Africa Sustainability Forum 2026: Driving conversations on green growth, shared prosperity - ITREALMS

Data-driven news organisation TheNumbersNG.com, has announced the inauguration of its landmark continental dialogue, the Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF) 2026, aimed at accelerating green growth, climate resilience, and inclusive development across African economies, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled to take place on October 20, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, the high-level gathering will center on the theme, "Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth and Shared Prosperity." The forum is designed as a catalytic platform to transition continental climate commitments into scalable, actionable partnerships and measurable economic impact.

ICANN NomCom unveils 2026 leadership selections: Africa secures apex board, technical roles - ITREALMS

Demonstrating the continent's deepening technical expertise and strategic weight in global internet policy, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Nominating Committee (NomCom) has officially announced its leadership selections for the 2026/2027 term, reports ITREALMS.

The global recruitment cycle saw African experts capture critical seats across ICANN’s multistakeholder architecture, following an extraordinarily high level of regional engagement.

Trillion-Naira drainage: Inside Africa’s lost billion E-Waste boom by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

In this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS investigative feature, REMMY NWEKE uncovers how Africa is losing trillions of naira through the illegal e-waste trade, exposing weak regulation, missed recycling opportunities, environmental damage, and the urgent need to transform electronic waste into sustainable economic prosperity.

Despite its massive digital footprint, booming telecommunications sector, and undisputed status as one of Africa’s largest economies, Nigeria is suffering a multi-billion-dollar economic hemorrhage. The nation is completely missing out on the $89.48 billion global electronic waste (e-waste) recycling market.

Instead of a formalized, high-tech industry driven by state-backed incentives, green bonds, and automated processing plants, Nigeria has left the management of over 1.1 million tonnes of annual discarded electronics entirely in the hands of an unorganized shadow economy of informal "hustlers," scrap dealers, and roaming door-to-door collectors.

Cost of digital mobs in Africa by Elvis Eromosele - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Everyone talks of the power of social media. It is undeniable. Experts point out that while it holds incredible potential for good, it also has a dangerous capacity for harm.

Today, a social media post can transform an individual's life or spark outrage across borders within minutes. It is no surprise, therefore, that multinational corporations are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of geopolitical tensions, misinformation, and emotional nationalism, because of the power of social media. Digital mobs are on the rise.

Green ICT: Airtel Africa foundation debuts 'Green Schools' initiative across Nigeria to drive circular economy - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa Foundation, through its local subsidiary Airtel Nigeria, has officially launched the Airtel Green Schools initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The sustainability-driven framework is strategically designed to establish specialized environmental learning spaces within primary and secondary schools across the country.

ÀLKÉ debuts, aims to protect, monetize Africa’s creative heritage - ITREALMS

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A major continental institution dedicated to protecting, preserving, and commercially monetizing Africa's vast creative heritage has been unveiled, with Lagos confirmed as one of its primary tour destinations, reports ITREALMS.

Dubbed The ÀLKÉ Ball; named after Alkebulan, one of the oldest known historical names for the African continent, the initiative is designed to fundamentally reshape the global understanding of African fashion, fortify regional creative economies, and secure long-term cultural sovereignty.

PwC: Africa must scale AI for growth, not just efficiency — ITREALMS

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Organizations across Africa are showing strong enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence (AI) but are lagging behind global leaders in translating that ambition into measurable returns, a new report by PwC has revealed, reports ITREALMS.

According to PwC’s latest AI performance research, a profound "scale gap" exists on the continent. While 82% of African organizations are actively running AI pilots, only a fraction have successfully achieved enterprise-wide adoption.

Ekuwem charges Africa: Conquer ‘earth space’ to secure outer space future - ITREALMS

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The ambition for Africa to become a formidable player in the global space race must be built on a foundation of "ground space conquest," reports ITREALMS.

This was the central message delivered by industry veteran and Chairman of Teledom Group, Dr. Emmanuel E. Ekuwem, at the 4th Adigun Ade Abiodun Public Lecture held Tuesday at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Dangote Cement reaffirms drive to make Africa self-sufficient with 90m metric tonne target - ITREALMS

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Dangote Cement Plc has reinforced its strategic mission to eliminate Africa’s reliance on imported construction materials, positioning itself as the primary catalyst for the continent’s industrial and infrastructural independence, reports ITREALMS.

During a high-level briefing on the company’s expansion trajectory, Group Managing Director Arvind Pathak revealed an ambitious roadmap to hit a production capacity of 90 million metric tonnes per annum across the continent by 2030.

