TD Africa hosts Checkpoint delegation, strengthens partnership to advance cyber security adoption across Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Tech powerhouse TD Africa, on Tuesday, 11th November, hosted senior delegates from Checkpoint, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity solutions providers, in a strategic meeting aimed at expanding the channel ecosystem and enabling more corporates and institutions across Nigeria to adopt Checkpoint as their preferred cybersecurity solution.

The high-level engagement underscored a central message: as digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity has become an indispensable foundation for every modern organisation. The discussions focused on strengthening market penetration, empowering partners, and driving greater awareness around proactive cyber defence in an era of evolving digital threats.

GOCOP, IPC sign MoU to advance inclusive reporting of gender issues in democratic process - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and the International Press Centre (IPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote inclusive reporting of gender issues in Nigeria's democratic and electoral process, reports ITREALMS.

This partnership, signed on November 3, 2025, aims to ensure women and minority groups, such as Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), have a platform to participate in politics and governance.

ITU, UNDP rally global community to advance technology for good - ITREALMS

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…Digital@UNGA 2025 marks UN 80th anniversary with focus on inclusion, innovation and investment


The global digital leaders from government, the private sector, civil society, and youth movements converged in New York for Digital@UNGA 2025, a week-long series of activities spotlighting how technology can serve as a force for good in advancing people, prosperity, and sustainability, reports ITREALMS.

Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Digital@UNGA 2025 featured an anchor event at the United Nations Headquarters alongside more than 40 affiliate sessions hosted in New York and online worldwide.

FirstBank launches FirstMonie merchant solution to advance digital payments - ITREALMS

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FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease.

The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for dependable digital payment systems by offering a streamlined and automated onboarding process, an integrated referral system, and customizable features such as Pay with Transfer and Purchase.

FinTech stakeholders seek collaboration to advance group in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Stakeholders at the 2nd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Roundtable 2025 have emphasized the need for collaboration between regulators and operators to advance the sustainable growth of Nigeria's fintech ecosystem and financial inclusion.

Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), noted that Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa's most vibrant fintech ecosystems.

OPPO’s Reno 8T 5G to advance mid-range smartphone in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The acclaimed world’s fourth largest mobile phone brand, OPPO, has revealed plans to unveil its latest mid-range smartphone series, the Reno 8T, in Nigeria come March 15, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

This was made known in a post on the brand’s Instagram page, which noted that following successful international launches in India, Philippines and Kenya, Nigeria is set to join the growing list of markets shipping the Reno 8T series to customers.

Unubiko Foundation hands over renovated court, advances plans on school, others - ITREALMS

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In line with its objective of promoting infrastructure development in communities as well as justice and peace, the Unubiko Foundation has handed over the renovated Amaelu-Abam Customary Court to the community.

In addition, on December 25, 2022, the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Atan-Abam; the Atan-Abam Women Development Centre and the renovated Ovukwu Abam Secondary School, Atan-Abam, would all be dedicated and handed over.

Get instant cash with Polaris Bank salary advance - ITREALMS

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The Polaris Bank has introduced salary advance to customers who may be in urgent needs, reports ITREALMS.

The bank now asked "Are you aware you could easily access funds for urgent needs that can’t wait till the end of the month?

FG: Nigeria advances on mobile economy @NIMES 2018 - ITREALMS

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The Federal government has reiterated its commitment to spur growth within the mobile economy, and the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector at large, by creating the enabling policies for the private sector to thrive, in line with the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of the government, reports ITREALMS.

The government made this known through the Minister of communications, Barr. Adebayor Shittu, at the Nigerian Mobile Economy Summit and Awards (NIMES) 2018, an event organised by the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD) for IT stakeholders synergy and collaboration towards a better mobile and digital economy.

Barr Adebayor Shittu stated that "The Federal government is working towards increasing the contribution of ICT to the GDP, increasing broadband penetration, and working proactively with other stakeholders to create growth in the ecosystem, in line with the focus of the current administration".

Contributing to the Minister's speech, was the Director-General of Nigeria's citadel of research and development, the Federal Institute of Industrial research (FIIRO), Prof. Gloria N. Elemo, represented by Dr Mrs B.O. Oyedoyin; who stated the FIIRO has continued to drive the acceleration of industrialization in Nigeria, through effective utilisation of raw materials, and upgrading of indigenous production techniques.

"FIIRO will continue to design, develop and sponsor researches and projects, train entrepreneurs, carry out technology transfer, and industrial extension services across Nigeria, though digital and innovative solutions, in line with global best practices. This we believe will accelerate the industrial development of Nigeria", she stated.

Organisers of the summit, CECAD also presented Nigeria Mobile Economy Awards to individuals and institutions who have made laudable contributions to the development of Nigeria through the application of Information and Communication Technology.

ITREALMS further gathered that Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu was awarded, ‘Champion of Nigeria’s Mobile Economy & ICT’, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta was awarded with ‘Icon of Nigerian Mobile Economy’ and the immediate past Director of public Affairs at the NCC, Tony Ojobo received the ‘Icon of African Information Society Merit Award. Dr. Yele Okeremi, Managing Director of Precise Financial Systems and President, Institute of Software Professionals of Nigeria received award of the ‘Software Entrepreneur of the year’, FIIRO got the ‘Best Research Institute in the Public sector, also Director Banking and Payment Services at the CBN was honoured with the ‘Outstanding Contributions to the Mobile Economy’, while Director General of the National Identity Management Commission and Engr. Aliyu Aziz received ‘Champion of Digital Identity Management’.

Also, from the Private sector, Zenith Bank, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), PPC and Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) received Innovative Digital Bank of the year, Most Impactful Telecom Association of the year, Most Innovative IT Solution Provider and Excellence in IT Capacity Building respectively.

While in Entertainment, emerging Pop star, Banny got the award for the ‘Most promising Pop artiste Online'.

Organized by the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development, CECAD, Nigeria Mobile Economy Summit (NIMES) brings together the biggest names in the mobile and digital ecosystem every year towards a synergistic effort aimed at making the most of the knowledge economy.

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