How power outages threaten Nigeria’s digital economy dream by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Recently, I found myself inside a multi-storied shopping complex buzzing with activity. The building was home to laptop shops, phone sales and repair centres, and accessories vendors, an ecosystem of Nigeria’s thriving tech economy. Yet, beneath the hum of commerce was another, more unsettling sound: the deafening roar of generators.

The noise was overwhelming, like a thousand engines competing for dominance. One out of every five shops had turned to gas-powered generators, while the rest clung to the more familiar diesel units. In that moment, it struck me: Nigeria’s quest for a digital economy still rests on shaky ground. The greatest stumbling block remains what it has always been, power supply.

Dream revived: A father's day tribute - ITREALMS

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In a heartwarming tale of love and dedication, a daughter surprised her father with the ultimate gift on Father's Day - the very truck he had dreamed of owning, but had sold years ago to support his family.

The father, a hardworking man, had sacrificed his own desires for the well-being of his family. He had sold his beloved truck to make ends meet, putting his family's needs above his own.

Years went by, and the daughter grew up, never forgetting her father's sacrifices. She remembered the stories he told about his dream truck and the pain of having to let it go.

On Father's Day, the daughter decided to surprise her father with the ultimate gift. She tracked down the exact same truck model her father had always wanted and purchased it for him.

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When the father saw the truck parked in front of his house, tears of joy filled his eyes. He was overwhelmed with emotion, feeling seen and appreciated by his daughter.

The daughter's thoughtful gift not only brought back fond memories but also showed the father that his sacrifices had not gone unnoticed. It was a testament to the love and gratitude she had for him.

As they spent the day together, driving around in the truck, the father felt a sense of pride and happiness. He knew that his daughter's gift was more than just a material possession - it was a symbol of her love and appreciation for him.

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Family unfulfilled dream crashed by a Dreamliner - ITREALMS

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A family's dreams of a better life were brutally cut short in a devastating Dreamliner crash on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

Pratik Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three children had been eagerly looking forward to reuniting in London after years apart.

Technically: Before roofing your dream house, consider this - ITREALMS

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It's alarming that despite the health implications of asbestos roofing sheets, many house builders in Nigeria still consider it fashionable against zinc, which is much cheaper. REMMY NWEKE in this piece compared the technology of asbestos and zinc roofing sheets, x-raying the pros and cons, as we enter 2025 in an attempt to reduce housing deficit in Nigeria.

Graduating from a higher institution in the North West Nigeria, Amin, 23, journeyed to the South-West in search of a job and better life. He settled down at Okokomaiko and was able to acquire land in nearby Agbara, few years later.

If you dream it, you can achieve it says ComfyEvent boss - ITREALMS

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Iyin-Ekiti-born OMOSEHINDE COMFORT is the CEO of ComfyEvents ‘n’ Ushers. She brings ‘Chemistry’ of if you dream it you can achieve it into Eventpreneurship. She spoke to ITREALMS correspondent GBEMI OMOTOSO.

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Supreme Court Verdict: Tinubu says ‘Today we moved closer to APC dream’ - ITREALMS

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The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over the affirmation of his reelection by the Supreme Court, declaring that it moves the country closer to APC dream, reports ITREALMS.

“The rule of law conclusively affirmed the collective voice of the people by dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The sun rose high in the Nigeria sky today to shine its light over the entire land,” he said in a personally signed press statement made available to ITREALMS.

Asiwaju Tinubu also commended PDP and Atiku “for the energetic electoral campaign they conducted and for their tenacious pursuit of what they believed was their legal remedies.”

He said the PDP and its former presidential candidate should now channel the energy and intellect deployed in the electoral and legal processes toward joining APC “to move this nation more rapidly and assuredly forward.”

The statement entitled “Presidential Election: Supreme Court Affirms Will of The People” read:

“On February 23, the people tendered the foremost expression of their sovereign, democratic will by voting for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. Today, the rule of law conclusively affirmed the collective voice of the people by dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The sun rose high in the Nigeria sky today to shine its light over the entire land.

“This decision and this day will be recorded as important milestones on Nigeria’s insuperable march toward perfecting democracy and the rule of law across our land. Democracy has been affirmed and strengthened. By its ruling, the Supreme Court also affirmed that the rule of law is paramount; that the law is to be applied objectively, without regard to fear, friend or foe. The law is the law. Nothing is to be added to it and nothing subtracted from it. No one should enjoy undue favor or suffer unjust prejudice from its application.

“I thus commend the Supreme Court for its expeditious and highly competent treatment of this important matter. In so doing, it undergirded its reputation as the highest court in the law and the ultimate guardian of the rule of law in our nation. By extension, I must recognize the vast majority of the judiciary for the impartial administration of justice in electoral and other matters. Improvements are still needed in some areas but we have come far and are faced in the right direction.

“I congratulate President Buhari and the entire APC on a well-deserved legal affirmation of a hard-won electoral victory. The victory is a result of the President’s hard work and of the trust the people have in him as a committed leader. With these electoral and legal victories now behind us, the APC must give due honor to the faith the people have reposed in us. They expect us to govern in a way that produces the shared prosperity and enlightened future they deserve. We must commit ourselves fully to this profound and august task.

“I must also give due respect to the PDP and former VP Atiku for the energetic electoral campaign they conducted and for their tenacious pursuit of what they believed was their legal remedies. Although they lost at the polls, they did not seek to overturn the system. Instead, they respected the system that had so often decided in their favor in previous elections and judicial proceedings.

“They behaved like good democrats by seeking redress through the courts as is their right. This was the legal and moral thing to do. Although we are political opponents, I must commend them for following the pathways of democracy and peaceful, legal resolution of their grievances. This is as it ought to be. In an election there can only be one winner. By conducting themselves as they have, the PDP may not have gained the verdict they wanted in court.

“However, the verdict of history will be that their comportment thus far has helped strengthen our political democracy and its legal safeguards. I pray that they recognize the importance of this and that this service to the nation provides them a degree of solace going forward. I ask them to now channel the formidable energy and intellect they deployed in the electoral and legal processes toward joining with us, to the extent possible, to move this nation more rapidly and assuredly forward. As I stated before, I know the magnanimity of President Buhari. His hand is extended to them in friendship and cooperation. For the good of the nation, I urge them to take it.

“Most importantly, it is fitting to commend the people of Nigeria. You are a law-abiding and good people. You voted in peace and good faith and you awaited the judicial process in like manner. You expect nothing from government but what it ought to do for you. You are the backbone and best hope of our land. President Buhari and the APC shall work for your benefit and on your behalf in order to realize our common dream of a better nation.

“Today we moved a step closer to that dream.”

Ayo Midele/Editor

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Etisalat tells Nigerian youth to break barriers

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Nigeria’s most innovative and youth friendly network, Etisalat has encouraged Nigerian youths to look beyond their present circumstance and break any limitation that may be standing between them and their dream.

Head, Marketing Communications, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Gerald Osugo, gave the advice when the Etisalat team visited and inspired a group of youths, who were undergoing Information Communication Technology (ICT) training at the Paradigm Initiative Network (PIN) Centre in Lagos, in commemoration of the 2015 United Nations International Youth Day penultimate Wednesday.

While stressing that the rewards within the ICT space are remarkable, Osugo noted that Etisalat has been at the forefront of youth empowerment by promoting initiatives that help them reach their full potential. 

“Etisalat has developed several platforms that are geared towards adding value to the youth. Last year a young Nigerian won the Etisalat Prize for Innovation when he came up with an innovative ICT solution called Exammate which helps students to study for examinations,” he disclosed. 

The Programme Manager, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), Oluwatosin Abolaji, said PIN is a social enterprise that connects Nigerian youths with ICT-enabled opportunities. He explained that the digital jobs industry is estimated to grow to about $5 billion global by 2018, therefore it is important to expose the youth to opportunities in digital/online jobs.

 

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Nigeria Idol 5: Brenda, Sther get eviction

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Two contestants, namely Brenda and Sther, have been evicted at the on-going Etisalat television reality show, Nigerian Idol Season Five at the OMG's Dream Studios reports ITRealms.   

The contestants, ITRealms gathered while standing before the judges and uncertain of what awaited them, clutched their fists, with some only able to stare at the comfortless roof while others attempted to mask their emotions by keeping a straight face.

The waiting however, was soon over as show anchor, Illrymz, polled out the two evicted contestants for the race,  leaving the others, K-Peace, Dolu, Nex2, Classic Tunez and Preye, through to the next stage.

ITRealms also reports that Brenda was eventually evicted after polling the second least number of votes, which was a contrasting situation to the previous week's results during which she polled the highest number of votes. While for Sther, the eviction put paid to her spectacular run on the show after previously been evicted during the Group Stage and Top 9, but returned on each occasion following the application of the Judges' Wild Card and Lifeline intervention measures.

In a displeasured statement, Brenda said her participation in similar TV reality programmes in the past offered her a huge wealth of experience as well as added pressure.

"I did not foresee this coming. I had a lot of people I wanted to prove a point to, but that has been cut short. It is just painful, but I am not disappointed," she said.

ITRealms learnt that until their eviction, Brenda and Sther were two of the show's three best stage performers alongside K-Peace with very impressive showings posted week in, week out.

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