WEBINAR: Techeconomy Business Series Hosts Experts from MTN, Interswitch, BusinessPlus, others this Wednesday - ITREALMS

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Techeconomy, Africa’s leading technology, business and digital economy publication, has announced an upcoming edition of its Techeconomy Business Series, a virtual webinar.

This month’s edition focused on “Navigating a Career in Tech Sales”, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (WAT).

DHQ, British Defence staff kick off human security and gender course @Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in collaboration with the British Defence Staff (BDS), has officially commenced the Human Security and Gender Adviser Course at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Asokoro, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

This strategic two-week training programme brings together a diverse cohort of participants from both military and paramilitary agencies, marking a significant step in enhancing the collective understanding of human security factors and their essential cross-cutting themes within the Nigerian security landscape.

Lagos’ new tax law and looming reality of account substitutions by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE analyzes the LIRS’ "Power of Substitution," revealing how the 2025 Tax Act transforms banks and associates into enforcement agents within Nigeria’s tightening digital economy.

1. Preamble: The Digital Taxnet Tightens
For many Nigerians, the phrase "state power" usually evokes images of law enforcement on the streets. However, in the wake of the newly implemented Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) is demonstrating that its reach now extends directly into the digital ledgers of financial institutions. 

WeekendDigits@ITREALMS gathered that the recent announcement that the state can "substitute" tax defaulters with third parties, including banks, friends, and business associates, has sent ripples through the socio-economic landscape, marking a new era of aggressive, data-driven revenue collection.

EXCLUSIVE: Njiko Igbo hails 'Hitch-Free' Yuletide, calls for permanent end to violence in Igboland - ITREALMS

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In a significant move toward regional stability, the pan-Igbo non-political, socio-cultural organization Njiko Igbo has issued a formal appreciation to youth groups and security stakeholders for the unprecedented peace recorded across Igboland during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year celebrations, reports ITREALMS.

In a statement obtained exclusively by ITREALMS Online, the group’s leadership noted that for the first time in several years, the region witnessed a remarkable level of calm that allowed families and those in the diaspora to travel and celebrate without the usual shadow of fear or insecurity.

The Case for Special Terrorism Courts in Nigeria - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The chilling revelation that 48 high-profile terror financiers were allegedly "freed without trial" underscores a systemic failure that traditional judicial structures have proven unable to remedy. 

As General Danjuma Ali-Keffi demands a probe into these "released 48," the discourse must shift from mere outrage to institutional reform. 

Nigeria: The cost of a click and social media's unseen exploit - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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The descent into the digital misinformation trap often begins with a single, innocent search. For Pa Okechukwu, a retired school principal in Enugu, it started with a flickering concern over the "cobwebs" appearing in his field of vision.

Like millions of aging Nigerians, his first instinct was not to navigate the chaotic halls of a teaching hospital, but to consult the "oracle" in his pocket.

Governor Adeleke sweeps top governance awards, emerges best in South-West across five key sectors - ITREALMS

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has achieved a landmark victory at the 2025 Annual Global Awards (South-West Region), securing the title of Best Governor across five critical pillars of governance, reports ITREALMS.

In a resounding validation of his administration's "Imole" developmental agenda, the Governor emerged as the top performer in Infrastructure, Agriculture, Empowerment, Health, and Security.

Ibeto Customs Command hosts reputation management training to bolster ethics and public trust - ITREALMS

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The Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Area 5 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, held its Reputation Management Cascade Training last Friday, reports ITREALMS.

This initiative is part of a service-wide program designed to strengthen ethical standards, enhance professional conduct, and fortify the institutional image of the Service through increased integrity and accountability.

48@Digital blindspot: How Nigeria’s 'fifth column' shields terror dollars by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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General Ali-Keffi’s exposé has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s security architecture, revealing a "Fifth Column" that allegedly protects forty-eight high-level terror financiers. For WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE breaks down the "Digital Blindspot," the space where forensic data exists but judicial action fails; unmasking the systemic rot that allows the lifeblood of insurgency to remain untouched.

