The storyteller within FirstBank: Olayinka Ijabiyi on transformation and connection by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In reinforcing its commitment to strong corporate governance and strategic evolution, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier financial institution, has formally confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as its substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications.

This appointment, which takes immediate effect, is not merely a personnel change; it is a vital milestone in FirstBank's ongoing journey of growth, innovation, and digital transformation. 

BAYWO empowers 60 adolescent girls with leadership, advocacy skills - ITREALMS

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The Abiola-Ariyo Youths and Women (BAYWO) Foundation has successfully concluded a specialized training program for 60 Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) across selected Local Government Areas in Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

Supported by a coalition including the Gender Equality Fund (GEF), Global Network of Young People Living with HIV, HERVoice Fund, Y+Global, and ANAYD, the initiative focuses on transforming leadership capacity and ensuring young women participate meaningfully in decision-making processes that impact their health and wellbeing.

WATISE 4.0: Experts to scrutinize AI’s role in fortifying West Africa’s digital infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Premier regional telecommunications and business forum, the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), is set to interrogate the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across infrastructure management and daily business operations, reports ITREALMS.

Known as WATISE 4.0 and Awards, the 2026 edition is hosted by TechnologyMirror, a leading tech and business news portal, and features the theme "The Resilient AI Fabric: Ensuring Trust, Integrity, and Sustainability in Next-Generation Network Infrastructure".

Sacred Blueprint: Finding divinity in a disruptive world by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In the quiet hush of a carpentry workshop in Nazareth, the scent of cedar and sawdust once hung heavy in the air. There was no neon flickering, no hum of a high-speed server, and certainly no fiber-optic cables pulsing with the world’s data. Yet, in the rhythmic sweep of a plane over wood, St. Joseph was participating in a mystery that predates time itself.

For the readers of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, where the world is often measured in bits, bytes, and bottom lines, the narrative of "work" can sometimes feel like a secular necessity; a means to an end. But if we look closer at the theology of labour, we find a startling truth: For God so loved the world, He gave us work to do.

FirstBank elevates Olayinka Ijabiyi to substantive Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications - ITREALMS

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FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a leader in financial inclusion services, has officially confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as its substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, reports ITREALMS.

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, reinforces the bank’s commitment to strong corporate governance at a pivotal moment in its ongoing growth and organizational transformation journey.

Digital Products: NITDA launches ‘Innovation Space’ for Corps members - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched a dedicated innovation hub designed to transition National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into tech-driven entrepreneurs and digital solution providers, amidst Nigeria's mounting youth labor market pressures, reports ITREALMS.

The innovation space, named the NITDA Innovation Space, was commissioned at NITDA's headquarters in Abuja. The event brought together senior agency officials, the NYSC national leadership, technology stakeholders, and serving corps members.

From Grassroots to 'SMART' Classrooms: The 22-year odyssey of Nze Basil Osuokwu foundation by Remmy Nweke | Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Fore-step:
In the digital economy, the most enduring infrastructures are often built on a foundation of personal empathy. For Nze Basil Osuokwu, the drive to bridge the educational divide in rural Anambra did not stem from a corporate mandate, but from a memory: the day his own academic journey was cut short by a lack of funds.

That memory has fueled a mission spanning over two decades. On April 21, 2026, the quiet community of Igboukwu witnessed a significant leap in its digital journey as the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, officially commissioned an ultra-modern SMART School Block at Ngo Primary School.

Digital Martyrs? Interrogating Security Gaps in Bishop Oyedepo’s ‘Call My Number’ Mandate By Digital News Editor - ITREALMS Online

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REMMY NWEKE, in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, examines the growing tension between spiritual authority and digital security. By scrutinizing the mechanical necessity of network stability and data hygiene, he evaluates the risks of high-profile contact sharing to ensure Nigeria's digital fate remains fundamentally strong.

Preamble:
When Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, issued his now-viral directive in April 2026, he introduced a profound leadership event into Nigeria’s security theater. By telling congregants to "give kidnappers my number," the Bishop is moving past traditional shadows of pastoral care into a complex mechanical necessity of Digital Crisis Management.

