Nigeria, Brazil central banks deepen cooperation - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has held talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca Galípolo, to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries, reports ITREALMS.

The engagement, which took place during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, formed part of a broader working visit by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) team to the Banco Central do Brasil.

GOCOP 2025 annual conference gets October 9th date - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The conference, which is the ninth edition, is themed: Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.

Lagos State’s ₦100m nutrition fund anchors circular economy for food security - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Government has re-approved a ₦100 million fund to combat child malnutrition, an investment that extends beyond public health, acting as a crucial anchor for the state's transition toward a more circular food economy, reports ITREALMS.

This financial commitment, ITREALMS gathered, followed intense advocacy from organizations like the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), according to the Executive Secretary, Mr. Sunday Okoronkwo.

Nigeria: All On chairman urges bold investments to bridge energy gap - ITREALMS

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Nigeria needs bold investments to address the energy deficit that affects millions of households and industries, Chairman of off-grid impact investment company All On, and Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams has declared, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing business leaders at the 2025 International Business Conference & Expo of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Adams, who assumed the role of All On Board Chairman last month, quoted statistics showing that over 80 million Nigerians lacked access to reliable electricity.

Dangote Group seals deal with Ethiopia on $2.5bn fertilizer plant - ITREALMS

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Major move to industrialize Africa's agriculture and enhance food security has led Dangote Group and the Government of Ethiopia, through its strategic investment arm Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), following a shareholder agreement to build a world-class urea fertilizer production complex, reports ITREALMS.

The ambitious project, valued at up to $2.5 billion, will be one of the largest industrial investments in Ethiopian history. It will establish a single-site urea fertilizer complex in Gode, with a massive production capacity of up to 3 million metric tons per annum. This scale will place the facility among the top five largest urea complexes globally.

Boundaries of Social Media: Navigating thin line between sharing and seeking help by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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Social media has become an integral part of complex issues. "I was looking for validation and support, but what I got was a mix of unsolicited advice and judgment," said Sarah, a 30-year-old woman who shared her story of struggling with her partner's infidelity on social media.

Sarah's experience highlights the importance of seeking professional help when dealing with complex issues. "Talking to a therapist helped me process my emotions and work through my problems in a safe and supportive environment," she said. "It was a game-changer for me."

Airtel Nigeria doubles investment for nationwide digital transformation - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria has doubled investments to expand and strengthen its network infrastructure, aimed at bridging the country's digital divide, reports ITREALMS. 

The company's Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, revealed the plan during an appearance on NTA's Economy Watch, stating the increased funding will accelerate key network initiatives.

Zik FM 96.3 Head of Station, Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, passes away - ITREALMS

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The media industry in Nigeria is mourning the loss of veteran journalist and broadcaster, Comrade Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, the Head of Station at Zik FM 96.3 Radio in Umuahia. She passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This sad development was confirmed by Zik FM's Chairman/CEO, Isaac Okorafor, in a press statement available to ITREALMS on Thursday. He described her death as a significant loss for both the station and the wider media community.

Sports: Uzodimma backs Chiney Ogwumike’s vision for girl-child empowerment - ITREALMS

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The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has received the Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated to empowering the girl-child through sports.

On behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, warmly welcomed the American superstar to the State, describing her as a shining example of the excellence of Imo women in sports and other sectors.

PRCAN mourns passage of NIPR council member, Mallam Bashir Chedi - ITREALMS

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The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Mallam Bashir Chedi, a distinguished member of the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), at the age of 65, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement signed by Dr. Monday Ashibogwu, Public Relations Officer of PRCAN and available to ITREALMS, described the late Mallam Chedi as an accomplished professional, a consummate communicator, and a pillar of integrity whose contributions to the growth of public relations in Nigeria will remain indelible.

Dangote installs cameras on CNG trucks, recertifying all truck drivers - ITREALMS

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Enforcing its zero tolerance for auto crashes, the Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is implementing stricter entry requirements for aspiring drivers.

This development comes as Dangote Cement Plc undertakes the recertification and screening of all its truck drivers at the company’s Obajana plant in Kogi State.

