2027: Strip executive power to appoint INEC chairman, Prof. Akhaine urges @NGE Jakande Lecture - ITREALMS

To safeguard Nigeria's fragile democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Federal Government has been urged to overhaul the electoral framework by stripping the Executive arm of its powers to appoint the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports ITREALMS.

This call was made by Prof. Sylvester Odion Akhaine while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Annual Lateef Jakande Lecture, organized by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on July 23, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Tech Alert: Google Changes Android Backup Storage Policy—What It Means for You - ITREALMS

Google is introducing a significant shift in how Android device backups impact user accounts, moving away from its previously lenient data exemptions, reports ITREALMS.

In an upcoming policy update set to take effect in 45 days, the tech giant will begin counting all Android device backup data toward overall Google Account storage limits.