Editorial@ITREALMS: Nnamdi Kanu’s health and burden of professional accountability - ITREALMS

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The ongoing case of the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has continued to provoke intense emotions and divisions. Yet, beyond the politics and passions lies a deeper question of justice, professionalism, and public trust; values that define any credible democracy.

Recent concerns raised regarding the alleged handling of medical reports on Kanu’s health condition deserve serious attention. Reports indicated that the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), despite a court directive to examine Kanu, may not have visited or physically assessed him before a health report was submitted.

Authentic Ohanaeze: Reclaiming Igbo integrity in era of digital noise by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In today’s digital era, silence fuels misinformation. The authentic Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by Senator John Azuta-Mbata, must reclaim its voice with clarity and courage. REMMY NWEKE writes in Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS that true leadership demands consistency to silence impostors and truth to restore Igbo unity, credibility, and moral authority.

In an age where every voice competes for attention and misinformation spreads faster than truth, silence is no longer golden.

The authentic Ohanaeze Ndigbo, now under the leadership of Senator John Azuta-Mbata, faces a defining challenge to reclaim integrity, unity, and credibility amid growing digital confusion.

Ndi Igbo, 'Ka Uche Anyi Di Ya' by Chuka Nnabuife - Commentary@ITREALMS

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The final words in Timothy Ofoegbu’s recent podcast are: “Ka uche anyi di ya.”

He repeats the line for emphasis before the short film fades out. To me, that phrase encapsulates the entire essence of his message.


Since encountering this film on social media about three months ago, I have watched it several times. I have even used it in one or two of my social reformation live campaigns. In many respects, I consider Ofoegbu’s intervention comparable to “Yoruba Ronu” — the late Hubert Ogunde’s clarion call to the Yoruba people during Nigeria’s First Republic.


“Yoruba Ronu” (meaning, Yoruba people, think) became an appeal to collective introspection and renewal. It urged the South-West to rethink its direction and re-engage Nigeria’s political, economic, and socio-cultural landscape with a more strategic consciousness. To a large extent, Yorubaland has dutifully applied that template — and the results have not been unkind to them.

Socrates once reasoned that “an unexamined life is not worth living.” The same applies to societies and nations. When the writer and philosopher Chinua Achebe penned his small but profoundly insightful book, The Trouble with Nigeria, he attempted — albeit unsuccessfully — a form of “Yoruba Ronu” for the entire Nigerian society. 

Nigeria: Case for electronic voting and electoral reform before 2027 by Abajue, Chidi - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Executive Summary.
Nigeria’s democratic destiny stands at crossroads.
Despite two decades of continuous civilian rule, the question remains: Have our elections truly reflected the will of the people?

This paper calls on the National Assembly of Nigeria to enact the legislative will and moral courage required to institutionalize electronic voting (e-voting) and comprehensive electoral reform before 2027.

Gov. Otti inaugurates board of Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre - ITREALMS

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has inaugurated the Board of the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (ASTSAC), appointing renowned technologist Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe as Chairman, reports ITREALMS.

Other members of the Board include Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo (Vice Chairman), Engr. Peter Ukonu (Director-General), Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, Mr. Fidelis Nweze, Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro, Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna, and Dr. (Mrs.) Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa.

Fossils, data, and digital heritage: Preserving knowledge in AI age by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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World Fossil Day 2025 extends the conversation beyond ancient bones to the digital footprints shaping our shared human story. From geological fossils to data archives, REMMY NWEKE, in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, explores how technology, artificial intelligence, and telecoms infrastructure are redefining the meaning of preservation in the 21st century.

As the world marked World Fossil Day 2025 this week, the conversation extended beyond geology into the realm of technology, data science, and what might be called digital fossils, the enduring traces of human knowledge encoded in bytes rather than bones.

World Fossil Day, celebrated every October 15, was established by the International Palaeontological Association (IPA) to highlight the importance of fossils as keys to understanding Earth’s ancient life.

UBA to unveil Whitepaper on Africa's financial infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent's financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper.

The whitepaper, titled "Banking on Africa's Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth," will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in October 2025 in Washington, D.C., placing Africa's economic agenda at the heart of global financial discussions.

Archbishop Adewale Martins calls on leaders to prioritise effective governance over politicking - ITREALMS

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…Commissions new Catechists into LAGC

The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace and Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged leaders across Nigeria to prioritise effective governance over politicking by focusing on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of the citizens.

He made this call at the commissioning of new Catechists from various catholic parishes in Lagos into the Lagos Archdiocesan Guild of Catechists (LAGC), during the 2025 Catechist Day/Jubilee Year of Hope Celebration, held recently at the St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.

