NIMC secures first-ever scheme of service to boost institutional efficiency - ITREALMS

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has achieved a historic milestone with the official approval of its maiden Scheme of Service by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), reports ITREALMS.

This development marks a pivotal shift in the Commission's operational structure, designed to foster a globally competitive, modern, and efficient workforce.

17th NDSF: Nigerian youth formally adopt historic declaration on digital rights - ITREALMS

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A transformative milestone was achieved at the 17th Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on June 11, 2026, as secondary school participants and youth delegates formally adopted the “2026 Nigerian Youth Declaration on Digital Rights” reports ITREALMS.

Conceived at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, this charter serves as a baseline standard for the digital future of Nigeria’s youth, grounded in the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/173 regarding the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) vision.

Bridging gender gap: NCC, Digital Encode, and AfriGOpay rally behind 2026 ‘Girls in ICT’ Campaign - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside industry heavyweights, Digital Encode and AfriGOpay, has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling gender barriers in the technology sector by backing the 2026 International Girls in ICT Day. Organized by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, this year’s event is set to take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on June 25, reports ITREALMS.

Aligned with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) initiative, the 2026 campaign is themed “AI For Development: Girls Shaping The Digital Future.” The initiative aims to sensitize and empower young girls to pursue high-growth careers in ICT, a field that remains historically male-dominated.

The Complicit Screen: The Sovereign Void by Remmy Nweke — Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Part III of a Three-Part ITREALMS Investigative Series under Telecoms Clinic: The final analysis of a digital emergency, examining the structural failure of local digital identifiers, demanding platform accountability from global tech giants, and presenting a regulatory policy blueprint to safeguard national sovereignty.

The digital spectacle of mid-June 2026; where an armed bandit syndicate successfully staged a viral cash giveaway on a global streaming platform, cannot be dismissed as a mere lapse in content moderation. 

Access Holdings pivots to ‘Value Creation’ strategy as PBT hits ₦1tn - ITREALMS

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Access Holdings Plc has officially signaled a strategic transition from rapid expansion to disciplined, long-term value creation. During the Group’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 10, 2026, the Board of Directors reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, diversified financial ecosystem despite the volatile macroeconomic climate, reports ITREALMS.

The Group’s 2025 financial performance showcased significant growth, with Profit Before Tax (PBT) hitting a landmark ₦1.007 trillion. Total assets surged to ₦51.56 trillion, bolstered by a strong growth in customer deposits that reflects deep-seated trust in the Access brand.

History Made: Shell appoints Elohor Aiboni first Nigerian Executive Vice President, Country Chair - ITREALMS

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Landmark transition for the energy sector, has been announced by Shell with the appointment of Elohor Aiboni as the new Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, effective August 1, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

This appointment marks a significant milestone, as Aiboni becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the combined role, signaling a major win for local leadership in the international oil company’s hierarchy.

Strategic Partners in Development: Tinubu engages northern traditional rulers on security, infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has signaled a reinforced push to integrate traditional institutions into its national security and development frameworks, reports ITREALMS.

Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers' Council (NTRC), the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the administration views traditional rulers not merely as custodians of culture, but as essential pillars of governance and peacebuilding.

Falana to headline Penpushing Media’s 8th anniversary lecture on electoral integrity, public accountability - ITREALMS

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Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights advocate, Mr. Femi Falana, has officially accepted the invitation to serve as the keynote speaker at the 8th anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media, reports ITREALMS.

The event, a flagship gathering for media professionals and policy stakeholders, is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta.

NCC 109th board meeting: 75m consumers compensated as commission pushes for fibre expansion, infrastructure security - ITREALMS

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The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored its commitment to Quality of Service (QoS) and infrastructure resilience following its 109th Board Meeting held on May 25, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The session marked a pivotal shift toward aggressive fibre deployment and strengthened governance within the sector.

The Complicit Screen: That online feast with bandits, the beauty, the ugly by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Part II of a Three-Part ITREALMS Investigative Series under Telecoms Clinic: Moving past the immediate shock of the broadcast into a data-driven forensic audit of the post-stream metadata, dissecting the 52,000 likes, 2,811 comments, and 8,541 forwards to expose the terrifying sociological profiles of the viewers.

The lens on audience:
While the initial shock of the mid-June digital heist focused heavily on the visual staging and the raw effrontery of the armed broadcast, the true diagnostic emergency lies in the digital residue left behind.

To truly evaluate the national security threat posed by the digitization of terror, we must look past the masked actors and turn the lens toward the audience. 

