ANSICTA unveils Digital Anambra Handbook 2026 - ITREALMS

The Anambra State ICT Agency (ANSICTA) has officially unveiled the Digital Anambra Handbook 2026, a centralized citizen gateway designed to simplify access to public services and deepen e-governance across the state, reports ITREALMS.

Unveiled during a press briefing in Awka on Thursday, the digital compendium connects Ndi Anambra to 35 live digital platforms, 29 ministry and agency websites, and 14 core service areas, spanning healthcare, justice, revenue, transport, infrastructure, business registration, grievance redress, and youth development.

2nd Cycling Kano: Organisers open registration of cyclists ahead of December 12 grand finale - ITREALMS

The organisers of Cycling Kano, the biggest cycling event in Northern Nigeria, on Wednesday launched online registration for cyclists ahead of the second edition of the event, scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, reports ITREALMS. 

The ride will kick off from the Emir's Palace in Kano.

NCS sets date for 2026 NITMA, spotlight falls on digital governors, tech innovators - ITREALMS

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Africa's largest IT professional society and the foremost voice for information technology in Nigeria, has officially announced the details for the 2026 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a high-profile press briefing on November 12, 2026, the NCS President, Prof. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, revealed that the prestigious event is slated to hold on December 1, 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

NCDMB, NLNG commit US$9m to endow professorial research chairs in six Nigerian universities - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) have launched a US$9 million professorial chair endowment programme across six Nigerian universities to develop commercially viable solutions to industry challenges, strengthen local research capacity, and advance technological innovation in the energy sector, reports ITREALMS.

Under the Nigerian Content Research and Development (NC-R&D) Professorial Chair Endowment Programme, each beneficiary institution receives US$1.5 million to establish a specialized professorial chair aligned with critical industry research priorities, implemented in partnership with the NCDMB and supervised by its Planning, Research and Statistics Directorate.

Application opens for ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship programme - ITREALMS

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened the application round for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship Program, reports ITREALMS.

The upcoming ICANN89 Policy Forum is scheduled to take place from June 14 to 17, 2027, in Vancouver, Canada. ICANN noted that should the gathering be transitioned to a virtual format, the Fellowship Program will similarly be conducted online.

Leo Stan Ekeh to women leaders @Dubai: I choose 'Corporate suicide' to build Africa's tech identity - ITREALMS

Africa’s technology pioneer and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has shared a compelling narrative of resilience with an international audience of over 600 women industry leaders, recounting how his choice to build a tech enterprise on the continent was viewed as “corporate suicide,” reports ITREALMS.

Speaking as a keynote speaker on the final day of The International Women Leadership Conference (TIWLC) in Dubai, organized by the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Foundation under the theme “Losing the Fear” Ekeh reflected on his early entrepreneurial struggles.

World energy council regional chair, Ibrahim, to deliver 14th Realnews Lecture - ITREALMS

The Regional Chair for Africa of the World Energy Council, Dr. Farouk Omar Ibrahim, has been named the guest lecturer for the 14th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine Online, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 10:00 AM. The lecture, themed "Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa," will be chaired by Engr. Debo Fagbami, Managing Director of NEDO Gas Development Company Limited (NEDOGAS).

Harnessing 5G and Fibre for Rural Connectivity in Nigeria (Part 3) by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

In the final installment of this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS series, REMMY NWEKE charts a path beyond abandoned infrastructure. By analyzing the failures of legacy models at Site ID: SEV001, Part 3 explores how leveraging 5G Fixed Wireless Access, fibre backhaul expansion, and enforceable regulatory frameworks can deliver sustainable rural connectivity across Nigeria.

Introduction: Beyond the steel and concrete
The investigation into Base Transceiver Station, AMPE Project 2022, South East Zone, Site ID: SEV001 in Awba-Ofemili laid bare the vulnerabilities of traditional rural infrastructure deployment. Parts 1 and 2 exposed the fallout of poor community integration, unactivated hardware, and the regulatory tension between corporate confidentiality and public accountability.

