Konga bags HP’s Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 Award - ITREALMS

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The multiple award-winning composite e-commerce group, Konga, has again made a significant mark on the global stage. 

The retail powerhouse has been honored with the prestigious Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 award by global technology giant, HP. The award recognizes Konga's excellence and solidifies its position as a trusted leader in Nigeria's digital marketplace.

NDDC received $142m from Shell Nigeria, partners in 2023 - ITREALMS

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A total of $142.5 million was paid to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) last year by The Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). SPDC paid $112.5 million while SNEPCo remitted $30 million compared to $59.04 million by SPDC and $20.73 by SNEPCo in 2022.

The contributions came from the Shell companies on behalf of themselves and their respective partners –. Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC); TotalEnergies, EP Nigeria Limited; NAOC; and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited – as statutory contributions to the interventionist agency.

Shell's Bonga oil production improved in 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) improved oil production at the Bonga oil field last year than the previous one, reports ITREALMS.

Nigeria’s first deep-water development produced some 138,000 barrels of oil per day (boepd) in 2023 compared to around 101,000 in 2022.

Have you heard: 'We paid N2.707trn in taxes, royalties' says Shell Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Shell Nigeria has exclusively paid a total of $1.09 billion, about N2,707,310,000,000.00 trillion, in corporate taxes and royalties to the Federal Government of Nigeria for year ended 2023, reports ITREALMS.

These payments were made through the operations of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company of Nigeria Ltd (SNEPCo).

Shell Nigeria paid $1.09bn in taxes, royalties in 2023 - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria has exclusively paid a total of $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Federal Government of Nigeria last year through the operations of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company of Nigeria Ltd (SNEPCo.)

The figures, announced in the just published 2023 Shell Briefing Notes, show that SPDC paid $442 million, while SNEPCo remitted $649 million. Similar payments made by the two companies in 2022 amounted to $1.36 billion.

inDrive grows, records over 66m downloads in 2023 - ITREALMS

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The global mobility and urban services platform operating across 46 countries including 9 African countries, inDrive, has been named the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app in 2023, reports ITREALMS.

Thus retaining this accolade for a second consecutive year, according to data.ai, just as inDrive achieved a notable milestone, ranking as the fourth most downloaded application worldwide in the travel category.

2023: Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt's revenue hits N116.5bn - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 1 Command Port Harcourt has generated the total sum of One Hundred and Sixteen Billion, Five Hundred Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Eight Naira and Eighty-Four Kobo (₦116,500,930,958.84), as revenue collected in the year 2023, reports ITREALMS.

This disclosure was made by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mustapha Hashim in a press statement issued, signed and made available to our correspondent by the Customs Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital Wednesday.

2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue: Maida calls for conscious measures to reduce waste - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has canvassed for conscious measures to reduce the electronic waste generated by the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country.

Maida made this call at the 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue which held at the prestigious Welcome Center Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos recently with the theme: You can recycle anything with a plug, battery, and cable.

Airtel wins partnership of the year award @2023 SERAS - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has won the coveted Partnership of the Year award at the 17th edition of the prestigious Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, December 15, 2023. The accolade was in recognition of Airtel’s the Re-imagine Education initiative, a consequential collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

According to the SERAS organizers, the jury’s selection of Airtel is in recognition of the benchmark set by the telecom giant in synergy, impact, and innovation through its visionary collaborations, noting that Airtel's partnership with UNICEF has delivered commendable improvement to the education system of Nigeria.

2023 holiday shopping trends in Nigeria by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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The holiday season is not only a time for celebration and festivities but also a peak period for shopping, both online and offline. In Nigeria, the dynamics of holiday shopping have evolved over the years, influenced by changing consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic factors.

 As we delve into the trends that will shape the 2023 holiday shopping season in Nigeria, it becomes evident that the landscape is evolving, presenting new opportunities and challenges for both retailers and consumers.

Ethnos unveils Aquila for mobile security platforms @ZenithBank Tech Fair 2023

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Lagos-based cybersecurity firm, Ethnos marked a significant milestone at the Tech Fair 2023 organized by Zenith Bank by introducing Aquila, a mobile application scanning and security solution, reports ITREALMS.

This, Ethnos disclosed as solidifying the company position as an innovative cybersecurity firms in the country, showcasing their commitment to advancing cybersecurity through groundbreaking innovation.

Celebrating You 2023 by TD Africa gets December 3rd date, Flavour, Patoranking lineup - ITREALMS

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The leading distributor of cutting-edge technology and lifestyle products in Sub-Saharan Africa, TD Africa, is poised to host the highly awaited return of "Celebrating You," a landmark year-end event that stands as the apex of Nigeria's flourishing technology landscape.

Scheduled for December 3, 2023, at the prestigious Konga Place in Lekki, Lagos, the 11th edition of "Celebrating You" promises to uphold its reputation for attracting a distinguished guest list. This includes luminaries from Corporate Nigeria, high-profile representatives from local and international technology brands, celebrities, industry captains, and government dignitaries, ensuring an event of unparalleled significance.

Endor Labs is CRN 2023 Stellar Startup - ITREALMS

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Endor Labs, creator of the Code and Pipeline Governance Platform, has been named to the CRN 2023 Stellar Startups list in the application development category. 

This annual list, previously known as CRN Emerging Vendors, recognizes fast-rising technology manufacturers committed to delivering leading-edge solutions that propel innovation and growth in the IT channel.

CBN: Old design Naira banknotes not going off street soon, beyond December 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has declared that old designed Naira banknotes will not go off the street and circulation anytime soon, even beyond December 31, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

CBN through its Director, Corporate Communications, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, recalled that the Apex bank had introduced the redesign of N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations in October 2022 and certain deadlines were set for the old design of these denominations to cease as legal tenders.

IATF: Dangote urges greater expansion of trade, investments - ITREALMS

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Continental leading entrepreneur and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has urged for greater integration of African economies and expansion of trade and investments across the continent to stimulate growth and create employment opportunities.

Speaking at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2023 holding at the Al Manara International Conference Centre, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate, Dangote, who was represented by the Group Executive Director, Stakeholder Management and Government Relations, Engr. Ahmed Mansur expressed commitment to participating and supporting both the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the Intra-African Trade Fair.

NCC, SystemSpecs, New Horizons CEOs to address startups at WorldStage Summit 2023 - ITREALMS

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All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2023  on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos as top information technology experts confirmed participation to address a special breakout session of the summit tagged Startups on WorldStage  with the Theme: ‘The Game Changers.’

According to a statement by World Stage Limited, the organizers of the summit, the new Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Aminu Maida as the Guest of Honour will present a key note address; Mr. Tim Akano, CEO, New Horizons Nigeria will present the theme paper The Game Changers; while Mr. John Tani Obaro, Group Managing Director (GMD), SystemSpecs Holdings, Nigeria will speak on ‘Startups journey from conception to launch’.

Konga unveils Nigeria’s biggest shopping event, Yakata 2023 - ITREALMS

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Konga, Africa’s leading e-commerce group, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Black Friday campaign; Konga Yakata!

This month-long extravaganza of discounts and deals is set to take the online shopping experience to the next level from November 1 to 30. Konga Yakata promises shoppers massive discounts and savings, exciting promotions, and an extensive range of exclusive offers.

IDRW 2023: Olori Janet Afolabi organises women summit, gives financial aid - ITREALMS

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The rural women in Apomu, headquarters of Isokan local government area of Osun State, were last Sunday hosted by the Olori Janet Afolabi Foundation at the Palace of Alapomu to mark this year's International Day of Rural Women (IDRW), reports ITREALMS.

Addressing the women, Olori Janet Afolabi, the Queen of Apomu Kingdom and founder of the foundation, said "Today belongs to you. It is dedicated to appreciate you for your hard work and resilience as the backbone of food production, where you constitute women labour- paid and unpaid."

'Grit' by Obari Gomba wins Nigeria Prize for Literature 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, (NLNG) on Friday announced “Grit”, authored by the playwright, Obari Gomba, as the winner of the $100,000 prize for the 2023 cycle on Drama.

Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Chairperson of the Advisory Board, made the announcement at the Grand Award Night ceremony in Lagos, themed “Redefinition”. She also announced Eyoh Asuquo Etim’s entry “Herstory versus ‘History’: A motherist rememory in Akachi Ezeigbo’s The Last of the Strong Ones and Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun” as the 2023 winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism, which comes with $10,000 prize money.

Respiratory technologies for new-borns by Hippolite Amadi wins 2023 The Nigeria Prize for Science - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science has announced a novel scientific work on respiratory technologies for keeping Nigerian new-born babies alive by Professor Hippolite Amadi as the winner of the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science, reports ITREALMS.

With this, ITREALMS gathered that Professor Amadi will go home with the Prize worth $100,000, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).