Nigerians in U.S. demand action on 'Christian Genocide,' call on FBI to release redacted Tinubu files - ITREALMS

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... Save Nigeria Group USA rallies @Capitol, cites 52,000 killed and 11m displaced, urges full CPC enforcement

A large coalition of Nigerians, under the aegis of the Save Nigeria Group USA (SNG-USA), on Tuesday rallied at the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, demanding urgent intervention from the United States government regarding the protracted security crisis in Nigeria and seeking accountability regarding the academic and financial records of President Bola Tinubu, reports ITREALMS.

The protest, which drew members from across the United States, focused heavily on the over 52,000 Nigerians reportedly killed in sectarian violence and the 11 million citizens trapped in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country. The rally was bolstered by activists from other African countries and supportive Americans.

Cybersecurity experts to feature @Realnews 13th anniversary lecture - ITREALMS

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Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited has unveiled the panelists for its 13th Anniversary Lecture Series scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, starting at 10:00am. 

The panel will engage the theme: “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.”

PIN raises fresh alarm over Nigerians’ data security online - ITREALMS

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerian citizens’ data online, warning that sensitive information belonging even to top government officials has been exposed and cheaply traded on the internet for years, reports ITREALMS.

In a media briefing held in Abuja, the organisation’s Executive Director, ‘Gbenga Sesan, lamented what he described as Nigeria’s persistent failure to enforce digital rights protections despite rapid technological growth.

Shettima: FG reforms to lift 50m Nigerians from poverty – ITREALMS

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The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has declared that ongoing Federal Government reforms could lift up to 50 million Nigerians out of multidimensional poverty within the next decade, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Nextier Development Solutions Festival (DevFest2025) in Abuja, and represented by Sadiq Wanka, Special Adviser to the President on Power Infrastructure, Shettima unveiled the government’s new “Poverty Exit Plan.”

Elu-ulee: What riverine and rural Nigerians must know about Buruli Ulcer by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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Neglected tropical disease:
In parts of Igboland, villagers whisper about elu-ulee, a strange sore that eats into the leg without causing pain. In Ogbaru’s riverine farmlands, it is called acha-ere or enyi ule. Among the Yoruba of Ogun State, it is feared as olobutu or egbo adaijina. Doctors know it as Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. 

Though often overlooked in Nigeria’s health debates, it silently threatens rural and riverine families, where swamps, rice paddies, and riverbanks make perfect breeding grounds.

Frustration of bank charges: Growing concern for Nigerians - ITREALMS

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As the weekend unfolds, many Nigerians are finding solace in sharing their frustrations about bank charges on social media.

Bank users like Oyin are expressing discontent with the recent charges, saying, "I'm tired of these hidden charges! What's going on with our banks?" Chidi chimes in, "I feel you, Oyin. I was charged N500 for a failed transaction. How is that fair?"

Digital surge: 69,376 Nigerians pre-register to vote online in 7hrs - ITREALMS

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The nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) kicked off with a remarkable digital surge, as a staggering 69,376 Nigerians successfully pre-registered to vote online within the first seven hours of the portal going live on Monday, August 18, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This impressive figure underscores a growing embrace of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process.

NIMC warns Nigerians against sharing personal data - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against sharing their personal data, particularly their National Identification Numbers (NINs), with unauthorized individuals or organizations, reports ITREALMS.

This warning comes after reports emerged of some individuals being lured into submitting their NINs for financial compensation, which is a clear violation of the NIMC Act and other relevant laws.

Is CBN pushing Nigerians back to banking halls? Asks Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Public institutions in Nigeria have a knack for policy inconsistency. They can aggressively pursue a course of action one moment and, the very next, introduce measures that directly contradict their stated objectives. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently at the centre of one such paradox.

Everyone alive in the last couple of years witnessed the CBN champion financial inclusion, digital banking and cashless transactions. It actively encouraged banks to expand their digital footprint, increase adoption of digital payments and decongest the banking halls. Nigerians responded positively. People embraced digital banking, relying on ATMs, mobile transfers and POS terminals instead of entering the banking halls.

