ICANN NomCom unveils 2026 leadership selections: Africa secures apex board, technical roles - ITREALMS

Demonstrating the continent's deepening technical expertise and strategic weight in global internet policy, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Nominating Committee (NomCom) has officially announced its leadership selections for the 2026/2027 term, reports ITREALMS.

The global recruitment cycle saw African experts capture critical seats across ICANN’s multistakeholder architecture, following an extraordinarily high level of regional engagement.

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Proxynet to unveil next-generation tech solutions @GITEX Nigeria 2026 - ITREALMS

Pan-African enterprise technology provider Proxynet Communications has officially announced its participation at GITEX Nigeria 2026, where it will showcase next-generation digital transformation frameworks designed for enterprises, government institutions, and technology partners, reports ITREALMS.

Operating under the theme “Beyond Connectivity: The Bridge to Sovereign Innovation,” GITEX Nigeria 2026 serves as a strategic convergence point for African industry leaders looking to pivot from basic connectivity toward digital independence, intelligent transformation, and sustainable innovation. 

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Beyond Raw Talent: Why Nigeria’s creative economy demands structure, capital, and protection - Editorial@ITREALMS

For decades, Nigeria’s creative industry has been celebrated as a triumph of sheer willpower. From the global dominance of Afrobeats and the prolific output of Nollywood to the viral reach of digital content creators and literary icons, the nation’s cultural influence is undeniable. Yet, behind the glitz and international accolades lies a sobering economic reality: raw talent alone can no longer sustain or scale Nigeria’s creative economy.

The message delivered at the second QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit in Lagos was both urgent and clear. As stakeholders noted, talent without structure is merely a hustle. While creative individuals continue to put Nigeria on the global map, the country contributes barely 1.2 percent to its national GDP from the creative sector; less than half of South Africa’s contribution, where intentional policy, proper infrastructure, and transparent measurement frameworks are firmly in place.

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Techeconomy unveils GrowthX confab, TiLAwards to celebrate 9th anniversary - ITREALMS

Premier digital media platform, Techeconomy has officially announced the maiden edition of GrowthX by Techeconomy, alongside the launch of the Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards (TiLAwards), reports ITREALMS.

The dual-part event, featuring an executive thought-leadership conference and an evening gala; will gather C-suite executives, policymakers, and innovators across Nigeria’s technology, telecommunications, financial services, payments, and digital infrastructure sectors.

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Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives: NNPC/SNEPCo vision first outreach empowers nearly 3,000 @Badagry - ITREALMS

Nearly 3,000 residents across Badagry Local Government Area have benefited from the latest edition of the Vision First medical outreach, a joint Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), reports ITREALMS.

The five-day medical intervention saw large turnouts as community members from various parts of Badagry gathered early each day to access comprehensive healthcare services.  Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Airtel Africa launches continent’s first commercial Starlink mobile service @DRC - ITREALMS

Airtel Africa plc has officially made history as the first telecommunications operator on the African continent to commercially deploy Starlink Mobile satellite-to-mobile service, choosing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as its launchpad, reports ITREALMS.

The breakthrough service allows Airtel DRC subscribers equipped with compatible LTE smartphones to maintain seamless connectivity across non-terrestrial areas wherever they have a direct view of the sky, completely eliminating traditional mobile dead zones.

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Faith, fitness and fraternity: St Jude CMO tournament cements brotherhood among parishioners - ITREALMS

The Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) of St. Jude Parish, Mafoloku, Lagos, successfully concluded its annual football tournament and physical wellness outing yesterday, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Dominican Field, Mafoloku, reports ITREALMS.

The vibrant parish event brought together parishioners, families, and community leaders in a powerful celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and Christian fellowship. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Stakeholders @QEDNG summit demand strategic funding, IP protection for Nigeria’s creative sector - ITREALMS

The second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, convened by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, concluded with a unanimous declaration by key stakeholders that Nigeria’s creative economy cannot thrive on raw talent alone, reports ITREALMS.

Operating under the theme "Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter," the summit brought together a distinguished gathering of filmmakers, music executives, tech innovators, financiers, and policymakers to chart a definitive path toward transforming local creative energy into structured, globally competitive enterprises.

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