 30,000 trees in six years, covering 111 hectares of land, and established three hectares of indigenous trees and medicinal herbariums. 

Additionally, it has desilted 153 kilometers of blocked drains and culverts, and dredged 18 flood-prone streams, while constructing 50 bridges and culverts. The state has also implemented an early warning system for flood alerts in Ibadan, which alerts residents approximately 72 hours before any flood would occur.

WhatsApp Ban: Plight of Nigerian's small business owner - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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When WhatsApp bans disrupt businesses without warning, Nigerian entrepreneurs feel the pinch. Telecoms Clinic with REMMY NWEKE explores the struggles of small business owners, highlighting the need to understand WhatsApp's terms and diversify communication channels to mitigate the impact of unexpected bans.

WhatsApp, more than a messaging app:
For many Nigerians, WhatsApp is more than just a messaging app; it's a lifeline. It's how they stay connected with friends and family, conduct business, and share moments from their daily lives.

Ibadan Book Club mourns passing of Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, reports ITREALMS.

In a heartfelt statement, available to ITREALMS, the literary community in Ibadan paid tribute to the late monarch, hailing him as a royal father who cherished tradition, wisdom, and intellectual growth.

Mozilla campaign leads to Meta implementing privacy protections - ITREALMS

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A recent campaign by Mozilla has led to Meta implementing crucial privacy protections for users of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chat feature, reports ITREALMS.

The protections, ITREALMS gathered, were put in place after Mozilla sounded the alarm about the "Discover Feed," a public stream where personal AI-generated conversations were being shared without users' knowledge or consent.

3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture set for July 23 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is set to host the 3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture, scheduled to take place on July 23, 2025 in the city of Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The Standing Committee of NGE, in a notice to members endorsed by the secretary general, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, affirmed the 3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture, scheduled to take place on July 23, 2025.

Lagos Chamber converges tech titans for ICT Expo 2025 - ITREALMS

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The 11th edition of the annual ICT Expo, organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is set to take place on July 29-30 at the esteemed Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, reports ITREALMS.

This highly anticipated event promises to make significant waves in the African tech landscape.

Oba Adenugba accepts role of royal father @7th Penpushing lecture - ITREALMS

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The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye Oba Abdul-Razaq Adenugba, has accepted the role of Father of the Day at the 7th edition of annual lecture of Penpushing Media, scheduled to hold July 31, 2025 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library, Abeokuta, reports ITREALMS.

Chairperson of the anniversary lecture, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi made this known during interview with journalists, adding that the monarch has equally graciously show interest to be physically present at the event.

$200bn quest for reliable electricity by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is an energy starved nation. Imagine a country in the 21st century with over 200 million people and an unstable power supply. It's a recipe for backwardness. It is also a sad commentary on the failure of successive governments over a hundred years. No wonder the hum of progress is too often drowned out by the silence of power outages.

Today, homes flicker into darkness, businesses grind to a halt, and dreams of economic growth stall in the face of an unreliable electricity grid. The numbers paint a grim picture. Nigeria generates a mere 6,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity against an estimated demand of 40,000 MW needed for a stable, nationwide supply.

Anambra deepens digital reforms, eyes top ranking in ease of doing business - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State government has reaffirmed commitment to building a tech-driven and business-friendly environment, with Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's administration leading the charge, reports ITREALMS.

The State Government recently hosted the maiden State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) technical session and statewide town hall meeting on July 8, 2025, at the International Conference Center in Awka.

Amb. Sarafa Tunji Isola to Chair 7th Penpushing lecture - ITREALMS

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The former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, has graciously accepted the role of chairman at the 7th anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media, scheduled for July 31, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

The event will take place at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Flip7R, raises bar for smartphones - ITREALMS

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the latest in Galaxy series, namely the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Z Flip7R, reports ITREALMS.
 

These devices seamlessly blend precision engineering and powerful intelligence, elevating everyday interactions in the thinnest and lightest design to date.

Anambra Police-led security forces contain shooting @Oko-Ekwulobia flyover -ITREALMS

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... Demobilise one armed hoodlum, recover two rifles, 4 vehicles

The Anambra Police-led Security Force has successfully contained a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Oko and Ekwulobia flyover, in Aguata Local Government Area, reports ITREALMS.

According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga informed ITREALMS that the team demobilized one armed criminal, recovered two rifles, and four vehicles, including a red Toyota Camry, a custom-colored Mercedes Benz, a golden Lexus 330, and an ash Toyota Highlander.

Nkiru Balonwu to keynote @QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit - ITREALMS

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Founder of The Africa Soft Power Group, Dr Nkiru Balonwu, will deliver the keynote address at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit on August 12, 2025.

The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.

NOG: VivaJets underscores private aviation’s role in Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry - ITREALMS

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Innovative private aviation firm, VivaJets, has underscored the crucial role of private aviation in Africa’s oil and gas industry. 

The start-up aviation firm was a sponsor and exhibitor at the recently-concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, where its executives made a case for why private aviation must be viewed as an important enabler in Africa’s ongoing energy transformation.

ACG Dangladima visits Eastern Marine Command, charges officers on discipline - ITREALMS

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The Customs Zone C Coordinator, Port Harcourt Zonal Headquarters, Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) SK Dangladima, has visited the Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reports ITREALMS.

The visit is part of his scheduled tour of all Customs commands in Zone C to get first-hand information on their operations.

