Justice for Nwamaka: Slain Abuja lawyer set for final farewell in Anambra by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The Nigerian legal community and the ancient town of Umuoji are preparing for a somber homecoming that carries the weight of a national tragedy. 

On February 5 and 6, 2026, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo will be laid to rest, but for her family, colleagues, and the wider public, this funeral is far more than a final goodbye. 

It serves as a profound demand for justice in a landscape increasingly shadowed by the insecurity plaguing the Federal Capital Territory.

U.S. formally withdraws from Open Government Partnership, signals shift on transparency - ITREALMS

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The United States (US) government has officially withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP), marking a significant departure from the global transparency initiative first launched as a signature project of the Obama administration, reports ITREALMS.

The exit was solidified through a formal Letter of Withdrawal dated January 15, 2026. Signed by the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Edward Forst, and addressed directly to OGP leadership, the letter effectuated a directive rooted in the White House Memorandum 2026-00976. 

Dangote Refinery slams 'False' import claims, reaffirms commitment to Euro-standard fuel - ITREALMS

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The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has categorically denied viral reports alleging that the facility imports finished petroleum products, reports ITREALMS.

Describing the claims as incorrect and rooted in a misunderstanding of global refinery operations, the company clarified that it remains committed to ending Nigeria’s reliance on substandard fuel imports.

Onne Customs hits 15.4% revenue growth, tackles documentation gaps @stakeholder engagement - ITREALMS

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The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has moved to streamline operations at Onne Port following revelations from its recent Time Release Study (TRS), reports ITREALMS.

During a high-level stakeholder engagement held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, challenged port users on strict compliance with cargo documentation to eliminate avoidable delays in the supply chain.

Census: Nigeria loses over N400bn as contractors lament non-payment for jobs done by Abdul Suleiman - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, trainings and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown.

This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for the twice postponed census have been lamenting the non-payment of debts owed them by the NPC. 

Why Nigeria’s electoral watchdog remains leashed - Editorial@ITREALMS

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The quest for a National Electoral Offences Commission has become the ultimate mirage in Nigeria’s democratic landscape, appearing closer with every new legislative session, yet receding just as quickly when the time for implementation arrives.

For years, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pleaded to be relieved of the dual burden of organizing elections and prosecuting the criminals who subvert them. 

Data-audit of tribal bias: Why 5G healthcare cannot run on 1G logic by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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In this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE performs a data-audit on the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) crisis. From "Packet Loss" of talent to the "Legacy Bugs" of exclusion, we reveal why tribalism is the ultimate system crash.

In the digital age, data is the ultimate equalizer. At WeekendDigits, we often discuss "Interoperability," the ability of different systems, devices, and applications to connect, communicate, and exchange data seamlessly. 

In the world of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), we don't care about the brand of the router or the "tribe" of the chipset; we only care about whether the handshake is successful and if the data packets arrive intact.

Information Sovereignty: Nigerian Press bodies urge FG, NASS to curb big tech dominance - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s major media and journalism organizations have issued a unified, urgent call to the Federal Government and the National Assembly to protect the Nigerian press from the suffocating dominance of global digital platforms, reports ITREALMS.

This joint appeal, released under the banner of the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), warns of a strategic national threat to the country’s information ecosystem, democratic stability, and economic independence.

NCC board charts new path for digital skills @DBI Lagos inspection - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the nation’s digital skills gap following an extensive inspection tour of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Oshodi, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-powered delegation, led by the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, visited the campus last Friday, January 30, 2026.

ACG Kamal Mohammed bows out as Customs commissions new health facility @PH - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Zone C Headquarters in Port Harcourt was filled with tributes and celebration last week as Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Kamal Mohammed officially retired from active service, reports ITREALMS.

The event, marking his mandatory retirement at age 60, served as a dual-purpose occasion featuring the commissioning of the newly reconstructed Customs Area 1 Clinic and Quarter Guard.