CEMESO showcases AI fact-checking guide to boost media integrity in digital era - ITREALMS

The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) has released the AI Fact-Checking Tool Guide for Journalists and Fact-Checkers, a practical resource designed to help media professionals, researchers, and information integrity advocates responsibly integrate Artificial Intelligence into verification workflows, reports ITREALMS.

As misinformation and digital manipulation continue to proliferate across online platforms, the handbook demonstrates how AI technologies can accelerate research, detect synthetic or altered media, analyze viral narratives, and reinforce evidence-based journalism. However, the guide firmly establishes that AI tools must complement, rather than replace, human editorial oversight, critical thinking, and professional ethics.

Ibadan Book Club unveils five strategic literary projects to boost reading culture - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club is set to host its annual Stakeholders' and Strategic Meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s mission to revitalize reading culture in the Oyo State capital, reports ITREALMS.

The session, which will commence at 12:00 noon at the Oyo State Library Board, opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, is strictly reserved for the club’s patrons and registered members.

NIMC secures first-ever scheme of service to boost institutional efficiency - ITREALMS

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has achieved a historic milestone with the official approval of its maiden Scheme of Service by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), reports ITREALMS.

This development marks a pivotal shift in the Commission's operational structure, designed to foster a globally competitive, modern, and efficient workforce.

Security Boost: Igbo-Ukwu Community Donates N100m Operational Vehicles to Anambra Government - ITREALMS

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​In a major boost to the "Solution" security agenda, the Igbo-Ukwu community took center stage at the Anambra State Government House on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, presenting two brand-new OMAA security vans to the state government, reports ITREALMS.

​The donation, valued at over N100 million, was officially received by the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.

Alternative Bank, Utiva partner on scholarships to boost digital skills for women - ITREALMS

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The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) has announced the launch of The Alternative Bank-Utiva Women in Tech Scholarship, a landmark initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs with digital skills, innovation design, and business growth training. 

The announcement was made during a high-level virtual convening held on Friday to commemorate the International Day for Rural Women.

Dangote Cement re-trains truck drivers to boost operational efficiency - ITREALMS

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…expresses commitment to absolute safer roads policy

Management of Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has expressed its irrevocable commitment to training and constant retraining of its truck drivers to promote operational efficiency and safe driving across Nigeria.

Speaking during its 2025 Annual Drivers' Retreat themed, Dangote Cement's Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak emphasised that as a leading cement manufacturer with thousands of trucks in its fleet, safety on the road remains the company's core mandate.

NIMC achieves 49% enrolment increase, seeks deeper media collaboration for digital inclusion - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has achieved a 49 per cent increase in enrollment in the last three years, and sought for more media collaboration to deepen digital inclusion of Nigerians, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing these at a two-day workshop with publishers of online newspapers in Lagos, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who was represented by Director of Information Technology and Identity Database, Engr. Lanre Yusuf, emphasized the critical role of media partners in promoting digital identity awareness and combating misinformation in the country.

NNPC-SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) today donated vehicles including a specialised ambulance in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta.

Speaking at the handover of the security vehicles, SNEPCo’s Country Security Manager Isaac Akinjogunla, who represented Managing Director Ronald Adams, said it “underscores our support for efforts by the Lagos State Government to ensure security in the state.” He called for the “careful usage and proper maintenance of the vehicles so that residents can benefit from the donation.”

UK, Nigeria, and Ghana launch £1.9m Sankore Initiative to boost science, technology, and innovation - ITREALMS

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In a significant move to drive economic growth and sustainable development in West Africa, the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the £1.9m Sankore initiative, reports ITREALMS.

This program aims to strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems in the region.

Its official! Oyo govt to regulate hospitality sector to boost IGR - ITREALMS

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In line with the commitment of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to expand the economy of Oyo State through tourism and hospitality, the state government has expressed its readiness to clamp down on illegal and unregistered hotels and hospitality businesses in the state.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known at a press conference held at the Conference Room of the Ministry, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday.

RH-NHGSF, NIMC partner to boost school feeding scheme - ITREALMS

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The Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding (RH-NHGSF and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have entered a strategic alliance to boost the school feeding scheme, reports ITREALMS.

