Lagos Island set for electrifying finale of Afinni Unity Cup U-19 Championship - ITREALMS

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The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the 4th edition of the Afinni Unity Cup Under-19 Championship tomorrow, as sixteen communities from Lagos Island Constituency II converge for a final showdown at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, reports Sports@ITREALMS. 

Organised under the leadership of the Member of the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Suleiman 'Lanre Afinni, the tournament has successfully fostered community cohesion and provided a platform for raw youth talent, culminating in an electrifying afternoon of football and entertainment.

Why Governor Fintiri holds key to Sunday Jackson’s freedom y Remmy Nweke, WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In 'Why Governor Fintiri holds the key to Sunday Jackson’s Freedom,' WeekendDigits@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE unpacks the powerful intersection of justice, mercy, and political will, exploring how one governor’s decision could redefine redemption, governance, and humanity across Adamawa State and beyond.

The Mercy Divide:
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s list of pardons and commuted sentences was released in October 2025, it was hailed as a bold gesture of compassion and justice reform. More than 150 convicts from the infamous to the forgotten, regained their freedom or saw their sentences reduced. 

Yet, amid the applause, one name remained conspicuously absent: Sunday Jackson, a 30-year-old farmer from Adamawa State, still languishing on death row.

How MVNOs can unlock opportunities in Nigeria's telecom amid challenges by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Phenomenal is one word that has been used to describe the growth of the Nigerian telecom sector. The rise from under half a million lines to 165 million in 24 years is truly phenomenal by any standard. It's not surprising therefore, that the question on the lips of many today is whether the Nigerian telecom sector has reached its limit.

Proponents of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) say there’s still room to grow. This was the central focus of the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0) in Lagos, themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) Potential: Status, Trends, Investment, and Future Prospects.”

Telecoms and Nigeria’s leap into climate finance by Remmy Nweke, Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Nigeria recently made headlines for the right reasons with the Federal Government’s approval of a National Carbon Market Framework, the operationalization of the Climate Change Fund, and the restoration of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) budget line, with telecoms now strategically positioned to drive climate finance, writes REMMY NWEKE in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS.

Restoration of NCCC:
Nigeria recently made headlines for the right reasons with the Federal Government’s approval of a National Carbon Market Framework, the operationalization of the Climate Change Fund, and the restoration of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) budget line, with telecoms now strategically positioned to drive climate finance.

The development followed the second meeting of the National Council on Climate Change, held last week at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Cybersecurity experts to feature @Realnews 13th anniversary lecture - ITREALMS

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Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited has unveiled the panelists for its 13th Anniversary Lecture Series scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, starting at 10:00am. 

The panel will engage the theme: “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.”

Black Friday: How Konga Yakata is defying global inflation - ITREALMS

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We have been taught that economics is a force of nature, an invisible hand that giveth and, more recently, taketh away. We watch global indices, inflation charts, and the shrinking purchasing power of our currency with a sense of resigned inevitability. But what if a company decided to push back? What if, instead of merely responding to market forces, it created a counter-force?

That is the story of Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s boldest retail response to inflation. Far from being a shopping festival, Yakata has evolved into a nationwide economic intervention. In the face of rising prices and tightening wallets, Konga’s month-long sales event has emerged as a stabilizing force, helping households stretch their Naira further.

Bishop Kukah to headline Reuben Abati's 60th birthday, triple book launch - ITREALMS

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Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the public presentation and official launch of three new books by renowned journalist, intellectual, and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, reports ITREALMS.

The notable cleric, social crusader, bridge builder, and advocate for an inclusive Nigerian democratic and economic society, will speak on the highly pertinent topic: "Nigeria: Time to Re-Load."

Journalists: MRA releases report on rampant attacks by government officials - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has released a report titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria”, documenting a disturbing pattern of attacks, intimidation, and harassment targeted at journalists and other media workers by security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies, which are the very institutions that are supposed to protect them, reports ITREALMS.

The 129-page report, issued in commemoration of this year’s International Day to End Impunity (IDEI) for Crimes Against Journalists, highlights how those entrusted with maintaining law and order as well as protecting citizens, including journalists, have instead become instruments of repression, targeting journalists and other media workers for doing their legitimate work of informing the public and holding power to account.

Review of FOI compliance in telecom regulation (2015–2025) by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic @ ITREALMS

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This Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, by REMMY NWEKE, examines a decade of NCC’s FOI compliance, assessing transparency in licensing, tariffs, broadband rollout, and regulatory decisions shaping Nigeria’s telecom governance and consumer rights.

Foreword:
When the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act came into operational enforcement across federal institutions in 2011, expectations were that the telecommunications sector; one of Nigeria’s most strategically influential industries, would set a strong example of transparency and accountability.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as the principal industry regulator, occupies a central role in shaping pricing, service quality, broadband expansion, digital identity systems, spectrum management, and consumer protection. With such authority comes the public right to ask: How open has the Commission been in the last decade?

Afinni Unity Cup: Massey/Branco Thrash Foes 4-0 as Under-19 Tournament Kicks Off in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The 4th season of the Afinni Unity Cup (Under-19), tagged 'The Price before the Prize,' roared to life at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, with four electrifying matches on the opening day. The Massey/Branco football team made an immediate statement, emerging as the top-scoring side after a dominant 4-0 victory over Phase 3 & 4, reports Sport@ITREALMS.

The tournament's first day saw a mix of high-scoring action and thrilling upsets as Massey/Branco secured the biggest win of the day, netting four unanswered goals against Phase 3 & 4 (4-0).

