Airtel group CEO commissions premium experience centres in Lagos, as retail expansion accelerates - ITREALMS

Airtel Africa Group Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, has officially commissioned two new premium experience centres at DAT Mall in Sangotedo and Marina, Lagos, marking a major milestone in Airtel Nigeria’s aggressive nationwide retail expansion, reports ITREALMS.

The launch forms an integral part of Airtel Nigeria’s ongoing rollout of 500 planned premium experience centres, with over 350 already operational across the country. Designed to bring high-quality customer service directly into local communities, the expanded footprint gives subscribers seamless access to Airtel’s rapidly growing portfolio of connectivity, enterprise, and digital solutions.

The Rainbow Strategy CEO, Dr. Franklyn Ginger-Eke, bags PR Power List 2026 - ITREALMS

The Founder and Chief Strategist of Abuja-based public affairs, strategic communication, and data protection compliance consultancy firm, The Rainbow Strategy, Dr. Franklyn Ginger-Eke, has been honored with the prestigious PR Power List 2026 Award, cementing his position among Nigeria’s top communication strategists, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Ginger-Eke emerged victorious in the competitive Rising Voices category of the PR Power List, an industry benchmark organized annually by GLG Communications in commemoration of World Public Relations Day (WPRD).

Airtel Nigeria CEO urges adoption of intelligent technology platforms to accelerate national growth - ITREALMS

The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, has called on corporate executives and business leaders to accelerate the country's digital trajectory by aggressively embracing intelligent technology platforms designed to spearhead innovation, maximize productivity, and anchor sustainable economic growth, reports ITREALMS.

Balsingh made the call while addressing a gathering of industry captains at the Lagos Business School (LBS) Breakfast Club, on the strategic theme, "From Telco to TechCo." The telecom boss asserted that the telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving beyond basic connectivity to serve as the foundational bedrock for enterprise transformation and the broader digital economy.

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.

ntel CEO confirms Q1 2026 comeback - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer of ntel, Soji Maurice-Diya, has confirmed that the Nigerian telecoms brand will officially re-enter the market in Q1 2026, with a renewed strategy focused on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. 

Speaking at the Technology Times Thought Leadership Series, Maurice-Diya outlined ntel's vision to redefine Nigeria's telecoms industry.

A day CEO: TD Africa appoints 11-year-old Elizabeth Osagie Omonefe - ITREALMS

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In demonstration of its commitment to youth empowerment and gender inclusion in technology, leading tech distributor TD Africa has appointed 11-year-old Elizabeth Osagie Omonefe as ‘CEO for a Day, reports ITREALMS.

The young beneficiary of TD Africa’s scholarship scheme stepped into the role on September 8, demonstrating that the future of Africa’s technology leadership starts with investing in young minds today.

Airtel Nigeria CEO highlights data boom, nationwide connectivity as key innovation areas - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria's Managing Director and CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, has identified data demands and network connectivity as critical areas where the company is innovating to improve customer satisfaction, reports ITREALMS. 

Speaking at a media roundtable in Lagos, Balsingh emphasized the importance of investing in 5G and fibre technologies to build a scalable network that can support Nigeria's digital future.

Nestlé Nigeria CEO challenges media on data-driven accountability - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Mr. Wassim Elhusseini, has challenged Nigerian journalists to embrace data-driven narratives, by providing critical context, and fearlessly hold institutions accountable, reports ITREALMS.

The CEO’s remarks, ITREALMS gathered, signaled a clear demand from a major corporate entity for the media to be a more rigorous and impactful partner in societal progress.

GOCOP, Zenith Bank legal adviser pay tribute to Sundiata Post CEO's father, High Chief Amuchie - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and Mr. Mike Osilama, Legal Adviser, Zenith Bank Plc, have paid tribute to High Chief Emmanuel Ikonne Amuchie, the late father of Dr Max Amuchie, Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd and North Central Zonal Co-ordinator of GOCOP.

GOCOP, the umbrella body of professional journalists in Nigeria who are online publishers, said it was saddened to hear about the death of High Chief Amuchie.

