TD Africa, Enugu Tech Fest launch 'Code Your Defence' to tackle cyber threats and data gaps - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

As digital transformation accelerates across the continent, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity and data science has hit an all-time high, reports ITREALMS.

From protecting critical digital infrastructure to driving data-led decision-making, these fields now sit at the very center of innovation, governance, and business growth. 

Bishop Kukah to headline Reuben Abati's 60th birthday, triple book launch - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the public presentation and official launch of three new books by renowned journalist, intellectual, and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, reports ITREALMS.

The notable cleric, social crusader, bridge builder, and advocate for an inclusive Nigerian democratic and economic society, will speak on the highly pertinent topic: "Nigeria: Time to Re-Load."

First Bank Deepens Digital Banking Footprint with Launch of Abuja Xperience Centre - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

In a major stride toward a technology-driven future, FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider. has launched a new FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) in Area 10, Abuja, reaffirming its ambition to become Nigeria’s most digitally advanced financial institution.

The Group CEO, Olusegun Alebiosu said the Centre exemplifies the bank’s digital-first strategy, blending automation, self-service, and cybersecurity to redefine customer engagement.

FirstBank to launch inclusive financial services for visually impaired, physically challenged customers – ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and a recognized leader in financial inclusion, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations.

The initiative underscores the bank’s long-standing commitment to financial inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. 

AOF @70: Royal seal, IDF launch define Ijesaland’s future - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Gold City Event Centre in Ilesa will on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, become the epicentre of history as Ijesaland gathers to honour Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi (AOF) at 70.

Beyond a milestone birthday, the celebration will unveil a bold vision-the official launch of the Ijesa Development Fund (IDF)-under the royal seal of His Imperial Majesty, Owa Obokun Adimula, Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III.

GITEX: Zinox partners KongaCares to launch groundbreaking interest-free digital initiative - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

Integrated ICT solution company and Nigerian OEM, Zinox Technologies, in strategic partnership with KongaCares, is launching an ambitious interest-free "Computerize Nigeria" initiative, a transformative corporate social responsibility program designed to support the government's vision to produce world-class human capital from Nigerian higher institutions. 

This transformative initiative will be officially unveiled on Thursday, September 4, at the prestigious GITEX Nigeria event, marking a pivotal moment in the country's digital evolution.

Aisha Maina secures $40m investment to launch Africa-Caribbean trade corridor - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

... New Deep-Water Port to Create Digital Trade Corridor, Bypassing European Detours

The Managing Director of Aquarian Consult and founder of Gemini Integrated Commodities, Aisha Maina, has completed a week of high-level engagements that secured a landmark $40 million investment quote to establish a commercial trade corridor between Africa and the Caribbean, reports ITREALMS.

This investment, anchored by a new deep-water port, is a major step toward building what Maina described as a "physical backbone of a trade bridge that has been too long in the making."

Economic Transformation: Shettima, AfDB President, Makinde launch major agribusiness hub - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

In a significant boost to Nigeria's agricultural landscape, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, and Oyo State Governor 'Seyi Makinde today broke ground for the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Ijaiye. 

This landmark project, part of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative, promises to unlock immense economic potential, create jobs, and bolster food security across the region.

Literary Milestone: Information Minister, NIPR President, and Others Congratulate GOCOP on book - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; former minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and others have commended the
Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) on the launch of its maiden book, "Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing."

The book was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday as a key highlight of a fundraiser for GOCOP Media Centre, witnessed by an array of distinguished guests.

MIM, Information Minister to chair GOCOP book launch @Abuja - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a publication of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for 110am on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, who confirmed this development said the book presentation will be graced by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations, among others.

NITDA, RHI launch State-of-the-Art IT Centre @Ibadan - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!


The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to commission a cutting-edge IT Community Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, reports ITREALMS.

The centre, named in honour of Mrs. Onikepo Akande, ITREALMS gathered is aimed at bridge the digital divide and empower youth and women with digital skills.

UK, Nigeria, and Ghana launch £1.9m Sankore Initiative to boost science, technology, and innovation - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

In a significant move to drive economic growth and sustainable development in West Africa, the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the £1.9m Sankore initiative, reports ITREALMS.

