OGSAA cries out over “Brazen plundering” of school land; drags government, alumni to court - ITREALMS

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The Global President of the Osogbo Grammar School Alumni Association (OGSAA), Otunba Tola Winjobi (Ph.D), has issued a scathing indictment against land speculators and high-ranking "moles" within the alumni body over the systematic plunder of the school’s historic land, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a strategic stakeholders' meeting on Thursday, Winjobi lamented the "brazen plundering" of approximately 56.32 acres of the school’s property, a crisis he described as a calculated attempt to dismantle the academic hegemony of the 76-year-old institution.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria outpaces global peers in AI adoption as "Purpose-Driven" tech takes root - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is officially leading the world in a "purpose-driven" artificial intelligence revolution, as a newly released study by Google and Ipsos reveals that the nation has moved far beyond the experimental phase to embrace AI as a critical tool for economic survival, reports ITREALMS.

The study, titled "Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People," indicated that as of January 2026, 88 per cent of Nigerian adults have engaged with AI chatbots, representing a massive 18-point surge from 2025 and dwarfing the global average of 62 per cent.

Nigeria, UN seek $516m to avert humanitarian catastrophe in North-East - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria and its international humanitarian partners have issued an urgent plea for $516 million to address a deepening crisis in the country’s North-East, reports ITREALMS.

This 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) is designed to provide immediate, lifesaving assistance to 2.5 million people across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) States.

Silicon Detox: Why your best 2026 resolution is algorithmic cleansing by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE reveals why 2026 requires an algorithmic cleansing. Master the "Silicon Detox" to reclaim your focus, eliminate digital sedimentation, and turn intrusive trackers into intentional tools.

Preface:
The dawn of 2026 hasn’t just brought a new calendar; it has brought a realization that our digital lives are cluttered. After a December spent under the relentless barrage of AI-generated holiday ads, hyper-personalized gift recommendations, and the frantic "Year in Review" reels, the average Nigerian tech consumer isn't just tired, they are digitally over-stimulated. 

This year, the most impactful resolution you can make isn't to buy the latest foldable or subscribe to a new productivity suite. It is to perform a Hard Reset on your algorithms.

Whistleblowing: Of law, justice, and the guardians in between by Chido Onumah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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If a single idea has guided the work of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) over the past years, it is this simple truth: a nation cannot win the war against corruption by sacrificing its most courageous citizens along the way.

The whistleblower is not an inconvenience to governance. He or she is its essential early warning system. And yet, nearly a decade after Nigeria introduced a whistleblower policy, the country still operates without the one safeguard that makes integrity sustainable: a clear, enforceable law that protects those who speak up.

NCC targets multi-gigabit future: Stakeholders tackle 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum roadmap - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a high-level Stakeholder Engagement on the Spectrum Roadmap 2025–2030, signaling a decisive move to expand Nigeria’s digital frontier through the deployment of Multi-Gigabit Wireless Systems, reports ITREALMS.

The three-day engagement, held at the Communications and Digital Economy Complex in Mbora, Abuja, focuses on the critical frameworks for the 60 GHz band and the opening of the lower 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6—technologies expected to revolutionize high-speed internet access and indoor connectivity across the federation.
Strategic Governance for the 2030 Horizon.

NLNG bolsters media capacity with 2026 #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop @Abuja - ITREALMS

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In a strategic move to future-proof the Nigerian media landscape, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has concluded a three-day intensive capacity-building workshop for 32 journalists in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The 2026 edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory initiative offered deep insights into the rapidly evolving roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital communication in the modern newsroom. 

Donald Trump: Umeagbalasi and powers of screwdriver salesman by Jude Chijioke Ndukwe - Commentary@ITREALMS

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It is never difficult to see the hand of Esau in the report by The New York Times under the headline, “The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria” purportedly filed in by one Ruth Maclean.

The mocking description of Mr Emeka Umeagbalasi as a “short man” and the repeated mention of “Onitsha”, a leading commercial town in southeast Nigeria, a region with arguably the highest population and concentration of Christians in the country, in the report send all the signal needed to conclude that the report was not about facts, nor about love for Nigeria, but all about labelling a man and the ethnic group he belongs just to keep promoting a dangerous narrative mischievously and maliciously skewed against the Igbo ethnic stock of Nigeria.

TD Africa, Enugu Tech Fest launch 'Code Your Defence' to tackle cyber threats and data gaps - ITREALMS

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As digital transformation accelerates across the continent, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity and data science has hit an all-time high, reports ITREALMS.

From protecting critical digital infrastructure to driving data-led decision-making, these fields now sit at the very center of innovation, governance, and business growth. 

National Record publisher, Iduh Onah, loses father @83 - ITREALMS

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The media community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Elder Abah Lazarus Onah, the father of veteran journalist and Publisher of National Record, Comrade Iduh L. Onah, reports ITREALMS.

The late Elder Onah transitioned in the early hours of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 83.

Between screwdriver narrative and precision intelligence by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Dissecting the 'Sokoto Strike': Was the US military led by a tool salesman's digital footprint, or was the Christmas Day operation a masterclass in joint-intelligence coordination? Writing in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE examines the fine line between digital extraction and strategic sovereignty.

Preamble:
The shrapnel recovered from Jabo village in Sokoto State on December 26, 2025, tells two conflicting stories of modern warfare. One points to a dangerous reliance on unverified "local informants," the other to a masterclass in joint-military coordination.

Relocating headquarters of global tech insight - Editorial@ITREALMS ONLINE

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For decades, the "Headquarters" of global tech thought leadership has been geographically fixed. Whether in the boardrooms of Silicon Valley or the policy hubs of Brussels, the narrative has remained stagnant: the North thinks, and the South implements. In this legacy system, African experts have been relegated to "local  partners," informants providing raw data and cultural translations for "Global" reports. 

But as the digital economy matures, a radical relocation is underway. The headquarters of global tech insight is moving to the very markets where technology is being most aggressively tested, adapted, and reinvented.

2026: Transforming your festive hangover into digital strategy by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE explores shifting from post-holiday burnout to intentional tech habits. Learn how to transform your 2026 "digital hangover" into a high-performance strategy through algorithmic resets and boundaries.

Preamble:
The ghost of Christmas past isn't just a nostalgic echo this year; it's a digital phantom, lurking in overflowing inboxes, relentless notification queues, and an exhausted mental state. 

For WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, this is not just about a post-holiday slump; it's about a crucial pivot. This year, we explore how to transform the pervasive "festive digital hangover" into a robust, personal digital strategy for 2026.

Justice on Hold: FG files for 22-month extension to challenge landmark Journalist safety ruling - ITREALMS

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The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has approached the Court of Appeal, asking for an "extension of time" to challenge a landmark judgment that ordered the government to investigate and prosecute the killers of journalists, reports ITREALMS.

This 22-month delay centers on a motion filed on December 23, 2025, by Mr. A.B. Mohammed on behalf of the AGF, which seeks to bypass the standard legal window for appeals. Under Section 24(2)(a) of the Court of Appeal Act, the government had exactly three months to appeal the February 16, 2024, judgment delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo. 

Moniepoint’s ‘DreamDevs’ opens Cohort 2 to bridge Africa’s tech talent gap - ITREALMS

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By Chuks Egbune

Africa’s leading digital financial services provider, Moniepoint Inc, has officially opened calls for the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The program is a specialized talent search designed to transition recent graduates from foundational programming knowledge to professional engineering roles.