MRA demands robust legal protections to shield Nigerian Whistleblowers from retaliation - ITREALMS

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In commemoration of the 2026 World Whistleblower Day, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has issued an urgent call to the Federal Government of Nigeria to enact comprehensive legislation dedicated to the protection of whistleblowers, reports ITREALMS.

The organization highlighted that without a codified law, whistleblowers across the country continue to face severe retaliation, including unlawful dismissal, harassment, intimidation, reputational attacks, and physical threats.

2027 Gubernatorial race: Umuekumenyi leaders’ endorses Odii, demands ‘Political Rescue Operation’ for Ebonyi - ITREALMS

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The Umuekumenyi Leaders’ Council, the apex socio-cultural body representing the Abakaliki geographical territory of Ebonyi State, has formally endorsed Engr. Ifeanyichukwu Odii as its preferred candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election, reports ITREALMS.

The declaration, which followed a high-level stakeholders' meeting in Abakaliki, was framed by the Council as an urgent “political rescue operation” intended to reverse what it termed the state’s current developmental stagnation.

ALTON demands overhaul of telecom investment tracking - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for an urgent collaboration between key federal agencies to overhaul how investments in the telecommunications sector are tracked and reported, warning that current metrics distort the industry’s true financial health, reports ITREALMS.

In a press statement obtained by ITREALMS, signed by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Sir Damian Udeh, the telecom body proposed a tripartite engagement involving the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

ALTON charts new digital frontier: Demands ‘Zerofied’ education to drive national inclusion — ITREALMS

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The newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Commissioners at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has been commended by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) just as it sets a transformative agenda for the sector’s future, reports ITREALMS.

In a landmark congratulatory visit to the Commission’s headquarters on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Chairman of ALTON, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, led a high-powered delegation of industry leaders to signal a new era of collaborative leadership. 

NCS demands mandatory e-transmission of election results - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed deep concern over the National Assembly's retention of Section 60(5) of the Electoral Act 2022, labeling the Senate's rejection of mandatory electronic result transmission a "step backward" for the nation’s digital leadership, reports ITREALMS.

As the foremost body for IT practitioners in Nigeria, the NCS maintained that this legislative decision creates a loophole that undermines the technological integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

SNG USA condemns Kwara massacre, demands U.S. security assistance and national day of prayer - ITREALMS

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The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) USA has issued a blistering condemnation of the recent massacre in Kwara State, where over 170 innocent Nigerians were slaughtered in the Woro and Nuku communities, reports ITREALMS.

According to the group, reports from local sources suggested the tragedy is even more catastrophic, with the death toll potentially exceeding 300 as search teams continue to recover bodies from the surrounding bushland.

Defamation: News Express Publisher Demands N1bn, Apology from Haleems Founder Over Domain Suspension - ITREALMS

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The Publisher of News Express, Mr. Isaac Umunna, has formally issued a demand for a written apology and N1 billion in damages from Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the Founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, following allegations of defamation and the "unjust disruption" of his media operations, reports ITREALMS.

In a legal petition dated December 30, 2025, and made available to ITREALMS, Umunna’s legal counsel, Adewale & Adewale LP, detailed how the news portal, [https://newsexpressngr.com], was abruptly suspended on September 1, 2025, after Dr. Tejuosho reportedly misled the domain registrant, HostAfrica. 

NCS cautions FG on FIRS–France MoU, demands protection of Nigeria’s digital sovereignty - ITREALMS

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​The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has officially weighed in on the controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and France’s tax authority (DGFiP), warning that international partnerships must not come at the expense of national data privacy and digital sovereignty.

​In a comprehensive position paper released on December 18, 2025, the President of the NCS, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, emphasized that while global cooperation is essential for technical growth, the "sanctity of Nigerian citizen data" remains a non-negotiable priority.

AFRINIC'25 annulled election: ICANN demands release of full report - ITREALMS

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has taken a firm stance on transparency and accountability in the governance of internet resources by demanding from the African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) to release the full report of the investigation into the June 2025 election, reports ITREALMS.

ICANN in an open letter available to ITREALMS underscored its  commitment to ensuring that regional internet registries (RIRs) operate with the highest standards of integrity and transparency, particularly in processes as critical as elections.

MRA demands stronger Whistleblower protections in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urgently called on the Nigerian Federal Government to implement robust legal and institutional safeguards for whistleblowers, reports ITREALMS.

The MRA emphasized that these courageous individuals are vital for exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and other wrongdoings, serving as a cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Attack on Journalist @PH: MRA condemns Church members, demands perpetrators prosecution - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the brutal assault on a Port Harcourt-based broadcast journalist, Mr. Precious Amadi, by members of Salvation Ministries Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and called on the Federal Government and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that all those responsible for the attack are identified, prosecuted, and punished.

Mr. Amadi was reportedly brutally beaten and left unconscious by members of Salvation Ministries after he posted a report on his Facebook timeline about a fire outbreak at the church premises located at 17 Birabi Street in Port Harcourt.

Economic realities: ALTON demands tariff review for sustainability - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for imminent tariff review to reflect the economic realities of delivering telecom services at a minimum cost and for industry sustainability, reports ITREALMS.

ALTON chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo made this call in an address at the End-of-Year Dinner with Industry Stakeholders on Sunday 29th December 2024, entitled ‘Before the final call – Telecom – As Sector Under Siege’ said that without this, operators cannot continue to guarantee service availability.

UN Summit of the Future: Broadband Commission demands enhanced global digital cooperation - ITREALMS

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​​​The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting has urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact.

Taking place in New York just days before the UN's Summit of the Future, the Fall Meeting of the Commission underscored the importance of global initiatives to set a course towards a resilient, safe, and inclusive digital future. Both the Compact and the Pact for the Future are expected to be agreed at the upcoming UN Summit.

DLA Piper: Financial sector demands for clearer regulation of Artificial Intelligence - ITREALMS

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The new survey data from global law firm, DLA Piper, has shown that the Financial Services (FS) sector is demanding for clearer and proportionate regulations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) to help them realise the benefits these trends offer, reports ITREALMS.

In its global report - Financial Futures: Disruption in global financial services, made available to ITREALMS, the firm found that eight in 10 respondents are optimistic about future industry growth prospects for the financial services industry.

Daniel Ojukwu : IPI Nigeria demands immediate release of FIJ Journalist - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has again raised the alarm over the safety of journalists in the country.

This follows the report of the abduction of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ).

Undersea cables: Nigeria demands sub-regional protection in West Africa - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the West Africa sub-region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call in a statement delivered at the 21st West Africa Telecommunications Regulatory Assembly (WATRA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) which held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from the 19th to 22nd March 2024.

Ajaokuta Steel Company mismanagement: NANS tasks Tinubu on stealing, corruption, demands probe - ITREALMS

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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Monday expressed concerns about misconduct in Ajaokuta Steel Company and urged President Bola Tinubu to order a thorough investigation into reported mismanagement.

“If there are individuals or group of individuals protecting the corrupt managers of the Ajaokuta Steel Company and hereby shielding them from any form of probe and judgement, it simply means that they are beneficiaries of the ill-gotten proceeds of the mismanagement or they have other personal interests that are not people-friendly and that are tantamount to water down or nullify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's fight against corruption. These set of people should also be probed. They may even be part of those used by these selfish leaders to loot the treasury of the steel company dry.”

NLNG: Real demands for clean energy, gas exist in Africa - ITREALMS

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There is real demands for clean energy such as gas in Africa to trigger a massive take-off for industrialisation, with a growing young population, abundant natural resources, and emerging internal markets, according to the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), reports ITREALMS.

In an industry speech on fourth day of the 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) by NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, represented by the Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu, said the potential for growth in Africa relies heavily on energy to provide the necessary amenities in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

COP 28: Kyari demands 'Just energy transition for Africa' - ITREALMS

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Finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future has continued to top global agenda, as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari has said the African Continent needs “a just, differentiated transition” to enable it to harness its resources for today for the benefit of its future generations.

The GCEO made this known while speaking at a Regional CEO Panel organised by McKinsey & Company on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (UNCCC), also known as the COP28 Conference, in Dubai, UAE, on Monday.

TJAA condemns attack on NLC president, Ajaero, demands probe - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Times Journalism Institute Alumni Association (TJAA) has condemned in totality the attack on one of them and President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero in Imo State on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

TJAA in a press statement signed by its President, Mr. Clifford Agugoesi and the public relations officer, Mrs. Martina Wemimo Segun-Banjo and made available to ITREALMS on Thursday, decried the attack on Comrade Joe Ajaero in his home state of Imo in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, leading to manhandling and assault of the person of number 1 worker in the country.