DNSSEC & IPv6: Czech restarts implementation – ITREALMS

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The government of the Czech Republic has restarted the implementation of the Domain Name System Security Extension (DNSSEC) and Internet Protocol version Six (IPv6) in public administration, reports ITREALMS.

This was contained in a guideline made available to ITREALMS by the government of Czech Republic, effective, January 17, 2024.

FirstBank changes name of subsidiaries, reiterates cross-border business opportunities - ITREALMS

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Premier financial services institution, the First Bank Nigeria Limited, has began a phased corporate name change of its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Sub-Saharan Africa, reports ITREALMS.

Sources at the bank headquarters, informed ITREALMS that the FBNBank UK, FBNBank Sierra Leone, FBNBank Gambia and FBNBank DRC are the first set of subsidiaries effecting the name alignment.

Osodieme warns fraudsters using her name for APGA ticket - ITREALMS

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The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, and founder of the NGO, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) has alerted members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), political aspirants and the public to beware of the activities of unscrupulous individuals and influence peddlers who are going around promising political aspirants tickets in her name for the forthcoming party primaries and warned such persons to desist forthwith, reports ITREALMS.

Her Chief Media Officer, Emeka Ozumba in a press statement made available to ITREALMS quoted Osodieme as saying that she does not decide who gets APGA ticket neither has she mandated anybody to enter into discussions nor negotiations with APGA aspirants, warning that those using her name for such schemes if caught will be handed over to the security agencies.

"As a loyal party member, I stand by the promise of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of APGA, His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano which guarantees that APGA primaries will be free and fair. I have made no promises, endorsement or pact with any candidate. My candid advice to aspirants is to go out there with confidence and sell your programmes and plans for the people to the delegates. Trust in the Lord and do not give in to such fraudulent tales claiming that I have endorsed anybody," she said.

Furthermore, Osodieme charged all APGA aspirants: "Do not solicit or give anybody money on my behalf. Let your credentials speak for you, and remember that at the end there will only be one winner for every position. I wish you all the very best of luck.”

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Stop using President Buhari's name to seek favour - FG warns

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The Federal Government has sounded a note of warning to fraudsters allegedly using the name of President Muhammadu Buhari and those of his family members and senior government officials to seek favours or contracts from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reports ITRealms.

Some MDAs and other government establishments, ITRealms gathered have been overwhelmed by such a request which FG described as criminal act and culprits may face the wrath of the law.

Speaking in Abuja, the nation’s capital, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the government is aware that some opportunists have been going from one government organization to another with notes purportedly recommending them for contracts and other patronage, using the names of the President, his family members and senior government officials to intimidate those organisations.

The Special Assistant (SA) to Hon. Minister of Information and Culture, Segun Adeyemi in a press statement made available to ITRealms on Wednesday, that the Minister said the “President didn't authorize any government official to write notes recommending anyone for contracts or any form of patronage, and warned those involved in such fraudulent activities to stop immediately or face possible arrest and prosecution by security agents.”

He also warned government officials who may be working in collusion with these con men to desist from the act or face dire disciplinary action and prosecution for fraud.

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Folayan says Galaxy Backbone is Best Domain Name Registrar for 2016

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The President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Rev. Sunday Folayan has described Galaxy Backbone Ltd as the Best .ng country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) Registrar in the country at the 2016 .ng Web Awards organized by NIRA, the managers of the country’s domain name, reports ITRealms.

According to  a press statement from Galaxy, Rev. Folayan said that the NiRA Presidential award is given to organizations and individuals for their commitment to the development of the ICT industry in Nigeria.

Galaxy Backbone Ltd, he said was special recognized at the award for her contributions to the growth of the .ng domain name ecosystem.

“The strategic position taken by Galaxy Backbone Limited to register and use the .ng domain name, demonstrates the organization’s commitment to relate with the .ng online identity of Nigerians, Nigerian businesses, local content and culture. This key to doing business within and outside Nigeria and this qualifies Galaxy Backbone Ltd as an invaluable asset in this our historic celebration of the .ng online identity, excellence and creativity” he was quoted as saying.

ITRealms recalls that Galaxy Backbone Ltd has among its mandates the handling of the registration of .ng top domain name in the Nigerian public sector.

A public institution, Galaxy Backbone Ltd, is charged with building and operating shared ICT Infrastructure and services for all Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The establishment of Galaxy Backbone by the Federal Government was driven by the need for Government to pursue a cohesive and harmonized approach to information and communications technology acquisition, deployment and utilization in the public sector.

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