Digital blindspot in national security:
The release of 48 high-level terror financier suspects without trial is far more than a mere administrative oversight; it represents a profound "Digital Blindspot" in Nigerian governance and national security architecture. For years, the Nigerian public has been told that the names of those funding the bloodbath in the North-East and North-West are etched into the databases of security agencies. Yet, the transition from forensic intelligence to successful judicial prosecution remains stalled by a complex, opaque web of interests. 

'Fifth Column' and internal sabotage:

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi’s recent demand for a probe shines a harsh spotlight on what many security experts refer to as the "Fifth Column"; a clandestine group of individuals within the government and security forces who either secretly sympathize with the insurgents' ideology or, more commonly, profit from the chaos they create.

OGSAA cries out over “Brazen plundering” of school land; drags government, alumni to court - ITREALMS

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The Global President of the Osogbo Grammar School Alumni Association (OGSAA), Otunba Tola Winjobi (Ph.D), has issued a scathing indictment against land speculators and high-ranking "moles" within the alumni body over the systematic plunder of the school’s historic land, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a strategic stakeholders' meeting on Thursday, Winjobi lamented the "brazen plundering" of approximately 56.32 acres of the school’s property, a crisis he described as a calculated attempt to dismantle the academic hegemony of the 76-year-old institution.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria outpaces global peers in AI adoption as "Purpose-Driven" tech takes root - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is officially leading the world in a "purpose-driven" artificial intelligence revolution, as a newly released study by Google and Ipsos reveals that the nation has moved far beyond the experimental phase to embrace AI as a critical tool for economic survival, reports ITREALMS.

The study, titled "Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People," indicated that as of January 2026, 88 per cent of Nigerian adults have engaged with AI chatbots, representing a massive 18-point surge from 2025 and dwarfing the global average of 62 per cent.

Nigeria, UN seek $516m to avert humanitarian catastrophe in North-East - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria and its international humanitarian partners have issued an urgent plea for $516 million to address a deepening crisis in the country’s North-East, reports ITREALMS.

This 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) is designed to provide immediate, lifesaving assistance to 2.5 million people across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) States.

Silicon Detox: Why your best 2026 resolution is algorithmic cleansing by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE reveals why 2026 requires an algorithmic cleansing. Master the "Silicon Detox" to reclaim your focus, eliminate digital sedimentation, and turn intrusive trackers into intentional tools.

Preface:
The dawn of 2026 hasn’t just brought a new calendar; it has brought a realization that our digital lives are cluttered. After a December spent under the relentless barrage of AI-generated holiday ads, hyper-personalized gift recommendations, and the frantic "Year in Review" reels, the average Nigerian tech consumer isn't just tired, they are digitally over-stimulated. 

This year, the most impactful resolution you can make isn't to buy the latest foldable or subscribe to a new productivity suite. It is to perform a Hard Reset on your algorithms.

Whistleblowing: Of law, justice, and the guardians in between by Chido Onumah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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If a single idea has guided the work of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) over the past years, it is this simple truth: a nation cannot win the war against corruption by sacrificing its most courageous citizens along the way.

The whistleblower is not an inconvenience to governance. He or she is its essential early warning system. And yet, nearly a decade after Nigeria introduced a whistleblower policy, the country still operates without the one safeguard that makes integrity sustainable: a clear, enforceable law that protects those who speak up.

NCC targets multi-gigabit future: Stakeholders tackle 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum roadmap - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a high-level Stakeholder Engagement on the Spectrum Roadmap 2025–2030, signaling a decisive move to expand Nigeria’s digital frontier through the deployment of Multi-Gigabit Wireless Systems, reports ITREALMS.

The three-day engagement, held at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex in Mbora, Abuja, focuses on the critical frameworks for the 60 GHz band and the opening of the lower 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6—technologies expected to revolutionize high-speed internet access and indoor connectivity across the federation.
Strategic Governance for the 2030 Horizon.

