Anambra’s November Election: Decency, not desperation, must prevail by Chuka Nnabuife - ITREALMS

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Preparations for Anambra State’s gubernatorial election on 8 November are in full swing, raising hope that the state may once again find itself under leadership capable of steering her towards progress and stability.

Yet such optimism could easily sour if the victor emerges through fraud, violence or manipulation. A candidate propelled by forged qualifications, bribed officials or shady political dealings may win office, but Anambra will lose. Victory achieved by “any means necessary” would not only undermine governance but poison the moral fabric of society.

SABA returns in November 2025 with Africa Week - ITREALMS

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Following the resounding success of Scotland London Africa Week 2024, the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is delighted to announce that the business programme will return this year from 25th to 27th November 2025.

Scotland London Africa Week has quickly established itself as a pivotal event for increasing trade, collaboration and business opportunities between Scotland and African markets. The 2024 programme brought together senior diplomats, government officials and business leaders to strengthen partnerships and unlock new opportunities for more than 20 delegates.

NITMA'24 gets November 21st date, expands nominations - ITREALMS

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The 2024 edition of the National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), hosted by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) would hold on Thursday, November 21, with expanded nominations, reports ITREALMS.

NCS president, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, disclosed this at the national secretariat, Alausa Ikeja on Tuesday during a hybrid press conference, told ITREALMS that NITMA would hold at Muson Center, Onikan-Lagos.

Lagos SAT ends successful November coordination meeting - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) of coalition of civil societies in the health sector has expressed determination towards an improved health care sector in relation to AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM), reports ITREALMS.

The ATM coalition includes the Association of Civil Societies on Malaria, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN), TB Network, Network of Persons With HIV-AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).

November edition: Billions world over prepare for healing crusade with Pastor Chris - ITREALMS

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Billions of people from around the world are getting set with faith and high expectations for the glorious manifestation of God’s powers in the healing of the sick and restoration of lives as the next edition of the live transmission of healing streams live services with Pastor Chris gears up.

The next edition of the power-packed programme would hold from Friday, 4th to Saturday, 5th November 2022 and would be streamed to a global audience on Healing Streams TV.

News Express 6th annual lecture economic stakeholders forum holds November - ITREALMS

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The News Express 6^th Anniversary Lecture and Economic Stakeholders Forum has been scheduled to hold early next month, November 2018, the organisers told ITREALMS.

The event's theme, ITREALMS gathered is 'Transparency – Bedrock of Sustainable Development, will hold at the main hall of Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, according to a statement signed by News Express Publisher, Mr. Isaac Umunna.

“The News Express Anniversary Lecture is an annual programme that has an established trend of bringing together important business and political leaders from across the country, as well as multifarious professionals and influential media stakeholders. This year’s event will parade high profile individuals and opinion leaders that shape the economy and politics of Nigeria,” Umunna said.

He said that the event chairman and principal speakers, as well as details of the programme, would be unveiled in the days and week ahead.

News Express, which debuted on August 29, 2012, is one of Nigeria’s most popular and influential online dailies. It is read by hundreds of thousands of people around the world and records annual traffic of upwards of 100 million.

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Eko to host biannual Africa Fintech Summit in November - ITREALMS

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The Africa Fintech Summit, will be held for the first time in Lagos, the Nigeria's centre of excellence also known as Eko, on the heels of the earlier edition in Washington D.C. which featured leading policy makers, c-suite business executives, start-ups, and investors, reports ITREALMS.

The summit, ITREALMS gathered will hold on November 8-9, 2018 under the organization of Dedalus Global, gathers innovators, investors, policy makers and other key stakeholders in the Fintech sector to discuss technologies transforming finance on the continent, debate regulatory policies, compare best practices, and forge new ventures.

Speaking on the decision to bring the Summit to Lagos, the Chairman of the Summit, Leland Rice, said, “Lagos is an ideal host city; it’s an epicenter of Africa’s fintech revolution and the driving force behind the continent’s entrepreneurial spirit. The successes of companies such as Paga, Flutterwave, Mines.io, and Paystack have strategically positioned Lagos as the destination of choice for investors.”

“The first edition of the Summit in D.C. was a launch pad for several milestone fintech deals struck among its delegates in the months after the event. We plan to build on these successes in Lagos, with a focus on bringing innovators and policy makers together to move the needle on fintech regulation and bringing founders and investors together to facilitate further capital raises,” added Leland.

The two-day event will feature investor missions from the US, UK, and UAE, an Alpha Expo featuring the most exciting startups and entrepreneurs in Nigeria, a half-day blockchain masterclass, and an awards ceremony.

Reacting to the decision to host the Summit in Lagos, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technology, Lanre Osibona, stated, “This reflects the progress Nigeria is making in the areas of technology and financial services. The event is very important as it comes at the heels of the Vice President Osinbajo’s trip to Silicon Valley to promote Nigeria’s tech sector. We look forward to collaborating with the organizing committee and to a successful event in Lagos.”

In similar vein, Tayo Oviosu, the founder of Paga—a payment company that recently raised $10 million in Series B2 funding—said that “the Africa Fintech Summit in Washington D.C. provided valuable insights into the fintech space and connected me with key players in the industry. I look forward to the Lagos edition.”

