Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to headline 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja - ITREALMS

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, taking place at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Hosted by the CBN in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum (EMF) and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), the high-profile gathering will convene senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private-sector leaders, and top global economists to deliberate on practical policy responses to an increasingly volatile economic landscape.

Abuja groups unveil funeral programme for late Barrister Princess Nwamaka Chigbo - ITREALMS

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Major professional and religious groups have rolled out a comprehensive programme of activities to honour the late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo in Abuja, prior to the conveyance of her remains to her home state, Anambra, for final interment, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Chigbo, a renowned Abuja-based lawyer, was brutally murdered by kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 5, 2026.

NCC mobilizes to fix Abuja network blackout, blames NOGASA diesel blockade - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has moved decisively to address the widespread Quality of Service (QoS) degradation and network outages frustrating subscribers across Abuja, officially confirming the cause as a diesel supply disruption, reports ITREALMS.

The Commission, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, endorsed by its Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, directly linked the service interruptions to the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA).

Awba-Ofemili emerges overall star prize winner @Anambra Day’25 in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), Abuja Branch, has emerged the star prize winner at the 2025 edition of the Anambra Day celebration held in Abuja, outshining all other participating community associations, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming the results, the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Anambra State Towns People Association (ASTPA), Abuja, and representative of Nteje, Engr. Charles Ekwuagana, disclosed that Awba-Ofemili clinched the top position with a total of 266 points.

Petition rocks Abuja over 'systemic marginalization' of Ndigbo - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria and Igbo leadership of Ohanaeze have been petitioned over the increasing systemic marginalization of Ndigbo in national affairs, reports ITREALMS.

The petitioner, Chief Ben Ogbonna, in a copy of the petition available to ITREALMS, highlighted the systemic marginalization of Ndigbo in national affairs, cited several instances of exclusions, including but not limited to the appointment of the Census Board members, purported glitch by the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), infrastructural neglect and under-representation.

MIM, Information Minister to chair GOCOP book launch @Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a publication of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for 110am on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, who confirmed this development said the book presentation will be graced by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations, among others.

Abuja to host book presentation on 'Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing' June 17 - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the public presentation of its book, Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing, on Tuesday, June 17th at Abuja Continental Hotel, at 10.00am.

According to a press statement by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, this highly anticipated event promises to be a significant milestone in the literary and publishing landscape.

Abuja set to host 2025 Book City event - ITREALMS

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja is set to host the 2025 book city event on April 24, with the theme: “Reading a Unifying Factor” reports ITREALMS.

The book city event is an initiative of the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP). The Network was established in Nigeria in February 2020 and 2022 in Abuja, FCT.

Shell exhibition delivers value @Energy Summit in Abuja - ITREALMS

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Shell companies in Nigeria underlined their participation at the 8^th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja with a high-profile exhibition that hosted dignitaries among them the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Henieken Lokpobiri.

The Minister was briefed on the range of Shell businesses in Nigeria and recent investments in gas by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and in deep-water oil production by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, (SNEPCo). Senator Lokpobiri expressed his appreciation for the continued confidence in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Moniepoint @Enugu Tech summit'23, advocates for more thriving hubs outside Lagos, Abuja

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As part of the Nigeria’s on-going efforts to give fillip to the economy and shore up its fiscal and monetary agenda even as the after-effect of global macro-economic realities continue to linger on, strident calls have been made for concerted efforts to be directed at creating more thriving technology hubs outside of Lagos and Abuja.

This is in recognition of the catalytic role as well as the potential of tech hubs in driving economic growth, promoting inclusive development, pushing the boundaries of innovation so as to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges and increasing demand for digital solutions that will make life better across different spheres of our national life.

Accidental discharge: Onyejeocha's aide, aviation security injured @Abuja - ITREALMS

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A security aide attached to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha had an accidental discharge at the nation’s capital on Friday, reports ITREALMS.

The incident which occurred about 2.05pm at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, left at least two persons injured.

Lagos, Kwara, NNPC, Customs, others drum support for GOCOP 7th annual conference in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Lagos and Kwara States government as well as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are drumming support for the 7th annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at the Abuja Continental Hotel (Old Sheraton) by 10am, reports ITREALMS.

Chairman of the 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni revealed this in a press statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Mr. Remmy Nweke, saying that a good number of bluechip companies and high net-worth companies as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have been on queue to support this year’s conference.

NANTS breaks ground for milk factory @Gwagwalada Abuja - ITREALMS

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The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) at the weekend, officially performed the ground breaking of its Milk Production Factory in Giri Community of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, reports ITREALMS.

Leading dignitaries to perform the exercise, the Director of Agriculture at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), Dr. Alan Sy-Traore, applauded NANTS for living up to the expectations of its partnership project with the Commission.

2023 AfIGF commences Tuesday in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The 11th edition of the annual African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will take place from 19 to 21 September 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme "Implementing the African Union's Data Policy Framework for a Resilient and Inclusive Digital Future.”

The AfIGF is the regional platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue on internet governance issues in Africa, and has as its primary goal:, fostering African stakeholders’ engagement in the internet administration conversation across the globe.

GOCOP meets acting Customs CG, speaks on Abuja confab'23 - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has visited the acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, CG Adewale Adeniyi, in Abuja as part of preparations for its annual national conference.

The GOCOP team was led on the visit to the CG by its President, Maureen Chigbo, who spoke about the conference.

The Guild, she said, will be holding its annual national conference in Abuja for the first time since its inception on October 5, 2023 at Abuja Continental Hotel.

Chigbo, who said the GOCOP is a group made up of top rated journalists who have practiced at the highest level in journalism, urged the NCS to ensure synergy with the media, especially since the new helmsman used to be in charge of the service’s public relations.

Responding to the GOCOP President's remarks, the customs acting CG expressed delight over the visit.

Adeniyi was particularly elated to learn that real professionals are the ones within the rank of GOCOP, especially since it is clear it's made up of former Managing Directors/Editor-in-Chiefs, Editors and Line Editors, who have worked in the newspaper business for at least 10 years before venturing into online journalism practice.

He expressed confidence that the emergence of GOCOP will help in sifting the grains from the chaff in online journalism practice.

With GOCOP, he reasoned, it will be easier to determine who the real professionals in the online business are for proper synergy.

Adeniyi assured the media that he will continue to crave partnership towards achieving the goals of his service.

The GOCOP team included Dotun Oladipo, the immediate past president; Danlami Nmodu, mni, Deputy President; Ken Ugbeche, Vice President, South; Tom Chiahemen, Vice President, North; Collins Edomaruse, General Secretary; and Tajudeen Kareem, an Abuja-based GOCOP member.

The Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, was also present at the courtesy visit alongside other officers.

2023 GOCOP confab goes to Abuja - ITREALMS

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For the first time, the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is taking its 2023 Annual Conference to the Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement made available to ITREALMS by the Chairman and Secretary respectively of the 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Messrs Danlami Nmodu and Olumide Iyanda, respectively, noted that the event will hold on 4th and 5th of October.

NCC launches TELCARE in Abuja @WCRD 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched its Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquiries (TELCARE) desk, at the arrival lounge of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, made this disclosure on Wednesday, during the commemoration of the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day, with the global theme: “Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transition” in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

BVAS syndicate bursted: Police arrests cyber criminals in Abuja - ITREALMS+video

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The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday arrested a couple of cyber criminals suspected to have aided the manipulations of the 2023 General Elections, ITREALMS  can confirm.

Those arrested at a residential building cum operational office block of Emperor Technology Company Limited are currently helping the Police in the investigation.

Suspected terror attacks: US authorizes departure of employees in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The United States Mission to Nigeria has approved departure status for some employees due to suspected heightened risk of terrorist attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The embassy, ITREALMS gathered in a security notice entitled ‘Authorised departure status’ made available to citizens on Wednesday from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, noted that on October 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of State granted authorized departure status to Embassy Abuja.

Notion Technology opens office in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The representatives of American #1 technology company and reputed for Comway and Hsv products in Nigeria, Notion Technology Limited (NTL), has opened a new office in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The multiple-award winning IT services company has commissioned a new office located at the Ground Floor, Ekiti House, Plot 1042, Kur Mohammed Street, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT.