PAFON 3.0: Nigeria’s premier payments forum set to shape digital commerce and AI - ITREALMS

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Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the nation’s preeminent industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of its flagship summit, PAFON 3.0, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level gathering is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, bringing together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and telecommunications to chart a new course for the regional financial landscape. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Industry pioneers celebrate SBA Ezichi’s 79th birthday, launches 2 books - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Information Technology ecosystem converged at the Muson Centre’s Agip Hall on Thursday to celebrate a rare double milestone: the 79th birthday of industry veteran Mr. Samuel Babatunde Amamchukwu (SBA) Ezichi, and the public presentation of his landmark twin volumes, “Here 'IT' Is: A History of Information Technology in Nigeria (1960–2020)” reports ITREALMS.

Representing the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) Board of Trustees, Ogbuefi Chinenyeze Remmy Nweke, Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, announced the Association's formal identification with the project.

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Laity Week 2026: Onumonu charges christians on principle of ‘Common Good’ - ITREALMS

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The immediate-past General Secretary of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) at St. Jude's Parish, Mafoluku-Oshodi, Lagos, Barrister (Mrs.) Uzoamaka Onumonu, has charged Nigerians to adopt the "Common Good" as a fundamental pillar for both national advancement and spiritual maturity, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during the Day 2 presentation themed "Common Good," at the ongoing 2026 Laity Week celebration in the parish on Tuesday, Mrs. Onumonu argued that a society where individuals think only of themselves is destined for a cycle where the strong dominate and the weak suffer. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Justice for Nwamaka: A litmus test for Nigeria’s rule of law - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The recent conclusion of the funeral rites for Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo marks a somber milestone for the Nigerian legal community and the Catholic faithful. As the "Princess of the Bar" is laid to rest, the focus must now shift from mourning her transition to the urgent pursuit of accountability. 

Her death, a gruesome act of violence at the hands of kidnappers on January 5, 2026, is not merely a family tragedy; it is a direct assault on the legal profession and the sanctity of human life in Nigeria.

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From instructors to digital mentors: NITDA re-engineers education for knowledge-driven economy - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has identified teachers as the primary catalysts for Nigeria’s digital transformation, asserting that the nation's technology-driven future will be anchored in its classrooms, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue in Abuja organized by the Development of Educational Action Network (DEAN) Initiative, Inuwa emphasized that the rapid expansion of the digital economy is fundamentally redefining the role of educators in modern learning environments. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Lagos State ADC LGA chairmen route for Ashiru, others as congress approaches - ITREALMS

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All 20 Local Government Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Lagos State Chapter, have moved a vote of confidence on the Chairman of the party in the State, Hon. Engr. George Ashiru, and his team ahead of the party congress scheduled for this April, reports ITREALMS.

The Chairmen rose from a crucial meeting held this morning at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, which reviewed the state of the nation and the ensuing Congresses and Convention of the party. During the session, they reaffirmed their total confidence in the Ashiru-led Executive Committee. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

The BVN 'Lifetime' link: A digital identity trap? Asks Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this latest analytics for Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE dissects the CBN’s "once-in-a-lifetime" BVN phone linkage mandate. While aiming for security, this policy ignores the NCC’s 360-day SIM recycling reality. From diaspora risks to the "dead person" SIM loophole, exploring why this "digital marriage" without divorce is a dangerous identity trap.

 

Preamble:

​The Nigerian digital landscape is currently witnessing what can only be described as a regulatory "clash of the titans." On one hand, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening the noose on financial fraudsters with a series of aggressive new directives. 

On the other, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is grappling with the fluid, often chaotic reality of the telecommunications market. At the center of this storm sits the Nigerian subscriber, caught in a "Confusion Galore" over the new "once-in-a-lifetime" phone number update for the Bank Verification Number (BVN).

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SNEPCo restores production at Bonga deepwater field ahead of schedule - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has officially resumed production at the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, marking the successful completion of a major turnaround maintenance exercise, reports ITREALMS.

The project reached a significant milestone by delivering all objectives eleven days ahead of the original schedule, with production restarting at Nigeria’s premier deepwater field on March 6, 2026. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

2026 Laity Week: Development without human dignity is hollow, says Nweke, CMO chairman - ITREALMS

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The 2026 Laity Week Celebration at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mafoluku, opened with a strong call for a paradigm shift in how Nigeria approaches national progress, reports ITREALMS.

In a keynote presentation, the Chairman of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO), Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, KSM, warned that any development effort failing to prioritize the human person is ultimately hollow.

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Privacy breach: NDPC cracks down on content creators over unauthorized street filming - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a stern warning to content creators and social media influencers against the unauthorized filming and sharing of footage featuring unsuspecting members of the public, reports ITREALMS.

In a formal statement, the Commission noted that capturing and broadcasting the images of citizens without their knowledge or consent constitutes a severe violation of the right to informational self-determination. 

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Thrifto: Digitizing the ‘Ajo’ - How Nigerian Fintech is engineering social trust - Commentary@ITREALMS

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For generations, millions of Nigerians have relied on informal group savings schemes known by different names across the country; ajo in Yoruba communities, esusu in parts of the South-West, isusu in Igboland and adashe in the North.

The concept is simple: a group of people contribute a fixed amount periodically, and each member receives the pooled sum when it is their turn. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

PalmPay’s Purple Woman 3.0 tackles fintech’s gender gap - ITREALMS

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Leading fintech platform in Nigeria’s technology sector, PalmPay, has concluded the third edition of its Purple Woman Masterclass, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative, coinciding with International Women's Day 2026, aims to transition young women from digital learners to industry professionals through a rigorous skill-acquisition and internship pipeline. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Techeconomy unveils 2026 "Power List": 100 women redefining Africa’s digital frontier - ITREALMS

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To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, leading business intelligence platform Techeconomy has officially released its prestigious annual list: "100 Women Shaping the Future" reports ITREALMS. 

The 2026 Power List recognizes a high-octane group of trailblazers; from fintech disruptors and corporate titans to grassroots policy advocates, who are fundamentally altering the trajectory of the African digital economy.

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Shadow of Throne: Nigeria’s dual crisis of authority by Chidi Abajue - Commentary@ITREALMS

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As of March 2026, Nigeria finds itself at a crossroads where diplomatic friction abroad meets a quiet "federalist" revolution in religious authority at home. At the center of both is the Tinubu Administration, a government navigating the "continuity risk" of its final two years.

Diplomatic "No": The Agreement Crisis
The recent stall in confirming 65 envoy nominees including high-profile political figures like Reno Omokri (Mexico) and Femi Fani-Kayode (Germany) reveals a shift in global vetting.

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The office ecosystem: A forensic analysis of shared workspace microbiome by Fortune Ekene Dibiah | ITREALMS@Microbial Matters

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The modern office is far more than a hub for professional administration; it is a complex, high-traffic microbial environment. Every shared workspace functions as a dynamic ecosystem, hosting intricate microbial communities that migrate from human occupants, ventilation systems, and outdoor aerosols.

As professionals spend a significant portion of their lives indoors, the field of environmental microbiology has pivoted toward these spaces to understand the "digits" of indoor health, hygiene, and the mechanics of disease transmission.

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NYSC: Servicing ransom for fatherland by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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N10m for a corpse:
The degree in Plant Science and Biotechnology held by Musa Usman Abba was meant to be a seed for Nigeria’s agricultural future. Instead, on March 5, 2026, it became the metadata for a tragedy; a receipt for a N10 million ransom that failed to buy back a life. 

When Musa was "wasted" by bandits in the dark forests of Zamfara, the Nigerian state did not just lose a graduate; it lost the moral right to demand "National Service."

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Defection of trust: Party flipping as crisis of governance by Abajue, Chidi - MidWeek Commentary@ITREALMS

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Viewing The Ballot:
In the architecture of an authentic democracy, power is never seized, it is entrusted. If we view the ballot through the lens of modern governance, it is more than just paper; it is a "security token" of public permission.

When a citizen votes, they are not merely selecting a face; they are subscribing to a platform, a specific ideology, and a defined roadmap. The candidate is the custodian of this collective data set, tasked with executing the will of the electorate.

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Parallex bank successfully completes recapitalization, surpasses ₦50bn capital threshold - ITREALMS

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Parallex Bank Limited has officially met and exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new recapitalization requirements, securing a capital base beyond the ₦50 billion minimum stipulated for regional commercial banks, reports ITREALMS.

The achievement marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s trajectory, reinforcing its position as a resilient and strategically sound player within Nigeria’s competitive financial landscape. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Dangote Refinery assures Nigeria of steady fuel supply amid global oil market disruptions - ITREALMS

The Managing Director of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has reassured Nigerians of uninterrupted fuel supply despite ongoing volatility in the global oil and gas market, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a media interaction, Bird said Nigeria would avoid the fuel shortages and panic buying currently affecting many import-dependent countries, stressing that the refinery remains committed to ensuring steady petrol availability nationwide.

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McEnies advances climate-health integration with WISER project in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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McEnies Global Communications has strengthened efforts to integrate climate intelligence into Nigeria’s health sector through the Weather and Climate Information Services for Resilience (WISER) Health project, an initiative designed to improve the use of weather and climate data in addressing climate-related health risks, reports ITREALMS.

The project is led by the UK Met Office in collaboration with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alongside the Rockefeller Foundation.

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Onigbinde, former Super Eagles coach, passes on - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has lost one of its most respected football tacticians, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a former coach of the Super Eagles and a distinguished Modakeke High Chief, reports ITREALMS.

Family sources confirmed that the renowned football administrator and coach passed on peacefully a few minutes ago, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to sports, community service, and national development. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Healthcare under attack: Why cybersecurity is now critical care by Kerissa Varma, - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven distribution of resources and massive demand for services.

Now healthcare administrators must turn their attention to a relatively new and extremely urgent concern. While doctors fight to save lives, cybercriminals are infiltrating hospitals, laboratories, and clinics, turning life-saving environments into digital battlegrounds. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Madonna University appoints tech strategist Rock Adote to board, signals major digital transformation shift - ITREALMS

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To redefine the intersection of technology and higher education governance, Madonna University Nigeria has appointed seasoned technology leader and cybersecurity expert, Rock Adote, to its Board of Trustees, reports ITREALMS.

The appointment comes at a critical juncture for Nigerian academia, as institutions face increasing pressure to migrate from legacy administrative models to secure, data-driven "D2D" (Data-to-Data) frameworks.

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Daniel in Denial and anatomy of 5,000 voices in 12 hours by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS examines the Daniel Bwala-Mehdi Hasan clash on Al Jazeera recently, exposing the 'Data Fugitive' crisis where 5,000 viral voices confront political denial, proving that in the D2D era, rhetoric can no longer hide reality.

The Den!
In the biblical story, Daniel survived the lions' den through faith. But in the digital-age "lions' den" of Al Jazeera’s Head to Head, faith is not enough, you need the digits.

When Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, sat across from Mehdi Hasan, he walked into a data-driven trap. Within 12 hours, the interview had been dissected by over 5,000 commenters, creating a real-time digital referendum that exposes a massive "Reality Gap" in the Renewed Hope agenda. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Between data and 'Voodoo Engineering': The battle for Abia’s digital soul by Remmy Nweke WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The Gist: Beyond "seeing is believing," REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, deconstructs the Otti-Nwabueze clash, exposing the crisis of "data fugitives" and how Chris Uwaje’s D2D doctrine can finally cure Abia’s opaque "voodoo engineering."

Shifting the Stakes: 

In the high-stakes theater of Nigerian politics, "seeing is believing" has long been the gold standard for performance. A governor points to a freshly tarred road or a newly painted school, and by traditional metrics, the case for "accountability" is closed. 

However, as a recent, high-friction media parley in Umuahia proved, the digital-age citizen is no longer satisfied with optics. They want the digits.

The heated exchange between Governor Alex Otti and journalist Chika Nwabueze was more than a personality clash; it was a collision between two different eras of governance: the era of Visible Infrastructure versus the era of Sovereign Data-Driven Impact.

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Coroner issues 14-day ultimatum to LASUTH CMD over "Body 1385" in Pelumi Onifade death inquiry - ITREALMS

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The Coroner’s Court investigating the 2020 death of journalist Pelumi Onifade has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), reports ITREALMS.

The court demands a definitive report on the location of an unidentified body, officially tagged "Body 1385."

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Phone’s little secret: 1.7m microbes and no reason to panic by Fortune Ekene Dibiah | Microbial Matters @ITREALMS

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Preamble:
Smartphones have become the most intimate technology in human history, functioning as a digital extension of our hands. Because they are constantly touched, kept warm in our pockets, and rarely disinfected, they have evolved into miniature, high-tech habitats for microorganisms. While sensational headlines often claim our phones are "dirtier than toilet seats," the scientific reality is far more nuanced.

The Population Density of Your Screen
Research into the "Smartphone Microbiome" suggests that an average touchscreen hosts approximately 1.75 million bacteria, which averages out to about 22,400 organisms per square centimeter. While these numbers seem staggering, they are not necessarily an indicator of "filth"; rather, they represent a natural transfer of the human microbiome. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Homeownership within reach: Five game-changing facts about FirstBank’s MREIF loan - ITREALMS

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For many Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like a distant dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF (Management of Real Estate Investment Fund) Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly dismantling that narrative.

By offering a structured path to property ownership, FirstBank is proving that the transition from tenant to landlord is no longer reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

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Truecaller’s legacy: Digital ghost scrubbing to reclaim professional identity by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Scrub your "Digital Ghost" and reclaim your brand. Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE, provides a technical guide to erasing legacy corporate identities on Truecaller, turning your mobile presence into professional asset.

In the modern Nigerian workspace, where career agility and "The Pivot" are celebrated, a person’s digital footprint often fails to keep pace with their professional evolution. One of the most persistent hurdles in this transition is the "Truecaller Legacy." 

You leave a prestigious firm or a long-term role, only to find that months, or even years later, your phone number remains tethered to your former employer in the global caller ID database.

For a professional, being identified as "John - Former Bank PLC" while pitching a new venture is more than a nuisance; it is a branding crisis. 

In this edition of Telecoms Clinic, we provide an exhaustive 2026 guide to scrubbing legacy corporate branding and mastering your digital identity.

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Global Downturn, Dangote Refinery emerges Nigeria’s energy lifeline - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a stabilizing force for Nigeria’s economy. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggering refinery shutdowns and production cuts worldwide, a global scarcity of petroleum products has become an imminent threat, reports ITREALMS.

Major exporters like China have already moved to protect their interests by banning the export of gasoline and diesel, leaving nations reliant on imports in a vulnerable position. 

In this climate, the Dangote Refinery is prioritizing the domestic market to ensure Nigeria remains insulated from these external supply shocks, demonstrating the strategic necessity of sovereign refining capacity.

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Railways boss, Opeifa outlines bold new future - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has declared that the era of "down times" for Nigeria’s rail system is officially over, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing a national audience on TVC’s Politics Tonight monitored on Thursday, March 5, 2026 by ITREALMS, Opeifa detailed an aggressive roadmap of expansion, modernization, and accountability aimed at transforming the NRC into the backbone of Nigeria's economic corridors.

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Amuchie returns to frontline commentary with 'The Sunday Stew' - ITREALMS

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The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Dr. Max Amuchie, has announced his return to regular commentary with the launch of a new weekly opinion column titled The Sunday Stew, reports ITREALMS.

Set to debut on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the column will be hosted primarily on the Sundiata Post platform, with further availability for syndication across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. This new venture marks a significant pivot for Amuchie, who has spent recent years focusing on media consultancy, entrepreneurship, and high-level management. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Quick wealth, Yahoo syndrome and erosion of Gen-Z capital by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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'Yahoo Syndrome' is liquidating Gen-Z’s future. REMMY NWEKE explores in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, how the chase for extractive "Quick Wealth" destroys mental health and human capital, trading a generation’s long-term potential for fleeting, "loud" consumption.

In the traditional playbooks of personal finance, wealth was historically viewed as a 'slow-burn;' a mountain built one stone at a time through decades of compounding interest, labour, and "staying the course." However, for Gen Z, the digital natives of the 2020s, that mountain has been replaced by a high-speed elevator. In Nigeria, this shift has birthed a dangerous social contagion: the "Yahoo Syndrome." 

This is not merely a local phenomenon; it is a localized adaptation of global predatory "fast wealth" tactics. Yet, its cost is devastatingly unique: the systematic liquidation of the mental health, moral character, and future productivity of a generation.

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Lebara Nigeria commences operations, CEO highlights commitment to digital connectivity - ITREALMS

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Lebara Nigeria has officially launched its operations in the country, marking a new entry into the telecommunications sector with a focus on expanding digital access and economic opportunity, reports ITREALMS.

During the launch event, CEO Teni Stuffman acknowledged a goodwill message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the presidential recognition as a significant honor for the company as it begins its journey in the Nigerian market.

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Konga slashes Starlink price, opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in new ‘Berekete sales’ campaign - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, Konga, has officially launched its highly anticipated Berekete Sales campaign, reports ITREALMS.

This nationwide promotional initiative is designed to deliver exceptional value to customers across key categories with discounts of up to 50%. 

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WISER 2026: Nigeria targets integrated early warning systems in 18 states by 2030 - ITREALMS

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To mitigate the health risks posed by climate change, key Nigerian agencies led by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have commenced the co-development of a national multi-hazard early warning system, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative, flagged off at the National Early Warning Services for Health (WISER) workshop held at the WMO Regional Training Center in Oshodi, Lagos, is a direct response to Nigeria’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0).

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GSMA conveys Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal for global telecom transformation - ITREALMS

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The GSMA has conferred its rare Lifetime Achievement Award upon Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, in recognition of his transformative impact on the global telecommunications sector, reports ITREALMS.

This honor, reserved for only a handful of industry leaders throughout the GSMA’s history, acknowledges a career defined by the expansion of connectivity across borders, bridging the gap between governments, businesses, and over half a billion consumers worldwide.

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Beyond ₦300bn Thaw: NCC’s USSD resolution and future of digital finance by Remmy Nweke | Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Remmy Nweke in this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, analyzes the resolution of the ₦300 billion USSD impasse, exploring how the NCC’s strategic, collaborative regulatory framework has secured the future of Nigeria’s digital financial inclusion landscape.

Four years after:
For nearly four years, the Nigerian digital economy operated under a pervasive shadow; a metaphorical "Sword of Damocles" hanging over the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) ecosystem. A staggering debt pile of nearly ₦300 billion, accumulated by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in unpaid service fees, threatened to derail the most vital channel for financial inclusion in the country.

But, in a significant turnaround for the telecommunications and banking sectors, this protracted impasse has finally been dismantled. The recent confirmation by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) that the debt has been cleared marks the end of a conflict that once pushed the industry to the precipice of total service withdrawal. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NITDA digitizes Federal Character Commission with laptops, data training to drive public sector reform - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded a specialised digital capacity-building programme for the Federal Character Commission (FCC), reports ITREALMS.

The initiative, which included the donation of 35 laptops, aims to transition the Commission from manual processes to a data-driven oversight model, ensuring more transparent and equitable representation across all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

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Ekeh, Zinox boss @70: Hails Tinubu, Obasanjo, global tech community for birthday tributes - ITREALMS

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The Chairman of Zinox Group and Africa’s foremost digital disruptor, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for their goodwill messages and prayers on the occasion of his 70th birthday, reports ITREALMS.

Ekeh, who reached the milestone on Sunday, February 22, 2026, extended his appreciation to a broad spectrum of leaders, including governors, National Assembly members, and captains of industry who joined in the nationwide celebration of his seven decades of impact. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

LAP disburses first tranche of 'Future Forward' scholarship to 36 students - ITREALMS

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The League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) has officially transitioned from promise to performance, marking a significant milestone for education within the state, reports ITREALMS. 

In January 2026, the organization disbursed the first tranche of ₦400,000 to each of the 36 beneficiaries under the "Future Forward Scholarship" initiative. 

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Double Storm: Anambra’s ₦100m ‘banking error’ meets destruction of CSS Awba-Ofemili - Editorial@ITREALMS

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Tale of two storms: Nature’s wrath meets governance failure:
Awba-Ofemili has been besieged. The community has faced a relentless battering, not just once, but repeatedly. Within the span of a single week, the town of Awba-Ofemili in Awka-North Local Government Area of Anambra State was struck twice by ferocious natural storms, leaving its vital educational hub, Community Secondary School (CSS) Awba-Ofemili, among others in complete disarray. Roofs have been ripped away, classrooms exposed to the elements, and the future of hundreds of students has been literally blown into the wind.

Yet, this tragedy of nature is compounded by a tragedy of governance. Even as the dust from these meteorological storms began to settle, another "storm" was brewing in the halls of power; one that has left the Nigerian public reeling. The revelation that ₦100 million of public funds, purportedly originating from an Anambra State Government security vote account, was "mistakenly" transferred to the private account of the son of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police is a staggering display of institutional dysfunction.

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August24news.com Publisher, Ajagbe Teslim, Declares for Lagos Island Constituency II Assembly Seat Ahead of 2027 - ITREALMS

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The publisher of the online news platform August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as "Omoatitebi" has officially declared his bid to represent Lagos Island Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, reports ITREALMS.

He will be contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Abubakar Malami: Chief law officer as law breaker by Chido Onumah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Abubakar Malami, SAN, was the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nigeria for eight years under late President Muhammadu Buhari. As Minister of Justice, and one of the youngest minsters in the Buhari cabinet, when he was appointed on November 8, 2015, he prided himself on being the chief law officer of the country. I shall return to this. As the chief law officer, his responsibilities included providing legal advice to the government and ensuring compliance with the law.

In a June 28, 2020, essay “Malami: Portrait of a ‘Barrier-in-Chief’” published on the whistleblowing platform, Corruption Anonymous (CORA), my colleague, Godwin Onyeacholem, wrote, “Malami is one in the privileged club of distinguished lawyers who tag their names with that smug title of SAN (Senior Advocate of Nigeria), a legal title keenly coveted by the typical Nigerian lawyer. But he also comes across as one who is essentially unfaithful to the law. As in a number of other appointments, Buhari’s choice of Malami for the pivotal office had, from the outset, been viewed by the more discerning segment of the populace as a dreadful miscue.”

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Rebutting historical misinformation on Igbo origins by Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke | Commentary@ITREALMS

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Recent claims circulated by Mr. Adedamola Adetayo regarding the origins of the Igbo people require careful correction. Public discourse on history carries a responsibility to rely on verifiable scholarship rather than conjecture, speculation, or ethnically charged narratives.

While debate is healthy in a democratic society, historical claims must be grounded in credible research, archaeology, linguistics, and peer-reviewed historiography.

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For Comrade Biodun Jeyifo (BJ); For Nigeria by Chido Onumah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Comrade Biodun Jeyifo (BJ), who will be interred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, was a man of many distinguished parts: First class student, Professor Emeritus of English at Cornell University and Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature at Harvard University, journalist, author, literary critic, President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), labour activist, revolutionary, and Chair of the Board of Trustees/Advisers of the groundbreaking Socialist Library of Nigeria (SOLAR) in Calabar, Cross River State.

Almost two months ago to this day, on January 5, 2026, Comrades, scholars, activists, friends, students, and admirers, gathered at the Agip Recital Hall of the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Centre, Onikan, Lagos, to mark Comrade BJ’s 80th birthday with a lecture by one of his students, Priyamvada Gopal, Prof. of Post-Colonial Studies at the University of Cambridge, titled “Who Is Afraid of Decolonisation? Pedagogy, Curriculum and Decolonisation: Then and Now,” a reflection of Comrade BJ’s lifelong interests and struggle. 

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Significance of Microbiology in modern world by Fortune Ekene Dibiah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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The invisible:
Microorganisms, while invisible to the naked eye, exert a profound influence on human life. These organisms; comprising bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and microscopic algae, are foundational to our health, food systems, industrial processes, and the environment. 

Consequently, the relationship between humanity and the microbial world is both essential and deeply practical. Understanding this relationship allows societies to prevent disease, produce safe food, develop life-saving medicines, and manage natural resources responsibly.

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LG Electronics transforms water access @College of Education, Warri with solar-powered innovation - ITREALMS

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... Promises Scaled CSR Initiatives Across Nigerian Campuses to Champion Sustainability

LG Electronics has further cemented its commitment to sustainable community development with the commissioning of a high-capacity solar-powered borehole at the College of Education, Warri, reports ITREALMS.

The project serves as a critical infrastructure upgrade, providing students and staff with reliable, hygienic, and sustainable access to clean water.

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How ‘Accelerated Promotion’ became a career trap for DIG Frank Mba by Remmy Nweke | WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Frank Mba’s rapid rise to DIG once seemed a masterstroke. REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, explores how this ‘Accelerated Promotion’ eventually created a career ceiling, turning professional momentum into a complex leadership trap.

Paradox of the Peak:
In the complex theater of Nigerian paramilitary politics, a promotion is not always an elevation; sometimes, it is a sophisticated exit strategy. 

The recent appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has brought the meteoric rise of DIG Frank Mba into sharp, painful focus. 

For many Nigerians, particularly those of South-Eastern extraction, the puzzle pieces that were scattered in mid-2023 have finally formed a coherent, albeit unsettling, picture.

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Ekuwem charges Africa: Conquer ‘earth space’ to secure outer space future - ITREALMS

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The ambition for Africa to become a formidable player in the global space race must be built on a foundation of "ground space conquest," reports ITREALMS.

This was the central message delivered by industry veteran and Chairman of Teledom Group, Dr. Emmanuel E. Ekuwem, at the 4th Adigun Ade Abiodun Public Lecture held Tuesday at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs