Ibezim flags off GEFAS mobile tech hub, expands free Solution WiFi access - ITREALMS

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The Geeks & Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS) has taken another bold step in supporting Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of a smart, connected Anambra with the official launch of its Mobile Tech Hub- a custom-built bus bringing free WiFi directly to the people.

Fully equipped with high-speed internet, voice and data services, and backup power, the GEFAS Mobile Tech Hub can connect up to 3,000 people at rallies, campaign grounds, and public spaces: expanding the Solution WiFi initiative already live at over 26 locations across Anambra.

Connect with Speed: Konga offers 50% off Starlink kits and free delivery - ITREALMS

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... Kicks off 30-day promo!

To enhance internet accessibility and quality across Nigeria, Konga, the country's leading composite e-commerce group and authorized Starlink retail partner, is offering an exclusive 30-day promotion on Starlink kits. 

For a limited time, customers can purchase the Starlink Gen 2 kit at an unprecedented price of ₦467,995, representing a significant 21% discount from the standard price of ₦590,000.

S Mobile eases data, airtime subscription for Nigerian students, dangles free phones, websites - ITREALMS

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Aligned with the vision of MTN Nigeria’s digital transformation and inclusion, S Mobile is making significant strides to support technological advancement and improve access to digital services in Nigeria.

By partnering with tertiary institutions and empowering young minds across Southeast Nigeria, S Mobile is playing a pivotal role in MTN’s Ambition 2025 - a corporate initiative centered on creating a human-centric, tech-driven future for Nigeria.

Starlink, Apple & Samsung: Konga unveils free same day nationwide deliveries - ITREALMS

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Konga, the only authorised shop-in-shop for Starlink Internet kits in Nigeria, is offering its customers free same day delivery across all major cities in the country.

With prices of Starlink Internet kits slashed by 50%, Konga is delivering additional value so that both homes and businesses in urban and remote places can enjoy infinite possibilities with their internet on both their standard and enterprise installations. This offer which is available both online and in its retail stores nationwide is exclusive to new and existing customers this month.

Segun Olatunji returns: Why we must protect free press, democracy against military misconduct - ITREALMS

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As the cheering news of the return of abducted the Editor, FirstNews, Mr Segun Olatunji hits newsroom, the trio of the International Press Institute (IPI), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have adduced reasons why Nigerians must protect free press and guide democracy against military misconducts, reports ITREALMS.

Sequel to the release of Segun Olatunji Wednesday, the trio had a joint press statement accusing the military of usurping the role of the media in a democratic era and violation of fundamental human rights of detention above 48 hours without any court warrant.

Makinde offers free shops to 700 traders, Soludo applauds - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that 700 street traders displaced by the Agodi Gate Junction Improvement Works will be given free stalls in the new market built in the area as part of the project.

The governor stated this on Friday at the commissioning of the Idi Ape, Civic Centre, Agodi Gate Junction Improvement Projects, noting that the projects will reduce the number of man-hours spent by residents commuting roads in the city.

2024 Elections: Paradigm advices govts to safeguard free expression online - ITREALMS

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In commemoration of World Day Against Cyber Censorship, Paradigm Initiative urges governments in the Global South that will hold elections to safeguard human rights online by promoting free expression and access to information during the elections.

This call comes against the backdrop of digital rights violations that are witnessed in several countries.

Konga, Apple deal: Shoppers get 2-year warranty, free airtime - ITREALMS

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Couetesy of the latest deal between ecommerce leader Konga and world-renowned technology company, Apple, shoppers in Nigeria are now able to buy original mobile and computing devices online as well as win free airtime on purchases, reports ITREALMS.

With the coming together of both technology giants, authentic products from Apple such as the iPhone, Mac, iWatch among other exciting accessories are readily available for purchase directly from the Konga online store at the click of a button.

KongaTv to debut Nov. 6, offers dangles free adverts to credible merchants, slash prices - ITREALMS

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After weeks of meticulous planning, testing, and eager anticipation, Konga TV, Africa's pioneer 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV platform, is gearing up for its much-anticipated public launch scheduled for Monday, November 6th, 2023, coinciding with Konga Yakata, Nigeria's biggest Black Friday sales event.

Konga TV is a groundbreaking platform designed to offer the best deals and competitively priced products from a wide spectrum of sources, including manufacturers, distributors, merchants and resellers. It is dedicated to bringing these offers to millions of savvy shoppers in Africa's largest market.

Malawi offers free internet @public facilities - ITREALMS

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The government of Malawi has commenced roll-out of scheme to provide free internet access in all public facilities in the country, under Digital Malawi Programme, reports ITREALMS.

The Deutsche Welle also reported that in the city of Blantyre in southern Malawi, the lack of universal internet access created long-standing issues that could be felt everywhere, including in schools: Accessing teaching and learning materials online was a major struggle for learners at public schools.

Samsung: Konga extends discounts, free delivery & installation offers - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has extended till Friday June 30, 2023 the special offers made available to shoppers during the recent exclusive one-day sale of Samsung products, including discounted prices, free delivery and installation as well as free installation kits for Samsung Consumer Electronics.

The development is a reaction to a deluge of requests from customers of the e-commerce giant, particularly those who missed out on the Samsung Brand Day hosted by Konga on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Konga, Samsung partner on free delivery, installation electronics - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite giant has partnered with Samsung, a multinational manufacturing conglomerate to offer shoppers free delivery and installation as well as free installation kits when they purchase any of the Samsung Consumer Electronics products on Konga.

This exciting offer is part of activities for the month-long Konga Mid-year Shopping Festival, a hugely popular annual sales fiesta, which kicked off on the 30th of May and ends on 30th of June, 2023.

12 Konga Kares' apostles loading with free weekend mentorship by Zinox boss, Ekeh - ITREALMS

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A total of 12 Konga Kares' apostles would soon emerge to enjoy free weekend mentorship by the Zinox boss himself, Dr. Leo-Stan Ekeh, reports ITREALMS.

This, ITREALMS gathered is coming as part of efforts to empower budding entrepreneurs with the right business success tips and strategies to create new wealth in the 21st Century.

Konga Kares, Med-Direct Africa partner on free delivery nationwide - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant and Med-Direct Community Pharmacy, a 21st Century online retail pharmacy have announced a partnership to support the free delivery of highly discounted, quality drugs and medications to millions of Nigerians nationwide starting from Monday, August 15, 2022.

The project, a humanitarian initiative will be executed under the auspices of Konga Kares, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the Konga Group, through which it has identified with and empowered critical segments of the population in need of a helping hand.

Mid-year shopping festival: Konga commits to best prices, free delivery - ITREALMS

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The management of Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has assured customers of best prices across product categories and free Delivery for Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt as activities enter halfway stage for the inaugural edition of its Mid-Year Shopping Festival.

Feelers from within Konga indicate that prices have been further discounted to celebrate Nigeria’s Democracy Day – a development that is bound to generate more excitement for shoppers who have been treated to a deluge of mouthwatering discounts and deals since the promotion kicked off.

Konga Food goes live, offers customers free delivery, other incentives - ITREALMS

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The management of Konga Food, the online food delivery arm of Nigeria’s composite e-commerce giant, has assured Nigerian food lovers of exciting times ahead, beginning with the offer of 14 days of free delivery to mark its formal entry into the market.

Konga Food is equally introducing the fastest delivery times in the online food delivery segment in Nigeria, in addition to a host of freebies and other incentives.

MainOne launches Fiber Infrastructure at the Lagos Free Zone - ITREALMS

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MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its fiber optic network infrastructure to the Lagos Free Zone in Lekki.

Covid-19 lockdown: ATCON seeks free movement for telco's technical staff

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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has requested that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to initiate the process of National Right of passage for all technical staff of telecommunications companies in the event of foreseeable lockdown, reports ITREALMS.

ATCON through its Executive Secretary, Mr. Ajibola Olude noted this has become imperative because either the Federal Government or the State Government in an attempt to curb the spread of Coronavirus outbreak in the country.

"This request is made because of the essential nature of telecommunications infrastructures in managing the entire situation and the need for maintenance and repairs that may arise during the possible lockdown," he said.

ATCON, he said, counts on NCC to expedite action in this regard while they appreciated the Commission for being proactive and attentive.

"We also urge all our teeming members and their staff to comply with all the guidelines stipulated by the Federal Ministry of Health and all relevant authorities at State levels," ATCON Executive Secretary said.

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COVID-19: WHO, WhatsApp partner on free health alert service - ITREALMS

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In response to the Coronavirus pandemic spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with WhatsApp has launched a health alert, reports ITREALMS.

The new service, which is free to use, has been designed to answer questions from the public about Coronavirus, and to give prompt, reliable and official information 24 hours a day, worldwide. This will also serve government decision-makers by providing the latest numbers and situation reports.

How the WHO Health Alert on WhatsApp works:

Start by clicking WHO Health Alert, then simply text the word ‘Hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started. The service responds to a series of prompts and will be updated daily with the latest information.