Birthday cheers to Christian Aburime by By Dennis Onifade - ITREALMS

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In the fast-paced, high-stakes sphere of government communication, few roles are as demanding as that of a governor’s Press Secretary. The position requires sharp intellect, untiring agility, and the savvy to maintain a delicate balance between media relations, strategic messaging, and personal integrity. 

For the past three years, Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has not only risen to the occasion but has excelled in it with remarkable finesse.

Vision first: NNPC, Shell's healthcare scheme makes difference in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The fourth edition of Vision First, a flagship health program of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), kicked off in Mushin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on July 7, reports ITREALMS.

The outreach provided eye and cardiovascular screenings, surgeries, and general health education to thousands of people.

NGE'25: Enugu State, Agulu & Amichi lead digital security innovation - ITREALMS

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The 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) biennial national convention ended at the coal city, Enugu. REMMY NWEKE who was there writes that Enugu's Command and Control Centre, equipped with AI-enabled cameras, enhances crime-fighting capabilities. Agulu and Amichi's CCTV initiatives showcase community-led security; these innovations set a precedent for digital security in the South East.

Prelude:
A few days ago, this year's biennial national convention, 2025 get the coal city agog with the assemblage of exclusive members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), on the theme “Building A Secure and Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion and the Media” at the International Conference Centre, Enugu.

TD Africa, Zebra empower business growth @Lagos event - ITREALMS

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TD Africa in collaboration with Zebra Technologies, hosted a high-impact partner event in Lagos, themed "Accelerate Your Business with Zebra," reports ITREALMS.

The event brought together key players from the retail, logistics, and manufacturing industries to explore how real-time, edge-enabled operations can drive efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.

Sophos managed risk expands capabilities with IASM - ITREALMS

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Global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyber-attacks, Sophos, has announced the expansion of its managed risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) powered by Tenable, reports ITREALMS.

Many organizations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. In fact, the Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found 40% of organizations impacted by ransomware in the last year reported falling victim due to an exposure they were unaware of.

WSIS: NCC’s DAP wins 2025 Prize for Access to Information and Knowledge - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has won the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) prize for its project on the Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), under Category C3, which is on Access to Information and Knowledge, reports ITREALMS.

The DAP, one of hundreds of projects submitted for the WSIS Prizes competition 2025, received the highest number of votes in its category, earning it the top honour. 

7th Penpushing anniversary lecture: Oby Ezekwesili to keynote - ITREALMS

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The founder, Human Capital Africa and a former Minister, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has accepted the role of keynote speaker at the 7th annual lecture of Penpushing Media, scheduled to hold July 31, 2025 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library, Abeokuta, reports ITREALMS.

Chairperson of the anniversary lecture, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi made this known while speaking with journalists, adding that Ezekwesili has equally confirmed to be physically present at the event.

Makinde's infrastructure drive transforms Oyo into South-West economic hub - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State is rapidly emerging as the South-West's new economic powerhouse, a transformation directly attributed to Governor 'Seyi Makinde's visionary infrastructure development, according to Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. 

Speaking at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, the Commissioner affirmed that the state's delivery of high-impact roads, hydraulics, and strategic transport policies has firmly established it as a prime destination for investors.

NaijaAgroNet: Nigerian farmer on death row for defending himself - ITREALMS

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A shocking case has sparked widespread outrage in Nigeria, with many calling for justice and mercy, reports ITREALMS.

Sunday Jackson, a farmer, has been on death row since 2015 after being attacked by a herdsman on his farm in Adamawa State.

ICANN relocates AGM'25 from Oman to Dublin - ITREALMS

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced that its ICANN84 Annual General Meeting, initially scheduled for Muscat, Oman, will now be held in Dublin, Ireland, reports ITREALMS.

The decision to relocate was made due to recent developments in the region, including flight disruptions and airspace closures, which may impact travel to and from Oman.

Nigeria Blue Economy Policy: 1.5trn plus GDP opportunity by Soji Adeleye - ITREALMS

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Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending - the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of human kind. 

It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor countries to mitigate projected risk to the global climate, while the present state of the earth climate was to a considerable extent the consequence of uninhibited industrialization by the wealthy countries.

Why NGE suspended me by Steve Osuji - ITREALMS

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I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS ATTENDING A SECURITY BRIEFING: The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), held her Biennial National Convention in Enugu from June 26th – 29th, 2025.

The theme of the occasion was, Building A Secure And Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion and The Media.

Gov. Soludo's transparency shines @diaspora engagement - ITREALMS

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In a refreshing display of accountability and commitment to inclusive governance, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State is set to engage with the Anambra Diaspora community in the US and North America, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled for today, Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 3pm (EST), the town hall meeting in Maryland promises to be a platform for the Governor to showcase his administration's achievements over the past three years.

Shell: How Nigeria can accelerate gas development – ITREALMS

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The premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has identified development of infrastructure and regulatory and fiscal stability as key drivers for the development of Nigeria’s gas resources, according to SNG Managing Director, Ralph Gbobo, reports ITREALMS.

“Major investments are required to develop large scale infrastructure along the gas value chain (pipelines, gas processing plants, gas distribution networks) as well as human capacity development,” Gbobo said recently at a panel session on “Accelerating gas development for domestic and global energy needs” at the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja.

Local content, NCDMB on spotlight @2025 NOG confab - ITREALMS

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The recently held 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja highlighted the pivotal role of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in advancing local content policies and driving Nigeria’s energy sector transformation. 

At different sessions at the conference, leaders of the of the Nigerian oil and gas industry lauded the contributions of NCDMB and highlighted the impact the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act has played in transforming the oil and gas landscape, emphasising the need for continued support by Government and other stakeholders.