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.

Lagos, Delta, Imo, Ekiti States, Shell, Access Bank, NASENI Join GOCOP Conference Partners - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the addition of the Lagos, Delta, Imo, and Ekiti state governments, alongside Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Access Bank Plc, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), as partners for its landmark 10th Annual Conference, reports ITREALMS.

The two-day conference opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Menxtt Technology cuts through vendor stress to power Nigerian firms with end-to-end ICT infrastructure - ITREALMS

Ask any corporate manager across Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, or Port Harcourt about setting up office technology, and they will tell you that buying computers is the easy part, reports ITREALMS.

The real headache begins when verifying equipment authenticity, juggling multiple suppliers for peripheral gear, or chasing down reliable after-sales support when systems break down.

Plea bargain paved way for Akwa Okuko's early release, says Anambra AG - ITREALMS

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Anambra State, Mr. Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, has clarified that the early release of inmate Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko, was facilitated by a combination of plea bargain proceedings and the Governor’s prerogative of mercy, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on Friday, Nweke encouraged inmates currently standing trial in the state to consider plea bargain arrangements if they are satisfied of their guilt regarding the offenses charged, pointing to Nwangwu's case as a practical illustration of the process.

AI Revolution: AIT president urges shift to ‘Sovereign Triple-L’ mindset to preserve professional relevance - ITREALMS

The President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has called for a fundamental paradigm shift in how individuals, tertiary institutions, and industry approach talent development in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a recent graduation address, Professor Dzidonu argued that formal university degrees can no longer be treated as the terminal endpoint of education, warning that the traditional career trajectory is rapidly becoming obsolete under the pressure of automated systems and technological disruption.

$1 Trillion Digital Opportunity: AfriTECH 6.0 returns to Lagos, November 13 - ITREALMS

The Africa Tech Alliance Forum, a foremost platform convening policymakers, investors, tech founders, and enterprise executives, has announced its sixth annual edition, AfriTECH 6.0, scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level gathering will feature the presentation of the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence Awards (ATAEx Awards 2026), recognizing exceptional leadership, innovation, and infrastructure contributions across Africa’s technology, fintech, telecom, and broader digital economy sectors.

Stage set for GOCOP's 10th annual conference in Lagos - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that all arrangements have been finalized for its milestone 10th Annual Conference, scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level conference carries the theme “2027 Elections: Trust, Transparency and Shared Responsibilities,” and will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the Radisson Blu Hotel, located at 38–40 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Stakeholders @GrowthX: Digital sovereignty goes beyond data storage - ITREALMS

Industry experts have cautioned that Nigeria’s push for digital sovereignty must extend far beyond keeping data physically within the country, reports ITREALMS. 

They argue that true sovereignty must encompass local control, technical capability, data security, privacy, and the freedom to select global technology partners.

PDP Deputy Governorship candidate, Sowunmi-Kolapo, honours retired Traffic Warden with grand reception - ITREALMS

...Pledges workers' welfare, says Adebutu's administration will reward diligence

​The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship Candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 elections, Hajia 'Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, on Sunday hosted a grand retirement reception in honour of retired Deputy Superintendent of Traffic, Anifat Abiodun Bello, praising her rare and infectious commitment to public service, reports ITREALMS.

​Held in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, the celebration drew party chieftains, religious leaders, and well-wishers to celebrate Mrs. Bello, popularly known as Aunty Anifat; for her exceptional discipline, professionalism, and resilience while serving with the Ogun State Police Command.

University students hail Dangote foundation's free share initiative - ITREALMS

University students across Nigeria have enthusiastically welcomed the Aliko Dangote Foundation's Student Share Grant Initiative, hailing it as an unprecedented opportunity to engage in wealth creation and acquire hands-on investment experience through the ongoing Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, reports ITREALMS.

Aimed at bolstering financial literacy and driving awareness among young Nigerians, the Foundation recently convened an online interactive session with campus journalists nationwide to discuss responsible investing, market opportunities, and the importance of financial education.

TiLAwards 2026 honours media, brand personalities shaping Nigeria’s digital economy - ITREALMS

The inaugural Technology, Innovation & Leadership Awards (TiLAwards) 2026, presented by Techeconomy, has recognised leading media and brand personalities whose work has advanced technology journalism, business communication, digital marketing, and public discourse surrounding Nigeria’s digital economy, reports ITREALMS.

The presentation took place during the GrowthX by Techeconomy conference in Lagos, held under the theme “Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration.” 

Stakeholders advocate phased approach to payments data localisation - ITREALMS

The Chief Technology Officer of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Blessing Ehize, has welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) payment data localisation directive, describing it as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria's digital and financial infrastructure while emphasizing the value of continued industry engagement ahead of the January 2027 compliance deadline, reports ITREALMS.