NIMC Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote disclosed this in company of RH-NHGSF’s National Programme Manager, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, saying that the partnership is aimed at ensuring, every school child is registered and receives a National Identification Number (NIN), thereby boosting the effectiveness of the school feeding initiative.

Task Systems, Microsoft boost business efficiency with co-pilot - ITREALMS

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Leading ICT solutions provider Task Systems, in collaboration with Microsoft, recently hosted an event that left an indelible mark on its business partners. The event, a masterclass in leveraging technology for competitive advantage, was designed to explore the transformative potential of Microsoft Copilot.

The gathering brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and decision-makers, all eager to discover the myriad possibilities that Microsoft Copilot offers. Held in a collaborative atmosphere, the organisers engaged attendees in thought-provoking presentations, panel discussions, and break-out sessions tailored to the unique needs of various roles, including CTOs, CFOs, and HR Managers.

NNPC boost oil production as Utapate crude grade hits global market - ITREALMS

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...OML 13 asset eyes 80,000 bpd by end of 2025

The NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market, reports ITREALMS.

NNPCL, ITREALMS recalled had in July, 2024, alongside its partner, the Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) Ltd introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, following the lifting of first cargo of 950,000 barrels which headed for Spain.

DELIVER Nigeria to boost smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, improve diets - ITREALMS

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The DELIVER Nigeria is now officially underway, with the objective of enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder vegetable farmers and promoting healthier dietary habits in Nigeria’s Kaduna and Kano states. 

The full name of this three-year project is “DEcent LIVelihoods for small-scale producers delivered through Economic and Resilient food systems in Nigeria”, and it is being run by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT), and Wageningen University & Research (WUR).

Shell, NNPC, partners boost 3 universities with ICT centres, digital library - ITREALMS

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The Shell companies in Nigeria teamed up with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other stakeholders to build Information Communication Technology (ICT) centres and a digital library across three Nigerian universities this year in their continuing support for education, reports ITREALMS.

Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and NNPC in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Monitoring and Development Board (NCDMB) launched a digital library at Niger Delta University, Amassoma in Bayelsa State in April, while an ICT centre was commissioned at the Sa’adu Zungur University (formerly Bauchi State University), Gadau in Bauchi State in July, by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) as part of the Joint Venture with NNPC, TotalEnergies and NAOC.

CBN strengthens diaspora ties to boost Nigeria’s economy – ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has strengthened diaspora ties to boost the nation's economy, reports ITREALMS.

This followed CBN-led top-notch stakeholder's engagement with the Nigerian Diaspora community in Houston, Texas, United States of America, at a forum titled: “Optimizing Remittances to Nigeria: A Vision for the Future.”

2024 World Food Day: What we're doing to boost food security says Makinde - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will not relent in its effort to boost food security and safe functioning of the food supply chain in the state.

He maintained that the government has taken several steps to promote agriculture and ensure food security in the state, including providing support to thousands of smallholder farmers and farmers' associations.

TD Africa, Bosch boost ties on Nigerian consumer electronic market - ITREALMS

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To further showcase its acknowledgment and endorsement of the Nigerian-born, Africa-wide technology distribution company, TD Africa, a delegation of Robert Bosch GmbH, popularly known as BOSCH, has paid a courtesy visit to the tech distribution giant at its Victoria Island, Lagos, head office. 

This pivotal visit marks a renewed commitment of the German multinational engineering and technology company to TD Africa as the strategic ally for Bosch business in Nigeria.

Dangote projects $30bn revenue to boost Naira - ITREALMS

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The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Sunday stated that his company’s aim is to become the leading supplier of foreign exchange in the FX market soon, as it targets $30 billion in revenues by the year 2025.

During a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertiliser Limited with media executives at the weekend, he said the plan is to attain independence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in forex sourcing, highlighting a strategic shift in revenue composition within the cement business from the current 75 percent to 15 percent in the future.

Generative AI: Closing adoption gap to boost benefits says data scientist - ITREALMS

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Closing the adoption gap on Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) would boost its benefits, says a data scientist and machine learning lecturer with the University of Lagos, Dr. Roselyn Isimeto, reports ITREALMS.

Gen AI is artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, videos, or other data using generative models, often in response to prompts.