NLNG bolsters media capacity with 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop @Abuja - ITREALMS

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In a strategic move to future-proof the Nigerian media landscape, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has concluded a three-day intensive capacity-building workshop for 32 journalists in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The 2026 edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative offered deep insights into the rapidly evolving roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital communication in the modern newsroom. 

Donald Trump: Umeagbalasi and powers of screwdriver salesman by Jude Chijioke Ndukwe - Commentary@ITREALMS

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It is never difficult to see the hand of Esau in the report by The New York Times under the headline, “The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria” purportedly filed in by one Ruth Maclean.

The mocking description of Mr Emeka Umeagbalasi as a “short man” and the repeated mention of “Onitsha”, a leading commercial town in southeast Nigeria, a region with arguably the highest population and concentration of Christians in the country, in the report send all the signal needed to conclude that the report was not about facts, nor about love for Nigeria, but all about labelling a man and the ethnic group he belongs just to keep promoting a dangerous narrative mischievously and maliciously skewed against the Igbo ethnic stock of Nigeria.

TD Africa, Enugu Tech Fest launch 'Code Your Defence' to tackle cyber threats and data gaps - ITREALMS

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As digital transformation accelerates across the continent, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity and data science has hit an all-time high, reports ITREALMS.

From protecting critical digital infrastructure to driving data-led decision-making, these fields now sit at the very center of innovation, governance, and business growth. 

National Record publisher, Iduh Onah, loses father @83 - ITREALMS

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The media community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Elder Abah Lazarus Onah, the father of veteran journalist and Publisher of National Record, Comrade Iduh L. Onah, reports ITREALMS.

The late Elder Onah transitioned in the early hours of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 83.

Between screwdriver narrative and precision intelligence by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Dissecting the 'Sokoto Strike': Was the US military led by a tool salesman's digital footprint, or was the Christmas Day operation a masterclass in joint-intelligence coordination? Writing in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE examines the fine line between digital extraction and strategic sovereignty.

Preamble:
The shrapnel recovered from Jabo village in Sokoto State on December 26, 2025, tells two conflicting stories of modern warfare. One points to a dangerous reliance on unverified "local informants," the other to a masterclass in joint-military coordination.

Relocating headquarters of global tech insight - Editorial@ITREALMS ONLINE

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For decades, the "Headquarters" of global tech thought leadership has been geographically fixed. Whether in the boardrooms of Silicon Valley or the policy hubs of Brussels, the narrative has remained stagnant: the North thinks, and the South implements. In this legacy system, African experts have been relegated to "local  partners," informants providing raw data and cultural translations for "Global" reports. 

But as the digital economy matures, a radical relocation is underway. The headquarters of global tech insight is moving to the very markets where technology is being most aggressively tested, adapted, and reinvented.

2026: Transforming your festive hangover into digital strategy by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE explores shifting from post-holiday burnout to intentional tech habits. Learn how to transform your 2026 "digital hangover" into a high-performance strategy through algorithmic resets and boundaries.

Preamble:
The ghost of Christmas past isn't just a nostalgic echo this year; it's a digital phantom, lurking in overflowing inboxes, relentless notification queues, and an exhausted mental state. 

For WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, this is not just about a post-holiday slump; it's about a crucial pivot. This year, we explore how to transform the pervasive "festive digital hangover" into a robust, personal digital strategy for 2026.

Justice on Hold: FG files for 22-month extension to challenge landmark Journalist safety ruling - ITREALMS

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The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has approached the Court of Appeal, asking for an "extension of time" to challenge a landmark judgment that ordered the government to investigate and prosecute the killers of journalists, reports ITREALMS.