Network Pulse: Why NCC’s new QoS directive is a landmark win for 75m consumers by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS"

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The NCC’s latest board resolutions signal a paradigm shift for Nigeria’s digital economy. In this week's Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE explores how a landmark Quality of Service directive has secured compensation for 75 million subscribers, setting a new benchmark for consumer protection and network resilience.

For average subscriber:
The Nigerian telecommunications landscape is at a critical inflection point. For the average subscriber, the frustration of dropped calls and fluctuating internet speeds has long been a recurring feature of digital life. 

NCDMB reaffirms Q4 2026 operational date for Bayelsa oil and gas park - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS), located in Emeyal-1, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, is on track to become fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager of Corporate Communications at NCDMB, provided this assurance following a comprehensive facility assessment conducted by key personnel on Friday, June 12, 2026. The inspection confirmed significant progress in critical infrastructure, positioning the park as a vital industrial hub for the nation’s oil and gas sector.

TD Africa, Check Point deepen strategic partnership to fortify cybersecurity capacity across Africa - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, the continent’s leading technology ecosystem enabler, has solidified its strategic alliance with global cybersecurity leader, Check Point Technologies, in a high-level engagement aimed at accelerating enterprise resilience and expanding cybersecurity capacity across Africa, reports ITREALMS.

The strategic meeting between executives from both organizations focused on addressing the rapidly evolving threat landscape by enhancing partner enablement and streamlining access to world-class security solutions. Central to the dialogue was a unified commitment to building a sustainable cybersecurity culture through advanced certification programs and technical skills development.

Securing Family Peace: CMO introduces mandatory life insurance, seeks 'collabo' with Catholic women @St. Jude Parish - ITREALMS

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In a significant move to modernize welfare and safeguard families against the financial burden of bereavement, the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) at St. Jude Parish, Mafoluku-Oshodi, Lagos, has introduced a comprehensive Group Life Insurance policy for its members, reports ITREALMS.

This initiative under the aegies of the Lagos Archdiocesan CMO of Nigeria (LACMON) Group Life Insurance aims to eliminate the traditional reliance on ad-hoc levies and public appeals following the loss of a breadwinner, ensuring families are protected during times of grief.

NDSF@17: Nigeria Must Be an "Active Architect" in Global Digital Compacts - ITREALMS

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As the world enters a pivotal era of digital policy negotiations, the 17th Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) has set a clear mandate: Nigeria must evolve from a spectator to a leader in global digital governance, reports ITREALMS.

In his welcome address at the forum, which convened on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, the Lead Convener of the NDSF and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, issued a rallying cry to industry stakeholders. 

2027 Gubernatorial race: Umuekumenyi leaders’ endorses Odii, demands ‘Political Rescue Operation’ for Ebonyi - ITREALMS

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The Umuekumenyi Leaders’ Council, the apex socio-cultural body representing the Abakaliki geographical territory of Ebonyi State, has formally endorsed Engr. Ifeanyichukwu Odii as its preferred candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election, reports ITREALMS.

The declaration, which followed a high-level stakeholders' meeting in Abakaliki, was framed by the Council as an urgent “political rescue operation” intended to reverse what it termed the state’s current developmental stagnation.

GOCOP condoles with NextEdition publisher, Victoria Ibanga, over husband's death - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed deep condolences to one of its prominent members and Publisher of NextEdition, Mrs. Victoria Ibanga, following the sad passing of her husband, reports ITREALMS.

The umbrella body of corporate online publishers in Nigeria conveyed its sympathy through an official condolence letter jointly signed by the GOCOP President, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, and the General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo.

The Complicit Screen: Midnight Feast @TikTok by Remmy Nweke — Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Part I of a Three-Part ITREALMS Investigative Series under Telecoms Clinic: How an armed bandit syndicate hijacked global streaming infrastructure for a live propaganda campaign, weaponizing economic desperation to convert thousands of passive, screen-glued citizens into a digital audience of dependents.

Cyber audacity:
The frontline of national security is no longer confined to the rugged, inaccessible terrains of physical forests, the vast borders of the Sahel, or remote, ungoverned borderlands. On the night of Tuesday, June 9, into the early hours of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the theater of asymmetrical conflict migrated decisively onto global digital timelines. 

CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, receives prestigious 'Central Bank of the Year' award in London - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has officially received the "Central Bank of the Year" award at the 2026 Central Banking Awards held in London on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

In a gesture of institutional solidarity, Governor Cardoso dedicated the prestigious honor to the board, management, and the entire workforce of the apex bank, citing their collective commitment to institutional reform and economic stabilization.

EDITORIAL: The 3MTT Cape Verde gaffe: When government policy undermines national sovereignty - ITREALMS

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The core mandate of progressive governance is consistency. When a government speaks with a divided tongue, enforcing rigid local-content laws on the private sector while flagrantly bypassing them in its own high-profile procurement deals, it does more than just breach its own rules, it erodes public trust.

The recent $10 million partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and Hello.cv under the flagship 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme is a textbook example of this institutional contradiction. 

From ambushes to tactical profiling: Why Nigeria cannot protect its Generals without digital infrastructure by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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WeekendDigits@ITREALMS: With four generals targeted in 36 months, REMMY NWEKE reveals how asymmetric actors shifted from random highway ambushes to digital profiling; proving Nigeria cannot protect its military command without replacing obsolete, analogue security spending with scalable digital infrastructure.

When a nation’s battle-tested military elite can be tracked, held hostage, or executed by asymmetric actors with impunity, the structural breakdown goes far deeper than frontline troop deployments. For Nigeria's senior command, the "stars on the shoulder" have increasingly transformed from a symbol of state authority into a high-value bullseye for bandits and digital-age kidnappers.

The 100-Naira Citizen: How Nigeria’s rushed biometric mandate left vulnerable defenseless against digital extortion by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Human toll of inverted timeline:
Far from the sleek, air-conditioned federal conference rooms of Abuja, 53-year-old market trader Comfort Alao found herself trapped in an algorithmic nightmare. It began when her mobile phone lines were abruptly deactivated under the federal government's strict, zero-compromise National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage sweep. For Comfort, losing her line meant losing her livelihood; her micro-savings account, mobile banking, and contact with wholesale suppliers vanished overnight.

Desperate to restore her economic lifeline, she spent two days navigating a chaotic, crowded third-party front-end enrollment center in Lagos. There, she surrendered her fingerprints, high-resolution facial biometrics, and home address to an unvetted private contractor using an unencrypted Android device.

US–Nigeria civil society coalition to address humanitarian, religious freedom crisis - ITREALMS

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The Save Nigeria Group USA, in partnership with the Convened US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition, has issued an urgent invite for two landmark events in Washington, D.C. reports ITREALMS.

These gatherings are designed to highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis and the erosion of religious freedom within Nigeria, issues that have reached a critical level of global concern.

Always-on trap: Digital burnout & modern breadwinner by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS special for Men’s Mental Health Month, REMMY NWEKE exposes "The Always-On Trap". Discover how constant connectivity and gig-economy pressures trigger severe digital burnout, and explore data-driven strategies to safeguard your psychological wellbeing.

 The definition of a hard day’s work has fundamentally changed. For decades, the traditional role of the male breadwinner across major African commercial hubs like Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg was defined by physical presence, leaving the house at dawn and returning at dusk.

NCDMB-NTA Science Quiz: Kaiama Grammar, FGGC Imiringi clinch top honors in Bayelsa - ITREALMS

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The 9th edition of the NCDMB/NTA Science Quiz Competition for secondary schools in Bayelsa State reached a triumphant conclusion on Wednesday at the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT) Conference Centre, Swali, Yenagoa, reports ITREALMS.

In a competitive display of academic excellence, Kaiama Grammar School (Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA) and Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Imiringi (Ogbia LGA) emerged as the top prize winners. Apex Academy, Yenagoa, secured the position of second runner-up, rounding out the podium finishes.

DEMOCRACY DAY 2026: DigitalSENSE Africa calls for inclusive digital governance and public trust - ITREALMS

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As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day today, June 12, 2026, leading tech-policy advocacy and research group, DigitalSENSE Africa (DSA), has urged stakeholders across government, the private sector, and civil society to intentionally strengthen the nation's democratic structures by deepening digital inclusion and protecting digital rights, reports ITREALMS.

In a statement marking the national holiday, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, Lead Convener of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, noted that modern democracy is fundamentally intertwined with digital equity and public access to information.

NDSF 2026: Teniola, Ebeledike inducted into Hall of Fame as NiRA, MTN, Digital Realty sweep top honors - ITREALMS

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... Posthumously honors Gbolahan Awonuga

The 17th edition of the annual Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development concluded on a high note Thursday, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, culminating in the prestigious DigitalSENSE Africa Hall of Fame Awards, reports ITREALMS.

This landmark edition, themed "Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria," served as a vibrant backdrop for celebrating the pioneering individuals and corporate giants anchoring the nation's digital evolution.

Tijani commissions advanced NITDA Tech Hub @OAU, charges students to monetize ideas - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to transition from passive consumers of technology to active drivers of innovation, urging them to leverage emerging tools to build solutions capable of transforming the national economy, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Tijani gave this charge during the official commissioning and handover ceremony of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. The state-of-the-art facility, established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative, is equipped with modern, specialized laboratories dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

‘Nigeria First’ policy under threat as FG patronizes foreign domain host for 3MTT - ITREALMS

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The sectoral Information and Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders, have raised alarms over an apparent breach of the Federal Government's “Nigeria First Policy” reports ITREALMS.

The controversy stems from specific clauses in a recent agreement signed by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) with Hello.cv; a platform promoting Cape Verde’s country-code Top-Level Domain (.cv), under the flagship 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme,

All set for 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE forum, awards: NLNG, IHS, and others rally support - ITREALMS

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With the 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) set to hold tomorrow, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Banquet Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, the organizing committee has confirmed robust institutional support from key industry pillars, reports ITREALMS.

The forum, themed “Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria,” has gained partnership with premier organisations such as the NCC, Digital Realty, IHS Nigeria, MTN Nigeria, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Upperlink Limited, and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), as well as the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).

Transformation : NCC appoints Princess Oforitsenere Emiko to lead new DBI Governing Board - ITREALMS

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To realign Nigeria's digital talent pipeline, the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as the Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), reports ITREALMS.

The high-level appointment anchors an aggressive blueprint by the Commission to reposition the institute to meet the demands of the next era of Nigeria's rapidly evolving communications sector and expanding digital economy.

Osogbo Accord Party chairman critically injured in "Political" assassination attempt - ITREALMS

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The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, has strongly condemned a late-night attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party for Osogbo Local Government, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola (popularly known as Baba Isila), reports ITREALMS.

The politician and his companions narrowly escaped death on Wednesday night after being targeted by unidentified gunmen in what state officials describe as an attack with "political colorations." Hon. Ajibola is currently on the danger list, battling for his life at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.

Coroner issues 21-day ultimatum to LASUTH, forensic centre over slain journalist Pelumi Onifade - ITREALMS

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The Coroner Court investigating the controversial death of 20-year-old Gboah TV journalist, Mr. Pelumi Onifade, has clamped down on bureaucracies delaying justice, reports ITREALMS.

In a decisive move, the court ordered the Chief Medical Examiner of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the Director of the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre to produce outstanding autopsy and DNA reports within 21 days.

NCC, Digital Realty, IHS drum support for 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum, awards - ITREALMS

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The regulatory and digital infrastructure pillars of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Digital Realty, and IHS Nigeria, have rallied robust support for the upcoming 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and its prestigious industry awards, reports ITREALMS.

The annual high-level forum is scheduled to hold this Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the prestigious Banquet Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, anchoring its deliberations on the crucial theme: "Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria."

ALTON Publicity Secretary, Damian Udeh, loses father, aged 94 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian telecommunications community has extended its condolences to the Publicity Secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Barrister Sir Damian Udeh (KSM), following the passing of his father, Barr. Sir Matthew Orji Udeh (KSJI, KSS), reports ITREALMS.

The late patriarch, a highly respected legal mind and community leader, passed away at the age of 94, as disclosed in an official funeral announcement made available to ITREALMS.

ALTON demands overhaul of telecom investment tracking - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for an urgent collaboration between key federal agencies to overhaul how investments in the telecommunications sector are tracked and reported, warning that current metrics distort the industry’s true financial health, reports ITREALMS.

In a press statement obtained by ITREALMS, signed by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Sir Damian Udeh, the telecom body proposed a tripartite engagement involving the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Bridge-building in diaspora: Engr. Ike Nnamani and Igbo Canadian milestone by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Tech leadership and cultural heritage:
In the intricate tapestry of the Nigerian diaspora, few threads are as vibrant or as strategically important as the connection between global professional excellence and grassroots community identity. 

Recently, this intersection was profoundly illuminated in Toronto, Canada, when the Igbo Canadian Community Association (ICCA); often referred to as Umunna, took the landmark decision to inaugurate Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani as its first-ever Patron.

Tech Convergence 3.0: Apexing Parliamentary Leaders as National Ambassadors by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The Geopolitics of Virtual Territory:
The traditional concept of national territory is undergoing a radical transformation. Sovereignty is no longer defined strictly by physical borders, maritime economic zones, or skies. The twenty-first century has introduced an invisible, fast-moving, and hyper-volatile ecosystem: cyberspace. 