Igweobi urges Awba-Ofemili women, girls to embrace unity, leadership by example - ITREALMS

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... Women’s support drives community to Star Prize at 2025 Anambra Day

The Women Leader of the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), Abuja branch, Mrs. Benedeth Nneka Igweobi, has urged women and girls from Awba-Ofemili to embrace humility, unity, and collective effort as tools for leadership and community development, reports ITREALMS.

Mrs. Igweobi made the call in Abuja while reacting to Awba-Ofemili’s emergence as the overall Star Prize winner at the 2025 Anambra Day Celebration organized by the Anambra State Towns People Association (ASTPA) last weekend.

Nwapa: Oil industry investments not stifled by local content - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Academy Lecture Series, organized by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), began on a thought-provoking note on Friday, offering a panoramic review of local content strategy and implementation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. 

The event also featured a strong admonition to stakeholders not to trivialize the national local content initiative.

GOVTECH awards'25: ICT Agency boss hails Soludo, reaffirms commitment to e-Governance drive - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has commended Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for his visionary leadership and sustained commitment to digital transformation in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

Agbata said Governor Soludo’s “Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere” agenda continues to place Anambra as a model for e-governance and digital public service innovation in Nigeria.

Awba-Ofemili emerges overall star prize winner @Anambra Day’25 in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), Abuja Branch, has emerged the star prize winner at the 2025 edition of the Anambra Day celebration held in Abuja, outshining all other participating community associations, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming the results, the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Anambra State Towns People Association (ASTPA), Abuja, and representative of Nteje, Engr. Charles Ekwuagana, disclosed that Awba-Ofemili clinched the top position with a total of 266 points.

Editorial: FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threat to ASUU: Misguided Fix To Deep-rooted Problem - ITREALMS

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The recent warning by the Federal Government to invoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again exposed the government’s recurring failure to engage meaningfully with one of its most strategic partners in national development, the education sector.

ASUU’s two-week warning strike, declared over unresolved issues such as unpaid allowances, poor welfare, and unfulfilled agreements, reflects the union’s growing frustration with the government’s inconsistency. Yet, instead of addressing these long-standing grievances, the government has chosen confrontation over conversation.

UBA Foundation raises education grant to N22.5m for 2025 national essay competition - ITREALMS

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The UBA Foundation, corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that winners of the 2025 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) will receive educational grants worth over ₦22.5 million to study at any African university of their choice, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Foundation, this year’s first-prize winner will receive a ₦10 million university grant, representing a 33% increase from the ₦7.5 million awarded in 2024. The second and third-place winners will receive ₦7.5 million and ₦5 million respectively, also reflecting increases from the previous ₦5 million and ₦3.5 million.

TD Africa, HP strengthen partnership, eye expansion across Africa - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a high-level delegation from HP to renew and review their strategic commitments and explore deeper collaboration opportunities. The meeting served as a crucial step toward advancing their joint mission to enhance technology accessibility across the continent.

The meeting focused on unlocking new growth pathways for HP beyond Nigeria and Ghana, with both partners aligning on strategies to expand into other emerging African markets. The discussions underscored TD Africa’s role as a catalyst for technology distribution across the continent, ensuring that innovation and access reach every business and consumer.

Maiden Omabala Cultural Day: A historic success+video by Nick Ibeh - ITREALMS

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The much-anticipated Omabala Cultural Day Celebration, held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Otuocha Township Stadium, has come and gone. To God be all the glory for an eventful, colourful, and peaceful exhibition of our rich cultural heritage.

The rain that fell on the penultimate night, rather than dampen expectations, turned out to be a divine blessing. The following morning ushered in bright sunshine and clement weather - a perfect atmosphere for what became a memorable outing.

Idris congratulates Danlami Nmodu on election as GOCOP President - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Mr. Danlami Nmodu, publisher of Newsdiary Online, on his election as President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) following a keenly contested poll held recently in Lagos.

In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister described Nmodu as “a thoroughbred journalist who has consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and excellence in the practice of journalism.”

Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s electric playground - ITREALMS

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The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. 

For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix.

NCC’s Maida rallies stakeholders on broadband investments, infrastructure protection - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has urged national and sub-national stakeholders to align policies and actions that promote broadband investment and safeguard Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure, warning that “the cost of inaction is too high for the nation’s future.”

Dr. Maida made the call while delivering his remarks at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Infrastructure, held at the NCC Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, on October 8, 2025, with the theme: “Right of Way and Protection of Broadband Infrastructure – The Road to Success in Broadband Investment and Connectivity.”