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

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

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

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

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

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

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NCS demands mandatory e-transmission of election results - ITREALMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to the group, reports from local sources suggested the tragedy is even more catastrophic, with the death toll potentially exceeding 300 as search teams continue to recover bodies from the surrounding bushland. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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