This 22-month delay centers on a motion filed on December 23, 2025, by Mr. A.B. Mohammed on behalf of the AGF, which seeks to bypass the standard legal window for appeals. Under Section 24(2)(a) of the Court of Appeal Act, the government had exactly three months to appeal the February 16, 2024, judgment delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo. 

Moniepoint’s ‘DreamDevs’ opens Cohort 2 to bridge Africa’s tech talent gap - ITREALMS

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By Chuks Egbune

Africa’s leading digital financial services provider, Moniepoint Inc, has officially opened calls for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The program is a specialized talent search designed to transition recent graduates from foundational programming knowledge to professional engineering roles. 

ICPC boss condoles with Realnews publisher over ‘Despicable’ murder of sister by kidnappers - ITREALMS

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The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Adamu Musa Aliyu, has expressed deep shock and condolences to Maureen Chigbo, Publisher of Realnews, following the brutal murder of her elder sister, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, reports ITREALMS.

The late Barrister Nwamaka, a prominent Abuja-based lawyer, was killed by unidentified kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 5, 2026, despite frantic efforts by her family and security agencies to rescue her.

From Money Laundering to Illegal Arms: Malami in the eyes of the storm By Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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From chief law officer to security person of interest, Abubakar Malami’s fall from grace takes a dangerous turn with illegal arms allegations. REMMY NWEKE examines the legal storm surrounding the former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS.

The trajectory of Abubakar Malami, SAN, Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has traced a dramatic arc from the pinnacle of legal authority to the depths of criminal suspicion.

Stakeholders task parents, leaders on sex education to combat unsafe abortion - ITREALMS

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In a strategic move to safeguard the health of women and youths, community leaders and health experts have called for intensified sensitization on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) to eliminate the scourge of unsafe abortions in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The call was the centerpiece of a one-day community engagement themed "Tapestry: Towards Eliminating Unsafe Abortion," held at the DA Executive Event Centre, Agege. The initiative was supported by Empath Alliance and The Generation Initiative for Women and Youth Network (GIWYN).

Public inquiry on Nigeria’s spectrum roadmap 2025–2030, 60GHz multi-gigabit systems and 6GHz Wifi-6 guidelines begins - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a public inquiry to gather industry input on three key regulatory instruments expected to shape Nigeria’s broadband future, reports ITREALMS.

The inquiry, held at the commission’s headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja and streamed virtually to accommodate wider participation, drew representatives from network operators, internet service providers, infrastructure providers, broadcast entities, regulators, consumer groups, and analysts from the wider digital ecosystem.

GOCOP mourns veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has condoled with the family, colleagues, and associates of the veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, who passed away at the age of 75, reports ITREALMS.

GOCOP described his death as a monumental loss to the Nigerian media industry and the nation, noting that Mohammed stood out as one of the foremost practitioners of modern investigative journalism.

Awgbu Incident: Why Tradition and Public Safety Matter - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The death of a motorcyclist in Awgbu in the wake of an encounter with a masquerade procession is a stark reminder that tradition, while culturally significant, cannot operate outside the bounds of public safety and the law.

The recent incident in Awgbu, Orumba North of Anambra State, where a motorcyclist died following a clash with a masquerade procession, has highlighted an increasingly urgent tension: cultural celebrations are intersecting with modern mobility, urban traffic, and public safety realities that Nigeria has yet to formally regulate.

Are regulators signalling new era of accountability? Asks Elvis Eromosele - Commentary@ITREALMS

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For years, Nigerian consumers have complained, sometimes loudly, sometimes helplessly, about poor services. Airlines, telecom operators and banks were always the biggest culprits. In fact, flight delays became routine, dropped calls almost normal, and unexplained bank charges a recurring irritation. What often followed were apologies, excuses and the almost obligatory regulatory silence.

It now appears that that era may finally be ending.

Recent moves by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside a growing pattern of firm enforcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), suggest that regulators are beginning to assert their authority more forcefully. The message is becoming clearer: protect consumers, or pay the price.