DNS WomenNG calls for digital empowerment, protection of women's dignity over Mama Ukehe phenomenon - ITREALMS

Organisation highlights technology's power to amplify women's voices, combat stigma and transform viral solidarity into lasting social impact.

DNS WomenNG has called for greater use of digital technology to advance women's dignity, inclusion and empowerment, following the nationwide attention generated by the Mama Ukehe phenomenon in Enugu State, reports ITREALMS.

The organisation described the public response to Mama Ukehe's emotional experience at her husband's traditional Ozo title-taking ceremony as a compelling demonstration of how digital platforms can transform an individual experience into a national conversation and mobilise solidarity across geographical, ethnic and social boundaries.

Shell commends energy sector reforms as gateway to unlocking oil barrels - ITREALMS

The energy giant Shell has commended recent regulatory and fiscal reforms within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, describing them as critical catalysts for the country to unlock additional oil barrels, boost reserves, and maintain global competitiveness, reports ITREALMS.

Delivering a goodwill message on Monday at the opening of the 44th Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in Lagos, the Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni, highlighted how targeted incentives are transforming the nation's energy landscape.

NLNG unveils 2027 Creative Arts prize, calls for entries and appoints Advisory Board - ITREALMS

Nigerian filmmakers have been challenged to capture unseen perspectives of national life as Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) officially opens submissions for the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. Centered on the thematic focus "Nigeria Unseen," the competition invites compelling documentary entries that spotlight overlooked stories, everyday experiences, and under-represented narratives across the country.

Following its successful inaugural cycle, the 2027 competition returns with a cash prize of US$20,000. Participation is open to all Nigerian documentary filmmakers aged 18 to 35, regardless of their current country of residence.

Mama Ukehe Phenomenon: How technology turned private tears into a national movement - Editorial@ITREALMS

From a viral video in Ukehe to a nationwide wave of solidarity, the Mama Ukehe story demonstrates the power of digital media to expose social injustice, mobilise compassion and challenge cultural stereotypes. But beyond the viral moment lies a bigger question: can technology help transform temporary public sympathy into lasting social change?

Sometimes, a smartphone camera captures more than an event; it captures the conscience of a nation.

Unveiled: LoveWorld Expo 2026 to showcase global technological and enterprise innovations - ITREALMS

​LoveWorld Nation has announced plans to host the inaugural LoveWorld Expo 2026, a week-long international exhibition designed to highlight emerging technologies, creative enterprise, and industrial innovations, reports ITREALMS.

​Scheduled to run from Monday, November 9, to Sunday, November 15, 2026, the global showcase will bring together inventors, industry leaders, public policy stakeholders, members of the diplomatic corps, and investors to explore solutions spanning multiple economic sectors.

INEC, stakeholders call for united front against AI-driven misinformation ahead of 2027 elections - ITREALMS

​The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has mandated a stronger, coordinated approach among government institutions, security agencies, media organizations, technology firms, and civil society, to safeguard the future of democratic processes, reports ITREALMS.

This united effort is critical to insulating Nigeria's upcoming 2027 General Election from the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven misinformation, disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).

ACT foundation mobilizes African leaders for 2026 breakfast dialogue on scaling youth enterprises - ITREALMS

The Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation convened its annual flagship conference, the ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue (BFD), focusing on closing structural gaps within Africa's youth entrepreneurship landscape, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level virtual gathering, held under the theme "From Skills to Scale: Building the Ecosystems Africa’s Young Enterprises Need to Thrive," assembled cross-sector leaders to address persistent barriers separating skills acquisition, market access, and growth capital.

Silent Towers: Regulatory neutrality vs. ground reality in Awba-Ofemili (Part 2) by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

In Part 2 of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE investigates the clash between official regulatory defense and Awba-Ofemili's ground reality. While the NCC cites operational challenges and regulatory neutrality for Site ID: SEV001, local agrarian communities remain trapped in a digital blackout. Can platform migration finally bridge Nigeria’s rural connectivity gap?

