Oxygen X brings credit closer to traders in CMS, Obalende markets - ITREALMS

Oxygen X Finance Company has taken its “Right Where You Are” campaign directly to the CMS and Obalende markets in Lagos, actively engaging small business owners, market traders, and everyday Nigerians right where they work and trade, reports ITREALMS.

The market activation gave the Oxygen X team an opportunity to converse face-to-face with merchants regarding the practical financial realities of running an enterprise, such as managing cash flow, restocking inventory, and pursuing fresh business opportunities. The campaign is anchored on the core philosophy that credit should be easily accessible to the people who need it most.

African Metropolises lead global surge in citizen AI adoption despite infrastructure gaps - ITREALMS

A new BCG report highlights a compelling urban trend across major African economic hubs: Johannesburg (#58), Casablanca (#59), Cairo (#60), and Lagos (#61) are emerging as notable global contenders in citizen artificial intelligence adoption, reports ITREALMS.

While these four metropolises currently occupy the "Developing" maturity tier due to legacy deficits in digital infrastructure and startup funding, their residents rank among the most active and optimistic AI adopters worldwide. 

GrowthX, TiLAwards open in Lagos with focus on digital innovation, collaboration - ITREALMS

The much-anticipated GrowthX by Techeconomy, the flagship annual executive dialogue and Technology Innovation & Leadership Awards (TiLAwards) platform under the Techeconomy Business Series, opens Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Kicking off at 9:00 a.m. prompt under the theme Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration, the executive dialogue features goodwill messages from Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), and opening remarks by Dr. Ayotunde Coker, chief executive officer of Open Access Data Centre (OADC).

Stakeholders commend ADU Health Committee as Elu-Ulee awareness gains momentum in Awba-Ofemili - ITREALMS

Stakeholders, religious leaders and health professionals have commended the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee for sustaining its community health awareness campaign, saying the initiative is gaining momentum and helping to deepen awareness of Elu-Ulee (Buruli ulcer) and other health-related concerns in Awba-Ofemili, reports ITREALMS.

The commendations came during the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026, themed “Beyond Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer): Building a Healthier Awba-Ofemili,” organised by the ADU Health Committee at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili.

Interest of Oyo State people remains paramount, Makinde says as he restores wage award, transport subsidy - ITREALMS

The Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed that the welfare and overarching interest of the people of Oyo State will remain the core focus of his administration, reports ITREALMS.

Governor Makinde stated this commitment on Friday while addressing state workers, executive council members, and labor leaders at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, following his return from his annual leave.

Shogunle, Popoola, Onyechere Sydney-Jack, Arogundade to headline GOCOP 2026 conference - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has unveiled four prominent speakers for its 10th annual conference, scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The panel features the Commissioner of Police for Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at Force Headquarters Abuja, Dr. Abayomi Shogunle; Head of the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Prof. Tayo Popoola; Creative Director of Gender Agenda and Founder of WEWE Network Afrique, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack; and Executive Director of the International Press Centre, Lanre Arogundade.

Orette decries economic hardship, healthcare deficits, unfolds Delta South vision - ITREALMS

The senatorial candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, has called on the federal government to urgently shift its focus toward raising household incomes and protecting citizens from rising living costs, warning that increasing financial burdens without corresponding social services threatens to deepen widespread economic distress, report ITREALMS.

Speaking to party faithful and community stakeholders on Sunday in Warri, Orette criticized current fiscal policies, arguing that tax collection strategies must align with the practical earning capacity of households and small businesses already grappling with high food prices, transportation costs, energy tariffs, and medical expenses.

ADU committee honours Dotun Oladipo, Celestina Igwe at 2026 health campaign - ITREALMS

The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has honoured the memories and contributions of late veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, and late health worker Mrs. Celestina Nkwute Igwe, during the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The campaign, themed “Beyond Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer): Building a Healthier Awba-Ofemili,” was held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

FSD Africa launches manager finance facility to boost local capital, SGBs - ITREALMS

FSD Africa has launched the Manager Finance Facility (MFF), a new initiative designed to strengthen Africa’s emerging generation of alternative local capital providers and unlock tailored financing for small and growing businesses across the continent, reports ITREALMS.

