Madonna University appoints tech strategist Rock Adote to board, signals major digital transformation shift - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

To redefine the intersection of technology and higher education governance, Madonna University Nigeria has appointed seasoned technology leader and cybersecurity expert, Rock Adote, to its Board of Trustees, reports ITREALMS.

The appointment comes at a critical juncture for Nigerian academia, as institutions face increasing pressure to migrate from legacy administrative models to secure, data-driven "D2D" (Data-to-Data) frameworks.

NCC board charts new path for digital skills @DBI Lagos inspection - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the nation’s digital skills gap following an extensive inspection tour of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Oshodi, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-powered delegation, led by the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, visited the campus last Friday, January 30, 2026.

Gov. Otti inaugurates board of Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has inaugurated the Board of the Abia State Technological Skills Acquisition Centre (ASTSAC), appointing renowned technologist Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe as Chairman, reports ITREALMS.

Other members of the Board include Engr. Cletus Ogbonnaya Ekpo (Vice Chairman), Engr. Peter Ukonu (Director-General), Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, Mr. Fidelis Nweze, Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro, Mr. Chukwudi Ogbonna, and Dr. (Mrs.) Rita Ndidi Amuchienwa.

AFRINIC: Prof. Adewale Adedokun, Prof. Abdelaziz Hilali take leadership helm, full board list - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the Regional Internet Registry serving Africa, has officially ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Prof. Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun as Chairman of the Board and Prof. Abdelaziz Hilali as Vice-Chairman, reports ITREALMS.

This development comes at a crucial moment for AFRINIC and Africa’s digital ecosystem. 

Advisory board upholds standards, declares ‘No winner’ for 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

... Judges cite poor quality of entries; 2025 theme on ICT and Artificial Intelligence to be repeated in 2026

The Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science has declared that no winner will emerge in the 2025 edition, following the judges’ verdict that none of the 112 entries submitted met the rigorous standards required for the prestigious award, reports ITREALMS.

Chairman of the Advisory Board, Professor Barth Nnaji, disclosed this at a press briefing in Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. 

NCDMB boss, Ogbe appointed to APPO board - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has been appointed into the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO).

By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on the Board of the 18-member continental body, which has its headquarters at Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Seun Ojedeji makes history as first Nigerian on Public Interest Registry Board - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

In a significant milestone for Nigeria's growing influence in global internet governance, Mr. Seun Ojedeji, a renowned technology executive, has been appointed to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors, reports ITREALMS.

This appointment marks a historic moment as Ojedeji becomes the first Nigerian to join the PIR Board.

Edun tasks new AMCON board on improved debt recoveries - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Finance Minister and coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has tasked the new board of directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to speed up debt recoveries, reports ITREALMS.

The minister gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja during the Inauguration of the New Board of AMCON. The new board is chaired by Dr Bala Mohammed Bello. The Non-Executive Directors are Yusuf Tegina, Adeyemo Adeoye, Charles Odion Iyiore, Yahaya Ibrahim, and Emily Chidinma Osuji.

PNC 2024: NCDMB deepens community, industry engagements - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, on Wednesday in Yenagoa expressed profound gratitude to industry stakeholders, top-ranking vendors and staff of the Board for their contributions to the success of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2024.

Speaking at the official closing ceremony of the four-day event at the Conference Centre of the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), he said their active participation enriched discussions as the Board charts a pathway to the next frontier for Nigerian Content implementation.

Oyo gaming board engages stakeholders on innovation, consumer safety - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Oyo State gaming community have been urged to collaborate with the state government, regulators and consumer rights groups to bring about more innovations and consumer safety within the sector.

The Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board made this call at the 6th edition of the Stakeholders' Interactive Forum tagged “Boom or Burst,” which was organised by the Board on Wednesday.

ANLCA Eastern Zone congratulates Mustapha, others elected to BoT - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Eastern Zonal Executive, Chapter Chairmen, Executives, and all esteemed members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Eastern Zone have extended their heartfelt congratulations to the National President, Mr. Emenike Kingsley Nwokeoji, and his National Executive Committee (NECOM) on the successful conduct of the Board of Trustees (BoT) election.

This was contained in a press statement issued and signed by the Zonal Coordinator East, Sir Joshua I. Ahuama and the Zonal Secretary East Mrs Chinyere Okere (Ph.D) on behalf of the Association and made available to our correspondent Friday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital.

BREAKING NEWS! ICANN board names Lindqvist, next President/CEO - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has named Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist as the incoming ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this at the Terrace of Kigali Convention Centre on Monday evening, the Chair, ICANN Board of Directors, Tripti Sinha, said Lindqvist will officially assume the role on December 5, 2024.

Alumni partnership board debuts in Osun - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has announced the creation of a partnership board between government and alumni associations at all levels of education in the state as part of sustained effort of his administration to reposition education and improve standards, saying non-governmental groups are critical partners in the development of schools.

Governor Adeleke made the disclosure when he hosted a delegation of the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association in his office on Tuesday, noting that the board which will be launched by mid-March will complement his administration's effort at complete rehabilitation of schools in Osun state.

ITU appoints Tijani to Alliance board - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The International Telecommunication Union has named the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (MCIDE) Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani to the Digital Innovation Board of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development, reports ITREALMS.

The alliance was setup to bridge the global digital innovation divide and to support ITU members as they work towards an equitable digital future.

Makinde inaugurates Amotekun governing board in Oyo State - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Monday, inaugurated the 12-man Governing Board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, charging the Corps to work more so that the economic growth being experienced in the state can continue.

The governor, who commended the officers and men of the Corps for contributing to the security and order experienced in the state under Omituntun 1.0, said the body had collaborated well with the federal security agencies to maintain peace and security in the state.

Makinde appoints SA, Internal Revenue Board chair, others - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointments of retired Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni and former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, as Special Advisers on Security and Labour Matters, respectively.

This is coming as the governor reappointed a retired Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. Segun Adegoke, as the Special Adviser on Homeland Security.

Peter Oluka joins NiRA Board - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!


The Editor of TechEconomy, Mr Peter Oluka, has joined the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Executive Board of Directors (EBoD), reports ITREALMS.

Peter, a multi-award winner practicing ICT Journalist was elected at the 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) cum election held in Lagos on Friday at The Zone, Lagos where Mr. Adesola Akinsanya and Mr. Murtala Abdullahi emerged the new President and the Vice President, respectively.

Presidency nominates Adebayo, Opeke, Walama & Fatima for USP board - ITREaLMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The presidency has nominated some four distinguished Nigerians into the board of the Universal Service Provision (USP) in the country, reports ITREALMS.

The nominees, ITREALMS gathered include Ms. Funke Opeke, Mr. Ahmed Abubakar Walama, Mrs. Fatima and Engr. Gbenga Adebayo.

ICANN board approves implementation of Registration Data Request Service - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The board of directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has approved the implement of Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), reports ITREALMS.

This, ITREALMS gathered would enable ICANN organization (org) to develop and launch a new ticketing system to handle requests for access to nonpublic registration data related to generic top-level domains (gTLDs), also known as WHOIS.

Elections completed @ ITU Council, Radio Regulations Board - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

​​​​Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have voted on the composition of the next ITU Council and the members of the Radio Regulations Board for the coming four years, reports ITREALMS.

The voting started Monday morning at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) in Bucharest, Romania.