Institutional standstill:
When a public utility fails in an urban center, consumer outrage is swift, headlines follow, and regulatory intervention is immediate. But when a multi-million naira rural telecommunications mast, designated under the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) as Base Transceiver Station, AMPE Project 2022, South East Zone, Site ID: SEV001; remains dead for years deep within Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area, the silence is deafening.

While Part 1 exposed the ground reality, flawed land acquisition, unactivated hardware, and the severe economic strain on the agrarian corridor connecting Amansea, Ebenebe, Ugbenu, Ugbene, and Awba-Ofemili, Part 2 examines the administrative mechanisms, corporate gridlocks, and regulatory constraints keeping this tower silent.

Community governance and administrative exclusion
As details of the stalled installation mounted, questions surrounding local consultation and governance came into sharp focus. For project interventions of this scale, community ownership and clear administrative channels are critical to long-term sustainability.

When community leadership under the Town Union President-General was engaged regarding the rollout of Site ID: SEV001, a clear pattern of institutional exclusion emerged. Town union leadership was neither formally briefed nor integrated into the project's inception or land acquisition frameworks in 2022. 

Instead, project developers bypassed established traditional structures, dealing informally with isolated individuals. This breakdown in grassroots stakeholder engagement not only birthed immediate land disputes with local families like Nnalue Nweke's but also stripped the community of formal channels to flag site abandonment when engineers packed up and left.

Regulatory defense: Disruption, not non-deployment

In pursuit of institutional clarity and administrative accountability, Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS dispatched formal inquiries under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2011 to the leadership of the USPF and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Nestlé, Guinness, FMN, Aren Paper, others back sustainability pledge @Africa forum - ITREALMS

Leading corporate giants and public sector stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to continental environmental stewardship, with participants at the inaugural Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF 2026) officially adopting the "Africa Sustainability Pledge" reports ITREALMS.

The landmark declaration commits participating organizations to aggressively reduce operational waste, utilize resources responsibly, finance green innovation, expand job creation, and drive inclusive economic growth across the region.

Konga Yakata Black Friday 2026: Nigerians offered month-long savings extravaganza+ chance to win SUV - ITREALMS

Konga, Nigeria's composite e-commerce giant, has officially commenced its highly anticipated Yakata Black Friday 2026 campaign, promising a transformative month for online and offline shoppers nationwide, reports ITREALMS.

Running from November 1 to 30, ITREALMS gathered this year’s edition is set to redefine year-end retail, combining jaw-dropping discounts across multiple product categories with exclusive brand partnerships and high-stakes rewards.

Frazimex MD, Engr. Chuka Eze, to Keynote Realnews 14th Anniversary Lecture - ITREALMS

The management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has confirmed that Engr. Chuka Eze, Managing Director of Frazimex Engineering Limited (a subsidiary of the Oilserv Group), will deliver the keynote address at the Realnews 14th Anniversary Lecture, reports ITREALMS

The keynote will set the tone for this year’s theme, “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa,” scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM.

Nigerian medical student, Chinaza Joy Ugota clinches global distinction @2026 Sejong Sijo Poetry Contest - ITREALMS

Nigerian undergraduate medical student from Ebonyi State, Chinaza Joy Ugota, has achieved global recognition at the prestigious 2026 Sejong International Sijo Competition, reports ITREALMS.

The highly competitive annual contest, hosted in South Korea, attracted a staggering 917 entries submitted by poets across 80 countries spanning six continents.

NCC unveils device checker, code ‘*315#’ to safeguard consumers, boost QoS - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially unveiled the Device Checker initiative, introducing the shortcode *315# as part of its ongoing drive to protect consumers, eliminate unapproved hardware, and optimize Quality of Service (QoS) across national telecommunications networks, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Director and Zonal Controller of the NCC Lagos Zonal Office, Mr. Tunji Jimoh, emphasized that the Device Checker is a consumer-centric initiative designed to verify device type-approval before purchase without compromising user privacy.