This program aims to strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems in the region.

It's official! Darey.io, Xterns.ai launch in Nigeria, revolutionizes learning, opportunities - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

It is now true that Darey.io and Xterns.ai have been officially launched in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Founding Chief Executive Officer (fCEO) Darey.io and Xterns.ai, Mr. Dare Olufunmilayo, told ITREALMS at the weekend during the formal launch, that Darey.io, is Africa’s first Contextual Learning Platform (CLP) and just like his story which began some 15 years ago as a fashion designer in Yaba, Lagos, “anyone can launch their tech career using our framework. That's why we are darey.io.”

Darey.io revolutionizes tech hub with AI-powered platform, set for launch - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

In a bid to democratize access to technology skills, Darey.io is geared towards revolutionising technology hub in the continent with proactive solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), reports ITREALMS.

Speaking to ITREALMS at a pre-launch press conference in Yaba, Lagos on Wednesday, the Founding Chief Executive Officer of Darey.io, Mr Dare Olufunmilayo, said they are innovative online learning platform that leverages AI to advance personalized learning experiences.

Shell, Bayelsa State launch plan to protect Taylor Creek Forest Reserve - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC Joint Venture) and the Bayelsa state government inaugurated the Gbaran Biodiversity Action Plan (Gbaran BAP), last week, in which more than 150 people from Taylor Creek Forest Reserve communities have been trained in alternative livelihood skills to reduce exploitation of resources at the forest. The trainees acquired skills in Aquaculture, Bee keeping, Goat rearing, snail and cassava/plantain farming and Grasscutter technology and were given packs to start their businesses.

“SPDC is well placed to contribute to the protection of Taylor Creek Forest reserve having successfully implemented similar programmes at Gele-Gele and Urhonigbe forest reserves in Edo State,” said SPDC Director and Head, Corporate Relations Igo Weli, in a speech delivered in Yenagoa by Corporate Relations Manager West, Amechi Ucheoma. “With the support of our joint venture partners – NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies and Nigeria Agip Oil Company – we have decided to embark on the latest biodiversity action plan to continue to support the government and people of Bayelsa State in order to maintain the balance of nature at Taylor Creek.”

GEF, IMF, other partners team up to launch climate finance initiatives @Madagascar, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The Global Environment Facility (GEF), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other partners have teamed up to launch climate finance initiatives during country platforms in Madagascar, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire, reports ITREALMS.

At the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, the International Monetary Fund, the Global Environment Facility, development banks, international financial institutions, the private sector, and other development partners launched initiatives to catalyze climate finance in the three cities.

Google, NCAIR launch ₦100m AI fund for startups - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in partnership with Google, has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund, worth a ₦100 million in support of the Nigerian startups in developing innovative AI-driven solutions, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming amidst controversy that the AI fund with about two weeks application until September 25, is not encouraging to achieve the anticipated Nigerian government’s broader efforts to harness the potential of AI to drive development and innovation.

‘Petals of Life’ for launch, July 6 @LCCI – ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

A broadcast Journalist with the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mrs Lilian Obiageli Ario, is set to launch a collection of poems titled “Petals of Life” reports ITREALMS.

Ario, an accomplished poet who also is Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), informed ITREALMS that the launch has been scheduled for July 6, 2024, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja by 10am.

AUDA-NEPAd, JICA launch strides in healthcare innovation - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!


The AUDA-NEPAD, supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched a report that provides lessons learned and the strides made over the last three years in accelerating healthcare innovation across the continent.

The AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Accelerator (HGS) aims to accelerate home-grown solutions to strengthen Africa's pandemic resilience, in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063 aspirations.

US-Nigeria to launch blue economy hackathon - ITREALMS

ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!


The United States Consulate in Nigeria is partnering with the Federal Government (FG) to launch the Nigerian Marine and Blue Economy initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The project, is a hackathon, according to the US Secretary of State, Mr. Antony J. Blinken at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the American Corner in Lekki-Lagos on Wednesday.