ANSICTA unveils Digital Anambra Handbook 2026 - ITREALMS

The Anambra State ICT Agency (ANSICTA) has officially unveiled the Digital Anambra Handbook 2026, a centralized citizen gateway designed to simplify access to public services and deepen e-governance across the state, reports ITREALMS.

Unveiled during a press briefing in Awka on Thursday, the digital compendium connects Ndi Anambra to 35 live digital platforms, 29 ministry and agency websites, and 14 core service areas, spanning healthcare, justice, revenue, transport, infrastructure, business registration, grievance redress, and youth development. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

2nd Cycling Kano: Organisers open registration of cyclists ahead of December 12 grand finale - ITREALMS

The organisers of Cycling Kano, the biggest cycling event in Northern Nigeria, on Wednesday launched online registration for cyclists ahead of the second edition of the event, scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, reports ITREALMS. 

The ride will kick off from the Emir's Palace in Kano.

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NCS sets date for 2026 NITMA, spotlight falls on digital governors, tech innovators - ITREALMS

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Africa's largest IT professional society and the foremost voice for information technology in Nigeria, has officially announced the details for the 2026 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a high-profile press briefing on November 12, 2026, the NCS President, Prof. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, revealed that the prestigious event is slated to hold on December 1, 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

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NCDMB, NLNG commit US$9m to endow professorial research chairs in six Nigerian universities - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) have launched a US$9 million professorial chair endowment programme across six Nigerian universities to develop commercially viable solutions to industry challenges, strengthen local research capacity, and advance technological innovation in the energy sector, reports ITREALMS.

Under the Nigerian Content Research and Development (NC-R&D) Professorial Chair Endowment Programme, each beneficiary institution receives US$1.5 million to establish a specialized professorial chair aligned with critical industry research priorities, implemented in partnership with the NCDMB and supervised by its Planning, Research and Statistics Directorate.

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Application opens for ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship programme - ITREALMS

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially opened the application round for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship Program, reports ITREALMS.

The upcoming ICANN89 Policy Forum is scheduled to take place from June 14 to 17, 2027, in Vancouver, Canada. ICANN noted that should the gathering be transitioned to a virtual format, the Fellowship Program will similarly be conducted online. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Leo Stan Ekeh to women leaders @Dubai: I choose 'Corporate suicide' to build Africa's tech identity - ITREALMS

Africa’s technology pioneer and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has shared a compelling narrative of resilience with an international audience of over 600 women industry leaders, recounting how his choice to build a tech enterprise on the continent was viewed as “corporate suicide,” reports ITREALMS.

Speaking as a keynote speaker on the final day of The International Women Leadership Conference (TIWLC) in Dubai, organized by the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Foundation under the theme “Losing the Fear” Ekeh reflected on his early entrepreneurial struggles.

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World energy council regional chair, Ibrahim, to deliver 14th Realnews Lecture - ITREALMS

The Regional Chair for Africa of the World Energy Council, Dr. Farouk Omar Ibrahim, has been named the guest lecturer for the 14th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine Online, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 10:00 AM. The lecture, themed "Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa," will be chaired by Engr. Debo Fagbami, Managing Director of NEDO Gas Development Company Limited (NEDOGAS).

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Harnessing 5G and Fibre for Rural Connectivity in Nigeria (Part 3) by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

In the final installment of this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS series, REMMY NWEKE charts a path beyond abandoned infrastructure. By analyzing the failures of legacy models at Site ID: SEV001, Part 3 explores how leveraging 5G Fixed Wireless Access, fibre backhaul expansion, and enforceable regulatory frameworks can deliver sustainable rural connectivity across Nigeria.

Introduction: Beyond the steel and concrete
The investigation into Base Transceiver Station, AMPE Project 2022, South East Zone, Site ID: SEV001 in Awba-Ofemili laid bare the vulnerabilities of traditional rural infrastructure deployment. Parts 1 and 2 exposed the fallout of poor community integration, unactivated hardware, and the regulatory tension between corporate confidentiality and public accountability. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

DNS WomenNG calls for digital empowerment, protection of women's dignity over Mama Ukehe phenomenon - ITREALMS

Organisation highlights technology's power to amplify women's voices, combat stigma and transform viral solidarity into lasting social impact.

DNS WomenNG has called for greater use of digital technology to advance women's dignity, inclusion and empowerment, following the nationwide attention generated by the Mama Ukehe phenomenon in Enugu State, reports ITREALMS.

The organisation described the public response to Mama Ukehe's emotional experience at her husband's traditional Ozo title-taking ceremony as a compelling demonstration of how digital platforms can transform an individual experience into a national conversation and mobilise solidarity across geographical, ethnic and social boundaries.

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Shell commends energy sector reforms as gateway to unlocking oil barrels - ITREALMS

The energy giant Shell has commended recent regulatory and fiscal reforms within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, describing them as critical catalysts for the country to unlock additional oil barrels, boost reserves, and maintain global competitiveness, reports ITREALMS.

Delivering a goodwill message on Monday at the opening of the 44th Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in Lagos, the Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni, highlighted how targeted incentives are transforming the nation's energy landscape.

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NLNG unveils 2027 Creative Arts prize, calls for entries and appoints Advisory Board - ITREALMS

Nigerian filmmakers have been challenged to capture unseen perspectives of national life as Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) officially opens submissions for the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. Centered on the thematic focus "Nigeria Unseen," the competition invites compelling documentary entries that spotlight overlooked stories, everyday experiences, and under-represented narratives across the country.

Following its successful inaugural cycle, the 2027 competition returns with a cash prize of US$20,000. Participation is open to all Nigerian documentary filmmakers aged 18 to 35, regardless of their current country of residence.

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Mama Ukehe Phenomenon: How technology turned private tears into a national movement - Editorial@ITREALMS

From a viral video in Ukehe to a nationwide wave of solidarity, the Mama Ukehe story demonstrates the power of digital media to expose social injustice, mobilise compassion and challenge cultural stereotypes. But beyond the viral moment lies a bigger question: can technology help transform temporary public sympathy into lasting social change?

Sometimes, a smartphone camera captures more than an event; it captures the conscience of a nation.

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