10 key takeaways from Africa Sustainability Forum 2026 - ITREALMS

When the vision for the Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF 2026) first began to take shape, a fundamental question hung in the balance: Would this become yet another conventional talk shop, characterised by high-minded rhetoric that evaporates the moment the conference lights dim, or would it anchor squarely on actionable, real-world solutions?

Surpassing all initial expectations, ASF 2026 proved that Africa’s sustainability movement has officially graduated from mere conversation to decisive implementation. Held under the compelling theme "Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth, and Shared Prosperity," the forum convened a powerful coalition of changemakers dedicated to reshaping the continent's environmental and economic landscape.

A Coalition for Change:
The high-impact gathering brought together an extraordinary assembly of visionary leaders and institutional stakeholders, including Marilyn Obaisa-Osula, Partner and Head of ESG, Sustainability and Climate Change Services at PwC West Market Area; Fola Odufuwa, Managing Director of New Frontier Capital Advisors; Agharese Lucia Onaghise, Executive Director of the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA); Olori Data Matemilola, Executive Director of the Solace Foundation; and Mrs. Olutunde Osunleye, Principal Manager of Regulatory Services at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), representing the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida.

NITDA mandates DNSSEC implementation across all MDAs, to fortify national cybersecurity - ITREALMS,

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has mandated all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to implement the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) architecture as a compulsory component of its cybersecurity assessment protocol, reports ITREALMS.

The announcement was made during a high-profile Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar held on Monday, organized by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) through its .ng Academy to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, under the theme: "Securing Nigeria’s Digital Foundation: DNSSEC, the .ng Domain, and the Future of National Cyber Resilience."

E-Waste Dialogue 2026: NCC, NLNG drum support for ITREALMS multi-stakeholder forum - ITREALMS

As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the annual ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, key industry institutions, including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), have declared their institutional support for the forthcoming high-level multi-stakeholder gathering, reports ITREALMS.

Organized by ITREALMS Media Group, the 2026 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos.

SNAIL VENDOR ALARM: No Phone, No ID, No Mercy by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

A seller spotted his concealed sidearm and raised a false alarm, leaving army officer Captain Maxwell Mahama at the mercy of a local mob during a morning run without his ID or phone. REMMY NWEKE writes that, completely unidentified and cut off from communication, the young officer was brutally killed before the truth could surface.

Preamble:
Just last month, the global community and national identity management authorities observed National Identity Day (ID Day) on September 16; a date strategically chosen to align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 for universal legal identity. While policy roundtables focused on biometric coverage, digital databases, and civic inclusion, one fundamental reality often remains unspoken in governance circles: in high-tension environments, carrying a verifiable identity is quite literally a matter of life and death.

Fr Echefu bids emotional farewell to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa - ITREALMS

It was a poignant atmosphere of emotional reflection, thanksgiving, and celebration at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa, Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Rev. Fr. Augustine Echefu celebrated his final parish Mass and delivered a heartfelt farewell address, reports ITREALMS.

Affectionately nicknamed “Eweleke” by his congregants, the youthful and dynamic priest concluded a transformative four-year tenure of spiritual renewal, infrastructural development, and community reconciliation.

Decoupling Sovereignty Index (4): Money, land, mind as diagnostic vectors by Max Amuchie | Commentary@ITREALMS

Editor’s Note: In this instalment of his ongoing series on state decay, Dr. Max Nwabueze Amuchie introduces the diagnostic architecture of the Decoupling Sovereignty Index (DSI). ITREALMS presents the full framework below.

In the earlier instalments of this series, we left the comfort of capital city seminar rooms to confront the reality of fractured spaces. We established the operational safety protocols and deep immersion methodologies necessary for a researcher to step onto the tarmac and observe a territory where the formal state has receded.

But collecting raw street-level observations is only the first half of the battle. This instalment lays out the full indicator architecture of the Decoupling Sovereignty Index (DSI), the nineteen-indicator diagnostic engine designed by the Sundiata Post Knowledge Lab to score, weight, and track the velocity of sovereign decay across three vectors: Money, Land, and Mind.

