Bleeding selective justice: Nigeria's double standard of justice system by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Selective justice undermines Nigeria's progress. Let's demand equal application of the law, accountability, and transparency. WeekendDigits@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE: building a just society, one truth at a time.

The recent case of Nnamdi Kanu, detained on circumstantial evidence, contrasts starkly with the apparent freedom of identified terrorism financiers. This disparity raises critical questions about Nigeria's justice system. Is one law for the connected and another for the ordinary citizen? The government's actions suggest a troubling trend of selective justice, where some are above the law while others face the full weight of justice.

This selective application of justice erodes trust in the system, fuels resentment, and undermines national unity. When terrorism financiers walk free while others are jailed on lesser evidence, it sends a disturbing message that the system is rigged against the ordinary citizen. The consequences of this are far-reaching, and it's imperative that we address this issue head-on.

🔥Itel A50C SAFETY ALERT: Overheating defect found in type-approved phone, company silent amidst safety crisis - ITREALMS

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By ITREALMS Investigation Desk

ITREALMS Online has exclusively uncovered a critical and dangerous thermal defect in the popular itel A50C (Model A669L) smartphone, which poses a direct and immediate safety risk to consumers.

The exclusive investigation reveals that the device, despite holding the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Type Approval Certificate No. 592, is suffering from severe operational failure.

ActivEdge Group President George Agu Supports Calls for Africa’s Digital Independence - ITREALMS

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The Group President of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr. George Agu, has called on the African continent to seize control of its technological future by owning its data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure, and highlighted the urgent need for African nations to shift from being consumers of imported technology to creators of context-relevant solutions powered by local data and infrastructure.

Presenting a keynote address titled “Building Africa’s Digital Independence: AI & Sovereign Technology, ”at the 5th African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum held in Lagos on Thursday, Agu said sovereignty in the 21st century is no longer determined by political borders but by “servers owned, data governed, and algorithms controlled.”

NLNG's Metseagharun calls for collective action to address Nigeria's e-Waste challenge - ITREALMS

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The Head of Environment at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Mr. Weyinmi Metseagharun, has emphasized the need for a collaborative effort to address the growing e-waste challenge in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, Metseagharun highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in e-waste management.

ALTON pilots industry-first Compliance Forum in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) is set to host a landmark event that signals a strong industry shift towards rigorous self-regulation and governance, reports ITREALMS. 

The First Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Lagos, is positioned as a pivotal platform to dissect the crucial intersection of compliance, governance, and quality of service (QoS) in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

TD Africa hosts Checkpoint delegation, strengthens partnership to advance cyber security adoption across Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Tech powerhouse TD Africa, on Tuesday, 11th November, hosted senior delegates from Checkpoint, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity solutions providers, in a strategic meeting aimed at expanding the channel ecosystem and enabling more corporates and institutions across Nigeria to adopt Checkpoint as their preferred cybersecurity solution.

The high-level engagement underscored a central message: as digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity has become an indispensable foundation for every modern organisation. The discussions focused on strengthening market penetration, empowering partners, and driving greater awareness around proactive cyber defence in an era of evolving digital threats.

Tinubu, Oborevwori and Delta security by Ray Umukoro - ITREALMS

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In the spirit of the Renewed Hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu should be upbeat about the recent security development in Delta State. On Wednesday, October 15, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori formally launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This launch rings with a note of determination and verve. It has a renewed focus on public-private partnership in the real sense of such arrangement.

Oborevwori did not mince words. He was serious about the necessity of such Fund and the collaboration with the private sector. Aside fulfilling the constitutional duty of government to protect the lives and property of the citizenry, the focus on security by Delta state government syncs with the ambition of the Tinubu government to grow Nigeria’s economy to a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Conn8 Media Solutions NG Honoured for Social Impact at CODEFEST Hackathon 2025 - ITREALMS

Conn8 Media Solutions NG, a media consultancy firm and publishers of Tech and Biz News NG (www.techandbiz.com.ng) and eTimes Africa News, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem at the just-concluded CODEFEST HACKATHON 2025.

The event, held at the Design Studio of the prestigious University of Lagos, celebrated organisations and innovators driving meaningful change across the country’s technology landscape. Conn8 Media Solutions NG received the honour for its consistent social impact through media consultancy, strategic communication support, and storytelling services offered to startups and emerging tech ventures.

Nigeria's E-Waste crisis reaches critical mass, as regulators, industry demand unified national action - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's spiraling electronic waste problem has reached a critical juncture, demanding immediate, unified national action from all stakeholders, from top regulators to individual digital citizens.

This urgent call resonated profoundly at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, where the nation's foremost environmental agency issued a stark warning, buttressed by appeals from the event's convener for a concrete national strategy.

Bolanle Olatunde writes for Sundiata Post as 'Heartquake' debuts Friday - ITREALMS

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Renowned journalist and public relations consultant, Bolanle Olatunde, will start writing a weekly column for Sundiata Post.