Dangote Refinery assures Nigerians on price stability, expansion and future listing - ITREALMS

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Dangote Refinery has reiterated its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted domestic supply of premium petrol and improving energy security in Nigeria, maintaining that the era of fuel scarcity and unstable imports is increasingly behind the country following the removal of subsidy and gradual shift to local refining, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Mr. David Bird, said the facility is already delivering Euro V–compliant refined petrol into the Nigerian market, marking what he described as a “structural shift” from years of reliance on lower-quality imports.

Africa eyes standards alignment as ETSI opens registration for AI & Data conference 2026 - ITREALMS

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Registration has opened for the ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026, set for 09–11 February 2026 in Sophia Antipolis, France, in what analysts now describe as a significant moment for global standardisation around artificial intelligence and data governance, areas increasingly critical for African markets positioning themselves inside emerging technology value chains, reports ITREALMS.

The event, which is free but requires mandatory registration due to limited seats, will gather industry leaders and standards bodies shaping how AI systems are built, governed and deployed. ETSI will spotlight areas ranging from semantic data models to agentic AI architectures, reflecting both regulatory urgency and commercial interest as adoption accelerates.

Remembrance Day: For all citizens, not only fallen heroes by Chuka Nnabuife - Commentary@ITREALMS

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ACROSS Nigeria, citizens and governments mark Armed Forces and Remembrance Day on Thursday, January 15. Beyond being a day set aside to honour the men and women who paid the supreme price in the defence of the country, and to reflect on the true cost of peace, unity and sovereignty, the day is one of the most solemn and significant dates in the nation’s calendar but unfortunately, not many citizens know.

Remembrance Day is traditionally observed with prayers, wreath-laying and memorial ceremonies at cenotaphs and state arcades, where members of the armed forces, security agencies, public officials and ordinary citizens gather to pay tribute to fallen heroes of Nigeria’s wars and internal security struggles.

ANAMBRA SECURITY: Masquerade arrested after violent attacks in Awgbu says Police - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested the masquerade seen in viral videos attacking residents in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area, reports ITREALMS.

According to eyewitness accounts, the masquerade allegedly kicked a moving motorcyclist during the disturbances, causing the rider to fall and hit his head on a parked vehicle. The victim was said to have sustained severe injuries and was later confirmed dead, heightening public concern in the community.

NCC, FCCPC, PwC engage industry on telecom competition study in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Key industry actors converged Tuesday in Lagos to assess the current state of competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications market, with a focus on the voice and data segments that continue to drive subscriber growth and revenue across the sector, reports ITREALMS.

The meeting, held as a stakeholders’ forum at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, brought together the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as technical partners in the study. 

Queens School Ibadan ’95 set donates whiteboards, renovates toilets @30th anniversary - ITREALMS

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The Queens School Ibadan (QSI) Class of 1990–1995 has donated new instructional and sanitary facilities to its alma mater as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, reports ITREALMS.

The two-day event held November 28–29 featured the donation of 15 whiteboards, renovation of staff and student toilets, improved water supply, and distribution of sanitary pads to junior and senior students in support of menstrual hygiene.

FirstHoldCo Announces FirstBank Has Met ₦500 Billion Regulatory Capital Requirement - ITREALMS

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-Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries

First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion. 

This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the Group’s merchant banking subsidiary.

Defamation: News Express Publisher Demands N1bn, Apology from Haleems Founder Over Domain Suspension - ITREALMS

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The Publisher of News Express, Mr. Isaac Umunna, has formally issued a demand for a written apology and N1 billion in damages from Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the Founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, following allegations of defamation and the "unjust disruption" of his media operations, reports ITREALMS.

In a legal petition dated December 30, 2025, and made available to ITREALMS, Umunna’s legal counsel, Adewale & Adewale LP, detailed how the news portal, [https://newsexpressngr.com], was abruptly suspended on September 1, 2025, after Dr. Tejuosho reportedly misled the domain registrant, HostAfrica. 

TD Africa Backs Homegrown Innovation at Enugu Tech Fest 2026 - ITREALMS

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TD Africa has announced its role as Headline Sponsor of the Design Thinking Challenge (DTC) at Enugu Tech Fest 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to strengthening Africa’s technology ecosystem through practical, inclusive, and impact-driven innovation.

As Africa’s leading technology distributor and ecosystem enabler, TD Africa’s participation reflects a deliberate investment in ideas that solve real problems and deliver measurable value. The company’s sponsorship of the Challenge, valued at over ₦35 million, is focused on supporting innovation across Energy, Healthcare, and Agriculture, three sectors critical to Nigeria’s economic stability, social wellbeing, and long-term growth.

@CES'26: LG showcases 'Innovation in tune with you' - ITREALMS

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…demonstrates AI-Powered Spaces Where Affectionate Intelligence Evolves into Affectionate Action

LG Electronics (LG) hosted the global audience to join the LG World Premiere press conference as the year began at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the banner of its CES 2026 theme, “Innovation in tune with you,” LG will share its vision for elevating daily life through Affectionate Intelligence – delivering harmonized and seamlessly connected customer experiences.

With global media in attendance, LG will unveil a portfolio of AI-powered solutions that combine world-class devices and solutions with advanced AI core technologies. LG is evolving its products into intelligent solutions designed to expand meaningful connectivity between devices, people and spaces. This evolution extends from the home to mobility and urban environments, enabling a more seamless and elevated life journey.

LG SIGNATURE evolves with AI, redefines premium home appliances @CES 2026 - ITREALMS

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Company Unveils Expanded AI-Powered SIGNATURE Lineup With Advanced Performance and Refined Minimal Design

LG Electronics (LG) presents the next evolution of its premium LG SIGNATURE brand at CES® 2026 in Las Vegas as the year kicks off. Marking a decade of innovation, the latest LG SIGNATURE collections introduce an expanded range of products that blend powerful AI capabilities and elevated design – while preserving the brand’s timeless aesthetics of quiet luxury.

Powered by LG’s AI Core-Tech, the new LG SIGNATURE lineup brings enhanced intelligence and seamless convenience to everyday living. With a suite of AI-driven features and generative AI functions, the appliances provide personalized experiences designed to maximize user convenience.

NCC, CBN unveil new framework: 30-Second refunds mandated for failed airtime transactions - ITREALMS

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In a decisive move to protect digital consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly unveiled a regulatory framework mandating that subscribers receive refunds for failed airtime and data transactions within 30 seconds, reports ITREALMS.

This major policy shift aligns with the consumer-focused objectives of both regulators and aims to eliminate the frustration of "debit without value," where subscribers are charged for services they never receive due to network downtimes, system glitches, or human error.

The new framework, 

ITREALMS gathered, is the outcome of several months of high-level engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added Service (VAS) providers, and Deposit Money Banks (DMBs).

These stakeholders convened to address the rising incidence of failed airtime and data purchases, which have increasingly led to subscribers being debited without receiving value and facing prolonged delays in resolution.

Representing a unified position by both the telecommunications and financial sectors, the framework identifies and tackles the root causes of transaction failures.

It prescribes an enforceable Service Level Agreement (SLA) for operators and banks, clearly outlining the roles and responsibilities of each party in the transaction and resolution process.

Under the strict new guidelines, if a purchaser is debited but fails to receive value for airtime or data, whether the failure occurs at the bank level or with an NCC licensee, the purchaser is entitled to a refund within 30 seconds.

The only exception applies to circumstances where the transaction remains pending, in which case the refund process must be concluded within 24 hours.

Furthermore, the framework mandates operators to notify consumers via SMS regarding the success or failure of every transaction.

It also addresses erroneous recharges to ported lines, incorrect airtime or data purchases, and instances where transfers are made to the wrong phone number.