The Facility launches with backing from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, and the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Nigeria.

ICANN87 Prep week schedule released ahead of Bali annual general meeting - ITREALMS Online

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has officially published the schedule for the upcoming ICANN87 Prep Week, reports ITREALMS.

Designed to prepare the global Internet governance community for the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from October 17 to 22, 2026, the preliminary virtual program features ten targeted technical and policy sessions.

ALTON backs FG's zero-rated digital education initiative - ITREALMS

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has formally endorsed the Federal Government’s Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content Programme, calling the intervention a structural catalyst for digital inclusion and human capital development across the nation, reports ITREALMS.

Implemented through a joint framework involving the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Federal Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and participating mobile network operators, the initiative provides subscribers with zero-tariff access to accredited online learning platforms.

Red Cross, ADU Health Committee train 60 volunteers in First Aid ahead of Awba-Ofemili Health Campaign - ITREALMS

The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross, in collaboration with the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee, has concluded First Aid training for 60 volunteers, reports ITREALMS.

They comprised 50 students and 10 teachers of Community Secondary School, Awba-Ofemili.

Airport Vigil (Episode 3) — The Night Vigil (7:00 PM → 11:30 PM) by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

If Episode 1 was The Morning Delusion and Episode 2 was The Afternoon Ripple Effect, Episode 3 brings us to the ultimate survival test: The Night Vigil.

This is the high-stakes, final flight of the evening. It is a race against ticking clocks, curfew threats, and the terrifying reality of "daylight-only" destination airports. Booking a 7:00 PM flight in Nigeria means entering a psychological thriller where the prize is either taking off into the midnight sky or sleeping on an airport lounge chair.

NCC enforces tech-driven type approval compliance for SIM devices - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is stepping up its regulatory oversight to ensure every SIM-enabled device sold, imported, and used in Nigeria meets strict technical and safety standards, reports ITREALMS.

To make this process seamless and foolproof, the Commission is rolling out an automated, technology-driven framework powered by a Device Management System (DMS).

Airport Vigil (Episode 2) — Afternoon Ripple Effect (11:00 AM → 7:00 PM) by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

If Episode 1 was The Morning Delusion; where fresh-faced hope is crushed before noon, Episode 2 is something far more sinister. 

Welcome to the Afternoon Ripple Effect, the chronological domino rally of Nigerian aviation that turns a calm midday commute into a multi-hour terminal sentence.

In Nigerian airports, time is not linear; it is cumulative. When an airline announces an 8:00 AM flight is delayed, that problem does not vanish when the plane finally leaves at 1:00 PM. That delay must, by law of physics, be passed down to the next victim. Today, that victim is you.

GOCOP to institute Dotun Oladipo prize for online journalism - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced plans to establish the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism to honor the enduring legacy of its former president, reports ITREALMS.

GOCOP Deputy President, Olumide Iyanda, unveiled the initiative on Thursday during the service of songs held for the late publisher at the Regal Hall of the Daystar Christian Centre in Oregun, Lagos.

Claire Craig emerges incoming ALAC chair - ITREALMS

The current At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Co-Vice Chair, Dr. Claire C. Craig, has been selected as the incoming ALAC Chair, succeeding Jonathan Zuck, reports ITREALMS.

Her selection followed an election cycle where a call for nominations was conducted between August 24 and September 7, 2026. 

Africa Sustainability Forum 2026: Driving conversations on green growth, shared prosperity - ITREALMS

Data-driven news organisation TheNumbersNG.com, has announced the inauguration of its landmark continental dialogue, the Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF) 2026, aimed at accelerating green growth, climate resilience, and inclusive development across African economies, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled to take place on October 20, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, the high-level gathering will center on the theme, "Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth and Shared Prosperity." The forum is designed as a catalytic platform to transition continental climate commitments into scalable, actionable partnerships and measurable economic impact.

