Uwaje calls for immortalising Tayo Adeyemi with 'Digital Journalism Excellence Award' - WeekendReflections@ITREALMS

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Renowned Information Technology (IT) thought leader, Chief Chris Uwaje, has called for the immortalisation of the late Olutayo Adeyemi, describing him as “a digital comet whose brilliance illuminated the path of technology-driven journalism in Nigeria.”

Uwaje, who is the Principal Consultant and CEO of Connect Technologies Limited, as well as former President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), made the call in an emotional tribute titled “There Goes a digital Comet: Lessons from the Demise of a Digital Enigma at the Speed of Insightful Journalism.”

Tribute to Tayo Adewusi: There goes a digital comet by Chris Uwaje - ITREALMS

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Lessons from the demise of a digital enigma at the speed of insightful journalism

First, we pray for Tayo’s gentle soul to rest in perfect peace. 🙏
He came, he saw, and he conquered the digital landscape with incredible performance. ❤️

Tayo was a silent conqueror; an achiever driven by inquisitive humility that dismantled every challenge along the pathways of his mind-blowing journalistic adventure.

Power woes threaten Nigeria’s telecoms future, why policy must step in by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s telecom sector is running on fumes, literally. In this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS feature, REMMY NWEKE, warns that chronic power shortages and dependence on generators threaten broadband goals, competitiveness, and digital transformation unless energy and telecom policies align urgently for sustainability.

The Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortages have moved beyond households and factories to become a direct bottleneck for the nation’s telecommunications sector with operators now being forced to run thousands of generators daily to keep base stations and data centres functional.

RMRDC Targets 30% value addition policy on export of local raw materials - ITREALMS

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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at achieving a minimum of 30% value addition on all exports of local raw materials. 

The initiative is designed to boost the competitiveness of Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and enhance the nation’s industrial base.

GOCOP 2025: Mojeed urges stronger support for professional journalists - ITREALMS

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The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times, Mr. Muskilu Mojeed, has called on the Nigerian government to provide sustained support for professional journalists, emphasizing their critical role in bridging the gap between campaign promises and governance realities.

Mojeed made this appeal during a panel session at the 9th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), held in Lagos on Thursday, with the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

Winning End-of-Year Market in Nigeria: Strategies for Unstoppable Growth by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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The final quarter of the year, especially November and December, is the highest-selling season for many businesses in Nigeria. Consumers are more eager to spend, festive activities drive demand, and competition among brands intensifies. The question is: how do you ensure your business doesn’t just participate, but dominates? The answer lies in strategic positioning. 

To attract the larger market, businesses must go beyond price slashes and quick promotions. Instead, they need to study their market, understand their target audience, and build a comprehensive marketing campaign that covers every aspect of the sales funnel.

Danlami Nmodu emerges GOCOP president, takes over from Chigbo - ITREALMS

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... As GOCOP inaugurates new executive committee

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has inaugurated a new executive committee after a keenly contested election in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The new EXCO is headed by Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President. Other officers include Mr. Olumide Iyanda, Deputy President; Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, General Secretary; Mr. Akeem Oyetunji, Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Ngozi Onyeakusi, Treasurer, Mr. Moses Ebosele, Financial Secretary; and Ms. Kemi Yesufu as Publicity Secretary.

Prioritising eye health in Nigeria on World Sight Day 2025 by Elizabeth Eromosele - ITREALMS

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"The eyes are the window to the soul," is a popular statement. The truth is that the eyes are also the window to education, productivity, and quality of life. Imagine a child in Lagos struggling to read from the board, not because she is lazy or distracted, but because her eyesight is failing. Picture a farmer in Katsina unable to tend to his crops, not because the rains failed, but because cataracts have clouded his vision. Consider the office worker in Port Harcourt who squints endlessly at his computer screen because he cannot afford a simple pair of glasses. These are not distant stories - they are daily realities for millions of Nigerians.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the world will pause to observe World Sight Day, an annual event that shines a spotlight on blindness, vision impairment, and the importance of eye health. This year’s theme, #LoveYourEyes, is a rallying call for individuals, communities, and governments to make eye care accessible, available, and affordable for all. 

WAEC’s new subject combination is confusion masquerading as reform by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subject combinations for the 2026 examination. 

In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a manner that defies logic, stifles student choice, and risks undermining years of learning.

Anambra shines with Nine prizes @2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards - ITREALMS

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Anambra State has reaffirmed its dominance in Nigeria’s education sector, clinching nine major honours at the 2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards held on Sunday in Abuja.