X Account Controversy: Interrogating INEC’s "Forensic" Defense by Gbenga Sesan - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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I (Gbenga Sesan) told my friends at INEC Nigeria that their denial of the biased statement by their Chairman is what actually drew me to the issue. Again, they have hit the media with a 6-point report by an "independent" (just like the "I" in INEC) investigator. I have just spent a few minutes interrogating the "Major Investigation Findings" of this "independent" forensic investigation.

You can read the Public Statement by INEC that quotes the findings on their official X handle, but here are my quick responses to the 6 points:

INVESTIGATION: The 'Missing' Milk - A tale of two breakfast traditions by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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A family breakfast turns into a forensic inquiry when a seven-year-old discovers his "milk" is missing. Remmy Nweke in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS investigates the clash between Chuka’s economic pragmatism and his son’s holiday indulgence. Is the milk truly gone, or just hiding in the sachet? Discover the science behind the cocoa.

It began as a quiet family breakfast, a continuation of a tradition rooted in the disciplined upbringing of Chuka, a man raised in an acreage family where organization was as essential as the meal itself.

Why you can't borrow airtime anymore: A masterclass in 'Quiet Power' of law by Obidigwe Emeka Friday - WeekendCommentary@ITREALMS

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​If you have recently dialed *303# (MTN/Glo) or *500# (Airtel) only to be met with a cold "Service Unavailable" or "ExtraTime not available," you are not experiencing a network glitch. You are experiencing the law.

​Across Nigeria, millions of subscribers have suddenly lost access to the familiar airtime and data borrowing services that once felt like a "lifeline" during financial dry spells. There was no prior announcement, just a sudden, systemic pause.

The City of Glass: Interrogating the architectural gaps of London’s offshore wealth by Chidi Abajue - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Ulasi Ogbagbu sits where truth and discomfort meet — not to accuse, but to ask the question others are afraid to finish: “When wealth travels farther than its owner’s name, what exactly is being hidden, identity, or accountability?”

The revelation that is not a revelation
The recent report linking the late Herbert Wigwe to 106 properties in London did not shock the attentive observer. It merely confirmed a pattern long whispered and carefully avoided within the global financial theater. London, particularly its elite districts, has evolved into more than a city; it is a vault without visible keys.

Samsung S26 series debuts on Konga, redefining flagship accessibility - ITREALMS Online

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has made its official entry into the market, positioning itself as a coordinated national framework for high-performance mobile computing, reports ITREALMS.

Nigerian consumers looking to acquire the latest flagship devices can now shop directly via Konga.com or visit any Konga retail center nationwide.

The Bullion Lecture: Captains of industry urge local value addition to drive Nigeria’s prosperity - ITREALMS Online

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Notable captains of industry have urged Nigerians to prioritize the local processing of raw materials before export, identifying value addition as an irreducible commitment to driving the country’s industrial renaissance, reports ITREALMS.

This mandate was the focal point of the 10th edition of The Bullion Lecture, themed “From Resources to Prosperity: How Raw Materials Development, Value Addition and Innovation Can Catalyse Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance,” recently held at the Civic Centre, Lagos.

Harnessing bacterial bioremediation to restore the Niger Delta ecosystem by Fortune Ekene Dibiah - | Microbial Matters @ITREALMS

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As the Niger Delta grapples with decades of environmental degradation from oil exploration and pipeline leaks, a standardized transformation in cleanup technology is emerging. 

Scientists are moving past traditional, often harmful methods like burning and chemical dispersants toward bioremediation; a mechanical necessity for restoring polluted farmlands, rivers, and mangroves through the power of microorganisms.

NCC inaugurates Nigeria IPv6 Council to drive global Internet competitiveness - ITREALMS Online

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To fortify Nigeria's digital theater, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative marks a coordinated national framework designed to accelerate the adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), ensuring the nation's digital competitiveness, security, and long-term sovereignty.

NITDA chief warns of AI-driven cyber threats, set for new stakeholder dialogues - ITREALMS Online

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has issued a call for urgent and coordinated national action against Artificial Intelligence-driven cybersecurity risks, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking ahead of the formal inauguration of a proposed cybersecurity advisory council, Inuwa revealed that the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will convene at least two additional stakeholder engagement sessions.

From Malta to Marriott: IPv6 Council Nigeria inauguration solidifies 16-yr path to digital sovereignty - ITREALMS

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LAGOS, Nigeria — The formal inauguration of the IPv6 Council Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, marks the historic fulfillment of a 16-year advocacy journey.

This national milestone is the direct result of persistent digital diplomacy initiated in 2010 by Ogbuefi Chinenyeze Remmy Nweke and foundational industry mobilization launched in 2011. This journey began during his tenure as Senior ICT Reporter and Head of the ICT Desk at Champion Newspapers Limited, while he was a candidate for the MA programme in Contemporary Diplomacy at the University of Malta.

Airtel Nigeria hosts inaugural customer forum to tackle data depletion concerns - ITREALMS Online

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Airtel Nigeria has concluded its first-ever Customer Forum in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The event, which brought together high-volume data subscribers, 5G users, and industry regulators, represents a coordinated national framework to address the growing conversation around data transparency and usage control.

Held at the Lagos Travel Inn, Ikeja, the forum served as a mechanical necessity for the telecommunications giant to foster trust within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital theater, especially as data consumption becomes as essential as electricity and water.

Leo Stan Ekeh foundation opens portal for 1,000 tech scholarships - ITREALMS Online

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The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation is set to activate its landmark scholarship portal on Monday, April 27, 2026, reports ITREALMS. 

The initiative, a coordinated national framework supported by TD Africa, Konga Group, Zinox Technologies, and Task Systems, will provide 1,000 indigent but exceptional "whiz-kids" with full university scholarships to study Computer Science in federal institutions.

Gov. Oborevwori, Prof. Osunbor to lead dignitaries @Journalism NeXt book launch - ITREALMS Online

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A high-powered assembly of governors, legislators, and regulatory chiefs are set to converge in Abuja for the unveiling of “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism” reports ITREALMS.

The book, authored by Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is scheduled for official presentation on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Utako, at 2:00 pm.

Osoba, Momodu, Haastrup converge for Oshunkeye @70 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian media theater is set for a profound leadership event Thursday, April 24, 2026, as elder statesmen, traditional rulers, and titans of the fourth estate gather to honor Chief Shola Oshunkeye, the President/CEO of The Crest Online as he marks his 70th milestone with a high-level colloquium and book launch at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, reports ITREALMS.

The event, which serves as a mechanical necessity for interrogating the current state of the profession, is themed: “The Decline of Human Interest Journalism in Nigeria.”

ICANN transitions WSIS+20 success into new ‘Internet Governance Network’ - ITREALMS Online

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched the Internet Governance Network (IGN), reports ITREALMS. 

This new initiative is engineered to serve as a coordinated national and global framework for the exchange of resources and perspectives on the evolving digital theater.

CardForté marks five years of driving Nigeria’s digital inclusion - ITREALMS

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Reaching a five-year milestone is a narrative of grit rather than just a date on the calendar. This April, CardForté, a prominent smart card manufacturer, celebrates half a decade of operating as a quiet but irreducible force behind Nigeria’s digital economy, reports ITREALMS.

Founded in 2021, the company has successfully navigated the uncrossable chasms of foreign exchange fluctuations and regulatory shifts to become a backbone for the nation's fintech ecosystem.

Qualcomm selects 10 deep-tech startups for 'Make in Africa' 2026 - ITREALMS Online

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Qualcomm Incorporated has officially set the stage for a new wave of industrial transformation across the continent with the selection of 10 high-impact startups for the fourth edition of the Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, reports ITREALMS.

As a standard prerequisite for Africa’s digital sovereignty, the initiative reinforces an irreducible commitment to empowering the deep-technology ecosystem through advanced connectivity and Edge AI integration.

Press freedom under siege: NGE slams NBC over ‘dangerous’ threats to sanction broadcasters - ITREALMS Online

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised a red flag over the latest regulatory maneuver by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing the Commission’s recent threat to sanction broadcast presenters as a "direct assault" on the foundations of democracy and media independence, reports ITREALMS.

