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.
Friday, March 13, 2026
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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."
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Monday, March 09, 2026
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.
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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.
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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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.
Sunday, March 08, 2026
Daniel in Denial and anatomy of 5,000 voices in 12 hours by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS
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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.
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The Den!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.
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.
