Unlocking grassroots tech @NITRA confab'26: How state tax traps, high RoW costs stifle Nigeria’s digital economy - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s push for global digital competitiveness is facing a critical bottleneck as telecom operators grapple with hidden state-level levies, exorbitant Right-of-Way (RoW) fees, and crippling power deficits, reports ITREALMS.

This was the core warning issued by technology leaders, policy analysts, and industry stakeholders at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative and Scientific Conference held on Thursday at Citi Height Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

2027: Strip executive power to appoint INEC chairman, Prof. Akhaine urges @NGE Jakande Lecture - ITREALMS

To safeguard Nigeria's fragile democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Federal Government has been urged to overhaul the electoral framework by stripping the Executive arm of its powers to appoint the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports ITREALMS.

This call was made by Prof. Sylvester Odion Akhaine while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Annual Lateef Jakande Lecture, organized by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on July 23, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Green ICT: Airtel Africa foundation debuts 'Green Schools' initiative across Nigeria to drive circular economy - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa Foundation, through its local subsidiary Airtel Nigeria, has officially launched the Airtel Green Schools initiative, reports ITREALMS.

The sustainability-driven framework is strategically designed to establish specialized environmental learning spaces within primary and secondary schools across the country.

DBI Insight: Nigeria’s digital economy maintains strong growth momentum - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s digital economy continues to demonstrate strong growth, driven by expanding internet penetration, mobile connectivity, and rapid adoption of digital financial services.

According to the DBI Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026 (Q1 Intelligence Report), the convergence of telecom infrastructure, fintech innovation, and public sector digitisation is reshaping economic activity and unlocking new opportunities across sectors.

— Source: DBI Nigeria Digital Economy Outlook 2026 (Q1 Intelligence Report)

NITDA, NIPSS converge to interrogate Nigeria’s digital fate, orange economy growth - ITREALMS

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In a high-stakes strategic engagement, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reinforced its commitment to the nation's digital transformation through a strengthened collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), reports ITREALMS.

​Hosting the Director General of NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, alongside the elite participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026, NITDA provided a platform for a profound interrogation of how digital innovation can act as the primary driver for sustainable growth, with a specific, surgical focus on the Orange Economy.

From instructors to digital mentors: NITDA re-engineers education for knowledge-driven economy - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has identified teachers as the primary catalysts for Nigeria’s digital transformation, asserting that the nation's technology-driven future will be anchored in its classrooms, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue in Abuja organized by the Development of Educational Action Network (DEAN) Initiative, Inuwa emphasized that the rapid expansion of the digital economy is fundamentally redefining the role of educators in modern learning environments.

Inside Nigeria's Terror Economy: How digital traceability can stop precious stone financing by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Terror financing relies on gold's anonymity. REMMY NWEKE in this episode of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, exposes Nigeria's "Golden Loophole" channeling millions to terror groups, detailing how digital traceability, Blockchain, and AI can seal this critical financial artery.

Artery of anonymity:
This investigative report dissects the financial mechanism sustaining terrorism in Nigeria, revealing the sophisticated exploitation of the nation’s loosely regulated precious metals and stones (PMS) sector.

Analysis by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) confirms that the illicit gold and gemstone trade, acting as a "Golden Loophole," channels hundreds of millions of dollars annually to terror groups. 

This report outlines the Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) typologies utilized, establishes the geographical nexus between illegal mining and militancy in the North-West, and proposes a comprehensive digital-forensic framework for mine-to-market traceability to neutralize this critical financial pipeline.

NCC kicks-off sensitization fora to drive digital economy - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future.

The fora are to facilitate a conducive environment to build Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusion and to lay a solid foundation for bridging gaps between policy and infrastructure for national development.

Lagos State’s ₦100m nutrition fund anchors circular economy for food security - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Government has re-approved a ₦100 million fund to combat child malnutrition, an investment that extends beyond public health, acting as a crucial anchor for the state's transition toward a more circular food economy, reports ITREALMS.

This financial commitment, ITREALMS gathered, followed intense advocacy from organizations like the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), according to the Executive Secretary, Mr. Sunday Okoronkwo.

How power outages threaten Nigeria’s digital economy dream by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Recently, I found myself inside a multi-storied shopping complex buzzing with activity. The building was home to laptop shops, phone sales and repair centres, and accessories vendors, an ecosystem of Nigeria’s thriving tech economy. Yet, beneath the hum of commerce was another, more unsettling sound: the deafening roar of generators.

The noise was overwhelming, like a thousand engines competing for dominance. One out of every five shops had turned to gas-powered generators, while the rest clung to the more familiar diesel units. In that moment, it struck me: Nigeria’s quest for a digital economy still rests on shaky ground. The greatest stumbling block remains what it has always been, power supply.

