New Horizons CEO Tim Akano highlights partnership with IT Media @NITRA’s ends 2025 in style - ITREALMS-

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... pledges continued free IT training for journalists as New Horizons marks 20 years.

The Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) concluded its annual end‑of‑year meeting on Thursday, 18 December 2025 with a powerful reflection on the symbiotic relationship between New Horizons and Nigeria’s IT journalists, reports ITREALMS.

Hosted at a New Horizons training facility, courtesy of the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tim Akano, the gathering underscored the long‑standing mutual support between the media and the organization.

NIMC rewards performance: 523 staff promoted as 2025 year ends - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded the year 2025 by announcing the promotion of 523 staff members, a move aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, reports ITREALMS.

The approval for this mass promotion was granted by the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, following the successful completion of the statutory performance reward system. 

PEBEC honours NCC: Telecom regulator is top five best-performing government agencies for 2025 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been named one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), according to a statement signed by Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs of the NCC and made available to ITREALMS.

The prestigious recognition was announced at the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night held on Tuesday at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.

AI-powered digital transformation: AVEVA bags 2025 Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year award - ITREALMS

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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has been recognised by tech giant Microsoft as the winner of the 2025 Microsoft Manufacturing Partner of the Year Award, reports ITREALMS.

The award, announced ahead of the Microsoft Ignite conference in San Francisco, honours a partner organization that demonstrates exceptional innovation and implementation of customer solutions using Microsoft Cloud technologies, particularly within the industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Check Point launches 2025 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report - ITREALMS

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025, revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

African organisations now face an average of 3,153 attacks per week. Among the key countries analysed, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco; Nigeria recorded the highest number of weekly attacks at 4,200, while Ethiopia ranked as the most attacked nation overall.

EFCC boss, Olukoyede, leads charge @WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 on anti-corruption and productivity - ITREALMS

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has confirmed his participation as a keynote speaker at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025, scheduled to hold this Friday, November 21, 2025, at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Mr. Olukoyede will address the critical role of anti-graft efforts in national development, with a specific focus on ‘Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost Ease of Doing Business.’

BOI, MAN, NECA’s chief executives, others set to address low productivity in Nigeria @WES 2025 - ITREALMS

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All is set for the annual WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 on Friday November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10am, with top experts from the public, private and academia set to address the theme: Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria.

According to a statement by the organisers, World Stage Limited, a research and technology driven Africa focused firm, among the top chief executives that have confirmed participation in the summit include Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry (BoI); Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); and Mr. Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, Director General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA).

Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness 2025: Tackling misinformation key to protecting community health - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has called for greater vigilance against health-related misinformation, warning that myths and falsehoods about diseases like Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee) could undermine community health development, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made following the successful Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign 2025, themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread,” held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili.

Prioritising eye health in Nigeria on World Sight Day 2025 by Elizabeth Eromosele - ITREALMS

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"The eyes are the window to the soul," is a popular statement. The truth is that the eyes are also the window to education, productivity, and quality of life. Imagine a child in Lagos struggling to read from the board, not because she is lazy or distracted, but because her eyesight is failing. Picture a farmer in Katsina unable to tend to his crops, not because the rains failed, but because cataracts have clouded his vision. Consider the office worker in Port Harcourt who squints endlessly at his computer screen because he cannot afford a simple pair of glasses. These are not distant stories - they are daily realities for millions of Nigerians.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the world will pause to observe World Sight Day, an annual event that shines a spotlight on blindness, vision impairment, and the importance of eye health. This year’s theme, #LoveYourEyes, is a rallying call for individuals, communities, and governments to make eye care accessible, available, and affordable for all. 

GOCOP 2025: All is now set for annual conference - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the 2025 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled to hold at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The ninth edition of the GOCOP Annual Conference will focus on the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

Nigeria Prize for Science 2025: No winner, big lessons for ICT and AI innovators by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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In this episode of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE examines why the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science ended without a winner, spotlighting vital lessons for ICT and AI innovators on originality, rigor, and real-world impact.

Preamble:
The 2025 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science (NPS) has ended without a winner. Despite attracting 112 entries under the theme “Innovations in ICT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Technologies for Development,” the judges concluded that none met the Prize’s high standards.

Nigeria Prize for Science 2025: No winner, but standards and hope endure by Remmy Nweke

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The 2025 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science closed without a winner, as the Advisory Board and judges concluded that none of the 112 entries submitted met the rigorous benchmarks of excellence demanded by Africa’s most prestigious scientific award.

At a press conference in Lagos, Professor Barth Nnaji, Chairman of the Advisory Board, said the decision was not taken lightly but was necessary to protect the credibility of the Prize, which is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).

Ortom, NOA DG, Ndisika, Adeniyi to lead discussion @GOCOP 2025 Conference - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that Chief Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State, will serve as one of the panelists at the upcoming GOCOP 2025 Conference.

The conference theme is "Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects."

NLNG wins best corporate training partner award 2025 - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been recognized as the Best Corporate Training Partner 2025 by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) at the 4th edition of OGTAN Human Capital Development (HCD) Awards held in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

This accolade underscores NLNG's longstanding commitment to workforce development, skills transfer, and capacity building within Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

TD Africa, IBM unveil innovation strategies @GITEX Nigeria 2025 - ITREALMS

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Africa’s leading technology distributor, TD Africa, proudly participated in the just-concluded GITEX Nigeria 2025, held for the first time in the country from September 1st to 4th. The exhibition, hosted at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, brought together global tech leaders, professionals, and exhibitors showcasing innovations in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, fintech, and more.

In collaboration with IBM operated by MIBB, TD Africa demonstrated its commitment to empowering individuals and businesses across Africa through technology and innovation. Their joint presence at the exhibition drew significant attention from industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators alike.

May, Obioma, Olugbile emerge finalists @The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025 - ITREALMS

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The race for Africa’s most prestigious literary honour, The Nigeria Prize for Literature, has reached its climax as the Advisory Board on Thursday announced the three finalists for the 2025 edition of the competition.

In contention for the $100,000 prize, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), are Oyin Olugbile, with her novel Sanya; Chigozie Obioma, with The Road to the Country; and Nikki May, with This Motherless Land. The eventual winner will be unveiled at a grand award ceremony scheduled for October 10, 2025.

NCS fixes November 20 for NITMA 2025, set to honour IT trailblazers - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially announced that the 2025 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) will hold on November 20, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

NCS President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, disclosed this during a press briefing, last weekend in Lagos, noting that the event would recognize and reward outstanding individuals, institutions, and governments that have contributed to advancing Information Technology (IT) development in Nigeria and beyond.

Superball Youth League 2025 set to redefine sports, culture in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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SuperBall Youth League 2025 is set to take over the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on 27th and 28th September 2025.

Organized by CourtVision, a pioneering sports and lifestyle company, this two-day festival will celebrate Sports, Chess, Music, Dance, and Culture, bringing together thousands of young people, families, and communities for an unforgettable experience.

GOCOP 2025 annual conference gets October 9th date - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The conference, which is the ninth edition, is themed: Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.

Tech Titans 2025 Awards: Ejovi Aror bags 'Lifetime Achievement', celebrates Nigeria's digital champions - ITREALMS

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The 2025 Titans of Tech Awards has honored the Group Managing Director of ipNX Nigeria Limited, Ejovi Aror, with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, reports ITREALMS.

This recognition, ITREALMS gathered, celebrates Aror's remarkable contributions to Nigeria's digital economy and his leadership in driving innovation and growth in the country's ICT sector.