Awka indigenes in Lagos to celebrate rich cultural heritage, tradition @12th biannual Awka Day 2024 - ITREALMS

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Umbrella body of Awka indigenes in Lagos State, the Awka Development Union Nigeria (ADUN) has outlined series of events to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the town at its 12th biannual Awka Day, reports ITREALMS.

The events lined for this year’s celebrations are weaved together with tradition, regality, and opulence.

Airtel takes 4G LTE to ‘Osha, Awka, Nnewi - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria has reaffirmed its positioning as a leading mobile Internet services provider as it announced the deployment of 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution Service) in Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi and other major cities and towns in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

Airtel says the switch to an upgraded 4G network in Anambra will boost trade and commerce; empower entrepreneurs, improve productivity, enhance personal effectiveness as well as enable telecoms consumers in Anambra to connect to their dreams.

Speaking during a launch at Soprom Hotel in Onitsha, on Wednesday, 19^thSeptember, Regional Operations Director – South Region, Dapo Dosunmu, who represented the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, said the 4G roll-out reaffirms Airtel’s commitment to empower more Nigerians, stimulate economic activities across all sectors as well as provide unfettered access to affordable and reliable mobile Internet services in Anambra.

“Today, we are unveiling our 4G service in Onitsha, Awka, Amawbia, Nkpor, Obosi, Ogidi, Ogbunike, Umuoji, Nsugbe, Onitsha and Nnewi. With this launch, we will power people, businesses and aid governance through technology.

“Specifically, our 4G launch in Onitsha will help boost commerce and also provide entrepreneurs a veritable platform to connect with more stakeholders,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke, commended Airtel Nigeria for modernizing its network infrastructure in Anambra State.

“This event calls for celebration as Airtel’s current upgrading and modernizing of its network infrastructure across manor cities has come into Onitsha, the major commercial city in Anambra State.

“It is my sincere hope that the Board and Management of Airtel will continue to be committed to the empowerment of Nigerians in general and Ndi Anambra in particular; advancing the telecommunications’ infrastructure that stimulates accelerated economic activities across all sectors as well as provide affordable and reliable mobile network to your teeming customers.”

The event was attended by several dignitaries including Igwe Mike U.N Okonkwo Etusi, Owelle of Eziowelle; Onowu Eziowelle, Obi J. Akukwe; Dr. Charles Nwufor, Senior Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor of Anambra State (Special Duties); Nze Uche Nwora, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Anambra Broadcasting Service; Chief Ikechukwu Ekwegbelu, Chairman, Main Market, Osha and Desert Explorer, Chief Newton Jibunoh.

Airtel prior to the Onitsha 4G launch had unveiled its 4G LTE services in Ibadan and Abuja earlier in the year.

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Obiano proposes N101.4bn budget for 2016

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State Thursday presented a budget of N101.4bn to the State House of Assembly in Awka, the state capital, reports ITRealms.

Obiano also said that the proposed budget represents a significant decrease of 38 per cent over the current fiscal year’s budget estimate.

The decrease, he said, further stresses the need for prioritization and doing more with less in the 2016, just as works and infrastructure tops his budget witn N30bn.

“In the coming fiscal year, Capital Expenditure is projected at N52.8bn while Recurrent Expenditure will be N48.6bn,” he said, stressing that these figures imply a Capital to Recurrent Expenditure ratio of 52:48 as against 67:33 in the current year. 

Equally, during the 2016 fisca year, Gov. Obiano said his administration will be totally focused and committed to aggressive development of the “Economic Pillars and Enablers.”

Obiano assured he would continue to partner with the private sector to deliver on economic objectives in the areas of agriculture, industry, trade and commerce as well as oil  and gas.

“While our economic enablers will require a great deal of public sector financing and support; we shall not relent in this area,” he assured.

Some key budgetary allocations for Gov. Obiano in 2016 include “ Works & Infrastructure – N30.0 billion;  Education – N3.0 billion;   Health – N2.45 billion; Public Utilities – N1.8 billion; and Agriculture (Rural Development) – N1.02 billion.”

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How Mrs Maduagwu emerged Anambra Speaker

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The Speaker of the sixth Anambra House of Assembly, Mrs Rita Maduagwu, Friday, emerged in the State capital, Awka with a pledge to make sure synergy exist between the two arms of government so as to usher in better life for citizenry, reports ITRealms.

Speaking after her inauguration, Hon. Mrs. Maduagwu assured the people of her readiness and commitment to uphold the principles of democracy and rule of law to ensure the realisation of the four cardinal objectives of the governor.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new speaker was nominated by Mr Ilkem Uzoezie, representing Aguata II constituency and the lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion.

“The cardinal objectives of the governor which are industralisation, agriculture, commerce, oil and gas when fully achieved will place the state in high level and investors will throng our state for development,” the new speaker said.

The Clerk to the House, Mr Pius Udoh, administered the oath of allegiance on the new speaker. Mr Halford Oseke (APGA Awka South 2) was also unanimously elected the Deputy Speaker.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that out of the 30-member house, 17 are newly elected, while 13 were re-elected, as 26 of them are men, while four are women; Even as the election of principal officers of the house will be conducted on a future date.
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Pix:  Rt. Hon. Mrs Rita Maduagwu

Etisalat Cliqfest 2015 storms UNIZIK

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State hosted  the first Etisalat Cliqfest programme for 2015, reports ITRealms.

