Shell pledges sustained support for Nigeria’s secure energy future through strategic investments - ITREALMS

Shell has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to advancing Nigeria's energy sector by driving strategic investments and maintaining efficient business operations across the country, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking as a major sponsor at the opening of the 49th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Lagos, General Manager of Development and Subsurface for Shell Nigeria Deepwater, Kun Jiang, emphasized the organization's enduring belief in the nation's potential.

WEETS 2026 set to empower women for AI-driven future - ITREALMS

Techlife Media & Communications Ltd has officially announced the 6th edition of the Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit & Awards (WEETS) 2026, reports ITREALMS.

As a premier platform, WEETS is dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and celebrating women driving innovation, leadership, and excellence across technology, business, and entrepreneurship.

14 Years of Possibilities: The entrance, intrigues, and cryptographic future of Konga by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

Trace the high-stakes journey of Africa’s e-commerce giant Konga on its 14th anniversary. From fierce retail wars and the Zinox rescue to a bold cryptographic future, REMMY NWEKE in this WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, analyzes the massive structural shifts rewriting the rules of continental trade.

Preamble:
The year was 2012. In the chaotic, high-octane commercial ecosystem of Lagos, the idea of clicking a button on a desktop computer to purchase a mobile phone or a baby diaper was not merely novel; it was viewed with deep psychological suspicion.

To the average Nigerian shopper, accustomed to the tactile verification of the open markets in Balogun or Alaba, buying an item without first feeling its weight, inspecting its seams, and haggling over its price felt like a recipe for financial self-sabotage.

Railways boss, Opeifa outlines bold new future - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has declared that the era of "down times" for Nigeria’s rail system is officially over, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing a national audience on TVC’s Politics Tonight monitored on Thursday, March 5, 2026 by ITREALMS, Opeifa detailed an aggressive roadmap of expansion, modernization, and accountability aimed at transforming the NRC into the backbone of Nigeria's economic corridors.

Beyond ₦300bn Thaw: NCC’s USSD resolution and future of digital finance by Remmy Nweke | Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Remmy Nweke in this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, analyzes the resolution of the ₦300 billion USSD impasse, exploring how the NCC’s strategic, collaborative regulatory framework has secured the future of Nigeria’s digital financial inclusion landscape.

Four years after:
For nearly four years, the Nigerian digital economy operated under a pervasive shadow; a metaphorical "Sword of Damocles" hanging over the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) ecosystem. A staggering debt pile of nearly ₦300 billion, accumulated by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in unpaid service fees, threatened to derail the most vital channel for financial inclusion in the country.

But, in a significant turnaround for the telecommunications and banking sectors, this protracted impasse has finally been dismantled. The recent confirmation by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) that the debt has been cleared marks the end of a conflict that once pushed the industry to the precipice of total service withdrawal.

AfriTECH 5.0: Rudman says local traffic exchange critical for Nigeria’s digital future - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a strategic national imperative for speed, security, and digital economic expansion.

Speaking during a presentation at the African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum on Thursday last week, Rudman explained that local traffic exchange, where ISPs, content providers, and networks exchange data within Nigeria rather than routing it through international paths, remains the backbone of a modern, efficient internet economy.

Shell showcases decades of economic impact and energy future @NAPE 2025 - ITREALMS

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Shell is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Nigeria's economy and energy security by prominently featuring its extensive contributions at the 2025 International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), reports ITREALMS.

The exhibition, which commenced yesterday in Lagos, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the professional body, founded in 1975.

Power woes threaten Nigeria’s telecoms future, why policy must step in by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s telecom sector is running on fumes, literally. In this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS feature, REMMY NWEKE, warns that chronic power shortages and dependence on generators threaten broadband goals, competitiveness, and digital transformation unless energy and telecom policies align urgently for sustainability.

The Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortages have moved beyond households and factories to become a direct bottleneck for the nation’s telecommunications sector with operators now being forced to run thousands of generators daily to keep base stations and data centres functional.

Editorial: Nigeria’s digital future: A colony or a catalyst? - ITREALMS

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When Dr. Mrs. Ibukun Odusote took the podium in Abuja this week, her words cut deeper than the usual keynote address. They carried the weight of lived experience, of someone who stood at the very birth of Nigeria’s digital journey.

“Richness without alignment produces waste, not wealth,” she said, pausing just long enough for the room to sink into silence.
It was a stark reminder. Nigeria has no shortage of bright minds or bold initiatives, broadband expansion plans, fintech creativity, data protection frameworks, and thriving professional societies. 

