APGA official list of successful councillorship candidates for 2026 polls - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially published the list of successful candidates for the upcoming Councillorship elections, reports ITREALMS.

This follows a rigorous internal screening process designed to ensure that only candidates who embody the party’s "Be Your Brother’s Keeper" (Onye Aghala Nwanne Ya) ideology advance to the next stage of the electoral cycle.

FRSC@38: Shehu Mohammed Steering Nigeria's road safety revolution to greater heights by Bisi Kazeem - Commentary@ITREALMS

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When Mallam Shehu Mohammed assumed leadership as Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), he inherited not just an institution with history, but a national mandate that touches every family, every highway, and every community in Nigeria. At 38 years, the Corps stands tall as Africa’s model road safety agency, and under his stewardship, that legacy is not merely preserved, it is being boldly redefined.

Nigeria’s highways were once synonymous with fear. Before 1988, the World Health Organisation ranked Nigeria among the most dangerous countries in the world to drive. It was a troubling indictment that demanded courage and clarity of purpose. 

NLNG topples defending champions to clinch overall victory @20th NOGIG - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been crowned the Overall Champion and Best Sports Company at the milestone 20th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), reports ITREALMS.

The week-long biennial tournament, which concluded on Saturday at the Abuja Stadium, saw Team NLNG deliver a resounding display of athletic prowess and team spirit to unseat the defending titleholders.

SAIPEC 2026: How Nigeria can transmute oil industry risks into growth engines says SNEPCo - ITREALMS

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Nigeria stands at a pivotal junction where it can transform the inherent complexities of the oil and gas industry into massive opportunities for national development.

This transformation, however, hinges on a business environment anchored in transparency, governance discipline, and a total departure from late-stage fiscal or regulatory shocks.

Watchdog and death row metaphor by Segun Adediran - Commentary@ITREALMS

The architecture of death row is not built of stone and steel, but of stagnant time. To be on death row is to live in the dead, yet living; you are a ghost inhabiting a body that the state has already marked as a tragic clerical error. It is the only place on Earth where the future is not a mystery, but a fixed point on a calendar; a Tuesday at dawn or a Thursday at midnight, creeping toward you with the silent, rhythmic inevitability of a tide. On the row, the world shrinks to the size of a postage stamp, a paradox of hope where the cruelty lies not just in the isolation, but in the litigation of that hope.

Globally, journalism, society’s watchdog, finds itself on this metaphorical death row. As the predatory rise of Generative AI (GAI) and Big Tech intensifies, newsrooms are navigating the architecture of "Media Death Row." Through hyper-personalized, AI-driven silos, tech firms have built a multi-billion-dollar industry on a foundation of mass copyright infringement. They treat the life’s work of journalists as raw material, scraped without permission, processed without payment, and condemned to death without trial.

Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke takes helm as CMO St. Jude’s ushers in new era - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of St. Jude’s Parish, Mafoluku–Oshodi, Lagos, has announced the emergence of a new leadership following a peaceful, transparent, and prayerful elective process held on February 15, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

At the conclusion of the exercise, Ogbuefi Chinenyeze Remmy Nweke, ksm, was elected Parish Chairman, succeeding Chief Sir Virginus Ikwuka, whose tenure was marked by dedicated service, unity, and organizational stability.

Data Privacy: NDPC probes e-Commerce giant Temu over potential NDP Act violations - ITREALMS

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The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a formal investigation into the data processing activities of the global e-commerce platform, Temu, following allegations of significant breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement made available to ITREALMS from the Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq. quoted the National Commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, as ordering the immediate probe after red flags were raised regarding the platform's handling of sensitive information.

Leo Stan Ekeh @70: Zinox Group to invest ₦10B on 1,000 tech scholarships for indigent Nigeria wiz-kids by Eunice Omokaro - ITREALMS

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Africa's foremost tech icon and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who turns 70 on February 22, this year, has explained why he is not celebrating his 70th birthday with a mega party, preferring to offer University scholarships to additional 1000 Nigerian indigent wiz-kids to study Computer Science in Federal Universities so that the country’s private and public sectors could have a new generation of tech wiz-kids to support the growth of the economy.

He anticipates that these students who will not be bonded, shall disrupt global wealth equation in favour of Nigeria and defend our tech independence. Selection shall be based on a minimum Intelligent Quotient and age nationwide, and they shall be schooled and exposed beyond tech to become global Tech Citizens.

Navigating Nigerian digital trustmark seal: A Prescription for SME credibility by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE deconstructs the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) digital trustmark guide, offering Nigerian SMEs a strategic roadmap to secure legitimacy and unlock global competitive advantages in 2026.