Coker, Ehize, Durosanwo anchor star-studded GrowthX conference, as data localisaiton tops agenda - ITREALMS

…Nomination for TiLAwards Continues

A high-level coalition of digital infrastructure, banking, cybersecurity, and fintech executives has been confirmed to address the inaugural GrowthX by Techeconomy summit, taking place in Lagos on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, reports ITREALMS.

Convened under the theme "Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration," the multi-track conference will anchor high-level policy and technical debates centered on the Central Bank of Nigeria's recent data localisation directives, sovereign AI development, regulatory compliance costs, and cloud infrastructure expansion. 

CBN elevates terrorism financing to top supervisory priority - ITREALMS

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated terrorism financing supervision to a core supervisory priority as part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation's financial system from exploitation by illicit actors, reports ITREALMS.

According to a press statement issued on September 8, 2026, by Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, the enhanced focus encompasses terrorism financing risk management, transaction monitoring, targeted financial sanctions implementation, and the reporting of related suspicious transactions.

Aquafina, Golden Penny, Adron Homes partner @5th Cycling Lagos championship - ITREALMS

Aquafina, the premium water brand from Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), has inked a strategic sponsorship agreement to provide exclusive hydration and financial support for the 5th Cycling Lagos championship, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership will see Seven-Up Bottling Company establish designated hydration stations at the race start line, along the designated Coastal Road circuit, and across finishing areas.

Dangote democratizes refinery ownership, unveils simplified BVN-enabled IPO process - ITREALMS

President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is strategically structured to democratize wealth creation, enabling ordinary Nigerians to secure equity ownership in one of Africa's most critical energy assets, reports ITREALMS.

Positioning the public floatation as a transformational enterprise "for the people," Dangote emphasized that the overarching vision extends far beyond raising institutional capital. The primary objective centers on expanding citizen participation, broadening domestic capital market depth, and granting everyday retail investors a direct share in the financial growth of the continent’s premier refining asset.

Death Be Not Proud: Publisher Dotun Oladipo and the Tolling Bell by Max Amuchie | The Sunday Stew - Tribute@ITREALMS

At just 56, Dotun Oladipo has left us far too soon.

John Donne, the 17th-century English poet and cleric, wrote words more than four centuries ago that seem almost written for a moment such as this:

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; and if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”

Those words have stayed with me since I first encountered them. I have returned to them at moments of profound loss, including the tragedy of the Bellview Airlines crash in October 2005. But I never imagined that I would one day find myself returning to them to make sense of the death of Dotun Oladipo.

SEC clears Dangote Refinery for landmark N2.15tn IPO - ITREALMS

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted formal regulatory approval for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO), setting the stage for what stands to become the largest equity issuance in the history of the Nigerian capital market, reports ITREALMS.

The regulatory clearance was conveyed via an official letter to the Lead Issuing House, Vetiva Advisory Services Limited, signed by Abdulkadir Abbas, Director of the Securities and Investment Services Department at the SEC. 

Airport Vigil (Episode 1) — The Morning Delusion (8:00 AM → 4:00 PM) by Remmy Nweke -WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

In Nigerian aviation, there exists a sacred, unwritten law that every frequent flyer learns to recite like a creed: "If you must travel by air, book the first flight of the day."

The logic behind this doctrine seems foolproof. The aircraft is presumably already parked on the tarmac overnight. The flight crew has had a full night’s sleep. No previous delays exist in the system to cause a domino effect. 

Armed with this supreme confidence, you set your alarm clock for 4:00 AM, forfeit a proper night’s rest, skip breakfast, and brave the pitch-black morning roads of Lagos to reach Murtala Muhammed Airport (MM2) by 6:00 AM.

GITEX Nigeria unveils ‘MINT AFRICA’ in Lagos to reshape continent’s financial infrastructure - ITREALMS

GITEX Nigeria has announced the official launch of MINT AFRICA by GITEX, a future finance platform designed to accelerate the transformation of Africa's financial ecosystem through deep technology, capital integration, and regulatory alignment, reports ITREALMS.