In a strongly worded press release issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the NGE warned that the NBC’s move to penalize journalists for alleged "bullying" of guests or presenting opinions as facts is a standard prerequisite for state-sponsored censorship.

Nigeria’s innovation flywheel: Turning early AI uptake into economic acceleration by Deen Yusuf - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Nigeria has never struggled with ingenuity. It is a place where innovation grows from necessity, and where developers, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers consistently push past limitations to build what does not yet exist.

But in the era of artificial intelligence, ingenuity alone is no longer enough. The nations that will lead are those that not only innovate, but also ensure AI reaches workers at every level of the economy, because innovation without diffusion is simply potential left on the shelf.

NCC, CBN seal pact to secure financial fate of telecom consumers - ITREALMS Online

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reports ITREALMS.

This coordinated national framework is specifically engineered to safeguard consumers against electronic fraud while opening new opportunities within the telecommunications and financial theater.

Poetic Fire: 223 entries set stage for $100,000 Nigeria prize for literature 2026 - ITREALMS Online

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The race for Africa’s most prestigious literary honor has officially entered the adjudication phase,  reports ITREALMS.

This follows a formal handover in Lagos on Monday, 223 entries for The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026 have been transitioned to the Advisory Board and panel of judges, signaling the commencement of a rigorous search for the year’s most defining poetic voice.

NITDA @25: A quarter century of engineering Nigeria’s digital destiny - Editorial@ITREALMS

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On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Nigeria quietly marked a defining moment in its digital evolution: twenty-five years since the establishment of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). More than an anniversary, this milestone is a referendum on vision, policy consistency, and the nation’s determination to chart its own course in an increasingly digitised world.

Established in 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy, NITDA began as a modest regulatory institution with an ambitious mandate. Today, it stands as a central pillar in Nigeria’s digital architecture; shaping frameworks, setting standards, and enabling ecosystems that now underpin governance, commerce, and innovation.

BioCharPE unveils electricity-free plastic recycling amid global energy crisis - ITREALMS Online

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The Green Power Solutions, led by Executive Director Tomas Persson, has launched its BioCharPE, a revolutionary plastic recycling system that operates entirely independent of the power grid, reports ITREALMS.

The innovation was born out of necessity after the company's recycling partner in Lusaka, Castro Shanobe, endured nearly 18 months without reliable electricity. 

Abeokuta fallout: Ambassador Isola calls for calm, widens consultations - ITREALMS

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Following the recent APC State Caucus meeting in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, has moved to stabilize his political base by calling for patience and clarity, reports ITREALMS.

In a statement aimed at securing the political fate of his supporters, the veteran diplomat emphasized his irreducible commitment to the values of inclusiveness and responsible leadership. The move comes as a standard prerequisite for navigating the complexities of the current political theater in Ogun State.

Ambassador Isola confirmed he is actively engaging in broad and meaningful dialogues with critical stakeholders and respected voices across the social landscape. These sessions are described as essential to ensuring that the next steps are not only strategic but also reflective of the collective aspirations and stability of the people.

By prioritizing these discussions, the Ambassador seeks to bridge any gaps in the decision-making process, moving past the traditional shadows of hasty political reactions. 

He urged members of the Sarafa Support Groups to remain calm, steadfast, and confident, noting that defining moments in leadership require a firm commitment to the greater good.

The former envoy assured stakeholders that once these wide-ranging consultations conclude, a comprehensive and well-considered position will be formally communicated. 

This approach serves as a profound leadership event, reinforcing a coordinated framework for peace and constructive engagement.

Ambassador Isola's message remains one of unity, calling on his supporters to maintain a moral standard of conduct as they navigate this important phase of the political journey together.

Gbemi Omotoso/Editor

The 'Mommy Sent Me' effect: Balancing fatherhood roles, retirement ROI By Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Remmy Nweke in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, explores the 'Mommy Sent Me' viral trend, urging fathers to look beyond social media visibility and prioritize personal retirement planning over traditional expectations of returns from their children.