U.S. Commercial Service hosts NUSA event, honors Nigerians - ITREALMS

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The United States (U.S.) Commercial Service Nigeria, led by the Commercial Counselor, Julie LeBlanc and Commercial Attaché Blake Murray, hosted over 450 Nigerian companies for the Networking with the USA (NUSA) Awards and Business Networking Event at the Civic Center in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The NUSA Appreciation Event is organized to honor Nigerian business owners who promote U.S. products and services and who have contributed significantly to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the U.S. Commercial Service in Nigeria - expansion of trade and investment between the United States and Nigeria.

FG alerts Nigerians on XEC COVID-19 - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has alerted citizens of the latest variant of COVID-19 known as XEC COVID-19, reports ITREALMS.

The SARS-CoV-2 variant XEC is, in part, a result of mutation due to recombination between two variants related to JN. 1; of which experts said these viruses look new to the immune system, sometimes these SARS-CoV-2 variants might escape immunity and make people sick.

Nigeria @64: Akpabio urges Nigerians to be patient, hopefutl - ITREALMS

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As the nation celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has admonished Nigerian citizens to be patient and hopeful that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will turn things around for the better.

The Senate President in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh applauded Nigerians for their indomitable spirit saying though the nation has been faced with numerous challenges, the citizens have remained resolute and resilient.

Nationwide broadcast: What Tinibu told Nigerians - ITREALMS

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Broadcast by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinibu on the nationwide protest, on Sunday, August 4th, 2024.
Excerpts: 

My fellow Nigerians,

1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states.

Nigerians data not compromised says NIMC, advises against giving data to phishing websites - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has debunked media reports on the alleged exposure of sensitive data of Nigerian citizens as it concerns the Commission amongst many other data-collecting agencies, reports ITREALMS.

A civil society organisation, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) had a few days ago alleged that some Nigerians sensitive data are up for purchase at N100 on some websites across the world wide web.

Open Letter To President Tinubu: Acute food shortage plunges Nigerians into severe hunger by Emeka Nwokocha - ITREALMS

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In this open letter to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Emeka Nwokocha, lamented the acute food shortage facing Nigerians with severe hunger.

Your Excellency, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, I am very worried about the current economic crisis our dear country is thrown into and the resulting acute hunger battering and killing innocent Nigerians everyday, mostly children.

Your Excellency, since you took the reins of governance, Nigerians have not known peace, poor Nigerians gnash their teeth, many are unable to afford food as they face torture from acute hunger.

Konga tech month empowers Nigerians with unprecedented deals - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria's leading e-commerce giant, has altered tradition with its innovative "Tech Month" campaign, reports ITREALMS.

Unlike anything seen in the e-commerce sector before, Tech Month has transformed the way Nigerians shop for technology products and home essentials. This month-long extravaganza, a first of its kind in the Nigerian e-commerce space, is empowering Nigerians by offering massive discounts and deals on tech products, home essentials, and kitchen appliances.

Nigerians suffering CVS hit 65% - ITREALMS

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The Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Nigeria has reached a prevalence stage with 65 per cent, reports ITREALMS.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), ITREALMS gathered, has become the leading occupational hazard of the 21st century, which causes the critical public health issues in this digital era.

NASENI urges Nigerians to embrace locally produced technologies - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has urged Nigerians to embrace locally produced technologies, reports ITREALMS. 

This, the agency said, would enhance Nigeria’s branded technology products toward stimulation of technology transfer, domestication, commercialization of indigenous socio-economic advancement.

Nigerians rush Starlink internet kits as Konga slashes prices by 50% - ITREALMS

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Konga’s latest addition to its family of technology products, Starlink Satellite Internet Kits, has been met with overwhelming customer demand. The company is Starlink’s only authorised Shop-In-Shop eCommerce partner in Nigeria and provides immediate warranties on all Starlink kits bought from Konga.

Since the e-commerce giant broke the news of the price slash at 9pm on Tuesday night, shoppers in need of reliable, fast, low-latency internet services have trooped to konga.com to grab their share of the unbeatable deal on offer for the Space X engineered satellite kit.

South-South leaders: Akpabio, a force for good, fighting for Nigerians - ITREALMS

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South-South leaders on Thursday urged Nigerians not to work in the shadow of individuals and groups spreading lies.

They also heaped praise on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio for the tremendous work he is doing for Nigeria.