NITDA DG: Nigeria sets bold agenda to shape future of AI - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is positioning itself to play a defining role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, according to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Interactive Engagement with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance in Abuja, Inuwa reaffirmed that the country’s AI vision is anchored on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes industrialization, digitalization, creative industries, manufacturing, and innovation.

Africa must lead its energy future, says Renaissance chairman - ITREALMS

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In a bold call to action, Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has urged African nations to take full ownership of the continent’s vast hydrocarbon resources, positioning energy leadership as the key to unlocking industrialisation and sustainable development.

“We are sitting on immense natural wealth, yet we remain dependent. This must change. Renaissance is here to ignite that change, starting from Nigeria and spreading across the continent,” said Dr. Layi Fatona, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Renaissance, on Tuesday during a high-level panel themed Frontier Plays in Mature Basins, at the ongoing Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa.

LAP launches future forward scholarship for indigent Anambra students - ITREALMS

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The League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) has launched its Future Forward Scholarship Programme, aimed at providing educational support for indigent but brilliant students of Anambra origin, reports ITREALMS.

According to LAP, the initiative is designed to give talented young people from less privileged backgrounds a fair chance to excel academically and pursue their dreams without the burden of financial constraints. 

AI in Nigeria unveils InnovateAI 2026: Driving responsible AI for Africa’s future - ITREALMS

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AI in Nigeria, the country’s foremost platform for artificial intelligence advocacy and development, has announced the third edition of its flagship annual conference, InnovateAI, set to hold in Lagos in 2026, reports ITREALMS.

Themed “Responsible AI Beyond Innovation,” the event is expected to mark a defining chapter in Africa’s technological journey.

AOF @70: Royal seal, IDF launch define Ijesaland’s future - ITREALMS

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The Gold City Event Centre in Ilesa will on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, become the epicentre of history as Ijesaland gathers to honour Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi (AOF) at 70.

Beyond a milestone birthday, the celebration will unveil a bold vision-the official launch of the Ijesa Development Fund (IDF)-under the royal seal of His Imperial Majesty, Owa Obokun Adimula, Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III.

Digital Realty launches third data center in Lagos to power Nigeria's digital future - ITREALMS

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Premier global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, the Digital Realty, has launched its third data center in Lagos, South West Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The latest data centre, ITREALMS gathered will not only shape the country’s digital future but also the social and economic fabric of its communities.

Nigeria's digital future: IHS pleads for infrastructure security - ITREALMS

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To safeguard Nigeria's burgeoning digital economy, IHS Nigeria, a leading telecommunications infrastructure company, has emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure protection mechanisms.

The company's Director of Administration Operations, Mr. Sadisu Jubrin, underscored the need for a holistic and sustainable strategy to protect the country's critical communications infrastructure.

Future energy leaders: Shell hosts African young professionals - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has successfully hosted young professionals from Nigeria and other African countries at its Lagos office, in support of the growth of future leaders in the energy industry on the continent, reports ITREALMS.

The 25 engineers and geologists from Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Angola and Uganda, were part of the Africa Young Professionals programme attending the Nigeria annual international conference and exhibition (NAICE) of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Lagos last week.

Unseen hands navigating AI bias, censorship, and battle for fair digital future by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE delves into the urgent battle against AI bias and digital censorship. Explore how unseen forces are influencing artificial intelligence, the growing calls for regulation, and the crucial fight to ensure a transparent and fair digital future for all.

Preface:
As the digital tide continues to rise, sweeping Artificial Intelligence into every conceivable corner of our lives, the past week has underscored a burgeoning crisis that demands urgent attention: the insidious specter of AI bias and the chilling potential for censorship.

What began as a technological marvel is rapidly evolving into a complex ethical battleground, prompting fierce debates, calls for stringent regulation, and an intensified global effort to ensure AI serves humanity, rather than subverting it.

New era @Dangote Cement: Aliko retires, Ikazoboh charts future - ITREALMS

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Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Cement Plc, has retired as Chairman and Director of the Board, effective, Friday, July 25, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

He stepped down to focus on the company's refinery, petrochemicals, fertilizer, and government relations, aiming to drive the company's five-year business trajectory to new heights.

Shell says bright future awaits Nigerian companies @offshore developments - ITREALMS

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Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) says Nigerian companies have a lot to benefit if they are prepared to take advantage of more opportunities in its offshore and shallow water oil and gas projects.

Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, today, SNEPCo MD, Ronald Adams said projects such as Bonga Southwest Aparo, Bonga North and Bonga Main Life extension could grow Nigerian businesses and improve their expertise if they applied themselves seriously to executing higher value contracts.