Futurist Adeoye Abodunrin urges Africa to align purpose with strategic intelligence for AI leadership - ITREALMS

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A powerful call for continental self-reliance has been made by David Adeoye Abodunrin, a foremost African AI transformation coach and futurist, declaring that Africa’s immense potential can only be fully realized through the alignment of purpose with strategic intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking to ITREALMS in Lagos on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at a sideline event for ICT editors, Abodunrin emphasized that artificial intelligence is not merely a technical tool but a transformational frontier capable of unlocking prosperity, resilience, and global leadership for the continent.

Africa eyes standards alignment as ETSI opens registration for AI & Data conference 2026 - ITREALMS

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Registration has opened for the ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026, set for 09–11 February 2026 in Sophia Antipolis, France, in what analysts now describe as a significant moment for global standardisation around artificial intelligence and data governance, areas increasingly critical for African markets positioning themselves inside emerging technology value chains, reports ITREALMS.

The event, which is free but requires mandatory registration due to limited seats, will gather industry leaders and standards bodies shaping how AI systems are built, governed and deployed. ETSI will spotlight areas ranging from semantic data models to agentic AI architectures, reflecting both regulatory urgency and commercial interest as adoption accelerates.

ActivEdge Group President George Agu Supports Calls for Africa’s Digital Independence - ITREALMS

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The Group President of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr. George Agu, has called on the African continent to seize control of its technological future by owning its data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure, and highlighted the urgent need for African nations to shift from being consumers of imported technology to creators of context-relevant solutions powered by local data and infrastructure.

Presenting a keynote address titled “Building Africa’s Digital Independence: AI & Sovereign Technology, ”at the 5th African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum held in Lagos on Thursday, Agu said sovereignty in the 21st century is no longer determined by political borders but by “servers owned, data governed, and algorithms controlled.”

Countdown @AfriTECH 5.0: Top regulators, tech titans drive conversation on Africa’s digital independence in AI Era - ITREALMS

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The African tech community is counting down to the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), where the urgent conversation on achieving true digital autonomy will take centre stage, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos, the conference promises to be a pivotal gathering for policymakers and innovators.

Cybersecurity and Africa’s Agenda 2063: Justice Phillips to chair Realnews 13th lecture - ITREALMS

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The management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has announced that Honourable Justice Ayotunde Phillips, former Chief Judge of Lagos State, will chair the Realnews 13th anniversary lecture scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The lecture, themed “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa,” will begin at 10 a.m. and feature a panel discussion moderated by Justice Phillips.

UBA to unveil Whitepaper on Africa's financial infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent's financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper.

The whitepaper, titled "Banking on Africa's Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth," will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in October 2025 in Washington, D.C., placing Africa's economic agenda at the heart of global financial discussions.

TD Africa, HP strengthen partnership, eye expansion across Africa - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, the leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently hosted a high-level delegation from HP to renew and review their strategic commitments and explore deeper collaboration opportunities. The meeting served as a crucial step toward advancing their joint mission to enhance technology accessibility across the continent.

The meeting focused on unlocking new growth pathways for HP beyond Nigeria and Ghana, with both partners aligning on strategies to expand into other emerging African markets. The discussions underscored TD Africa’s role as a catalyst for technology distribution across the continent, ensuring that innovation and access reach every business and consumer.

Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s electric playground - ITREALMS

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The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. 

For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix.

E1 Lagos GP: Trends worldwide after hosting Africa’s maiden water racing event - ITREALMS

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History was made on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon as Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank. 

The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series, the world’s first electric powerboat championship, and positioned Lagos at the forefront of sustainable sporting innovation.

Renaissance unveils continental strategy at Africa Energy Week - ITREALMS

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The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of Nigeria’s largest upstream oil and gas joint venture, formally introduced its pan-African operational strategy at the just concluded Africa Energy Week (AEW), signalling a new phase of regional expansion and leadership in the energy sector.

Speaking during a dedicated session at the conference, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Attah, described Renaissance as a transformational force in Africa’s energy landscape.

Africa must lead its energy future, says Renaissance chairman - ITREALMS

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In a bold call to action, Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has urged African nations to take full ownership of the continent’s vast hydrocarbon resources, positioning energy leadership as the key to unlocking industrialisation and sustainable development.

“We are sitting on immense natural wealth, yet we remain dependent. This must change. Renaissance is here to ignite that change, starting from Nigeria and spreading across the continent,” said Dr. Layi Fatona, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Renaissance, on Tuesday during a high-level panel themed Frontier Plays in Mature Basins, at the ongoing Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa.