EXCLUSIVE: How Fintechs Engineered Nigeria’s ₦1 Quadrillion Payment Revolution, Says LCCI Boss, Dr. Almona - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s digital financial landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, propelled by home-grown financial technology (Fintech) innovators rather than traditional banking models or public sector initiatives, reports ITREALMS.

​Delivering her keynote address on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the 3rd Business Journal FinTech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, the Director-General and CEO of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, emphasized that local Fintech unicorns are enhancing Nigeria’s global footprint through rapid infrastructure development and financial integration.

Historic leadership transition as Shell bids farewell to Marno de Jong, welcomes Elohor Aiboni - ITREALMS

Shell Companies in Nigeria on Tuesday night hosted a rousing sendforth to honor outgoing Executive Vice President Nigeria and Country Chair, Marno de Jong, while formally welcoming Elohor Aiboni, who returns from an international assignment to take up the role, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile event saw stakeholders from government, the energy industry, professional bodies, and diplomatic circles join in celebrating the achievements of de Jong, who led Shell’s business in Nigeria for more than six years. 

FR. DZUNGWE @DECADE: Tribute on faithful vocation and visionary action in priesthood by Iornumbe Stanislaus - Commentary@ITREALMS

The Catholic Church in Nigeria, and indeed the global Christian community, is united in joyful celebration as Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Msughter Dzungwe, S.C., marks the 10th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

A dedicated member of the Congregation of the Servants of Charity (the Guanellians), this milestone is more than a chronological marker; it is a profound testament to a decade of unwavering dedication, spiritual fruitfulness, and visionary service in the Lord's vineyard.

Deconstructing the Viral '13-to-60' Prison Tale — Fact vs. Fiction by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

Viral stories on social media often captivate audiences with heart-wrenching narratives of injustice, redemption, and survival. One such story recently making the rounds across messaging platforms and social networks recounts the harrowing tale of a 13-year-old boy in Maiduguri who accidentally broke a police officer's car headlight, spent 47 years in Nigerian prisons without trial across multiple states, was personally rescued by a weeping governor at age 60, confronted the officer-turned-monarch, and eventually celebrated his 78th birthday running a provision shop.

While the narrative serves as a dramatic parable about power, forgiveness, and human endurance, a critical analytical review reveals severe timeline contradictions, judicial impossibilities, and missing verifiable facts.

In this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS Online, REMMY NWEKE breaks down the numbers, legal procedures, and narrative gaps behind this viral sensation.

Numbers Don't Add Up: Timeline and Mathematical Contradictions
A factual examination of the text exposes glaring chronological discrepancies that undermine the core narrative:

NCC, REA sign landmark MoU to power telecoms infrastructure with renewable energy - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating off-grid renewable energy solutions into telecommunications networks, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership was officially sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held at the NCC Annex Office Auditorium in Mbora, Abuja.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian telecoms operators plan ₦3.99trn infrastructure injection - ITREALMS

To solidify Nigeria’s digital economy, telecommunications operators under the umbrella of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have committed to a massive two-year capital expenditure (CapEx) plan totaling ₦3.99 trillion across 2025 and 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at an address before the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), ALTON Chairman Engr. Gbenga Adebayo disclosed that following pivotal government intervention in 2025, specifically a strategic tariff adjustment that restored financial sustainability; Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and tower infrastructure companies injected roughly ₦2.13 trillion in CapEx last year alone.

Soludo @ 66: 'Chukwu Ma', destiny child of Nigerian independence by Chuka Nnabuife - Commentary@ITREALMS

Weight of history:

There are birthdays, and then there are birthdays that seem to carry the weight of history itself.

Across cultures, faith traditions, and schools of thought, the moment of one's birth has often been regarded as more than just a calendar event. It is seen as the convergence of time, season, and purpose; a meaningful moment in which destiny quietly begins its journey.

Soludo @66: Architect of Anambra's quiet digital revolution by Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata - Commentary@ITREALMS

The 66th floor:
Birthdays are a moment for celebration, reflection, and gratitude. But for transformational leaders, the true measure of their journey is found less in the years lived, and more in the institutions they build, the systems they strengthen, and the future they inspire.

As Governor Chukwuma Soludo marks his 66th birthday, it presents a compelling opportunity to reflect on a remarkable story unfolding quietly across the state: the story of how technology is becoming a fundamental pillar of governance. 

Nkata Ndi Iyom Igbo, Leo Stan Ekeh foundations empower trainers to drive youth value reorientation - ITREALMS

The Nkata Ndi Iyom Igbo Foundation and the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) have successfully concluded a four-day regional seminar aimed at equipping trainers with the knowledge, values, and practical skills required to inspire positive behavioural change among young people across Southeast Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The seminar, themed “Rebuilding Character, Strengthening Values, Empowering Minds, Enabling the Future,” was designed as a Train-the-Trainers initiative to prepare women, teachers, mothers, and community leaders as catalysts for moral reorientation and social transformation.

Gbenga Adeyinka, Kiekie, Dr Okulaja join star-studded lineup @2026 QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit - ITREALMS

Ace comedian and master of ceremonies Gbenga Adeyinka has been unveiled as the host for the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, reports ITREALMS.

The high-profile gathering has also expanded its roster with the addition of actress and content creator Kiekie (Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori) and Dr. Olamide Okulaja, Technical Adviser to the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, as speakers.

CBN Governor, Cardoso to keynote @Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026 - ITREALMS Online

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is set to deliver an address as Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The event is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM prompt, with the apex bank officially confirming Governor Cardoso’s participation over the weekend.

Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to headline 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja - ITREALMS

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, taking place at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Hosted by the CBN in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum (EMF) and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), the high-profile gathering will convene senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private-sector leaders, and top global economists to deliberate on practical policy responses to an increasingly volatile economic landscape.

$2bn renewable energy investment yields 76,000 jobs, REA charges stakeholders on local capacity - ITREALMS Online

Nigeria’s renewable energy workforce participation remains disproportionately low, with the sector generating roughly 76,000 jobs despite attracting over $2 billion in cumulative investments, a stark contrast to the 16.2 million jobs supported globally by the solar industry, reports ITREALMS.

This disclosure was made by the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Aliyu, who warned that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable energy transition on permanent import dependence.