Advancing Circular Economy: ITREALMS Media Joins PREVENT Alliance - ITREALMS

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ITREALMS Media group has officially joined the PREVENT Waste Alliance, a global network of organizations committed to minimizing waste, eliminating pollutants, and maximizing the reutilization of resources in the economy.

Anika Schumann on behalf of the global Secretariat of the PREVENT Waste Alliance based in Bonn, Germany, confirmed ITREALMS Media's membership via email, stating: "First of all, I would like to officially inform you that your membership has been confirmed by the Steering Committee and that your organisation is a member of the PREVENT Waste Alliance now. Welcome!"

$1 trillion economy: Why Tinubu must listen to Dangote, Ekeh, others - ITREALMS

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One exceptionally commendable fact about the Bola Tinubu presidency is that it is not lacking in ambition and audacity. Courage defines the leader and Tinubu has it in good measure. Think about this: Tinubu wants to grow Nigeria’s net worth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. While this shows ambition, it is much more a demonstration of audacity in leadership.

To achieve this, Tinubu says Nigeria must lean on and encourage local production. He believes that achieving food security is the sine qua non for advancing the nation’s economy through heavy investments in the agriculture value chain. He is pushing a Nigeria First, Buy-Nigeria policy. Some of his ministers and appointees are also singing the same local production hymn.

Nigeria Blue Economy Policy: 1.5trn plus GDP opportunity by Soji Adeleye - ITREALMS

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Advocacy for the green economy was seen as discriminatory and condescending - the rich countries telling the poor South how to manage their affairs for the benefit of human kind. 

It was considered a call for sacrifice by the poor countries to mitigate projected risk to the global climate, while the present state of the earth climate was to a considerable extent the consequence of uninhibited industrialization by the wealthy countries.

QEDNG unveils summit to shape Nigeria's creative economy - ITREALMS

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QEDNG, the renowned online newspaper published by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, has launched the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, reports ITREALMS.

This groundbreaking event will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

WATISE 2025 to focus on digitalising ECOWAS economy - ITREALMS

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The upcoming West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE) will center on "Digitalising West African Economy: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Critical Stakeholders" reports ITREALMS.

The event, ITREALMS gathered, is aimed at bringing together leading industry telco and ICT players to learn, share, shape the industry, and network while discussing market-relevant digital transformation trends and development.

Makinde: Infrastructure, security enablers for economy - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not be distracted by the clamour in some quarters for him to run for Presidency in 2027.

The governor noted that he would not allow anyone to set an agenda for him, adding that as of now, he remained committed to delivering infrastructure, policies and programmes that will make lives more meaningful for the people, which is the mandate given to him by the Oyo State people.

Ugbede @70: Lack of political economy, hinders press freedom reforms says Oloja - ITREALMS

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A renowned journalist and former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian Newspaper, Mr. Martins Oloja, has called for a total media reform in Nigeria, describing lack of political economy of press freedom as the main missing link bedeviling ethical journalism in 21st century, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the median edition of the Times Journalism Alumni Association (TJAA) symposium in commemoration of the 70th birthday of the former director, Times Journalism Institute (TJI), Mr. Ndubuisi Ugbede at the Conference Hall of the Ladi Lawal House, Lagos State Council Secretariat of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Alausa-Ikeja on Thursday, Oloja, who dwelt on "Ethical Journalism in 21st Century: The Missing Links" noted lack of political economy of press freedom as main missing link frustrating ethical journalism.

Coping with Nigeria's high-inflation economy by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Economists say inflation is a persistent rise in prices. It happens when there's too much money chasing too few goods. Inflation in Nigeria today has become a huge challenge, affecting businesses, consumers, and the overall economy. As inflation rates soar above acceptable thresholds, companies are navigating uncharted waters to stay afloat.

Inflation is bad for everyone. It erodes the purchasing power of consumers, increases the cost of raw materials, and heightens operational expenses. For businesses, the ripple effect can be devastating including but not limited to reduced profit margins, lower consumer spending, and the constant pressure to balance affordability with profitability.

Realnews publisher calls for integration of Africa into global economy - ITREALMS

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The Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Realnews Magazine, Maureen Chigbo, has called for integration of Africa into the global economy in order for the region to enjoy unbridled influence of technology for the socioeconomic well-being of the people, reports ITREALMS.

Delivering her welcome address at the 12th Annual Lecture and Realnews Magazine, Chigbo said that Realnews magazine picked ‘Africa in World Shifting Geopolitics: Matters Arising on Democracy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Resources’ “because we are concerned about how Africa could be integrated into the global economy amidst the move towards authoritarianism, protectionism, nationalism, and the unbridled influence of technology on the socioeconomic well-being of our people.”

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.”