Celebrating motherhood:
As the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) Nigeria marks Mothers’ Day this Sunday, April 19, 2026, the digital space has been swept by the viral “Mommy Sent Me” trend. 

While the trend celebrates the profound leadership of mothers, it has simultaneously opened a standard prerequisite for a deeper conversation on the evolving role of fatherhood and the unescapable digital fate of the modern family unit.

NDPC probes alleged data breach @Corporate Affairs Commission - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially initiated an investigation into a reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), reports ITREALMS.

The probe, launched pursuant to Section 46(3) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, underscores an irreducible commitment to fostering trust within Nigeria’s economic environment as the Commission performs an unblinking recording of increasingly sophisticated threats in the digital theater.

Nigeria: Replacing Justice with Judgement — The Architectural Gaps in Judicial Theater By Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Nigeria confronts a profound legal crisis as technical "judgements" eclipse substantive justice. REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS interrogates the architectural gaps and uncrossable chasms in our judicial theater, demanding an irreducible commitment to equity.

 Technicality vs. Truth

Recent court interventions across Nigeria have signaled a departure from the "human mandate" of the judiciary. Instead of acting as the irreducible commitment to truth, several high-profile rulings have leaned heavily on procedural transactional filters that effectively strip away the hiding places for justice.

NIRA President, Akinsanya urges media to lead '.ng' Advocacy - ITREALMS Online

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​The President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Adesola Akinsanya, has called for an irreducible commitment to Nigeria’s national identity through the adoption of the .ng domain, reports ITREALMS.

​Speaking at the .ng Media Advocacy and Capacity Building Initiative held on April 16, 2026, at the NIRA Secretariat, Akinsanya interrogated the architectural gaps in Nigeria's current digital landscape.

ADC expels Reps member, Hon. Adegeye, over alleged anti-party activities - ITREALMS

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​The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area has formally expelled Hon. George Olawande Adegeye, reports ITREALMS.

The decision to expel the Honourable Member representing Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency was reached following an Emergency General Meeting held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Ward B, Festac Town. 

The ADC legal conundrum by Richard Akinnola II - MidWeekCommentary@ITREALMS

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First part -Political
Right from the time of Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), led by Senator Arthur Nzeribe and Abimbola Davis, any discerning person in 1993 knew that these were the people the Babangida junta was using to truncate the June 12 election.

They used Justices Bassey Ikpeme and Dahiru Saleh. Then, there were floodgates of litigations, which eventually led to the judgment of Justice Dolapo Akinsanya which declared the Interim National Government of Ernest Shonekan illegal. General Abacha then used the judicial confusion as a basis to overthrow Shonekan. So, to that extent, our judges should be careful how they allow themselves being used to scuttle democracy.

FintechNGR VP Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun to lead keynote @PAFON 3.0 - ITREALMS Online

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To prioritize the unescapable digital fate of Nigeria's underserved communities, the Vice President of the Governing Council of the Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, is set to deliver a milestone keynote at the 3rd edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the forum serves as a profound leadership event where regulators, financial institutions, and fintech visionaries will converge. The objective is to move past the traditional shadows of exclusion and catalyze a coordinated national framework for fair digital payment systems.

10th Bullion Lecture: Prof. Ike-Muonso to catalyze resource value-addition - ITREALMS

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In a move that prioritizes the unescapable digital fate of Nigeria's industrial sector over standard bureaucratic delay, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso is set to deliver the milestone 10th edition of The Bullion Lecture, reports ITREALMS.

The event, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, addresses a theme that serves as a standard prerequisite for national development: "From Resources to Prosperity: How Raw Materials Development, Value Addition and Innovation Can Catalyse Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance." 

Nigeria: The Tragedy of Whistleblower Repression - Editorial@ITREALMS

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In any society that seeks progress, truth must never be a crime. Yet, in Nigeria today, the growing evidence suggests a disturbing inversion of values; where those who expose wrongdoing are punished more severely than those who perpetrate it.

The unfolding ordeal of Mubarak Bello, a whistleblower within the Katsina State Police Command, is not merely a personal tragedy. It is a stark reflection of systemic failure; one that cuts across critical institutions entrusted with upholding justice, accountability, and the rule of law.