Mindful of Table 26: Space, Bias, and Balinese Udeng by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigit@ITREALMS

From a displaced laptop bag at Table 26 to a warm cross-cultural exchange bridging Nigerian Adire and Balinese Udeng, in this WeekendDigit@ITREALMS column, REMMY NWEKE explores dignity, implicit bias, and the need for Universal Acceptance in shared global spaces, especially as the ICANN87 rounds up in Bali.

Travel and education:

Travel is at its best, an education in human behavior, diplomacy, and global citizenship. Beyond the breathtaking vistas of volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, international travel serves as an unfiltered mirror reflecting how individuals navigate presence, identity, territory, and shared space across borders.

Leo Stan Ekeh foundation launches 1,000 tech scholarships for 2026/2027 academic session - ITREALMS

To Nigeria’s digital economy and human capacity development, the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) has launched a new phase of its national scholarship and talent development scheme, offering 1,000 full tech scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic session, reports ITREALMS.

The multi-million naira educational initiative is rolled out in strategic collaboration with leading ICT conglomerates, including Zinox Technologies, TD Africa, Task Systems, and e-commerce giant Konga.

Anti-detect browsers: How Artificial Intelligence is scaling online fraud, account takeovers - ITREALMS

Modern digital platforms rely heavily on distinct device signals and browser metrics to identify suspicious user accounts and block fraudulent activities, reports ITREALMS.

However, the proliferation of specialized anti-detect browsers is fundamentally undermining the reliability of these security checks by enabling malicious operators to generate and manage thousands of fabricated browser profiles that mimic legitimate users across disparate locations.

AASDU Lagos to host 2026 lecture, awards & cultural festival to drive diaspora investment and national unity - ITREALMS

The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU), Lagos, has announced plans to host its high-profile 2026 Lecture, Awards Dinner, and Cultural Festival throughout November, bringing together traditional rulers, policymakers, business leaders, and the Anambra diaspora to deliberate on sustainable homeland development and inter-community cohesion, reports ITREALMS.

Both major events are anchored on the core theme, “Leveraging Diaspora Assets for Sustainable Homeland (Anambra) Development.”

Ex-DSS officer apologizes for internal leak, demands retraction from media platform - ITREALMS

A retired officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, has formally tendered an apology to the Director General of the Service, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, and the Association of Retired Officers of the Department of State Services (ARODSSON) over the unauthorized leakage of internal administrative matters to an online news outlet, Saharareporters, reports ITREALMS.

In addition to his direct apology to the service leadership, the retired officer has issued a seven-day ultimatum through his legal counsel, Edmund C. Ben of Lawminds Associates, demanding a full retraction and correction of the publication, which he contends contains factual inaccuracies and misleading assertions.

NCC mandates strict type approval compliance for all SIM-enabled devices - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a stern regulatory reminder to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), importers, distributors, and retailers regarding strict compliance mandates for all SIM-enabled devices distributed, sold, or operated within the country, reports ITREALMS.

The enforcement drive, anchored on the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024, and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024, introduces technology-enabled verification processes to monitor device authenticity and market circulation.

Access Holdings transforms waste tyres into sustainable sandals for 10,450 Nigerian children - ITREALMS

Demonstrating a powerful convergence of environmental sustainability and social impact, Access Holdings Plc has successfully upcycled discarded waste tyres into eco-friendly school sandals, providing essential footwear for 10,450 underprivileged school children across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The innovative corporate social responsibility initiative addresses two critical challenges simultaneously: severe environmental degradation caused by non-biodegradable tyre waste and the stark reality of educational exclusion driven by basic poverty, where lack of proper footwear often prevents children from attending school.

Konga Yakata 2026: Countdown begins for Nigeria’s premier retail shopping phenomenon - ITREALMS

Anticipation is building across the retail landscape as e-commerce giant Konga prepares to launch the 2026 edition of its flagship sales festival, Konga Yakata, returning this November to provide a vital economic cushion for households nationwide, reports ITREALMS.

The month-long shopping event has evolved far beyond a conventional discount campaign, establishing itself over the years as a crucial economic intervention for Nigerian families navigating challenging macroeconomic realities. 