You can also visit the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub at whatsapp.com/coronavirus, and click on the WHO link on the homepage to open up a chat with the WHO Health Alert if you have WhatsApp installed.

The WHO Health Alert will provide official information on topics such as how to protect yourself from infection, travel advice, and debunking Coronavirus myths. The service is initially launching in English but will be available in all six United Nations languages within the coming weeks (English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.)

Since February, WhatsApp has reached out to dozens of governments to assist their efforts to provide accurate information to the general public. The WHO Health Alert is the latest official NGO or government helpline to become available on WhatsApp, joining the Singapore Government, The Israel Ministry of Health, the South Africa Department of Health, and KOMINFO Indonesia. We are actively working to launch local services with other countries as well.

Earlier this week WhatsApp, in partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and UNDP, launched the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub, to provide simple, actionable guidance for health workers, educators, community leaders, nonprofits, local governments and local businesses that rely on WhatsApp to communicate. The site also offers general tips and resources for users around the world to reduce the spread of rumors and connect with accurate health information.

WhatsApp also announced a $1M grant to the International Fact Checking Network to support fact-checking for the #CoronaVirusFacts Alliance, to report on rumors that may be circulating on various messaging services including WhatsApp or SMS.

Announcing the service, Facebook Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg said in a post: “We've worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) on a way to get authoritative information about coronavirus sent directly to your WhatsApp. With WHO Health Alerts, you can receive their daily situation report, which has the latest numbers of cases by country around the world, as well as tips on how to protect yourself, and answers to frequently asked questions that you can easily send to friends and family. So many people wanted this service that even before we could announce it, people shared the link around WhatsApp and almost half a million people had already signed up.”

To sign up, just tap this link if you have WhatsApp installed:

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Osinbajo says free education policy in Oyo commendable - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria’s Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has commended the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on his fee education policy in the State, reports ITREALMS.

This came as Governor Makinde maintained that free qualitative education has come to stay in the State, adding that education remained the best form of poverty alleviation and empowerment that can be given to the youths.

A press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Saturday, indicated that both Osinbajo and Makinde were guests of the Presiding Bishop of the Victory International Church, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun, at the 30th Anniversary of the Church/ Divine Proclamation Service for Dominion University, held at the Rehoboth Cathedral, Ibadan.

Osinbajo maintained that he was happy that Governor Makinde has taken up the challenge of providing free qualitative education in Oyo State.

According to Osinbajo, though President Muhammadu Buhari, on June 20, 2019, declared that education would be free across the country for the first nine years covering primary to junior secondary school, the Federal Government could not force the States to key into that declaration.

He promised that the Federal Government would work with the states to deliver free qualitative education, saying: “We will support them in whatever way we can to ensure that they achieve the objectives of free and compulsory education.”

In his address at the occasion, Governor Makinde maintained that his administration would make the necessary investments on education without caring about who will take the credit down the line.

He added that that his administration would lay the right foundations for the free education policy to thrive.

Governor Makinde congratulated Bishop Adelakun, asserting that the proclamation of the Dominion University would be the beginning of the journey that would produce the kind of leaders that Nigerians want.

He added that the Oyo State Government would support Dominion University.

The Governor said: "Truly, we understand the fact that four years is not enough for us to really get to where we are going but four years is enough to lay the solid foundation upon which successive administrations will build upon.

"Of course, some of our leaders will tell you that at their own time in school during the time of Papa Obafemi Awolowo, they got free education. Papa has been long gone but we still see the impact today and that is what education, as one of the pillars that this administration is resting on, is all about in Oyo State.

"We will make all the necessary investments and won't care who takes the credit.”

He further said: "I do sincerely congratulate the Church and I believe that this proclamation is the beginning of a journey that will produce the kind of leaders that we want for our state and for our country.

"I want to pledge the support of the government of Oyo State to the Dominion University. It is actually common with politicians to organise poverty alleviation programme but I believe that when you give an individual knowledge, the individual will eventually take him or herself out of poverty.

"So, I thank you our dear father in the Lord for this vision. We will key into it and give it necessary support.

"Also, I appreciate the Number two citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for being part of today's event. You have been there like I saw in the video clip and this shows your commitment to take majority of our youths out of poverty.”

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Pix: From left, Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; Presiding Bishop, Victory International Church, Rehoboth Cathedral, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun and Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde during 30th year anniversary of the church and Divine Proclamation service for Dominion University held Rehoboth Cathedral, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.