Otti to FG: Additional states in South East, desirable - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has addressed a misleading narrative circulating in the media suggesting his opposition to the creation of additional states in the South East, reports ITREALMS.

Governor Otti's stance on the creation of new states in Nigeria remains unchanged, according to the Special Adviser to the Governor, Ferdinand Ekeoma made available to ITREALMS on Sunday.

Agbata: Dearth of digital infrastructure, bane of tech adoption in South East - ITREALMS

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The governments of the five Southeastern states must begin to invest in digital infrastructure to boost the chances of effective digital adoption and open up myriads of tech opportunities in the region.

The managing director/ chief executive officer, Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata “CFA”, made the call when he appeared as a keynote speaker at last month’s conference of the International Igbo Professionals for Development (IIPD).

INEC deploys extra 209 machines @South East, Lagos, Kano - ITREALMS

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… Insists on registering all eligible Nigerians

In response to the recent surges on registration of voters nationwide, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed extra 209 voter enrolment machines mainly to the five South Eastern States, Lagos and Kano where the pressure is most acute, reports ITREALMS.

The Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, Barrister Festus Okoye, disclosed this to ITREALMS on Friday, saying that they received reports from various states, most of which indicated an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens that wish to register as voters and the challenges they face across the country.

NSB drums support for startups, hosts townhall meeting @South East - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) has hosted its regional town hall meeting in the South-East (SE) to drum more support for the eco system, reports ITREALMS.

echoes @NSB in South East

The townhall meeting, ITREALMS gathered, was part of the advocacy and national buy-in strategy for NSB; a national effort at development of law and policy to cover the technology sector, with full involvement of the Presidency and relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDA) of the Federal Government.

Glo unleashes fun, gifts on stakeholders in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, South East - ITREALMS

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Globacom has unleashed fun, gifts on its dealers and enterprise customers in the country, reports ITRealms.

The fun train, ITRealms reports, berthed in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Enugu, sundry high-octane entertainment, sublime music, rib-cracking, stress-bursting jokes and anecdotes as Glo celebrates its highly esteemed dealers and enterprise customers.

ITRealms gathered that the company is appreciating its critical stakeholders for their loyalty and support over the years.

King Sunny Ade thrills Lagos, Abuja 

Dealers and Enterprise customers in the South West were the first to taste the goodies at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.

On hand to welcome the guests were two iconic comedians, the Bishop of Osusu Ministry, Gordons (Godwin Komone) and Seyi Law (Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile) supported by a one-man band, Aka Melody, who put guests in a relaxed mood for the event.

Globacom’s Chief Retail Officer, Mr. David Maji welcomed them to the event on behalf of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom.

The juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade (KSA) surprised the guests by making a cameo appearance at the event. 

KSA who looked resplendent in his all-white attire quickly mounted the band stand and sang “Call me…0805 is my number dial” as an appetizing performance to the stakeholders who pulled out their phones to record the rare entertainment gift Glo offered them; an exclusive KSA performance just for them! 

The prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotel was the venue of the appreciative party for Glo stakeholders in the North.

King Sunny Ade was again on hand to give the guests a time of their lives.

To provide additional entertainment, MC Tagwaye alias "Mr. President", Gordons and Acapella joined forces with KSA, making the event one to remember for a long time to come.

All the guests were presented with one plasma television set each while lucky dealers who participated in the raffle draw won cash gifts ranging from one million naira, five hundred thousand naira to two hundred and fifty thousand naira cash prizes.

“This is another way of saying thank you to our partners who have been giving tremendous support to our business,” Mr. Maji said.

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Etisalat takes Cliqfest to Anambra, introduces Hajj promo'13

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Etisalat Nigeria, the fastest acclaimed fastest Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in the country has taken its CliqFest to the customer with the hosting of a seminar for the South East at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.

This is coming as Etisalat introduced Hajj promo, slashing its roaming tariff for customers attending the 2013 Hajj.

ITRealms gathered that the seminar attended by students, youths and senior management team of the host institution led by the Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra, Professor Godwin Onu and his deputy, Dr. Don Mmuo.

Also, Etisalat Cliqfest seminar, was plan by the mobile operator to deepen acceptance of this product among the youths and youth at heart, according to correspondent investigations.

Other dignitaries at Etisalat Cliqfest seminar for South East include the Regional Security Manager, South South/South East, Etisalat Nigeria, Isaiah Chukwuemekaobi; Specialist, Retail Marketing, Etisalat Nigeria, Chukwunonso Obi; Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Idiare Atimomo; and Analyst, Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Okanu Ibeano.

In a related development, Etisalat has slashed its roaming tariffs for customers attending the 2013, offering a zero charge for receiving calls and Short Messaging Service (SMS).

Director, Business Segments, Etisalat Nigeria, Lucas Dada confirmed this to ITRealms, saying that the amazing promo for its customers travelling for this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia, would run from September 1st to November 30th 2013.

“Its new and existing customers travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform the holy pilgrimage will have the opportunity to enjoy highly discounted rates on local calls in Saudi Arabia, calls to Nigeria, SMS and data services,” he said.

He explained that Etisalat Hajj Promo offers customers on the network great discounts on outgoing calls to Nigeria at N30 per minute, local calls within Saudi Arabia at N30 per minute and N20 per SMS, with a data package for as low as 1  kobo per KB for all pay as you go data plans. In addition, he said, all incoming calls and SMS received in the holy land during the promo period will be totally free of charge.

According to him, the promo which is in its fourth  year was designed to help customers stay in touch with their family, friends and business associates in several places across the globe including Saudi Arabia at a very low cost.

“The Hajj Special enables customers to seamlessly and conveniently stay connected to family and friends while performing Hajj by providing heavily discounted rates on calls to Nigeria, local calls in Saudi, SMS and data services,” he said. Under the promo, customers can also conveniently travel with recharge cards as well as receive e-top up from family and friends in Nigeria.

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Pix: L-r: Regional Security Manager, South South/South East, Etisalat Nigeria, Isaiah Chukwuemekaobi; Specialist, Retail Marketing, Etisalat Nigeria, Chukwunonso Obi; Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra, Professor Godwin Onu; Manager, Youth Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Idiare Atimomo; Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra, Dr. Don Mmuo and Analyst, Sponsorship, Etisalat Nigeria, Okanu Ibeano, at the Etisalat Cliqfest Seminar, held at Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State,