Bridging gender gap: NCC, Digital Encode, and AfriGOpay rally behind 2026 ‘Girls in ICT’ Campaign - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside industry heavyweights, Digital Encode and AfriGOpay, has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling gender barriers in the technology sector by backing the 2026 International Girls in ICT Day. Organized by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, this year’s event is set to take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on June 25, reports ITREALMS.

Aligned with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) initiative, the 2026 campaign is themed “AI For Development: Girls Shaping The Digital Future.” The initiative aims to sensitize and empower young girls to pursue high-growth careers in ICT, a field that remains historically male-dominated.

Unseen charges behind digital payments in Nigeria by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Hidden fees, volatile exchange rates, and silent deductions are inflating Nigeria’s digital payments. “Unseen Charges Behind Digital Payments in Nigeria” by REMMY NWEKE in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS exposes how convenience quietly costs consumers more than advertised.

Barely a week after Chuks received a worried phone call from one of his sons, he found himself entangled in the same web of confusion. His son, a university student, had recently purchased a prescribed textbook online. The listed price on the departmental website was around ₦8,000. It seemed straightforward. But moments after completing the payment, the boy’s ₦20,000 account balance had shrunk to just ₦4,000.

Startled, he called his father. Chuks assumed it was a minor mistake, perhaps a duplicate charge or a delayed bank reversal. He advised his son to wait a day and see if the money would be restored. But the refund never came.

Behind NITMA awards: Voices of innovation and leadership by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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The 2025 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), scheduled for November 20 at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, is poised to celebrate the human stories behind Nigeria’s digital transformation, reports ITREALMS.

Beyond their titles, these awards spotlight real people whose dedication and creativity continue to reshape the nation's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) landscape.

FG: No region will be left behind - ITREALMS

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The federal government has stated that in Nigeria’s march towards development and prosperity, no region will be left behind.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the assertion when he paid a visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, as part of activities lined up for the 2-day Citizen’s’ Engagement Series and FG Projects Tour of the South East, on Thursday.

Asthma: Silent threat behind sudden deaths in young athletes - ITREALMS

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In the high-stakes world of competitive sports, where strength, endurance, and resilience are celebrated, a silent killer lurks among young athletes as asthma.

Often dismissed as a manageable condition, asthma has emerged as the fourth leading cause of sudden death in young athletes, claiming lives when symptoms spiral out of control.

Steering Growth: Developments Behind Partner Success in the Channel Ecosystem by Emma Asika - ITREALMS

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Over time, we have seen that growth and success in the channel ecosystem have been mainly aided by collaborations or partnerships. 

As businesses steer through the intricacies of today’s competitive environment, it is impossible not to appreciate the significance of the contributions of partners. This partner growth has been aided by some crucial developments, namely: purpose-driven business models, enhanced insights, as well as the ability to scale up capabilities relevant to future competition. 

Nigeria: Facts behind tobacco related deaths - ITREALMS

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Remmy Nweke in this report exposed what every adolescent in Nigeria should know about tobacco and its effects as users surge.

Introduction:

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Health Observatory in 2019, listed as one of the risk factors for oral diseases in Nigeria to include the prevalence of current tobacco use at 15 years and above, who use any tobacco product be it smoked and/or smokeless tobacco, on a daily or non-daily basis.

Tobacco smoke is defined as a sooty aerosol produced by the incomplete combustion of tobacco during the smoking of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Temperatures in burning cigarettes range from about 400 °C between puffs to about 900 °C during a puff, according to Wikipedia.

'Topnotch conspirators fingered in Allen Onyema’s ordeals' - ITREALMS

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Renowned aviation expert, Captain John T Okakpu, has identified ‘Topnotch Conspirators’ as those behind the recent ordeals of the Chairman, Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on the trending issue, Captain Okakpu in a press statement available to ITREALMS, identified international and local collaborators which he called ‘Topnotch Conspirators’ as those behind the recent ordeals the Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema is facing, especially in the hands of American Government.

According to him, contrary to allegations that Chief Onyema laundered money in the United States of America, Captain Okakpu wondered why the said indictment failed to state ‘Who the gentleman stole his/hers or their money.