Speaking on the development, the Director of Consumer Affairs at the NCC, Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett, disclosed that the framework establishes a Central Monitoring Dashboard to be jointly hosted by the NCC and the CBN.

She explained that the dashboard will enable both regulators to monitor failures, identify the responsible party, verify refunds, and track SLA breaches in real time.

Mrs. Bruce-Bennett noted that failed top-ups rank among the top three consumer complaints received by the Commission.

She emphasized that in line with their commitment to addressing priority issues, the regulators were determined to resolve the problem within the shortest possible time.

She expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, particularly the leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria, for their tireless commitment to finalizing the framework and ensuring that consumers of telecommunications services receive full value for their purchases.

Highlighting the immediate impact of the initiative, Mrs. Bruce-Bennett revealed that even pending the final management approval of the framework, MNOs and banks have collectively made refunds of over N10 billion to customers for failed transactions.

According to the Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, full implementation of the framework is expected to commence on March 1, 2026.


This timeline allows for final regulatory approvals and the conclusion of technical integration by all MNOs, VAS providers, and DMBs.

IPMAN rejects fuel imports as dangote refinery denies supply disruption claims - ITREALMS

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. 

The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers, describing such claims as inaccurate and misleading.

Abuja groups unveil funeral programme for late Barrister Princess Nwamaka Chigbo - ITREALMS

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Major professional and religious groups have rolled out a comprehensive programme of activities to honour the late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo in Abuja, prior to the conveyance of her remains to her home state, Anambra, for final interment, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Chigbo, a renowned Abuja-based lawyer, was brutally murdered by kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 5, 2026.

GOCOP condoles with former president, Maureen Chigbo, on death of her sister - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed its condolences to its immediate past president and the publisher of Realnews, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, on the death of her sister, Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Chigbo was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja on January 5, 2026.

UN calls for protection of civilians and schools in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has expressed deep concern over recent attacks in Niger State, calling for stronger protection of civilians, civilian spaces, and schools, reports ITREALMS.

On January 3, over 30 people were killed and several others abducted in an attack on a village market in Kasuwan Daji, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State.

Showmax unlocks easier payments for Nigerian subscribers via Baxi by Onafriq - ITREALMS

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Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, has expanded its payment options in Nigeria through a partnership with Baxi by Onafriq, giving customers an easier and more convenient way to subscribe and stay connected to world-class streaming entertainment.

Starting Monday, 22 December 2025, existing Showmax customers can log into the Baxi by Onafriq app, select and pay for any of Showmax plans including: Showmax Entertainment Mobile, Showmax Entertainment (All Devices), Showmax Premier League Mobile, Showmax Entertainment (All Devices) + Premier League Mobile, Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League Mobile. 

Kidnappers kill Abuja-based Lawyer Princess Nwamaka Chigbo - ITREALMS

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The family of Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, is saddened to announce her brutal death at the hands of still-to-be-identified kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, 5th January 2026.

Before her abduction, Barrister Nwamaka was on the phone with her sister Anthonia, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client. When she reverted, the barrister’s phone was still live, and Anthonia could hear her sister’s distress cry before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable.

Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail.

Konga unveils Jara sales with 25% discount on Starlink, plus - ITREALMS

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As the nation embraces the possibilities of a fresh calendar year, Konga, Nigeria's leading composite e-commerce platform, has officially announced the launch of its inaugural shopping campaign of 2026, tagged Konga Jara. 

It is designed to help shoppers transform new year aspirations into tangible realities through exceptional deals, setting the tone for a year of value-driven shopping, customer-focused innovation, and accessible technology for Nigerians nationwide.

Konga Jara brings a combination of mouthwatering deals across multiple product categories, with a standout offer of 25 per cent discount on Starlink internet kits, alongside free nationwide delivery. The campaign draws its name from the beloved Nigerian concept of "jara" — that delightful extra portion traders add to purchases. It reflects Konga’s philosophy of consistently delivering more value for every naira spent.