Digital Encode joins PAFON 3.0 as Lead Sponsor; CVO to drive cybersecurity dialogue - ITREALMS

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​Digital Encode, a leading powerhouse in cybersecurity and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), has been announced as the Lead Sponsor for the third edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), reports ITREALMS.

​The company’s involvement brings a heavy focus on the intersection of security and financial inclusion, led by its Chief Visionary Officer (CVO), a globally recognized expert in Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, and IT Governance.

IHS Nigeria bolsters creative economy with major infrastructure upgrade @National Museum Lagos - ITREALMS

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IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, has significantly advanced the country’s creative economy through a strategic partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to renovate and modernize the National Museum in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Commissioned by the Honorable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, the project serves as a critical bridge between infrastructure development and cultural preservation.

The Price of Whistleblowing: Mubarak Bello’s Fight for Justice by Godwin Onyeacholem - Commentary@ITREALMS

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“You have two options now: To live or to die.” That was the chilling message with which a senior police officer confronted Mubarak Bello, a 38-year-old whistleblower and father of four young children, whose revelation has left the Katsina State police command fiercely rattled since 2019.

Bello, a civilian staff in the finance unit of the state command had exposed three layers of massive fraud perpetrated by the command’s high-ranking but heavily corrupt police officers: a payroll inflated with thousands of phantom officers; illegal “tax” deductions ranging from N5,000 to N80,000 levied on officers’ monthly salaries; and a fraudulent loan scheme through fake companies in which loanees were fraudulently deducted long after repaying the loans.

Chido Onumah @60: A man so good, yet so true by Uche Ugboajah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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There are some people who come into your life and you wish you had never met them. Yet there are others whom you meet and begin to wonder where they have been all your life. Dr. Chido Onumah belongs firmly to the latter category; those rare individuals you encounter, connect with instantly, and wish you had known much earlier.

Although I had followed him for years through his weekly column in The Punch, I first met Chido in person in 2015 in Abuja. I had been co-opted into a team on a national anti-corruption assignment of which he was a key member.

Defining role in shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem - ITREALMS

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Evolving regulatory frameworks are playing a defining role in shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

According to DBI analysis, policy clarity, enforcement, and coordination will significantly influence investment flows and long-term sector growth.

— DBI Intelligence Report (Q1 2026)

FG worried over cybersecurity gaps: NDPC probes payment ecosystem breach - ITREALMS Online

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The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has outlined a coordinated national framework for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council, aimed at stripping away the hiding places for cybercriminals within the Nigeria's digital space, reports ITREALMS.

This initiative emerged as a standard prerequisite for national development, prioritizing collective resilience over fragmented, traditional shadows. “Cybersecurity is a shared national responsibility,” Dr. Tijani stated, emphasizing that protecting the digital economy requires an irreducible commitment to trusted collaboration across government, industry, and civil society.

From Import dependency to local capacity: Nigeria’s tech manufacturing journey - ITREALMS Online

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The recent escalation in the Middle East conflict has delivered a sharp, analytical reminder of Nigeria’s structural vulnerability. As global oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, a troubling paradox emerged: Nigeria, a major crude producer with a world-class refinery now operational, remains buffeted by energy shocks originating thousands of miles away.

This crisis has brought instant sunlight to an uncomfortable truth; decades of import dependency have left the nation’s economy precariously exposed to external shocks.

Amitaf’s White Coat: Episode 2: The Sanguine Ledger by Remmy Nweke, produced by ITREALMS Media

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This second episode of the investigative drama for an adult audience follows Yemmer as he delves into the "Sanguine Ledger," uncovering the chilling trail of Dr. Amitaf’s radicalized betrayal within the Lagos healthcare system.

DBI Insight: Policy and regulation shaping market direction - ITREALMS

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Evolving regulatory frameworks are playing a defining role in shaping Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

According to DBI analysis, policy clarity, enforcement, and coordination will significantly influence investment flows and long-term sector growth.

— DBI Intelligence Report (Q1 2026)