Tinubu, El-Rufai, and shadow of 2027: Is Nigeria’s democracy truly captive? Asks Ayodele Olukoya - Commentary@ITREALMS

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With Nigeria’s next presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, the political atmosphere is already thick with a sense of "déjà vu." While the polls are still ten months away, many Nigerians feel they already know the outcome; not through clairvoyance, but through a sober look at the precedents set in 2023.

The 2023 cycle left behind a trail of mutilated result sheets and contested figures, particularly in strategic hubs like Lagos and Rivers. Despite these controversies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, ratified the results, a decision later upheld by the Supreme Court. 

Instant Sunlight: Why neither Ozoro nor institutional religion can escape digital fate By Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Nowhere to hide:

The definitions etched by colonial maps and traditional hierarchies are rapidly dissolving under the relentless, purifying light of the 21st century. Nowhere is this transition more stark than in Ozoro, the administrative heartbeat of Isoko North in Delta State. 

Once shielded by the ‘hiding places’ of geographical and informational isolation and incorrectly etched as 'Usoro' on archaic maps; Ozoro is now the epicenter of a national reckoning that is stripping away the ancient shields of silence. 

Data-driven recovery: WorldStage projects 4.49% GDP growth in 2026 macroeconomic forecast - ITREALMS

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The 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook released by WorldStage Limited provides a comprehensive roadmap for Nigeria’s recovery, projecting a GDP growth rate of 4.49% and a significant cooling of inflation to 12.94% by 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Reviewing the document, Lagos State’s Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, highlighted the publication's broad sectoral analysis covering telecommunications, banking, capital markets, and the creative economy.

Hygiene hypothesis in screen-filled world by Fortune Ekene Dibiah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Modern health paradox
Over the past few decades, urbanized societies have witnessed a paradoxical trend: as our environments become cleaner and our technology more advanced, our bodies have become more reactive. The rise in allergic diseases, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory disorders has led scientists to the “Hygiene Hypothesis.” 

First proposed by David P. Strachan in 1989, this theory suggests that reduced exposure to microorganisms in early life impairs immune development. In today’s screen-dominated world, where digital interaction often replaces physical exploration, this hypothesis takes on a critical new urgency.

Digital rights group, CITAD, condemns informal DSS summons as ‘Harassment’ and intimidation - ITREALMS

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Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has condemned the Jigawa State command of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the informal and unprofessional summons of its programme officer, labeling the action as direct harassment and intimidation, reports ITREALMS.

The incident involved CITAD’s Programme Officer in Jigawa State, Mustapha Muhammad, who was instructed via a telephone call to report to the state DSS headquarters today, Friday, March 27, without any formal written notice or clear justification.

FirstBank catalyzes SME growth via AI-driven strategic integration - ITREALMS Online

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The West Africa’s premier financial institution, FirstBank, has announced its upcoming SMEConnect webinar, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the event is designed to move beyond performed rhetoric and equip Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a non-negotiable convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and business scaling tools.

Water Day'26: Fairaction Nigeria debuts solar-powered ‘Smart Water’ solutions - ITREALMS

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As the global community commemorates World Water Day 2026, Fairaction Nigeria has called for a technology-driven approach to ending 'water poverty,' unveiling its Sustainable Smart Water Infrastructure (SWIs) as a blueprint for climate-resilient utility management in rural Africa, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a keynote address in Arulogun, Akinyele Local Government Area, the National Coordinator of Fairaction Nigeria, Dr. David Tola Winjobi, emphasized that traditional water projects are no longer sufficient to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.

WorldStage to unveil 2026 Nigeria Macroeconomic Outlook: Focus on 'Turning the Corner' - ITREALMS

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The 2026 edition of Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Outlook, produced by the research and technology-driven firm World Stage Limited, is scheduled for presentation this Thursday, March 26, at the LCCI-BOI Innovation Hub in Alausa, Ikeja, reports ITREALMS.

Under the evocative title “Turning the Corner,” the forum aims to provide a definitive roadmap for the fiscal year, drawing on partnerships with major institutions such as Zenith Bank, NLNG, the Central Bank of Nigeria, NNPC Limited, Linkage Assurance, and Fidelity Bank.

NCDMB targets December 2026 completion for five-star Radisson Hotel in Yenagoa - ITREALMS

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has affirmed that the landmark Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Yenagoa is on track for a December 2026 commissioning, reports ITREALMS.

The announcement followed a high-level project management tour and workshop at the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), featuring executives from South Africa’s Edison Corporation (incorporating Radisson Hotels Group) and the project contractor, Megastar Technical and Construction Company.

NCC strategic visit to Jos: Gov Mutfwang targets 2026 as Plateau’s digital transformation year -ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making the state a leading digital hub in Nigeria through a deepened partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports ITREALMS.

The Governor made this declaration on Monday, March 23, 2026, while receiving a high-powered delegation from the NCC. The visit served as a pivotal moment for aligning state-level innovation with national broadband and digital economy targets.

Canada–Nigeria technology partnership forum hits Lagos March 26: Building bridges in AI and cybersecurity — ITREALMS

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The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is set to host a high-level Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The forum is designed to be a strategic convergence point for technology leaders, innovators, systems integrators, and policymakers from both nations. The primary objective is to explore untapped commercial opportunities and deepen bilateral collaboration within the rapidly expanding digital economy.

CCC flags 'Volatile compound sentiment': Fake news and insecurity shaping Nigeria’s 2027 pre-election climate — ITREALMS

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The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has raised an urgent alarm over a dangerous convergence of escalating insecurity, political distrust, and sophisticated disinformation campaigns, warning that these forces are already aggressively shaping public sentiment ahead of the 2027 general elections, reports ITREALMS.

In its latest "New Media and Social Listening" analysis, the CCC revealed a turbulent mix of public emotions—ranging from deep grief over persistent security breaches to systemic anger at perceived leadership gaps. This phenomenon, which the Centre labels a “volatile compound sentiment,” is currently saturating Nigeria’s digital and traditional information ecosystems.