Cliqfest, ITRealms notes, is a youth-centric education and entertainment initiative of Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria.

The two-day programme featured an inspirational session with renowned motivational speaker, Niyi Adesanya; a novelty football match and an exciting concert headlined by nonconformist hip-hop artiste, Kiss Daniel, Nigerian music legends of the 21st Century; popular hip hop stars, Mr Raw, Terry G; and the winner of the 4th season of Etisalat-Sponsored Nigerian Idol, Evelle Zibili.

Head, Youth Segment at Etisalat Nigeria, Elvis Daniel observed that Cliqfest provides an opportunity for strategic engagement with an important market segment and also positions young Nigerians for successful careers.

"Etisalat Cliqfest is an edutainment and reward initiative for Nigerian students. During the programme, students have an opportunity to prepare for life outside school, while having fun at the same time and experiencing Etisalat’s youth-centered product - Easycliq,” Daniel told ITRealms.

Further reports by ITRealms shows that the climax was when a 100 Level Medical Laboratory Student, Obiekwe Somtochukwu, won the grand prize of a brand new Hyundai i10 car during the raffle draw.

Overwhelmed, Obiekwe Somtochukwu said she was extremely grateful to Etisalat for their generosity. “I never thought I would win it when I bought my ticket but I guess it goes to show that nothing is impossible. I will forever remain grateful to Etisalat for this car. This is definitely the best way to start the year for me” she said.

ITRealms recollects that Etisalat Cliqfest has been to over 50 tertiary institutions in Nigeria, motivating thousands of students with its unique combination of education and entertainment.

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PIC 1: L-R: Student Union Government President, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, Anambra, Noble Eyisi; Analyst, Customer Care Etisalat Nigeria, Olanike Faroun; Dean of Student Affairs, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, Anambra, Professor Kenneth Nwogu; Winner of brand new Hyundai i10 car, Obiekwe Somtochukwu; Head, Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Elvis Daniel; and Analyst, Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Micheal Nwoseh; during the presentation of the brand new car to Onyenachie at the Etisalat Cliqfest in Ekpoma, Edo State over the weekend.

GoTv extends to south-east, delights Nigerians

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GOTv, a digital terrestrial pay-TV has continued to extend its services in the South-Eastern parts of the country with latest signal availability now at Awka, the capital of Anambra State, Nsukka in Enugu State and Umuahia, capital of Abia State, reports ITRealms.

Also, ITRealms gathered that GOTv signals now accessible at Ilorin, Ikom, Ondo, Owo and Sagamu, this is coming as GOTv footprints visible in over 20 states and Abuja, the federal capital territory.

General Manager, Elizabeth Amkpa confirmed to ITRealms that TV viewers in these cities now enjoy the benefits of the digital television revolution namely based on clearer pictures and sound, by subscribing to the highly subsidized and latest approved GOtv DVB-T2 decoders for N2,900 in the ongoing “GO Gaga” offer.

“The use of the outdoor antenna (GOtenna) which is sold at a standalone price of N1,600 is recommended to guarantee optimal reception,” she advised.

According to her, with affordability at the core of the GOtv offering, subscribers have the option of two bouquets – GOtv with 28 local and international channels which is accessible at a monthly subscription of N1,000, and GOtv Plus with 41 channels, at a monthly subscription of N1,500.

Both bouquets, she told ITRealms offer seven programming genres namely; news and current affairs, general entertainment, music, documentary, sport, religion, sport and children’s programming. The channels including Al Jazeera, CNN, SuperSport Select 1 and 2, AfricaMagic, E! Entertainment, Mnet Movies Zone, Telemundo, Televista, BET, Sony Max, Faith Broadcasting Network (formerly TBN), One Gospel, Disney Junior, Nickelodeon, JimJam, MTV Base, Hip TV, Discovery World, Nat Geo Wild, Channel ED and several more provide entertainment which cater to the varied tastes of different members of the family.

“With schools just back in session, teenagers can learn of the latest happenings in the world of science, art and business by tuning into Channel ED on GOtv, while pre-schoolers can be engaged with several programming on Disney Junior, JimJam and Nickelodeon which will enable them to laugh and learn,” she said.

Stressing that for men, there is a lot of sporting action to look forward to, even as women could get the best of the red carpet coverage on E! Entertainment as the awards’ season kick-off with the 2015 Golden Globes and Fashion Police returns.

ITRealms recollects that GOtv was launched in October 2011 in Nigeria, and has enabled digital migration with readily accessible decoders, covering Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Enugu, Benin, Aba, Owerri, Kano, Kaduna, Onitsha, Asaba, Uyo, Calabar, Osogbo, Ife, Ogbomoso, Akure, Oyo, Jos, Abeokuta, Ilesa, Ede, Iseyin, Makurdi, Ado-ekiti, Mararaba, Suleja, Ondo, Owo, Abraka, Agbarho, Effurun, Ekpan, Jeddo, Kokori, Oghara, Okpe, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli, Warri and Eket.

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