Claire Craig emerges incoming ALAC chair - ITREALMS

The current At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Co-Vice Chair, Dr. Claire C. Craig, has been selected as the incoming ALAC Chair, succeeding Jonathan Zuck, reports ITREALMS.

Her selection followed an election cycle where a call for nominations was conducted between August 24 and September 7, 2026. 

Chams founder, Demola Aladekomo, to chair QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 — ITREALMS

Illustrious technology entrepreneur and founder of Chams Holding Company Plc, Sir Demola Aladekomo, has been announced as the official Chairman of the upcoming QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level industry gathering is scheduled to take place on August 11, 2026, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.

Distinguished Industry Veteran Dr. Olusola Teniola to Chair NDSF 2026 - ITREALMS

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The organizing committee of the 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) is proud to announce Dr. Olusola Teniola as the Chairman for this year’s landmark event. 

A seasoned leader with over 32 years of global experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, Dr. Teniola brings a wealth of strategic expertise to the forum.

Cybersecurity and Africa’s Agenda 2063: Justice Phillips to chair Realnews 13th lecture - ITREALMS

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The management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has announced that Honourable Justice Ayotunde Phillips, former Chief Judge of Lagos State, will chair the Realnews 13th anniversary lecture scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The lecture, themed “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa,” will begin at 10 a.m. and feature a panel discussion moderated by Justice Phillips.

AFRALO chair, Hadia Elminiawi appointed to AFRINIC NomCom - ITREALMS

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The chairperson of the African Regional At-Large Organization (AFRALO), Hadia Elminiawi, has been appointed to the Nomination Committee (NomCom) of the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), reports ITREALMS.

According to the public statement available to ITREALMS, the six-man committee included Mrs. Hadia El Miniawi – Northern Africa, Mr. Houegnon Geoffroy Bonou – Western Africa, Mr. Albert Kamga – Central Africa, Prof. Madara Ogot – Southern Africa, Mr. Godfrey Sserwamukoko – Eastern Africa, and Mr. Yagianath Rosunee – Indian Ocean.

NGX boss, Umaru Kwairanga to chair Business Journal Fintech Roundtable'25 - ITREALMS

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The Group Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, will chair the 2nd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2025 scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Time is 10-am prompt.

The theme of the Roundtable is: Fintech & Financial Inclusion: The Opportunities & Challenges for Nigeria.

Udeme Ufot to chair QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit - ITREALMS

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Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG, has named Udeme Ufot as Chairman of the inaugural its Creative Powerhouse Summit, reports ITREALMS.

Ufot is the Group Managing Director of SO&U, one of Africa’s foremost marketing communications groups.

MIM, Information Minister to chair GOCOP book launch @Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a publication of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for 110am on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, who confirmed this development said the book presentation will be graced by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations, among others.

Kontemporary boss, Jimson Olufuye to chair Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series 2025

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The former President of the Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria and Principal Consultant, Kontemporary Konsulting Ltd, Jimson Olufuye, would preside over the 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 19, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, made this disclosure, saying that this year’s edition of Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) series on the theme ‘Global Digital Compact: Opportunities for Multi-stakeholders in Nigeria’ at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos.

National President, Women in Energy, Oil and Gas to Chair The Bullion Lecture - ITREALMS

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World-renowned energy executive, industry thought leader, advocate for women in leadership, and National President of Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG), Tolulope Longe, is to chair the 2025 edition of The Bullion Lecture. 

The theme of the lecture is “Architecting the Energy Sector for Nigeria’s $1-Trillion Economy Vision”. The lecture is scheduled for 10am on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Chair, Zinox-Konga Group, Leo Stan Ekeh takes delivery of Huawei Mate XT - ITREALMS

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In a mark of immense honour, Huawei, a global technology leader, has presented its latest in stock Mate XT to the chairman of Zinox-Konga Group, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as the new masterpiece is set to revolutionarise the smartphone lineup.

This is coming as the tri-fold phone launched in September earned Best Smart Phone globally. Before its release, this disruptive gadget had over 8 million preorders. Even though the lowest specification unit's official pricing was $2800, the price per unit for the privileged few who preordered and chose to sell owing to extreme scarcity and demand reached over $20,000 on the Chinese black market.

Amb. Yusuf Mamman to chair GOCOP 2024 conference @Kogi - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's former Ambassador to Spain, Alhaji Yusuf Yaro Mamman, will chair the 2024 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), slated for October, reports ITREALMS.

The 2024 Conference Planning Committee chairman, Danlami Nmodu, mni, announced this in a press statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Sir Remmy Nweke.

Former Governor Amosun to chair Penpushing Lecture'24 - ITREALMS

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The former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has accepted the role to chair the 6th anniversary lecture scheduled to hold on July 25, 2024 at New Marque Events Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

Amosun in his acceptance letter forwarded to the management and editorial board of Penpushing Media dated June 20 and personally signed expressed thanks to the organization for inviting him as the chairman of the occasion.

NCC boss, Aminu Maida to chair SUPERNEWS confab @June 13 - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida will chair the SUPERNEWS Nigeria SMEs confab scheduled for June 13, 2024 at Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos at 10am prompt.

According to a statement signed by the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi, the choice of Aminu Maida as Chairman was borne out of the Commission’s commitment in ensuring strong and credible regulatory framework that will engender a positive outcome in the financial inclusion policy of the Federal Government, given that financial inclusion holds a great potential for the Nigerian economy and for the financial stability of the country.

Edetaen Ojo to chair 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum on IG4D - ITREALMS

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One of the top 10 digital change makers in Africa and Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Mr. Edetaen Ojo would preside over the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), reports ITREALMS.

The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa, a project of ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke, made this disclosure, saying that Mr. Ojo, a renowned internet freedom advocate on the continent has been confirmed to chair this year’s forum on the theme “IG4D: Innovative Digital Economy & Safer Civic Space in Nigeria.”

NIRA BoT chair, Odusote honoured @NITMA'23 - ITREALMS

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The chairperson, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs. Ibukun Abimbola Odusote, has been honoured by the college of fellows of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), reports ITREALMS.

The honour was bestowed on Mrs. Odusote at the 2023 Nigeria Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) organised by NCS in appreciation of its members who have distinguished themselves in the industry and service to humanity and nationhood.

Makinde appoints SA, Internal Revenue Board chair, others - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointments of retired Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni and former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, as Special Advisers on Security and Labour Matters, respectively.

This is coming as the governor reappointed a retired Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. Segun Adegoke, as the Special Adviser on Homeland Security.

Confirmed! Sodiya to chair 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum - ITREALMS

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The President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Simon Adesina Sodiya would on June 8, chair the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), holding at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotel, MM International Airport Road, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this, the Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that Sodiya, professor of Computer Science and Information Security at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun state, is a seasoned professional to chair the 14th edition of Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D).

NAICOM Chief, Thomas, to chair Business Journal public presentation Sept 16 - ITREALMS

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The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olorundare Sunday Thomas, will chair the public presentation of Business Journal newspaper on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The NAICOM letter to Business Journal dated July 18, 2022 and signed by Mr. Rasaaq Salami, NAICOM’s Head of Corporate Communications and Market Development read in part: “Accordingly, the Commission wishes to convey the Commissioner for Insurance/CEO acceptance to Chair the public presentation ceremony of Business Journal Newspaper with theme: “The Media in National Development: Successes, Challenges and Prospects.”

Chapter chair urges OOUAA members on institutional development - ITREALMS

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The Chairman, Lagos State chapter of Olabisi Onabanjo University Alumni Association (OOUAA), Alhaji Lukman Idris, has urged all former students of the institution to contribute to the development of the university, reports ITREALMS.

Idris made this call at the second editions of OOUAA Market Square with the theme: "Another Great Opportunity to Expand Your Business Network" which held in Lagos, recently with lots of vendors majorly alumna, exhibiting their products and networking.