Buyers beware environment:

The digital marketplace in Nigeria is currently undergoing a radical transformation, moving from a "buyer beware" environment to a verified ecosystem of accountability. For the average Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) operating out of a hub in Yaba or a market in Onitsha, the greatest barrier to scaling has never been just capital, it has been the "Trust Deficit."

Global and local consumers alike often hesitate to click the "Pay Now" button on Nigerian platforms due to a historical hangover of cyber-scams and identity theft. To cure this ailment, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and international partners like GIZ, recently introduced the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal.

The Digital Surveillance Confession - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The airwaves crackled with a chilling nonchalance on Friday, February 13, 2026, as former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, admitted on Arise News to a high-level breach of privacy that strikes at the heart of the Nigerian state.

By claiming to have "listened in" on the private conversations of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, El-Rufai did more than just settle a political score following his airport confrontation; he handed over what presidency officials have rightly termed a "confession of wiretapping."

From digital hostages to digital sovereigns: The Resilio shield by REMMY NWEKE - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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WeekendDigits@ITREALMS with REMMY NWEKE probes the debut of Resilio Africa; a $2.5 million tactical shield forged by the CyberSafe Foundation and Google.org. As cyber-aggression across the continent reaches a fever pitch, this high-stakes intervention moves to pull 15 million public records out of the line of fire, transforming Africa’s most vulnerable community institutions from digital hostages into digital sovereigns.

The rise of a digital bulwark:
In a small community clinic on the outskirts of Lagos, a midwife reaches for a tablet to check a mother’s blood type. Instead of a medical history, she is met with a cryptic demand for Bitcoin. This is the front line of Africa’s new war. 

While the world watches high-tech bank heists, the continent's social fabric is being quietly unraveled through its schools and hospitals. 

The "click" of a malicious link in a rural administrative office is no longer a localized error; it is the opening of a gate to a digital "Achilles Heel" that threatens the stability of entire nations.

NITDA, Wigwe University pioneer Nigerian AI and Smart Agriculture - ITREALMS

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​The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University have initiated high-level talks to establish a strategic partnership focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation, and digital talent development, reports ITREALMS.

The engagement, led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi and senior NITDA officials, aims to bridge the gap between academic research and national digital policy to accelerate Nigeria’s technological self-reliance.

NITDA partners Trust Stamp to bolster digital trust, biometric innovation - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into strategic discussions with Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global provider of AI-powered identity services, to strengthen Nigeria’s digital trust framework, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership aims to integrate privacy-first biometric solutions into the nation’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

NLNG: De-risking Nigeria’s energy sector key to unlocking global investments - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has underscored that a well-structured, low-risk energy sector is the fundamental requirement for attracting massive capital, accelerating economic development, and reinforcing national energy security, reports ITREALMS.

This position was emphasized by NLNG’s General Manager of Production, Nnamdi Anowi, during a high-level panel session titled “De-Risking Investments in African Oil and Gas Projects” at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos.

Dangote refinery achieves historic 650,000 bpd capacity as crude, MS units hit full optimization - ITREALMS

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached a definitive operational milestone, successfully restoring and optimizing its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block, reports ITREALMS.

This achievement marks a global first, as the facility becomes the premier refinery in the world to reach its full nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) within its initial operational phase.

NITDA’s DL4ALL programme reaches over 75% of Federal Civil Service workforce - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government’s push for a digitally transformed public service has recorded a major milestone. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced the successful massive rollout of its Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme across the Federal Civil Service, reports ITREALMS.

Implemented in strategic partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), the program has achieved exceptional reach, equipping tens of thousands of civil servants with foundational digital competencies.

Global expectation rises as Healing Streams Live Services with Pastor Chris returns this March - ITREALMS

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The world is set for another extraordinary encounter with the love of God in action as the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris returns from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled to broadcast daily at 2:00 PM (GMT+1), this landmark three-day global event aims to deliver hope, healing, and restoration across continents without barriers.

Legacy: Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation bolsters education with ₦2.7m grant @Delta - ITREALMS

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To catalyze educational development and support government efforts in Delta State, the Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has made a significant investment in the future of Nigerian youth, reports ITREALMS.

Established to honor the memory of the late medical doctor and former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, the foundation recently converged on St. Columba’s Grammar School, Agbor, for a life-changing outreach tagged “Your Future, Your Choice.”

Resilio Africa debuts: CyberSafe Foundation dangles 10,000 pro bono consulting for CCIs - ITREALMS

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The CyberSafe Foundation in partnership with Google.org, has officially launched Resilio Africa, a three-year cybersecurity resilience initiative designed to protect over two million people and secure more than 15 million public records, reports ITREALMS.

The ambitious programme targets 200 Critical Community Institutions (CCIs) across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, addressing a critical gap in a region where over 60 percent of countries currently fall into a low-commitment category for national cybersecurity readiness.

TD Africa clinches HPE 'Distributor of the Year' @Glamorous partner awards night - ITREALMS

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TD Africa has once again reaffirmed its dominant leadership in the African technology ecosystem, emerging as the “Distributor of the Year” at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Partner Awards Night, reports ITREALMS.

The prestigious event, operated by Selectium, was held recently at The George Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Dangote Refinery debunks PMS importation claims, slams economic saboteurs - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a forceful clarification regarding its operations, categorically refuting reports that it imports finished Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The refinery management described recent publications, including reports attributed to S&P Global and various newspaper advertisements, as a gross distortion of the Nigerian refining landscape.

EXCLUSIVE: Confidence Staveley sounds alarm as Africa records 137m cyberattacks @Six months - ITREALMS

The Executive Director of CyberSafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley, has painted a grim picture of Africa's digital vulnerability, declaring that Sub-Saharan Africa is no longer just a spectator in global cyber warfare but a primary target for some of the world’s most aggressive digital activity, reports ITREALMS.

Citing recent data, at the formal launch of Resilio Africa, Staveley disclosed that the region recorded a staggering 42 million web attacks and 95 million malware-based attacks on devices in just the first half of 2025.

West African collaboration: NCC recommits to regional digital integration - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships with sister regulatory bodies within the West African region, reports ITREALMS.

This commitment was highlighted at the weekend when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja.

NCDMB issues new NCEC guidance, says 'No to third party agents' - ITREALMS

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In a strategic move to accelerate oil and gas industry contracting processes and reduce the national cost of production, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has officially issued the "NCEC Application Guidance Notes," effective December 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This comprehensive document, now available on the Board’s website and application portal, represents a key component of the Board’s mission to operationalize Presidential Directives (PDs) aimed at weeding out intermediaries who lack demonstrable technical capacity.

ITREALMS Media Announces 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF), Focuses on Sustaining WSIS Vision and Multistakeholder Synergy - ITREALMS

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As the global community accelerates toward a more integrated digital future, ITREALMS Media Group, through its flagship digital rights initiative, the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF), has officially announced the 2026 edition of its annual convening on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D).

The forum, scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos, will bring together policymakers, tech innovators, and civil society under the theme: “Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria.”

NCS demands mandatory e-transmission of election results - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed deep concern over the National Assembly's retention of Section 60(5) of the Electoral Act 2022, labeling the Senate's rejection of mandatory electronic result transmission a "step backward" for the nation’s digital leadership, reports ITREALMS.

As the foremost body for IT practitioners in Nigeria, the NCS maintained that this legislative decision creates a loophole that undermines the technological integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

Nigeria: The Digital umbilicus and ghost of elections past by Remmy Nweke – Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this diagnostic session of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE navigates Nigeria’s electoral crossroads. By dismantling the 'discretionary' transmission myth and detailing the security of VPN tunneling, he reveals why the digital umbilicus is the only way to finally exorcise the ghosts of elections past.

Human face of digital covenant:
In the dusty courtyards of rural polling units across Nigeria, the grand debates of the National Assembly often feel a world away, yet they dictate the heartbeat of the citizen's experience. 

When a grandmother, Alhaja Aisha, in a remote village in Adamawa stands for hours clutching her Permanent Voter Card (PVC), she is not thinking about the semantic friction between "transfer" and "transmit" in the Electoral Act. 

SNG USA condemns Kwara massacre, demands U.S. security assistance and national day of prayer - ITREALMS

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The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) USA has issued a blistering condemnation of the recent massacre in Kwara State, where over 170 innocent Nigerians were slaughtered in the Woro and Nuku communities, reports ITREALMS.

According to the group, reports from local sources suggested the tragedy is even more catastrophic, with the death toll potentially exceeding 300 as search teams continue to recover bodies from the surrounding bushland.

Igbo youth assembly debunks ‘Fake News’ alleging Ohanaeze President-General’s call to arms - ITREALMS

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The Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly has issued a strong rebuttal following viral social media reports claiming that the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Mbata, called for armed mobilization among Igbo men, reports ITREALMS.

In a formal statement released on Sunday, February 8, 2026, and available to ITREALMS, the assembly dismissed the allegations as malicious propaganda and "fake news" specifically designed to blackmail the leadership of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization and destabilize the South-East region.

Dangote Cement reaffirms drive to make Africa self-sufficient with 90m metric tonne target - ITREALMS

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Dangote Cement Plc has reinforced its strategic mission to eliminate Africa’s reliance on imported construction materials, positioning itself as the primary catalyst for the continent’s industrial and infrastructural independence, reports ITREALMS.

During a high-level briefing on the company’s expansion trajectory, Group Managing Director Arvind Pathak revealed an ambitious roadmap to hit a production capacity of 90 million metric tonnes per annum across the continent by 2030.

@InnoFest 2026: LG Electronics Unveils AI-Powered Home Ecosystem Tailored for Middle East and Africa - ITREALMS

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The LG Electronics has reaffirmed its dominance in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market by unveiling a sophisticated suite of AI-driven home solutions at the LG InnoFest 2026 in Abu Dhabi, reports ITREALMS.

Under the forward-looking theme "Innovation, Forward Together," the exhibition marks the return of the company’s signature regional festival after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing a comprehensive technological roadmap across clothing care, intelligent kitchen systems, and advanced cleaning solutions specifically engineered for regional environmental and lifestyle needs.

The silent press and the silent siege by Segun Adediran - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Within the next several years, the invisible architecture of Nigeria’s democracy faces a quiet but existential threat. For decades, the local press served as the bedrock of our national identity, but today, that foundation is being hollowed out by unregulated global digital gatekeepers.

Led by Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru, the President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, the Press is opening up. On the platform of the Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, which represents the collective weight of the NPAN, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, it broke the “ungolden” silence.

Beyond Sophistry: The Politics Around the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment by Uche Ugboajah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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A few days ago, the Senate passed what it called the 2026 Electoral Bill. The House of Representatives had earlier passed its version of the same bill, and all that will happen next is the harmonisation of the two bills for onward transmission to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent. 

What is interesting is that since the bill was passed, the Senate has been running from pillar to post, deploying wordplay—not facts—in trying to explain to highly enraged Nigerian citizens why the mandatory transmission of results from polling units in real-time, the most important item on the electoral reform agenda demanded by the public they claim to represent, was guillotined.

FG disclaims unapproved history textbook allegedly excluding Igbo history - ITREALMS

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The Federal Ministry of Education has officially distanced itself from a controversial History textbook titled "Living History," which has been accused of excluding the history and culture of the Igbo people, reports ITREALMS.

The Ministry, in a statement by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, declared that the book is not an approved instructional material and has never been recommended for use in any Nigerian school. 

INEC registers DLA, NDC, warns parties over ‘Suicidal’ leadership crises - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially expanded Nigeria’s political landscape to 21 parties following the registration of two new entities, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reports ITREALMS.

During the year’s first consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed that while the DLA met all statutory requirements, the NDC was registered in compliance with a Federal High Court judgment from Lokoja.

Imo@50: Shettima, governors, royal fathers storm Owerri for golden jubilee grand finale - ITREALMS

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The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, alongside several state governors and a distinguished assembly of royal fathers, is set to converge on Owerri this Saturday, February 7, 2026, as Imo State celebrates the historic milestone of its golden jubilee, reports ITREALMS. 

The state capital is already enveloped in a festive atmosphere, adorned with commemorative decorations as the people prepare for the grand finale of a week-long celebration marking 50 years since the state’s creation in 1976. 

Justice for Nwamaka: Slain Abuja lawyer set for final farewell in Anambra by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The Nigerian legal community and the ancient town of Umuoji are preparing for a somber homecoming that carries the weight of a national tragedy. 

On February 5 and 6, 2026, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo will be laid to rest, but for her family, colleagues, and the wider public, this funeral is far more than a final goodbye. 

It serves as a profound demand for justice in a landscape increasingly shadowed by the insecurity plaguing the Federal Capital Territory.

NCC, NDPC forge strategic alliance to fortify data privacy in Nigeria’s telecom sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have formalized a partnership to strengthen data privacy enforcement across the nation’s telecommunications industry, reports ITREALMS.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a structured framework for both organizations to synchronize their regulatory efforts, ensuring that Nigeria’s digital ecosystem remains secure and trustworthy as it transitions deeper into the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

U.S. formally withdraws from Open Government Partnership, signals shift on transparency - ITREALMS

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The United States (US) government has officially withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP), marking a significant departure from the global transparency initiative first launched as a signature project of the Obama administration, reports ITREALMS.

The exit was solidified through a formal Letter of Withdrawal dated January 15, 2026. Signed by the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Edward Forst, and addressed directly to OGP leadership, the letter effectuated a directive rooted in the White House Memorandum 2026-00976. 

Dangote Refinery slams 'False' import claims, reaffirms commitment to Euro-standard fuel - ITREALMS

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The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has categorically denied viral reports alleging that the facility imports finished petroleum products, reports ITREALMS.