Leading the pack, Woliwo Primary School II, Onitsha, emerged as the Overall Best School in Nigeria, a feat that underscores the state’s tradition of academic excellence and innovation. The remarkable outing also saw Pinkberry International School, Odume, Obosi, named First Runner-up for Best Approved Private School, while Emmanuel Ndibe of St. Theresa’s Secondary School, Enugwu Ukwu, received recognition as First Runner-up in the Approved Private Senior Secondary School category.

Bode George urges online publishers to tackle fake news and uphold journalism ethics - ITREALMS

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has charged members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to take the lead in clearing the obstacles facing journalism, particularly the menace of fake news and unprofessional conduct among impostors in the industry.

Chief George gave this charge during the 9th Annual Conference of GOCOP, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

Ex-Speaker, Aminu Masari, lists four conditions to bridge gap between campaign promises, realities - ITREALMS

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The former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has lamented the yawning gap between campaign promises by politicians and realities of governance on the ground.

Delivering the Keynote Address at the 9th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Lagos, Masari, who spoke on the theme: Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects, listed four conditions to bridge such gaps in the interest of democracy.

First Bank Deepens Digital Banking Footprint with Launch of Abuja Xperience Centre - ITREALMS

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In a major stride toward a technology-driven future, FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider. has launched a new FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) in Area 10, Abuja, reaffirming its ambition to become Nigeria’s most digitally advanced financial institution.

The Group CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu said the Centre exemplifies the bank’s digital-first strategy, blending automation, self-service, and cybersecurity to redefine customer engagement.

E1 Lagos GP: Trends worldwide after hosting Africa’s maiden water racing event - ITREALMS

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History was made on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon as Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank. 

The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series, the world’s first electric powerboat championship, and positioned Lagos at the forefront of sustainable sporting innovation.

GOCOP 2025: All is now set for annual conference - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the 2025 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled to hold at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The ninth edition of the GOCOP Annual Conference will focus on the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

LG political functionaries urge Makinde to run for Presidency in 2027 - ITREALMS

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Local Government political functionaries across Oyo State have urged Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing his leadership record and economic reforms in the state.

The call was made on Tuesday at a solidarity rally held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, which drew together Local Government Secretaries, Chiefs of Staff to Council Chairmen, Supervisory Councillors, and Special Assistants from all 33 local government areas.

Jonathan to lead NCDMB Nigerian content lecture series - ITREALMS

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Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will headline the inaugural edition of the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series launched by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to deepen discourse and strategic thinking around local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, reports ITREALMS.

The lecture series, ITREALMS gathered, is organised by the Nigerian Content Academy, a specialised training and knowledge unit of NCDMB, is designed to provide thought leadership and human capacity development for the energy sector. It will run for twelve consecutive weeks, with each session addressing topical issues in the industry and proposing innovative strategies for sustainable local content advancement.

Vice President Kashim Shettima commends Shell investments at Nigeria Economic Summit - ITREALMS

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the investments of Shell in Nigeria as he visited the company’s exhibition stand at the opening of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The exhibition complements the participation of Shell in the summit and features the operations of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), All On and Daystar Power.

Dangote, Zenith, Access, others shine @NextMoney Top 100 Companies awards - ITREALMS

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Dangote Cement, Zenith Bank, Access Holdings, Seplat Energy, AIICO Insurance, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), First HoldCo, NEM Insurance, and AXA Mansard Insurance have been recognised among Nigeria’s high-performing companies at the maiden edition of the NextMoney Top 100 Companies Awards.

The event, organised by NextMoney Magazine, a publication of the Centre for Financial Journalism (CFJ), was held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. It celebrated publicly listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) based on their 2024 audited financial reports.

Dangote Refinery commends Tinubu, security chiefs, ministers for averting PENGASSAN disruption - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.

In a statement, the company praised the President’s decisive leadership, executed through key ministers and senior government officials, for restoring calm and stability to the nation’s energy sector at a critical moment.

Renaissance unveils continental strategy at Africa Energy Week - ITREALMS

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The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of Nigeria’s largest upstream oil and gas joint venture, formally introduced its pan-African operational strategy at the just concluded Africa Energy Week (AEW), signalling a new phase of regional expansion and leadership in the energy sector.

Speaking during a dedicated session at the conference, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Attah, described Renaissance as a transformational force in Africa’s energy landscape.