For a developing economic powerhouse like Nigeria, with its bustling digital economy and young demographic, capturing, locking down, and securing its digital identity is not a luxury; becomes an immediate national security and economic imperative.

Dangote Refinery crushes nameplate capacity to hit 700,000 bpd, targets 1.4m bpd global dominance - ITREALMS

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals complex has successfully accelerated its crude oil processing capacity to a record 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), reports ITREALMS.

The milestone was achieved during a rigorous performance test independently conducted by the facility’s international Process Licensors. This expansion effectively pushes the facility past its original nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, proving the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery is structurally optimized to handle higher feedstock volumes while maximizing operational yields across its production units.

Digital Encode: Rising cybersecurity breaches in Nigeria driven by basic execution gaps — ITREALMS

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​Following a disruptive surge in cybersecurity breaches across Nigeria's financial services, public sector agencies, and fintech ecosystems, premier information security and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) advisory firm, Digital Encode Limited, has issued an urgent nationwide cybersecurity advisory, reports ITREALMS.

​The intervention follows recent aggressive data exposures by malicious threat actors targeting private and public sector infrastructure.

AVEVA highlights industrial intelligence, digital twin, connected ecosystems at maiden AVEVA Day Nigeria - ITREALMS

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To deepen digital integration across West Africa’s energy and infrastructure landscapes, global industrial software powerhouse, AVEVA, has concluded arrangement to host the premier edition of AVEVA Day Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level technical symposium is scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

NiRA unveils Federal Lawmakers as '.ng' National Ambassadors @Abuja Tech Convergence 3.0 - ITREALMS

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In a major strategic push to accelerate the adoption of Nigeria’s Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) and align national legislative governance with digital identity infrastructure, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has officially decorated two of the nation's most influential tech-focused federal lawmakers as .ng National Ambassadors, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile investiture took place at the upscaled NiRA Tech Convergence 3.0, which held at the Abuja Continental Hotels in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Former Power Minister, Prof. Barth Nnaji, to Storm SUPERNEWS Milestone Conference as Special Guest of Honour - ITREALMS

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The Chairman of Geometric Power Limited and former Nigerian Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, has been confirmed as the Special Guest of Honour at the upcoming SUPERNEWS National Conference and 10th Anniversary celebration, reports ITREALMS.

​The milestone industry event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, located at 3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, with proceedings kicking off promptly at 10:00 AM.

Technology: Strategic enabler of efficiency, operational growth says Onyeali-Ikpe @ABoICT'17 - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has asserted that modern technology must not be viewed as an abstract, siloed concept, but rather as an active, practical utility engineered to solve real-world operational problems, reports ITREALMS.

She stated that the tier-one banking institution has aggressively integrated emerging technologies as a core, strategic enabler to drive internal efficiencies, manage baseline overheads, and scale enterprise growth across the West African sub-region.

Diaspora Leadership: Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani inducted historic patron of Igbo Canadian Community Association @Toronto — ITREALMS

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Prominent African technology titan and telecom investor, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, has been officially inaugurated as the historic first Patron of the Igbo Canadian Community Association (ICCA - Umunna), reports ITREALMS.

The investiture ceremony took place during the highly stylized ICCA Igbo Cultural and Heritage Day 2026, held at the premium Panemonte Banquet & Convention Centre in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario.

Konga launches mid-year shopping festival with massive discounts, strategic global brand partnerships - ITREALMS

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In a direct, structural response to severe inflationary pressures and volatile market dynamics, strategic procurement economic reality, Nigeria’s e-commerce powerhouse, Konga, has officially unveiled its flagship campaign for June: The Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, reports ITREALMS.

The month-long campaign is strategically positioned as a high-value intervention for households, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and corporate organizations currently battling rising procurement and operational costs.

MTN, ALTON, Upperlink, NiRA back 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE forum, awards - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications, technology, and internet governance stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the 16th milestone edition of the annual Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Ikeja-Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile convergence, organized by pioneer tech-media firm ITREALMS Media and hosted by DigitalSENSE Africa (DSA); an ICANN-certified At-Large Structure, will center its discourse on the national theme: “Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria.”

IHS cuts emissions, powers Nigeria’s 3MTT and clean air initiatives in new 2025 Sustainability Report - ITREALMS

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Shared communications infrastructure giant, IHS Holding Limited, widely known as IHS Towers, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, heavily anchoring its biggest social and environmental milestone achievements in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The comprehensive document, covering activities from January 1 through December 31, 2025, detailed the telecom infrastructure developer's strategic progress across its foundational four-pillar sustainability framework, which targets ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, alongside its workforce and host communities.