The CBN has directed banks and fintech companies to ensure that all payment data currently hosted outside Nigeria is domiciled within the country by January 1, 2027.

WEETS 2026: Akano urges women to build, own AI companies - ITREALMS

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons Nigeria, Mr. Tim Akano, has challenged women entrepreneurs and executives to move beyond merely using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to building and owning technology companies, platforms, and intellectual property that will shape the global economy, reports ITREALMS.

Delivering the keynote address at the Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit & Awards (WEETS) 2026, themed “From Innovation to Impact: Women Leading the AI-Driven Future,” Akano warned that women risk exclusion from the emerging distribution of economic power if they fail to position themselves for ownership in the AI economy.

CBN’s data localisation directive will put digital payment infrastructure to test - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s plan to require payment companies to host transaction data within the country is putting the infrastructure underpinning its fast-growing digital payments market to the test, with industry executives suggesting that moving large volumes of data could create operational and resilience challenges, reports ITREALMS.

Hakeem Adeniji-Adele, deputy managing director of eTranzact, said the scale of payment data currently hosted on cloud infrastructure presents a significant technical challenge ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s January 1, 2027 compliance deadline.

GrowthX: Industry leaders identify infrastructure, trust as keys to data localisation - ITREALMS

Industry leaders have emphasized that Nigeria's digital economy requires stronger local infrastructure, trusted digital identity, and skilled talent to translate technology adoption into economic value. Stakeholders made the remarks in Lagos at the inaugural GrowthX by Techeconomy & TiLAwards, reports ITREALMS.

Adesola Akinsanya, president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), stated that digital growth relies on collaboration among people, institutions, and businesses. 

NCC, NDPC, FBRA, MTN Nigeria confirm participation @Africa Sustainability Forum 2026 - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), and MTN Nigeria have confirmed their participation in the Africa Sustainability Forum 2026. Set to hold on October 20, 2026, at Oriental Hotels, Lagos, the high-profile gathering runs under the theme “Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth & Shared Prosperity" reports ITREALMS.

The forum will convene leaders and practitioners across government, regulation, finance, civil society, and the corporate sector to explore practical pathways for sustainable development across Africa. Key institutional participants bring diverse and critical perspectives:

Konga expands horizons, brings Mikano Motors, power systems to Its marketplace - ITREALMS

To cement its position as Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga has announced the official launch of Mikano on its digital platform, reports ITREALMS.

Commencing October 1, 2026, the strategic partnership introduces one of Africa’s most respected engineering and automobile conglomerates into Konga’s ecosystem, offering shoppers unprecedented access to premium vehicles and power solutions directly from their devices.

October 1: Why Celebrate Nigeria With Mute Drumbeats? by Chuka Nnabuife - Commentary@ITREALMS

It is Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day anniversary today. Ordinarily, the streets should be agog with celebration — colours, carnivals, buntings, bouquets and frenzied fanfare. But somehow, the drums are silent, or at best, muted. The land seems sombre; even the airwaves are not commemorating the big day with the gusto they once did, including in the immediate aftermath of the bitterly fratricidal Nigerian Civil War of 1967–1970.

Born in the tense 1960s in the former Biafran territory, I still recall, as a child growing up in Enugu; the hilly Coal City, capital of the former Biafra and an epicentre of the bloodletting, even as Biafra lost the war, we celebrated Nigeria’s Independence Day.

Awba-Ofemili health campaign ’26: ASHIA urges rural dwellers to embrace health insurance - ITREALMS

The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) has urged residents of Awba-Ofemili and other rural communities to embrace health insurance as a means of improving access to healthcare and reducing the financial burden of medical treatment, reports ITREALMS.

The call was made during the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026, organised by the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, under the theme “Beyond Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer): Building a Healthier Awba-Ofemili.”

Years of Impact: ReachOut Nigeria marks 20th edition with 100m copies of Rhapsody of Realities - ITREALMS

​ReachOut Nigeria with Rhapsody of Realities has commenced its milestone 20th edition with its most ambitious nationwide campaign to date, targeting the distribution of 100 million copies across the country under the theme, "Celebrating 20 Years of Impact, Taking Rhapsody to Every Man's World" reports ITREALMS.

Coinciding with Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, the nationwide campaign spans all 774 Local Government Areas, reaching individuals across cities, towns, and remote hinterlands, including adults, youths, children, and persons with accessibility needs.

NNPC delivers ₦7.2 Trillion profit as production reaches multi-year highs, declares ₦5.8Trn dividend - ITREALMS

NNPC Limited has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, revealing a Profit After Tax of ₦7.2 trillion; a 33% increase from ₦5.4 trillion in 2024, reports ITREALMS.

The strong performance, which also featured a declared dividend of ₦5.8 trillion up 35%, was made public following the company's Annual General Meeting and second earnings call with financial and business analysts.

Community-Led Monitoring project urges greater grassroots participation to bridge healthcare gaps in Lagos - ITREALMS

The Integrated Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) project has called for heightened community involvement in grassroots healthcare monitoring to bridge critical service gaps across Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

The appeal was made during an advocacy visit by the CLM team to the traditional ruler of Losi-Oba, Odogunyan in Ikorodu, HRH Rasaq Balogun, to address infrastructural and operational deficits at the Losi-Oba Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). Receiving the delegation in his palace, the traditional ruler reiterated his steadfast commitment to advancing grassroots healthcare development.

M.D School marks 40 years of pioneering inclusive education, excellence in Lagos - ITREALMS

Recognized as one of the first private inclusive schools in Lagos, M.D School is rolling out the drums to celebrate its 40th anniversary, honouring a legacy of pioneering vision and unwavering dedication to nurturing young minds, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a pre-event briefing, the Executive Director of the school, Mrs. Omolara Adedugbe, described the milestone as a celebration of the courage to believe in a vision, alongside the resilience, endurance, and deep empathy poured into generations of students.

NNPC, NLNG, Customs, Dangote, others partner GOCOP for 2026 annual confab @ Lagos - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has officially announced a robust lineup of public and private sector partners supporting its landmark 10th Annual Conference, scheduled to take place in Lagos. Major corporate giants and public institutions; including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and Dangote Group, lead the list of key sponsors for this year’s milestone event, reports ITREALMS.


In an official statement released in Abuja on Monday, GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Ms. Kemi Yesufu, confirmed that other key public entities backing the conference include the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Bank of Industry (BoI), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

From the private sector, prominent brands rallying behind the Guild include TAJBank, Emadeb Energy, Setraco Limited, Sovereign Trust Insurance, and Nestlé Nigeria Plc.

Konga partners Defence Hqtrs to launch discount scheme for military personnel - ITREALMS

Driven by corporate patriotism, Konga, a leading composite e-commerce platform and member of the Zinox Group, has partnered with the Defence Headquarters to launch the Defence Discount Scheme (DDS), reports ITREALMS.

Set to go live on October 1, 2026, the technology-enabled initiative is designed to enhance the welfare of serving and retired personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces by providing exclusive discounts across a vast inventory, including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), smartphones, computing systems, home appliances, and automobiles.

Decoupling Sovereignty Index (1): Anatomy of becoming nobody by Max Amuchie | Commentary@ITREALMS

On 7 June 2026, this column unveiled the Decoupling Sovereignty Index (DSI) as the quantitative extension of the Trinity of Sovereignty Decay (TSD) theory, formerly known as the Trinity of State Decay. It is a measurement instrument designed to track the degree to which a state's formal authority has separated from its practical, lived reality on the ground. But the index measures a condition with a human face—and that face belongs to a peculiar kind of disappearance: one that does not require a person to die.

A person can remain alive, remain within the borders of a country, retain a name, a nationality and perhaps even a national identity document, and yet become progressively invisible to the institutions that are supposed to make citizenship meaningful.

The Eagle Online continues to fly: Family reassures stakeholders as continuity plan takes effect - ITREALMS

The Oladipo family has expressed profound appreciation to the readers, colleagues, friends, advertisers, partners, and well-wishers of The Eagle Online who have reached out following the sudden passing of its founder, Oladotun Samson Oladipo, reports ITREALMS.

In a formal statement issued on September 22, 2026, and signed by Taiwo Oladipo on behalf of the family, the passing of Oladotun on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, was described as a devastating shock.

ANEC 2026: INEC chairman tasks media owners on staff welfare, unveils AI roadmap ahead of 2027 polls - ITREALMS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged media proprietors and managing directors across Nigeria to prioritize staff welfare as a fundamental prerequisite for safeguarding democratic integrity, warning that financial insecurity leaves newsrooms dangerously vulnerable to political inducement and synthetic disinformation, reports ITREEALMS.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, made the call on Thursday in Enugu while delivering the Special Guest of Honour address at the opening of the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC 2026), hosted by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).

Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation, Zinox Group commission AI tech centres in two Lagos colleges - ITREALMS

To boost digital education, the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), in collaboration with Zinox Group subsidiaries including Task Systems, TD Africa, Zinox Technologies Limited, and Konga Group, has commissioned state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Centres at Gbagada Senior Grammar School and Lanre Awolokun High School in Gbagada, Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

The newly inaugurated facilities are designed to integrate modern computing and digital learning into everyday education. Each centre features cutting-edge Zinox All-in-One desktop computers, large interactive AI-enabled screens, reliable 24-hour renewable energy solutions provided by iPower, and two years of high-speed satellite internet connectivity via Starlink to bridge classrooms to global digital resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GOCOP to institute Dotun Oladipo prize for online journalism - ITREALMS

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

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

Claire Craig emerges incoming ALAC chair - ITREALMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

…Nomination for TiLAwards Continues

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

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