Called 'Heartquake', the column will debut on Friday, 21st November 2025. It will dwell on relationship and things of the heart.

NESREA, NCC, ALTON, NLNG lead stakeholders to ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue 2025 - ITREALMS

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A powerful and necessary coalition of Nigeria's foremost environmental, telecommunications, and energy stakeholders is set to convene for the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue.

The 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue is set to convene today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Lagos, driven by a powerful and necessary coalition of Nigeria's foremost environmental, telecommunications, and energy stakeholders. 

NGE pushes for tax exemptions to save Nigerian media's watchdog role - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has yet to secure a formal policy action or legal instrument on its request for corporate tax relief and VAT exemptions for the media industry, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly "endorsed" and committed to "consider" the comprehensive proposals for fiscal incentives and other interventions, reports ITREALMS.

During the opening of the 21st All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, NGE President Mr. Eze Anaba passionately pleaded for a 5–10 year tax holiday and VAT exemption on essential inputs to save the media’s struggling business model and ensure its constitutional watchdog function, noting that the inability to pay salaries due to soaring production costs, with newsprint alone rising to 1.3$ million to 1.4$ million per tonne, threatens the very existence of many newsrooms.

Check Point launches 2025 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report - ITREALMS

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025, revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

African organisations now face an average of 3,153 attacks per week. Among the key countries analysed, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco; Nigeria recorded the highest number of weekly attacks at 4,200, while Ethiopia ranked as the most attacked nation overall.

Customs Eastern Marine Command Intercepts N12m Contraband, Intensifies Clampdown on Wildlife and Fuel Smuggling - ITREALMS

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The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has significantly bolstered its enforcement and collaborative operations along the vital Oron and Calabar maritime corridors, a commitment recently underscored by the Area Controller, Comptroller AB JAJA, reports ITREALMS.

On November 13, 2025, Compt. JAJA undertook a series of strategic engagements and on-the-spot inspections across the Area of Responsibility (AOR), culminating in the showcasing of various seizures made by his vigilant operatives.

SIM Registration, NIN, Data Privacy & FOI: What citizens should know about their data by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic @ITREALMS

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In this episode of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE, he unpacks citizens’ right to know who accesses their identity data, linking Nigeria’s FOI Act with data protection and digital accountability.

Preamble:
Across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, the intersection of identity management, telecommunications, and data governance has become both a foundation for national security and a field of contention for citizens’ rights. 

From the compulsory SIM registration and integration of National Identity Numbers (NIN) with telecom accounts, to the rising conversation around the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and data protection laws, a new question emerges at the heart of Nigeria’s digital society: who truly controls our data, and who has the right to access it?

For many Nigerians, the experience of data collection begins with necessity; linking SIM cards to NINs, obtaining Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), registering for voters’ cards, or enrolling in social welfare programmes. Yet, beyond these transactional interactions lies a broader narrative about trust, accountability, and the balance between state surveillance and citizens’ privacy.

ITREALMS, EPRON partner Globetech for day-long E-Waste collection drive ahead of Dialogue 2025 - ITREALMS

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In a major effort to promote the proper disposal of hazardous small electronics, ITREALMS Media has partnered with the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON) and its member organization, Globetech Remedial Limited, to host a day-long e-waste collection scheme this Thursday, reports ITREALMS.

The drive, organized as part of the annual ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue 2025, is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, and is timed to commemorate the International E-Waste Day (IEWD).

AfriTECH 5.0: Rudman says local traffic exchange critical for Nigeria’s digital future - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a strategic national imperative for speed, security, and digital economic expansion.

Speaking during a presentation at the African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum on Thursday last week, Rudman explained that local traffic exchange, where ISPs, content providers, and networks exchange data within Nigeria rather than routing it through international paths, remains the backbone of a modern, efficient internet economy.

Renaissance wins multiple awards @NAPE 2025 - ITREALMS

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Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited marked a strong appearance at the just-concluded 43rd Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

The company clinched four awards, including the coveted Overall Best Exhibitor and Best Technical Paper Presentation, at the award dinner Thursday night.

EFCC boss, Olukoyede, leads charge @WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 on anti-corruption and productivity - ITREALMS

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has confirmed his participation as a keynote speaker at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025, scheduled to hold this Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Mr. Olukoyede will address the critical role of anti-graft efforts in national development, with a specific focus on ‘Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost Ease of Doing Business.’

APGA is national, not an 'Igbo Party': Osun chairman, Adedoyin, counters critics - ITREALMS

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The Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Osun State, Hon. Wole Adedoyin, has strongly dismissed the persistent claim that APGA is merely an "Igbo party," labeling the assertion as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misrepresent the party's national identity and political strength, reports ITREALMS.

Adedoyin, who was the party's Chairmanship Candidate for Ilesa West Local Government in the last election, insisted that APGA, like the PDP and the APC, is a fully registered national political party with constitutional presence across all states in the federation.

NLNG clinches third FIRS most compliant taxpayer award - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has once again been recognized by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Most Compliant Taxpayer in corporate Nigeria, securing the prestigious award for the third time in recent years and setting the national standard for responsible tax behaviour, reports ITREALMS.

This significant honour, ITREALMS gathered, comes under the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme, an initiative of the Taxpayer Services Department (TPSD), which is aimed at acknowledging organizations that demonstrate outstanding diligence and transparency in meeting their tax obligations. 

The Analog foundation: One network, three regulators by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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The proposed Digital Economy Bill is under heavy fire from industry experts who warn it risks regulatory collapse. In his Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE posited that the draft law's failure to merge Nigeria's three regulators (NCC, NBC, NITDA) guarantees destructive inter-agency "turf wars" instead of economic growth. Nweke argues this approach is akin to building a "$1 Trillion House on an analog foundation."

Preamble:
The Nigerian government has an undeniably ambitious goal: to construct a $1 trillion digital economy, positioning it as the indispensable pillar of the nation’s future prosperity and diversification. This ambition is indeed laudable and necessary in the global digital age.

However, recent legislative maneuvers, particularly the highly controversial National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025 and its direct predecessor, the NITDA amendment bill, 2022; threaten not only to undermine this grand vision but to actively sabotage the entire enterprise before it can even gain momentum. The impending chaos is not a matter of poor execution, but of poor foundational design.

Paradigm Initiative intensifies digital rights advocacy in Ghana with judicial training and gamified learning - ITREALMS

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The Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading pan-African non-profit championing digital rights and inclusion, has launched a four-day series of strategic engagements in Ghana, reports ITREALMS.

This programme is aimed at strengthening the country's digital ecosystem through judicial capacity building, policy dialogue, and innovative gamified learning for youth.

Why Konga Yakata 2025 is different - ITREALMS

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Every November, Nigerians look forward to one of the biggest shopping moments of the year — Konga Yakata, one of the country’s most anticipated Black Friday sales. This year feels different. From all indications, Konga Yakata 2025 is not just another discount season; it’s a full-blown shopping festival redefining what value, convenience, and excitement mean in online shopping.

Running from November 1st to 30th, Konga has once again lived up to its promise of delivering mouthwatering deals, exclusive brand partnerships, and unbeatable offers across every major product category. But what truly sets this year’s Yakata apart isn’t just the price slash, — it’s the Reward experience Konga has infused into it.

AbdulRazaq, Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, Sulu-Gambari confirmed for book unveiling on 'The Spiritual Orator' - ITREALMS

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar CFR and the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR have been formally invited to the unveiling of a book titled: Shaykh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON: The Spiritual Orator.

The book launch which is scheduled to hold on Thursday 27th November 2025 at the Banquet Hall, Opposite Government House, Ilorin is the biography of Shaykh (Dr.) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON, revealing his birth, career, emergence and service as the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Ulama.

Boosting Nigeria's energy goals: Emadeb E&P achieves landmark 'First Oil' from Ibom field - ITREALMS

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Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) has announced a significant achievement in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector: the commencement of commercial production, or "First Oil," from the Ibom Field (PPL 236), reports ITREALMS. 

This successful activation, which follows sustained investment and rigorous technical effort, firmly establishes Emadeb E&P as a fully integrated energy player and highlights the increasingly vital role of indigenous operators in advancing Nigeria's energy security and driving economic diversification. 

'Breathe Clean Air, Abuja' campaign: IHS Nigeria, FCT-HSES begin distribution of smart cooking gas - ITREALMS

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IHS Nigeria, the largest communications infrastructure company in Nigeria and part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, , and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commenced the distribution of smart cooking gasses to underserved households in the FCT under the Breathe Clean Air Abuja Campaign.

This initiative aimed at promoting clean household energy and increasing public awareness on the health impacts of air pollution in the FCT was recently launched at the Kashim Shettima Hall, Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, following an earlier MOU signing between both organisations in September and underscores IHS Nigeria’s continued commitment to promoting sustainable energy adoption and strengthening environmental health standards across Nigeria.

SNEPCo MD Ronald Adams, inducted Fellow of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) at the weekend inducted the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams and 19 others as Fellows for outstanding contributions to the profession.

They were accorded the highest honour of the Society at its 55th conference and annual general meeting held on Saturday November 15th in Enugu. NSChE National President, Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, advised them to continue “to inspire younger engineers, shape industrial polices and drive sustainable growth through innovation and ethical practice.”

Nigeria's fintech giant hit by sex scandal - ITREALMS

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Paystack, a Nigerian payments technology company owned by Stripe, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate, reports ITREALMS.

The allegations surfaced on social media on November 12, 2025, and prompted widespread criticism online, with many users expressing disappointment and outrage.