Set to debut in Lagos as an integral anchor of GITEX NIGERIA Week 2027, MINT Africa will unite global institutional investors, commercial banks, fintech founders, technology titans, and central bank regulators at a critical junction for borderless finance. 

President Boko, Dangote seal strategic alliance to accelerate pan-African investments - ITREALMS

For intra-African economic integration, President Duma Boko of Botswana and African industrialist Aliko Dangote have forged a strategic partnership designed to catalyze continent-led investments and accelerate regional infrastructure execution, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level bilateral engagement centered on shifting Africa’s development trajectory from policy ideation to rapid infrastructure implementation, with a strong focus on joint public-private sector ventures across Southern Africa and the broader continent.

Adeleke issues Executive Order, sets up panel on Ikire killings - ITREALMS

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry and Coroner Inquest into the violent shootings, fatalities, and civil unrest reported at the Naira and Kobo Junction motor park area in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Order, which took official effect on August 31, 2026, mandates the panel to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the August 24 violent incident, ascertain the exact number of casualties, determine immediate and underlying causes, and establish criminal liability connecting any deaths or injuries.

TD Africa, HP deepen partnership engagement @Ikeja Proximity summit - ITREALMS

Technology distribution giant TD Africa has joined forces with global computing leader Hewlett Packard (HP) to host an exclusive Proximity Partners event at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Operating under the theme “Stronger Partnerships, Smarter Possibilities,” the strategic convergence focused on accelerating enterprise growth, deepening channel partner capacity, and scaling the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workforce solutions across the Nigerian market.

Menxtt Tech NG moves to strengthen cybersecurity, digital document protection for Nigerian businesses - ITREALMS

As organizations across Nigeria accelerate digital adoption, Ikeja-based technology solutions provider Menxtt Tech NG has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at democratizing cybersecurity and enterprise document protection for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and corporate entities, reports ITREALMS.

The technology firm is positioning itself to bridge critical vulnerabilities by providing affordable, high-grade cybersecurity, centralized threat management, and secure digital document infrastructure tailored to the operational realities of Nigerian enterprises. 

StartUpSouth rebrands flagship summit to OffChart NXT, unveils N30m dealroom for African founders - ITREALMS

After ten years of building platforms for emerging businesses, regional technology organization #StartupSouth has rebranded its annual flagship gathering to OffChart NXT, marking a strategic expansion aimed at connecting African founders with capital, technology, and market opportunities, reports ITREALMS.

The inaugural rebranded edition, OffChart NXT 2026, is scheduled for October 22–23, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, under the theme: “Growth Doesn’t Follow Maps.”

NIGERIA PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2026: EZE, IFOWODO, OBURUMU IN FINAL RACE FOR $100,000 - ITREALMS

The race for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has entered its decisive stage, with the Advisory Board announcing the three shortlisted poetry titles contending for the prestigious $100,000 award.

Following the initial 11-title longlist unveiled in July from a field of 223 submissions, the shortlist of three finalist works brings their respective authors one step closer to Africa’s most valuable literary prize.

HC Martin Nwabueze emerges 2026 NUJ Anambra Man of the Year - ITREALMS

The Chairman and Founder of the Ichie Akubudike Foundation, High Chief Martin Nwabueze, has emerged as the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, Man of the Year, reports ITREALMS.

Popularly known as Ichie Akubudike, the Umudioka-born business leader and traditional titleholder from Dunukofia Local Government Area succeeds Arc. Okey Ezeobi, the Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, who held the title in 2025.

Humankind is already losing control of AI. We need a plan by Hadas Gold - Commentary@ITREALMS

If you’re a fan of Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, or their movie and miniseries adaptations, you’ll have noticed the absence of something normally central to science fiction: computers. In Dune-lore, thousands of years before the events depicted in the main story, humans had become dependent on so-called ‘thinking machines’, which then got too big for their CPUs and attempted – quite successfully it turned out – to enslave humanity. Eventually humankind fought back and overthrew their mechanical masters, after which any such machine was outlawed.