In a major shocker, the defending champions, Ricca/Odunfa, were knocked out of the competition after falling to PikeForsythe following a decisive penalty shootout.

Faji/Evans put up a strong offensive display, outshining Tinubu/Luther with a 3-0 win.

Ebuteelefun/Sura also showed their dominance, scoring two goals to thrash Anikantamo/Swamp (2-0).

Kicking off the tournament, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, expressed great optimism about the initiative, noting its critical role in fostering community cohesion.

Fatodu strongly emphasized the evolving status of sports, stating, "Sports is no longer a hobby but a 'Global Currency'."

He highlighted the power of sports in engaging youth: "Sports has helped in community engagements, a powerful tool in engaging young people to direct their energy and focus into something more positive, as Sports is very useful in shaping one ideology and curb social ills in the society."

The DG commended the tournament’s organizer, Hon. Afinni, and his corporate supporters for investing in the young participants' future.

Addressing the young athletes, Fatodu urged them to look beyond the field, emphasizing the intersection of sports and education.

"I know some of these young people are drawn from schools, as we know that there is a strong intersection between Sport and Education. So, if you are not going to have a career in football, you can also have a career in many areas of Sports," he advised.

He listed several lucrative career paths in the industry, including Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology, Sport Marketing, and Sport Public Relations (PR), encouraging the youth to tap into the broad opportunities available.

The organiser of the event, Hon. Suleiman 'Lanre Afinni, a member of the Lagos House of Assembly representing Lagos Island II, stressed that the tournament successfully attracts people across the Islands, thereby "forging community engagements."

Disclosing the core rationale behind the tournament, Hon. Afinni confirmed its paramount goal is to promote talented players by providing them a platform to be seen by scouts.

"It is good to promote the talented ones among them, so this is the platform for them to be seen. We have International agents and local agents that are scouts here to watch their football performance, see if they can pick them to the next level to boost their career," he disclosed.

Hon. Afinni concluded by urging the young athletes to fully utilize the tournament opportunities, reiterating, "Sport is a big one, a worldwide currency, at Lagos Island, we are glad to tap into it."

The Afinni Unity Cup was initiated in 2021 with the dual aim of engaging youths desirous of a football career and curbing social vices within the community.


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RMRDC’s 30% value addition bill awaits Presidential assent - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is edging closer to a new era of industrial transformation as the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)’s 30% Value Addition Bill passes its third reading in the House of Representatives and now heads to the desk of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent, reports ITREALMS.

The landmark legislation mandates that all raw materials sourced in Nigeria must undergo a minimum of 30 percent local value addition before export. This policy aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce capital flight, and enhance the nation’s economic resilience by ensuring that more of Nigeria’s wealth is retained within its borders.

Awba-Ofemili health committee donates 7 First Aid boxes to schools - ITREALMS

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…as Nweke donates books, Red Cross partners on school health

The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), through its Health Committee, has donated First Aid boxes to seven schools in Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, as part of its 2025 Community Health Awareness Campaign themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread.”

The beneficiary schools are Progressive Primary School, Unity Primary School, Waterside Primary School, Central Primary School, Ege Migrant School, Community Secondary School, and Favour of Grace Academy.

GOCOP, IPC sign MoU to advance inclusive reporting of gender issues in democratic process - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and the International Press Centre (IPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote inclusive reporting of gender issues in Nigeria's democratic and electoral process, reports ITREALMS.

This partnership, signed on November 3, 2025, aims to ensure women and minority groups, such as Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), have a platform to participate in politics and governance.

UK’s MOBILIST facilitates secondary sale of listed shares @InfraCredit - ITRALMS

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The United Kingdom’s MOBILIST programme has completed a landmark secondary sale of its investment in InfraCredit, Nigeria’s pioneering domestic credit guarantee institution, to five Nigerian pension funds, marking a major milestone in mobilising local capital for infrastructure development.

The transaction represents the largest trade in InfraCredit shares since its listing on the NASD OTC Exchange in April 2025. It enabled five domestic institutional investors; comprising pension funds and insurers, to acquire equity stakes in InfraCredit, with four of them joining the company’s ownership for the first time.

Online Fury Reloaded: Slap, rejection, and death threats by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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A viral proposal gone wrong sparks digital outrage. In Online Fury Reloaded, REMMY NWEKE, through Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, unpacks the slap, rejection, and threats exposing Nigeria’s fragile digital empathy and ethics.

Spiral in a storm:
The viral saga between Emmanuella and her would-be suitor, Ben, has become another flashpoint in Nigeria’s evolving culture of digital outrage. What began as an awkward public proposal and a slap at a friend’s wedding has spiraled into a storm of online harassment, death threats, and emotional trauma, showing how quickly the internet can magnify a real-life conflict into a digital inferno.

Trending for wrong reasons:
In her video statement, Emmanuella lamented that she has been trending “for the wrong reasons.” While she could tolerate being insulted or mocked online, the death threats she has been receiving were deeply troubling.

Jiji launches 'Deals Na Water' with 85% off for shoppers - ITREALMS

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Jiji, Nigeria’s leading online marketplace, has officially launched its 2025 Black Friday campaign, themed “Deals Na Water.” The sale offers shoppers massive discounts of up to 85% across top-selling categories like Phones & Tablets, Electronics, Fashion, Home & furniture, and more.

The month-long “Money Na Water” Black Friday campaign promises buyers unbeatable affordability, while verified sellers offer genuine discounts to create the best value shopping season Nigerians look forward to every year.