Lagos: ADC welcomes new members in Amuwo Odofin as party prepares for 2027 general elections - ITREALMS

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area chapter, in Lagos State, recently held a proclamation and affirmation ceremony for new coalition partners who have joined the party, reports ITREALMS.

The event, which took place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at White Field High School in Mazamaza, Lagos, was part of the party's preparations for the 2027 general elections.

NCS inducts 1,289 new members @2025 confab, signifies growth in Nigeria's tech sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially welcomed some 1,289 new members at a recent induction ceremony in Kano, as part of the NCS's 2025 International Conference, reports ITREALMS.

This event, ITREALMS gathered was a significant expansion of Nigeria's professional IT community, with the largest group of inductees being the 800 ordinary members, a category that includes a wide range of professionals, students, and enthusiasts.

Editorial - Digital Nigeria: A call for homegrown innovation - ITREALMS

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The recent International Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in Kano, dubbed "Connovate 2025," was more than a gathering of tech professionals; it was a rallying cry for Nigeria's digital sovereignty.

At its core was a powerful message from NCS President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, who declared that the nation's path to prosperity lies not in the endless adoption of foreign technologies, but in the cultivation of our own indigenous, intelligent innovations. This is a vital and timely intervention that must be heeded by every stakeholder, from government and industry to academia and the youth.

Road safety: 1,500 Dangote cement truck drivers undergo screening exercise - ITREALMS

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Over 1,500 Dangote Cement truck drivers have undergone intensive screening exercises to ascertain their mental, psychological and physical fitness for safe driving.

Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak disclosed this to journalists after his presentation at the 2025 Annual Drivers Retreat held at Ilaro, Ogun state.

Tinubu's ministerial appointments: Chekwas Okorie laments unequal representation - ITREALMS

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Founding member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has lamented obvious imbalance in ministerial representation across Nigeria's geopolitical zones under President Bola Tinubu's administration, reports ITREALMS.

In a recent interview with Signature TV monitored by ITREALMS, Okorie compared the current president's appointments to those of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, suggesting that nepotism has worsened under Tinubu's leadership.

Delta-Five and Oborevwori’s education vision by Ray Umukoro - ITREALMS

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Call them President Bola Tinubu’s kids; then Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s children. You won’t be wrong. For in reality, that sums up the story of five young Deltans who left Nigeria as national champions to compete in Qatar and returned to the country as global champions. They brought honour and fame to Nigeria, to Delta state and to their respective schools and families.

Take a bow: Wisdom Chukwuma of Government College, Ughelli; Otorvo Uyoyou of Alegbo Secondary School, Effurun; Abraham Honour of Okpaka Secondary School, Okpaka; Ekhamateh Splendour of Government Model Secondary School, Asaba; and Alika Daniel of Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale. They are all students of public schools in Delta.

Digital Realty launches third data center in Lagos to power Nigeria's digital future - ITREALMS

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Premier global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, the Digital Realty, has launched its third data center in Lagos, South West Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The latest data centre, ITREALMS gathered will not only shape the country’s digital future but also the social and economic fabric of its communities.

Publisher of August24news.com unveils 'Best Driver, Conductor' awards - ITREALMS

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As part of efforts to promote excellence and good behavior in the public transport industry, Lagos-based publisher of August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, is set to launch the "Best Driver and Best Conductor" awards in the State.

This initiative aims to recognize and reward deserving professionals in the mass transit industry, promoting a positive image of the sector and encouraging good customer service practices.

Beyond tribe: Hausa man's ode to Igbo resilience by Khaleed Yazeedu - ITREALMS

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I am a proud Hausa man. A Muslim. A student of Political Science. A researcher, a writer, and a lifelong seeker of truth. I have read countless books on Africa, our ancestors, our heritage, and the struggles of our forefathers. I have studied justice, equality, respect, and love, not tribalism, not bias, not hate. And everything I stand for flows from these values.

But let me say this with all honesty of my soul: in all my years of study, research, travels, and investigations, I have never encountered a people whose resilience and spirit could rival the Igbo.