TeamApt CEO, Ajalie: Digital payments ecosystem needs robust collaboration - ITREALMS

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TeamApt Ltd’s Managing Director, Dennis Ajalie, has said that fintech companies and banks play very complimentary roles in deepening payment products and services for users while acknowledging that at certain times those roles might have been misunderstood.

A subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc, TeamApt Ltd, facilitates payment processing across many industries while enabling reliable payments for banks and their customers, while reducing operating costs.

Why Airtel named Dinesh Balsingh, CEO for Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider with presence in 14 countries across the continent, Airtel Africa, has adduced reasons for appointing Mr. Dinesh Balsingh, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective 1st November 2024, reports ITREALMS.

According to a press statement by the Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Femi Adeniran, made available to ITREALMS, by this appointment, Balsingh also becomes a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group.

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

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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.

Gavi names Senator Nishtar next Chief Executive Officer - ITREALMS

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The board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has approved the appointment of Dr Sania Nishtar as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reports ITREALMS.

Dr Nishtar, ITREALMS gathered, is currently a member of the Pakistan Senate, will assume the role on 18 March 2024.

New feat for McEnies, secures FCDO, UK Met deal on Nigeria’s flood control - ITREALMS

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The McEnies Global Communications has achieved a new feat with the sealing a contract with UK Met Office to develop improved communications practices on weather information and work out meaningful communication strategies to mitigate against perennial flooding in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The project which is being sponsored by UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will bring together several relevant government agencies, like Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), etc while also engaging in some desk-based research and consultations.

USADF CEO, Travis Adkins' commences official visit to Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) Travis Adkins would tomorrow, October 16 commence a four-day official visit to Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

This four-day visit from October 16-20,  follows the recent trips of U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo in September and the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago's Global Diversity Export Initiative Trade Mission in August.

JAMB CEO, Prof Oloyede to preside @2023 GOCOP conference - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has been confirmed as the Chairman of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), reports ITREALMS.

This was disclosed by the chairman of 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni, in a press statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Mr Remmy Nweke.

Göran Marby resigns as ICANN President, board accepts - ITREALMS

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The Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Mr. Göran Marby, the immediate President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) with immediate effect, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this development, ICANN Board Chair, Tripti Sinha, thanked Goran for his service to the community in the past six and half year.

CEO of Riribliss, Mgbako Rita Nkem, says talents abound in baking industry - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Riribliss Cakes, Lagos, Mgbako Rita Nkem, told ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO recently, that baking industry is very versatile with different talented bakers abound.

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How did you coin your brand name 'Riribliss'?
My friends call me "Riri" while I added "bliss" meaning "perfect"

CEO Havi-lah Golden Events, Oluwayemisi, says no end to knowledge - ITREALMS

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The CEO Havi-lah Golden Events, Lagos, Oluwayemisi Okikiolu, spoke to ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO on a number of issues. She believes in multiple streams of income and no end to knowledge.

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Your educational background?
I attended Our Lady Of Apostle Private School Sabo, Yaba,Lagos-86 Set; Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls Secondary-93 Set and holds a B.A in English from Ogun State University Ago Iwoye-2000 set, whereas my NYSC in 2001.

Nick Imudia ends term @Konga, Prince Ekeh steps up as CEO - ITREALMS

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The Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, Mr. Nick Imudia, is set to stand down from the role at the end of September 2022, after a successful term as agreed with the Board of Konga Group while Prince Ekeh, his Co–CEO who just completed his MBA from University of Oxford, England is expected to take charge.

Imudia, a highly respected international corporate guru alongside Prince Ekeh, a serial digital entrepreneur and founder of Yudala.com, the first composite e-commerce platform in Africa, are responsible for what industry watchers have described as a tech miracle. They turned Konga around from an almost dead company into profitability within four years and launched other strategic verticals like Konga Logistics – a digital logistics company, Konga offline retail chain, KongaPay, a CBN-licensed fintech company, Konga Travel, Konga Health and Konga Food, among others.