How AI bot recruitment leads to 12-year terror sentence for student by Remmy Nweke — WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

When a 20-year-old student left Bristol for Somalia, he promised his family a vacation. Instead, guided by an AI chatbot on Telegram, he sought martyrdom through front lines of a proscribed terror group. REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, revealed how forensic mobile analysis exposed this student's digital recruitment, delivering a landmark 12-year prison sentence and revealing a dangerous new frontier in automated terror.

DATELINE: London / Winchester, UK
In January 2025, inside a quiet home in Horfield, Bristol, 20-year-old Mohamed Mohamoud packed his bags under the guise of an ordinary family farewell. Framed by the comforting routines of domestic life, he offered his mother and brother a simple, reassuring narrative: he was going on holiday.

IXPN @20th: To Honor ITREALMS Founder Remmy Nweke with Distinguished Contribution to Internet Journalism Award - ITREALMS

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) is set to celebrate two decades of pioneering contributions to the nation's digital ecosystem by honoring veteran technology journalist and founder of ITREALMS Media Group, Remmy Nweke, with the Distinguished Contribution to Internet Journalism Award, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile recognition will take place during the landmark IXPN@20 Grand Gala Dinner, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Former NAICOM Chief O.S. Thomas to chair 2026 Business Journal Insurance and Pension Roundtable - ITREALMS

Former Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Thomas Olorundare Sunday, has been named Chairman of the upcoming Business Journal Insurance and Pension Roundtable 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level industry dialogue is scheduled to commence at 10:00 AM, centered on the theme: “Beyond Recapitalisation: The Challenge of Customer Service and Growth for Insurance and Pension Operators.”

Africa Finance Corporation Appoints CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso as Board Chairman - ITREALMS

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced the appointment of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, as Chairman of its Board of Directors, reports ITREALMS.

He succeeds the immediate-past Chair, Ireti Samuel-Ogbu, who served the multilateral infrastructure finance institution during her tenure and continues her service as a board member, according to an official statement released in Lagos.

Media Trust redefines multi-platform journalism in Nigeria - ITREALMS

The Media Trust Group, publishers of Daily Trust newspapers, Trust TV, Trust Radio, Aminiya, and Digital Trust, has officially launched its state-of-the-art Converged Digital Newsroom, reports ITREALMS.

Unveiled in Abuja on October 22, 2026, the technology-driven initiative marks a fundamental transformation in how the media conglomerate gathers, produces, and distributes multi-platform news across print, broadcast, and digital channels.

Maida, Adebayo, Nnamani, Agada confirmed to lead discussions @AfriTECH 6.0 in Lagos - ITREALMS

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, will lead a distinguished lineup of technology leaders and policymakers at the sixth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 6.0), scheduled to hold on November 13, 2026, in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level gathering, convened at the Oriental Hotel on Lekki Road, Lagos, will center on the theme, “The Next $1 Trillion Opportunity: Building Africa Through Technology.” 

ICANN names Charles Mok as 2027 NomCom chair, Ron da Silva as chair-elect - ITREALMS

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board has officially appointed Charles Mok as the Chair of the 2027 Nominating Committee (NomCom), alongside Ron da Silva, who will serve as the Chair-Elect, reports ITREALMS.

The strategic leadership appointments were formally announced by the global Internet governance body on October 12, 2026.

OOU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, emerges chairman, State Universities Vice Chancellors Committee - ITREALMS

The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian State Universities (CVCNSU), reports ITREALMS.

His election took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during the committee’s executive session convened at the National Universities Commission (NUC) headquarters in Abuja, according to an official statement released by OOU’s Corporate Affairs Division.

ngPIF 2026: Industry giants gather in Lagos to reshape Nigeria’s internet backbone - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem has arrived at a pivotal juncture as regulators, network operators, Internet service providers, data centers, and technology leaders prepare to gather in Lagos for the 2026 Nigerian Peering and Interconnection Forum (ngPIF), reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled for October 28–29, 2026, the two-day forum holding at Marriot Hotel, Joel Ogunaike Ikeja-Lagos, will focus on fortifying Internet peering, optimizing local traffic exchange, and engineering the resilient backbones required to power Nigeria’s accelerating digital economy.

