DBI Insight: Broadband expansion remains critical to digital growth - ITREALMS

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Sustained investment in broadband infrastructure will be essential to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation, particularly in underserved and rural communities.

DBI findings indicate that connectivity remains the backbone of digital services, influencing access, inclusion, and economic participation.

— Source: DBI Report (2026)

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Local content, capacity drive power Nigeria's data centre boom says Cooker - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s push toward digital sovereignty is gaining momentum, as industry leaders and regulators reaffirm their commitment to local content development and capacity building as the backbone of the nation’s fast-growing data centre ecosystem, reports ITREALMS.

At the heart of this transformation is a deliberate strategy to deepen indigenous expertise, stimulate economic multipliers, and position Nigeria, particularly Lagos, as a continental hub for digital infrastructure. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Effiong interrogates alleged 2027 sinister conspiracy against ADC leadership - ITREALMS Online

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Human rights lawyer, Barrister Inibehe Effiong, has provided a surgical analysis on Facebook, exposing what he describes as a "well orchestrated sinister conspiracy" to truncate contested and credible elections in 2027, centered on the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reports ITREALMS.

The standardized transformation must prioritize internal party democracy over transactional intervention. Effiong detailed how the entire Executives of the ADC reportedly resigned to allow David Mark and Aregbesola to emerge as the National Chairman and the National Secretary respectively.

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FG: Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements, moves to restore peace in Plateau - ITREALMS Online

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The Federal Government has reiterated its unshakeable resolve to protect lives and property across the country, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing the recent security situation in Plateau State, the government declared that Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements or acts of violence as it moves to restore lasting, sustainable peace in the region.

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Konga unveils Easter homecoming campaign to bridge digital gaps for less - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Easter homecoming campaign, reports ITREALMS.

This strategic seasonal initiative, which commenced on April 1st, 2026, isn't merely a commercial event; it is a profound leadership event designed to ensure that the unescapable digital fate of millions of Nigerians is secured through affordability and access.

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DBI Insight: Nigeria’s digital economy maintains strong growth momentum - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s digital economy continues to demonstrate strong growth, driven by expanding internet penetration, mobile connectivity, and rapid adoption of digital financial services.

According to the DBI Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026 (Q1 Intelligence Report), the convergence of telecom infrastructure, fintech innovation, and public sector digitisation is reshaping economic activity and unlocking new opportunities across sectors.

— Source: DBI Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026 (Q1 Intelligence Report)

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NCC top brass interrogates Lagos telecom infrastructure to bridge digital gaps - ITREALMS Online

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The landscape of Nigeria’s digital connectivity is undergoing a strategic, high-stakes interrogation. In a decisive move to align regulatory oversight with physical reality, the top leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) concluded a high-profile facility tour of major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and infrastructure providers in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The delegation, led by the NCC board chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr. Aminu Maida, visited the nerve centers of MTN, Globacom, Airtel, and Open Data Access (DataCentre), facilitated by Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) led by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo.

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NITDA, NIPSS converge to interrogate Nigeria’s digital fate, orange economy growth - ITREALMS

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In a high-stakes strategic engagement, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reinforced its commitment to the nation's digital transformation through a strengthened collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), reports ITREALMS.

​Hosting the Director General of NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, alongside the elite participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026, NITDA provided a platform for a profound interrogation of how digital innovation can act as the primary driver for sustainable growth, with a specific, surgical focus on the Orange Economy.

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MRA raises alarm over "Reign of Opacity" as 99% of federal agencies fail to fund FOI in 2026 budget - ITREALMS

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​Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has expressed grave concern over the "calculated starving" of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, in the 2026 Federal Government budge, reports ITREALMS.

A detailed review reveals that over 99 percent of public institutions have zero dedicated funding to fulfill their legal transparency obligations, effectively institutionalizing a culture of secrecy in governance.

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DBI releases Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026: Q1 Intelligence Report (Executive Edition) - ITREALMS

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DigitalSENSE Business Intelligence (DBI), an initiative of ITREALMS Media, has released the Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026: Q1 Intelligence Report (Executive Edition), offering strategic insights into the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping Nigeria’s digital economy, reports ITREALMS.

The report provides a concise, data-driven overview of key developments across telecommunications, financial technology (fintech), digital infrastructure, policy, and investment dynamics. It highlights the increasing role of digital transformation in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and innovation across the country.

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Nigerian Navy releases successful candidates for batch 38 training @NNBTS Onne - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Navy has released the list of successful candidates for the Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 38 recruitment exercise, urging the general public to check on its official recruitment portal at https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, reports ITREALMS.

According to the notice issued in March 2026, all successful candidates are required to report for training at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School, Onne, Rivers State, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 

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NCDMB lauds ESSO’s $23m logistics bet as Nigeria asserts global hub status - ITREALMS

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Against a backdrop of a fractured global energy landscape, Nigeria has forcefully advanced its capacity, with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) applauding ESSO Nigeria on the groundbreaking of its permanent shorebase facility at the LADOL Deep Offshore Logistics Base, reports ITREALMS.

This isn't just a $23 million construction project; it is a profound leadership event. The NCDMB described this groundbreaking as a major, unshakeable demonstration that Nigeria has successfully transitioned past its dependency era and has become a prime, capable hub for global oil and gas logistics.

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Nigeria advances digital governance as NITDA takes over NGEA portal - ITREALMS Online

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The landscape of governance in Nigeria has shifted. In a move that fundamentally changes how the public sector functions, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally taken over the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) portal, reports ITREALMS.

This isn't merely a technological upgrade; it is a profound leadership event. This handover marks the precise moment when Nigeria moves past fragmented digital initiatives and embraces a coordinated, disciplined national framework designed to provide unparalleled citizen-focused service.

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