What may have seemed utterly fantastical back in 1965, when Dune was first published, now feels much more plausible. The meteoric ascent of Artificial Intelligence has placed the rapidly developing technology on an apparent collision course with a human world where some hail it as a life changing technology, but many regard it with increasing suspicion and even alarm.

About 57% tech-products procured by government, corporates in Nigeria are refurbished sold as new, says Leo Stan Ekeh - ITREALMS

Zinox Group Chairman, Dr. Leo-Stan Ekeh has revealed that approximately 57 per cent of technology products procured by government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and corporate organizations in Nigeria are refurbished items fraudulently sold as brand new, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a high-level session titled “E-Commerce and Procurement: Transforming Public Contracting through Digital Systems, Transparency and Local Capacity Development,” during the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) 66th Annual General Conference.

Akpabio mourns Dotun Oladipo, hails courageous journalist, digital media pioneer - ITREALMS

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, reports ITREALMS.

Describing his sudden death as a painful loss to both the Nigerian media landscape and the nation at large, Senator Akpabio acknowledged Oladipo’s trailblazing contributions to journalism, public discourse, and the institutional growth of digital publishing in Nigeria.

Sacred Firewalls 3: Executive decision pathways, systemic reforms for state integrity by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

How can Nigeria permanently protect its identity vaults and public treasury from political exploitation? In this final Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS installment, REMMY NWEKE outlines urgent decision pathways for agency heads and presents a comprehensive reform blueprint to rebuild the sacred firewalls safeguarding state integrity and digital sovereignty.

 The erosion of public trust caused by embedding statutory custodians of identity, technology, and national revenue into partisan campaign directorates presents Nigeria with a profound governance crisis.

Tribute and Condolence Statement in Honour of Oladotun Samson Oladipo (1969-2026): Steadfast Ally, Professional brother and media titan - ITREALMS

​The DigitalSENSE Africa Team @ITREALMS Media Group expresses deep shock and heavy hearts as we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, brother, and veteran journalist, Oladotun Samson Oladipo.

​Dotun was far more than a celebrated publisher and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP); he was a pillar of support and a dependable ally across the Nigerian media ecosystem.

Scared firewalls 2: Taxation ethics, revenue neutrality & campaign finance paradox by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

What happens when national tax collection meets partisan fundraising? In Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE exposes the dangerous breach of state firewalls when fiscal custodians join campaign councils. Discover how combining revenue enforcement with political campaign finance threatens corporate trust, taxpayer privacy, and Nigeria's economic stability.

Tax administration within any constitutional democracy rests upon an invisible, non-negotiable social contract between the state and its citizenry. Citizens and corporate entities voluntarily open their confidential financial records, disclose profit margins, submit to rigorous auditing, and remit hard-earned revenue under the explicit guarantee of equal, non-partisan treatment under the law.

Media titans mourn Dotun Oladipo: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu pay tributes to late Eagle Online publisher - ITREALMS

Tributes have continued to pour in from across the nation following the sudden passing of veteran journalist, media titan, and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, who died at the age of 56, reports ITREALMS.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have led prominent leaders, professional bodies, and media executives in expressing deep grief over the loss of the former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).

Airtel group CEO commissions premium experience centres in Lagos, as retail expansion accelerates - ITREALMS

Airtel Africa Group Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, has officially commissioned two new premium experience centres at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, Lagos, marking a major milestone in Airtel Nigeria’s aggressive nationwide retail expansion, reports ITREALMS.

The launch forms an integral part of Airtel Nigeria’s ongoing rollout of 500 planned premium experience centres, with over 350 already operational across the country. Designed to bring high-quality customer service directly into local communities, the expanded footprint gives subscribers seamless access to Airtel’s rapidly growing portfolio of connectivity, enterprise, and digital solutions.