Prof. Mesagan explores fossil energy, sustainability puzzle @PAU 26th inaugural lecture - ITREALMS

The Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) has hosted its 26th Inaugural Lecture, centered on navigating the complex intersection of energy transition, economic growth, and environmental sustainability in developing regions, reports ITREALMS.

Delivered by Professor Ekundayo Peter Mesagan, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics at the School of Management and Social Sciences (SMSS), the milestone lecture took place at the Honeywell Group Auditorium, Lagos Business School, drawing principal officers, Senate members, faculty, policymakers, and industry experts.

Watchdog's Mirror: Inside NGE-Nation clash and crisis of media neutrality by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

The fiery exchange between the Nigerian Guild of Editors and The Nation exposes deep cracks in media ethics. REMMY NWEKE writes in WeekendDigits@ITREALMS that this clash over conference platforms threatens journalistic neutrality as the nation approaches high-stakes 2027 elections.

Preamble:

The high-stakes world of Nigerian journalism has been jolted by an unprecedented internal rupture, transforming a professional gathering into a battleground of institutional reputations. When The Nation newspaper published a stinging editorial under the provocative title “Journalists Failed Journalism,” it fired a direct salvo at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) over the proceedings of the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held in Enugu. 

Silent Towers: Abandoned masts and looming danger in Awba-Ofemili (Part 1) by Remmy Nweke - TelecomsClinic@ITREALMS

Discover how a multi-million naira federal telecom project in Awba-Ofemili became a rusting ghost asset. REMMY NWEKE in this TelecomsClinic@ITREALMS reports that part one of this investigative series exposes neglected infrastructure, backdoor land deals, and the severe digital isolation crippling the Ofemili axis of Awka North LGA.

Preamble: Topography of Isolation
Across rural and semi-urban landscapes in Nigeria, telecommunications infrastructure is celebrated as the vital gateway to modernization, digital inclusion, and economic empowerment. However, tucked away behind overgrown foliage in Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, lies a rusting monument of unfulfilled promise. Affixed to its security perimeter is a weathered project sign bearing an official mandate: Base Transceiver Station, AMPE Project 2022, South East Zone, Site ID: SEV001, under the aegis of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) and implemented via BSN.

Instead of bridging the digital divide, this multi-million naira federal project stands as a silent ghost tower; abandoned, unactivated, and raising serious questions about accountability in rural ICT deployment.

Corridor: From the Expressway to Agrarian Heartlands
To fully grasp why a ghost project hurts so deeply, one must travel the physical spine that connects Awba-Ofemili to the rest of Anambra State. 

Akwa Okuko Conundrum: Why Nigeria’s justice system failed public test by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

The early release of Akwa Okuko via a plea bargain and executive mercy exposes a dangerous "justice gap" in Nigeria. REMMY NWEKE writes in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS that while legal, this opaque process fuels public cynicism that the powerful operate above the law. True accountability demands transparent criteria for clemency, prioritizing verifiable rehabilitation and full restitution over subjective remorse.

The early release of the self-acclaimed billionaire hotelier and socialite, Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko, from the Awka Correctional Centre has ignited a firestorm of public discourse. His initial incarceration, following a high-profile arrest that signaled a watershed moment against impunity, was a rare victory for the rule of law in Anambra State. 

NGE tackles The Nation Editorial Board, demands apology over Enugu conference critique - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a stern demand for an apology from the Editorial Board of The Nation newspaper, accusing the publication of failing professional standards and reaching sweeping conclusions without establishing the full facts regarding the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held in Enugu, reports ITREALMS.

In a formal statement signed by the President, Eze Anaba, and the General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the Guild forcefully rejected claims made in The Nation's editorial titled “Journalists Failed Journalism,” which was published on Thursday, October 8, 2026.