Describing the claims as incorrect and rooted in a misunderstanding of global refinery operations, the company clarified that it remains committed to ending Nigeria’s reliance on substandard fuel imports.

Onne Customs hits 15.4% revenue growth, tackles documentation gaps @stakeholder engagement - ITREALMS

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The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has moved to streamline operations at Onne Port following revelations from its recent Time Release Study (TRS), reports ITREALMS.

During a high-level stakeholder engagement held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, challenged port users on strict compliance with cargo documentation to eliminate avoidable delays in the supply chain.

Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done by Abdul Suleiman - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown.

This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for the twice postponed census have been lamenting the non-payment of debts owed them by the NPC. 

Why Nigeria’s electoral watchdog remains leashed - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The quest for a National Electoral Offences Commission has become the ultimate mirage in Nigeria’s democratic landscape, appearing closer with every new legislative session, yet receding just as quickly when the time for implementation arrives.

For years, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pleaded to be relieved of the dual burden of organizing elections and prosecuting the criminals who subvert them. 

Data-audit of tribal bias: Why 5G healthcare cannot run on 1G logic by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE performs a data-audit on the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) crisis. From "Packet Loss" of talent to the "Legacy Bugs" of exclusion, we reveal why tribalism is the ultimate system crash.

In the digital age, data is the ultimate equalizer. At WeekendDigits, we often discuss "Interoperability," the ability of different systems, devices, and applications to connect, communicate, and exchange data seamlessly. 

In the world of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), we don't care about the brand of the router or the "tribe" of the chipset; we only care about whether the handshake is successful and if the data packets arrive intact.

Information Sovereignty: Nigerian Press bodies urge FG, NASS to curb big tech dominance - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s major media and journalism organizations have issued a unified, urgent call to the Federal Government and the National Assembly to protect the Nigerian press from the suffocating dominance of global digital platforms, reports ITREALMS.

This joint appeal, released under the banner of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), warns of a strategic national threat to the country’s information ecosystem, democratic stability, and economic independence.

NCC board charts new path for digital skills @DBI Lagos inspection - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the nation’s digital skills gap following an extensive inspection tour of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Oshodi, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-powered delegation, led by the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, visited the campus last Friday, January 30, 2026.

ACG Kamal Mohammed bows out as Customs commissions new health facility @PH - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Zone C Headquarters in Port Harcourt was filled with tributes and celebration last week as Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Kamal Mohammed officially retired from active service, reports ITREALMS.

The event, marking his mandatory retirement at age 60, served as a dual-purpose occasion featuring the commissioning of the newly reconstructed Customs Area 1 Clinic and Quarter Guard.

Konga’s ‘Black Valentine’ champions self-Love and smart shopping - ITREALMS

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The Valentine's season has long been painted in hues of romantic partnership, underscored by campaigns targeting couples. This year, Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, is broadening the palette with the bold and insightful launch of its Valentine campaign, “Black Valentine: Special Love Series”. It is a strategic and empathetic shift designed to redefine how Nigerians celebrate the season of love.

The campaign, which runs from February 1 to 16, 2026, delivers deep discounts of up to 60 per cent and same day delivery across high-demand categories including Home and Kitchen, Computing, Electronics, Beauty and Personal Care, enabling customers to shop affordably for personal upgrades, thoughtful gifts, and everyday essentials.

UCTH: When tribalism becomes a ‘System Error’ in healthcare by Remmy Nweke | Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE decries the intern rejection by the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), arguing that using "tribal myths" and language barriers as healthcare firewalls is a systemic failure. We cannot build a 5G society with 1G prejudice.

Preamble:
The recent justification by Dr. Ikpeme Ikpeme, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), for rejecting 17 Igbo medical interns is more than just a human resources issue; it is a catastrophic failure of institutional logic. 

In an era where we use technology to bridge every conceivable gap, the UCTH leadership is choosing to build walls instead of bridges, citing "language" as a firewall and "cultural myths" as a justification for exclusion.

This move is a dangerous precedent. In a technology-driven society, we operate on the principles of scalability, interoperability, and merit. By introducing ethnic filters into a professional training program, the UCTH is effectively "throttling" the national talent bandwidth.

Funeral rites set for slain Abuja lawyer, Princess Nwamaka Chigbo - ITREALMS

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The family of the late Pa Adolphus and Victoria Chigbo of Abidi Village, Umuoji, in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, has officially announced the funeral arrangements for Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, reports ITREALMS.

The dedicated legal practitioner and former Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch, was brutally murdered by unidentified kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory on January 5, 2026.