Nigeria first policy: Major protection for creatively ambitious entrepreneurs says Leo Stan Ekeh - ITREALMS

The conversation around Nigeria’s economic future took a decisive turn toward local capacity, digital transformation, and smarter public procurement at the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) 66th Annual General Conference, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a high-level session themed “E-Commerce and Procurement: Transforming Public Contracting through Digital Systems, Transparency and Local Capacity Development,” Zinox Group Chairman Leo Stan Ekeh asserted that the Nigeria First Policy is a vital shield for creatively ambitious Nigerian entrepreneurs navigating a competitive global landscape.

NASENI, The Gambia partner to advance tech commercialisation, skills transfer - ITREALMS

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has initiated strategic moves to deepen technology development, TVET skills cooperation, and technology commercialisation with the Republic of The Gambia, reports ITREALMS.

Both entities have agreed to draft a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) spanning technical education, research, and indigenous technology transfer across West Africa.

GOCOP mourns former president, Dotun Oladipo - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed profound sadness over the sudden death of its former President and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, reports ITREALMS.

Oladipo passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56. He served as GOCOP President from 2017 to 2021, after serving as pioneer Secretary General and emerged as a foundational pillar who helped shape the Guild and anchor its early institutional growth.

Scared firewalls 1: Statutory breach & biometric exposure in state identity engines by REMMY NWEKE - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

Can a compromised digital ID system threaten a nation's security? In this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS edition, REMMY NWEKE analyzes the alarming potential for statutory breaches and biometric data exposure within crucial state identity engines. Discover why securing this data is paramount.

Sacred Firewalls: 

When the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) were established under their respective enabling acts, lawmakers and public policy architects intended for them to function as neutral, trusted anchors of national identity, technological regulation, and digital governance. 

Veteran Nigerian journalist and Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies @56 - ITREALMS

Renowned Nigerian journalist, media entrepreneur, and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, has passed away at the age of 56, reportd ITREALMS.

​Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after suddenly taking ill at his office in Lagos. He was rushed to a hospital, where he passed away hours later. His death was confirmed late Tuesday evening by Danlami Nmodu, the President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), on the guild's platform, where Oladipo served as an emeritus president.

Serving two masters: Why agency chiefs must exit Tinubu's campaign councils by Ademola Akinnola - Commentary@ITREALMS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done something that should worry every Nigerian, whether you support him or not. He has taken two of the most sensitive public offices in this country and turned them into branches of his re-election campaign.

Let me be plain about what I mean.

Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote is the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This agency holds the fingerprints, photographs, addresses, and personal records of over 136 million Nigerians. It is a goldmine of sensitive data.

RSUTH CMD flags off basic, advanced cardiovascular life support training for healthcare staff - ITREALMS

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has officially launched a specialized training program in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to strengthen emergency response capabilities and enhance clinical competencies across its medical workforce, reports ITREALMS.

The capacity-building initiative was formally flagged off by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of RSUTH, Professor Chizindu Dike Alikor, who underscored the critical need for healthcare workers to possess the requisite skills, practical expertise, and confidence required to handle life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies.

Institutional Integrity @Stake: Why regulatory, identity chiefs must decline partisan appointments by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

Can public trust survive when those sworn to protect citizen data and revenue lead political campaigns? REMMY NWEKE in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS exposes the dangerous breach of neutrality by NIMC, NITDA, and FIRS chiefs. Failure to decline these appointments risks legal action and irreversibly crumbles public faith in government impartiality.

Preamble:
When the lines between state administration and political campaign machinery blur, the foundation of public trust crumbles. The recent inclusion of chief executive officers of non-partisan regulatory, revenue, and identity agencies, specifically the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); in presidential campaign council directorates represents a profound conflict of interest that demands immediate corrective action.

Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to headline 7th Freedom Online lecture on insecurity, 2027 Outlook - ITREALMS

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and former Ogun State Governor Senator Gbenga Daniel are set to headline the 7th annual Freedom Online lecture in Lagos on September 3, reports ITREALMS.

Focusing on national security, economic stability, and electoral governance, the high-level event will gather prominent political leaders, media executives, and public policy experts to address critical challenges facing Nigeria.