ITREALMS recalls that the United States’ Attorney’s office in Georgia, recently accused Onyema of bank fraud and money laundering, alleging that he moved “more than $20 million from Nigeria through United States bank accounts in a scheme involving false documents based on the purchase of airplanes.”

Capt. Okakpu faulted the report as lacking in merits to prove that the said funds were not channeled into aircraft purchases rather to fraudulent activity in America.

“I strongly believe that mischief makers, enemies of Nigeria and Africa at large are behind this smear campaign against the rising star of Africa. I call them topnotch conspirators because these are greedy and selfish individuals that want to keep Africa in perpetual poverty. Unfortunately, some of our people are conniving with them.

“How can you say someone stole money and fail to tell us the ones such funds belong to. To me, this is a mere witch-hunt as Chief Allen cancelled an order to acquire 10 aircrafts from a certain manufacturer as reports now indicate. Why single him out for punishment. No, not even in the manner they are going about it”, Capt. Okakpu said.

“If you read in-between the lines, the report shows that the issue was an allegation yet to be proved; the US report said Air Peace chairman is innocent until proved guilty. But, some people even in Nigeria are dancing naked in public, casting aspersion to the man who was seen as a messier few weeks back for going to rescue our people being killed during the Xenophobia attacks in South Africa. Who has done this to us!”

“It is very unfair to continue to rubbish Africans who are trying to do things differently by assisting our people. After all, we know those who stole our money but when you are friend of Americans your back is covered. Nigerians should rise to defend this our illustrious son who have continue to make giant strides in the aviation sector.

“if tomorrow, he is found guilty, we will not prevent the law from taking it course. However, media trial and smear campaign against his person is anti-African development. That is how I see it.

“if you have read the reports this morning, you will see that Boeing, from which the aircraft were bought, it was gathered, did due diligence by verifying the documents supplied by Air Peace before signing the deal.

“It was gathered that to prove the authenticity of the transaction, the deal for purchase of the aircraft with the money was sealed at the United States embassy, where the documents were signed.

“So, why the peddling lies against Chief Onyema. This has to stop!

Capt. Okakpu reminded members of the public that the indictment only contains charges hence the defendants are presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

Nenye Dom/Editor

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Gale of defections: Kwara still firm behind Buhari – Lai Mohammed - ITREALMS

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Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reacted to the gale of defection of some federal law makers across the Senate and House of Representatives, saying Kwara State is still firm in support of President Mohammadu Buhari, reports ITRealms.

The minister in a press statement available to ITRealms on Thursday, said that against the backdrop of the recent events at the National Assembly, expressing appreciation to all members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara State.

“I want to most sincerely thank all APC members and supporters in Kwara State for their unflinching commitment to ensuring that the party emerges stronger than ever in the state,” he said.

As said by him, that commitment has been reflected in the overwhelming support and solidarity that we have received, not just from our party members but also from other parties and stakeholders across the state, since the melodrama at the National Assembly on Tuesday.

“In particular, there has been an expression of overwhelming love and support for President Muhammadu Buhari from across Kwara, in the wake of the defections by federal legislators from Kwara,

“I call on all our members and supporters in Kwara to remain calm, because there is no cause for alarm.

“We are currently consulting with the national leadership of our great party, with a view to coming up with a programme of action that will take into consideration the recent developments.

“Our members and supporters should have no doubt whatsoever that whatever decisions we take after the consultations will be in their overall best interest,” he said.

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ICT4D: NPF will not be left behind

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed determination not to be left behind in the scheme of things as far as Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is concerned, reports ITRealms.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Police, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and DC in charge of CIID Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, Mr. Isaac Akinmoyede, gave this assurance at the commencement of Computer Acquisition Programme (CAP) by the NPF Microfinance in conjunction with the Intel West Africa and Airtel Nigeria on Wednesday.

He also listed some advantages of acquiring Personal Computers (PC) by men and women of the Police force, stressing that “if you want an album, the PC could be used to create one; typing of documents and online transactions, depending on your needs.”

He also said that even as a senior officer, bulk of his documents are typed by himself, even as such documents could be transferred from mobile device like phones to PC.

He advised them to first think of the benefits the PC and what the acquisition programme could offer them rather than looking at the cost.

“You can also do online transaction, so the benefit of ICT cannot be over emphasis,” he said.

 

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