Speakers lined up for the event include Chief Economist of PwC Nigeria, Dr. Andrew S. Nevin; Managing General Partner of EchoVC, Eghosa Omoigui; CEO of Diamond Bank, Uzoma Dozie; Founder of Flutterwave, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji; and CEO of PayStack, Shola Akinlade, whose company recently raised $8 million Series A funding.

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Realnews Sixth Lecture on 'Political Transitions and Africa's Economic Development' gets November date - ITREALMS

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THE Management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has selected “Political Transitions and Africa's Economic Development” as the topic for its sixth Anniversary Lecture coming up on Thursday, November 15, 2018, reports ITREALMS.
 
This year’s lecture series will be delivered by a renowned national and international figure, a professor of political history and an expert in guerilla warfare, who we will very soon make known to you.
 
The venue is Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos by 10am prompt.
 
We would appreciate it if you could block the date in your diary to be with us on that day.
 
Realnews, a general interest magazine, is an online publication which thrives on investigative journalism. 

"We have expertise in reporting the oil and gas sector with its attendant environmental challenges. We aim to unearth exclusive stories about real people and the challenges they are facing in their day-to-day activities. We do this bearing in mind that government can only act to influence the lives of people positively if they are aware of their true situation.

"Hence, our objective is to use our investigative skills to ferret out information in the sectors we focus on and produce an unbiased report which will actually influence the government and decision makers to take actions that will make the society better.
 
"We are seasoned journalists who believe strongly in the tenets and ethics of the profession. We sincerely believe that journalism as the fourth Estate of the Realm can contribute its quota towards building a fair and just society where fundamental human rights are respected and citizens have the freedom to pursue their interests anywhere in the world without hindrance. Our editors have a combined experience of several decades in active journalism practice and are highly dedicated to serving humanity. Hence our motto: For God and Humanity."
 
Realnews Anniversary Lecture Series was established to commemorate the best minds in our society and to tap from them to enrich the discourse in our national development.
 
The 2017 Fifth Anniversary Lecture on African Leadership in a Turbulent Era was delivered by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of Education and former World Bank Vice President. The 2016 Fourth Anniversary Lecture onSecurity and National Development in Plural Democratic Society was delivered by Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, United Nations Secretary General's Special Representative to West Africa and Sahel; 2015 Realnews Third Anniversary Lecture was delivered by Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on November 19, 2015 under the theme:It’s The Nigerian Economy, Stupid? The Second Realnews Anniversary Lecture on Nigerian Democracy: Getting it Right in 2014 was delivered by Professor Maurice Iwu, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).


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Anambra Nov. 18 election: IPOB insists on lockdown

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has insisted to lockdown Anambra State on November 18 to ensure that Ndi Anambra do not participate actively in the forthcoming governorship election, reports ITRealms.

This is coming as a group of Anambra Progressives have warned IPOB to stay away from the state and its territory, noting that what is required at this moment is restructuring of the entire country to enthrone good governance for all and in alignment with the last wishes of the Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the former Biafran leader.

Also, this is on the wake of a video making a round that IPOB members were never directed to be killed by Gov. Willie Obiano.

However, IPOD Media in a press statement twist made available to ITRealms maintained that Anambra would be locked down on 18th November, claiming that their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has not endorsed Obiano's second term.

“We don't believe in verbal fight with any individual or group but waiting for the appointed day for action. IPOB under Nnamdi Kanu cannot participate in any other Nigeria elections throughout Biafraland not only Anambra State,” said Comrade Emma who claimed to be IPOB spokesman.

According to him, “It is dangerous and appalling on the side of Obiano, but the spirit of those massacred in cold blood in Nkpor will continue to haunt anybody who did not condemn the barbaric acts.”

Comrade Emma said on Anambra election, that IPOB realized that Governor Obiano's internet bloggers and those he described as e-Rats, are twisting what Mazi Kanu said during his visit to Eze Eri kingdom, and precisely about the killing of IPOB members at Nkpor on 29th and 30th of May 2016, during the remembrance of heroes and heroines who were massacred between 1967 and 1970.

Further, IPOB alleged that Arewa elders had mandated the so-called Igbo elders and some politicians to disown Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB openly for selfish aggrandizement, insisting they cannot intimidate IPOB under Mazi Nnamdi Kanu leadership.

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CWG shines @ Nigeria's Stock Market

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The Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) last weekend made up its promise to head to the Nigeria’s Stock Exchange this November.

DigitalSENSE Business News reports that the Nigerian capital market activities closed with All-Share Index going up by 0.03 per cent last week at 37,883.53, while the market capitalization appreciated by 0.14 per cent to close at N12.117 trillion.

At the end of the trading for the penultimate day, shows that the top three equities namely Computer Warehouse Group Plc, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and WAPIC Insurance plc; measured by volume accounted for 582.873 million shares worth N1.690 billion in 1,604 deals, contributing 36.78 per cent and 10.66 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

Experts say that three of the indices appreciated during the week, namely the NSE Banking, NSE Oil, Gas and NSE Industrial Goods going up by 0.86 per cent, 11.55 per cent and 2.85 per cent in that order. Conversely, NSE 30, NSE Consumer Goods, NSE Insurance, NSE Lotus II and NSE-ASeM indices slipped by 1.04 per cent,3.95 per cent, 0.61 per cent, 1.73 per cent and 0.35 per cent in that order.

Further investigations showed DigitalSENSE Business News that the third place was occupied by the ICT industry with 108.423 million shares worth N565.405 million in 197 deals.

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