UN launches $33bn global aid appeal: ‘Life by life’ call for solidarity - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) and its partners have launched their global humanitarian appeal, known as the Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, calling urgently for worldwide solidarity to address the life-threatening crises stemming from wars, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics, and crop failures across the globe, reports ITREALMS.

The immediate priority for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to save 87 million lives with an immediate funding need of US$23 billion. The overarching aim for 2026 is to raise a total of US$33 billion to support 135 million people across 23 country operations and six plans dedicated to refugees and migrants.

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Spectrum Licensing and Renewal Transparency (2015–2025): Who got what, at what price? Asks Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS with REMMY NWEKE, he probes Nigeria’s spectrum licensing and renewal transparency (2015–2025), asking who got what, at what price, and why openness still matters.

Spectrum, the invisible lifeblood of wireless communication, has quietly shaped Nigeria’s digital economy more than any other infrastructure asset in the last decade. Every phone call, mobile data session, and streaming service depends on the regulated use of spectrum frequencies. 

Yet, beyond the fanfare of multi-million-dollar license announcements, one fundamental question often goes unanswered: how transparent is Nigeria’s spectrum licensing and renewal process? Who really got what and at what price?

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Makinde vows to leave sustainable transport legacy in Oyo, commisions Omololu Olunloyo Park - ITREALMS

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completely restructuring the state’s transportation sector to establish a sustainable and well-organised legacy, reports ITREALMS.

The Governor announced this on Sunday during the official opening of a leisure park named after the late former Governor Victor Omololu Olunloyo at Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Optimus AI Labs unveils Omnis, targets Nigerian banks with AI against fraud, uplifts customer service - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Optimus AI Labs, Mr. Lanre Basamta, has unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence innovations poised to transform Nigeria’s financial services industry, directly aligning with recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directives on consumer protection and fraud prevention, reports ITREALMS.

Basamta, speaking with ITREALMS at a media parley in Lagos, announced that the company's flagship product, Omnis, is redefining customer engagement in banking by serving as a sophisticated virtual assistant embedded within mobile applications.

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St Jude CCM inducts 25 mothers, unveils 'angelic bus' to mark 40th anniversary - ITREALMS

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The Confraternity of Christian Mothers (CCM) of St. Jude Catholic Church, Mafoluku-Oshodi in Lagos State, hosted a grand celebration, yesterday, Sunday, marking its 40th anniversary and the solemn induction of 25 new members, just as it unveiled an 'Angelic Bus' to commemorate the milestone, reports ITREALMS.

The twin event, themed "40 Years with Mary: A Journey of God's Faithfulness and Faithful Witness," was held at the Church premises and served as a deep reflection on the commitment of mothers to family growth, church development, and evangelism, taking the Blessed Virgin Mary as their spiritual yardstick.

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Exposed: Nigeria's data centres suffer deficit, zero AI-ready infrastructure, reveals Nnamani - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is facing a severe infrastructure crisis at the heart of its digital economy, the country currently operates no data centres specifically designed for core Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, despite hosting over 300 active AI firms, reports ITREALMS.

This shocking revelation and assessment of Nigeria’s technological readiness were delivered by Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty Nigeria, at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Breakfast with CEOs in Lagos.

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e-Gov: Soludo engineering ambitious transformation, leverages AI says CFA - ITREALMS

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Anambra State is quietly pioneering one of Nigeria’s most ambitious transformations in public governance, strategically powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep data analytics, and aggressive broadband expansion, reports ITREALMS.

He also said that this push to create a "smarter, faster, more efficient government" is championed by Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Unseen charges behind digital payments in Nigeria by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Hidden fees, volatile exchange rates, and silent deductions are inflating Nigeria’s digital payments. “Unseen Charges Behind Digital Payments in Nigeria” by REMMY NWEKE in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS exposes how convenience quietly costs consumers more than advertised.

Barely a week after Chuks received a worried phone call from one of his sons, he found himself entangled in the same web of confusion. His son, a university student, had recently purchased a prescribed textbook online. The listed price on the departmental website was around ₦8,000. It seemed straightforward. But moments after completing the payment, the boy’s ₦20,000 account balance had shrunk to just ₦4,000.

Startled, he called his father. Chuks assumed it was a minor mistake, perhaps a duplicate charge or a delayed bank reversal. He advised his son to wait a day and see if the money would be restored. But the refund never came. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Konga unveils Naija shopping festival to power festive season savings nationwide - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially flagged off the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring unmatched value, convenience, and festive cheer to millions of households.

Running from December 7 to 31, the campaign aims to empower shoppers with massive discounts, special offers, and unique gifting opportunities as the country counts down to Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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PEBEC honours NCC: Telecom regulator is top five best-performing government agencies for 2025 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been named one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), according to a statement signed by Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs of the NCC and made available to ITREALMS.

The prestigious recognition was announced at the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night held on Tuesday at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NIPR postpones annual PRICE awards to January 25, 2026 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the postponement of its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026, as reported by ITREALMS Online.

The awards were originally scheduled to take place on December 7, 2025.

The core reason for the postponement, ITREALMS gathered, is to ensure full participation and that "no one is left behind," since the observance of Christmas seems to have commenced much earlier for some of the NIPR's critical stakeholders.

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IPI Nigeria endows university prize in honour of late Treasurer, Rafat Idris Salami - ITREALMS

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The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced its decision to establish an endowment prize at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in memory of its late Treasurer, Rafat Idris Salami, reports ITREALMS.

The prize is intended to inspire students of the institution to uphold the core journalistic values of integrity, courage, and selfless service that the late Treasurer exemplified. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs