NCS mobilizes global tech ecosystem for 'RISE 2026' @Jos as Aliyu calls for national renewal - ITREALMS

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The nation’s foremost professional umbrella body for Information Technology practitioners, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), has officially announced the hosting of its landmark annual event, the NCS International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, reports ITREALMS.

Under the high-impact theme, "Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth and Economic Renaissance," widely dubbed RISE 2026, the global hybrid conference is scheduled to run from Monday, July 27, to Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, Plateau State.

Google faces $440m privacy judgment over unlawful 'Paused' app tracking as class counsel files for fees - ITREALMS

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Tech giant Google is currently battling to overturn a massive legal judgment in the United States after a federal jury found the company unlawfully tracked users who had explicitly deactivated their activity tracking, reports ITREALMS.

The class-action lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California under the case name Rodriguez v. Google, culminated in a landmark verdict where the jury awarded more than $425 million in damages to two certified classes of mobile device users. 

Anambra Police launch investigation into child trafficking attempt, suspect rescued from mob - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police Command has launched a formal investigation into an alleged child trafficking incident at Divine Mercy Hospital, Awada, following the dramatic rescue of a female suspect from an angry mob, reports ITREALMS.

Police operatives attached to the Awada Divisional Headquarters intervened on June 23, 2026, to rescue 37-year-old Anurika Nweme from members of the public at the hospital premises on Eze Iweka Road, Obosi.

Tech-Enabled Sanctuaries: Can AI and apps bridge the care gap? Asks Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS special for Men’s Mental Health Month, REMMY NWEKE explores "Tech-Enabled Sanctuaries." Evaluate the rise of AI counseling and anonymous apps for African men, balancing immediate clinical accessibility against crucial data privacy and digital sovereignty.

 As we advance into Week 3 of our Silent Syncs series, 
WeekendDigits@ITREALMS pivots the conversation from the digital triggers of anxiety to tech-driven solutions. We examine the emerging landscape of Tech-Enabled Sanctuaries—evaluating whether digital therapeutics, anonymous wellness applications, and artificial intelligence can truly bridge the immense mental healthcare gap for African men.

Cost of digital mobs in Africa by Elvis Eromosele - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Everyone talks of the power of social media. It is undeniable. Experts point out that while it holds incredible potential for good, it also has a dangerous capacity for harm.

Today, a social media post can transform an individual's life or spark outrage across borders within minutes. It is no surprise, therefore, that multinational corporations are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of geopolitical tensions, misinformation, and emotional nationalism, because of the power of social media. Digital mobs are on the rise.

Phase3 Telecom reaffirms commitment to bridging Nigeria’s digital divide - ITREALMS

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​Africa’s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure provider, Phase3 Telecom, has reiterated its long-term commitment to expanding broadband penetration across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

​The pledge was made by the Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, during a courtesy visit by the Executive Committee of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to the company’s Abuja headquarters on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Green ICT: Airtel Africa foundation debuts 'Green Schools' initiative across Nigeria to drive circular economy - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa Foundation, through its local subsidiary Airtel Nigeria, has officially launched the Airtel Green Schools initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The sustainability-driven framework is strategically designed to establish specialized environmental learning spaces within primary and secondary schools across the country.

AI-driven sectors outpace peers with 40% higher productivity growth - ITREALMS

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just changing how everyday tasks get executed; it is fundamentally transforming where economic value is created, which workforce skills matter most, and how entry-level career trajectories begin, reports ITREALMS.

According to newly released metrics from the 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer, a massive performance chasm is opening up in the global market. The report delivers an explicit warning to enterprise leaders: organizations that strategically deploy AI to manufacture new value are pulling significantly ahead of competitors, while late adopters face intensifying structural stagnation.

MRA wins another Appeal over NBC’s defective bid to regulate through fines - ITREALMS

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A major victory for press freedom and media autonomy, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has successfully defended a landmark judgment restraining the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from arbitrarily imposing fines on radio and television stations, reports ITREALMS.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out the NBC’s Notice of Appeal, describing the regulatory body's legal filing as "fundamentally defective" and legally incompetent.

40 Nigerian women die daily from breast cancer over late detection - ITREALMS

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Despite years of localized awareness campaigns, Nigeria’s escalating cancer burden remains a critical public health crisis, with late-stage detection continuing to drive devastatingly high mortality rates across the country, reports ITREALMS.

At a high-level advocacy event held in Lagos, medical experts and reproductive health pioneers made an urgent call to women nationwide to prioritize routine clinical screenings and reject the cultural hesitations that delay medical intervention until the disease advances to irreversible stages 3 and 4.

Dangote refinery dismisses PMS round-tripping claims as economically unviable - ITREALMS

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The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has stepped forward to debunk viral allegations suggesting that its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other refined petroleum products are being exported to Lomé, Togo, only to be round-tripped and re-imported into Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

In an official statement released to ITREALMS, clarified the situation, stating that the company broke its standard policy of ignoring unsubstantiated rumors, citing the need for transparent corporate governance and public accountability. 

Kogi intercepts major weapons cache, foils terror reprisal following neutralization of bandit kingpin - ITREALMS

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A major cross-border intelligence operation has successfully neutralized a severe security threat in North-Central Nigeria. In a coordinated multi-agency breakthrough, the Kogi State Government, in alignment with national military and intelligence networks, intercepted a massive cache of tactical arms and ammunition intended to fuel retaliatory attacks by dislodged criminal syndicates, reports ITREALMS.

The operation highlights a major win for intelligence-driven security operations, tracking suspects across state lines through a two-week covert surveillance dragnet.

ASA Women USA honours AASDU President, Ebeledike, with 'Cancer Champion' award – ITREALMS

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In recognition of his strategic role and structural support during its landmark 15th-anniversary milestone, the Anambra State Association, Women in USA, Inc. (ASA Women USA) has officially honoured the President of the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU-Lagos), Chief Sir Amechi C. Ebeledike, (Ikedinigwe), reports ITREALMS.

Chief Ebeledike was presented with the prestigious 2026 Cancer Coalition Award, specifically designated as the Project Partnership Cancer Champion Award. The presentation took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during the high-profile healthcare grant distribution ceremony held at the Patgelina Event Centre in Ebute Metta, Lagos.

The Northern Gaze on Nuhu Ribadu: Security, politics, and weight of expectation by Crispin Oduobuk - Commentary@ITREALMS

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When Nuhu Ribadu stood at the podium of the Ladi Kwali Hall in January 2006, he was still the celebrated chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His voice carried the moral urgency of a man who genuinely believed Nigeria could still be rescued through the disciplined application of law.

“Let us speak the truth,” he repeated. “Let us call a spade a spade.”
The audience at the Third Annual Trust Dialogue responded with enthusiasm. Here was a public official who appeared to understand that corruption was not merely a moral defect but a structural affliction. Something primitive. Corrosive. And quite capable of eating through the foundation of a country while the elites argued over symbolism.