DEMOCRACY DAY 2026: DigitalSENSE Africa calls for inclusive digital governance and public trust - ITREALMS

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As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day today, June 12, 2026, leading tech-policy advocacy and research group, DigitalSENSE Africa (DSA), has urged stakeholders across government, the private sector, and civil society to intentionally strengthen the nation's democratic structures by deepening digital inclusion and protecting digital rights, reports ITREALMS.

In a statement marking the national holiday, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, Lead Convener of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, noted that modern democracy is fundamentally intertwined with digital equity and public access to information.

Merit as currency: Ulasi Ogbagbu interrogates Alex Otti's new governance grammar by Chidi Abajue - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Uturu has spoken—but Nigeria must decide whether it heard.
In the quiet academic hills of Abia State University, a political statement louder than campaign rallies was made—not with slogans, but with structure. Governor Alex Otti did not merely reward graduates; he attempted something far more disruptive: he redefined what governance can prioritize.

Ulasi Ogbagbu, seated in his ancestral stillness, would not clap first. He would ask.

Nigeria advances digital governance as NITDA takes over NGEA portal - ITREALMS Online

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The landscape of governance in Nigeria has shifted. In a move that fundamentally changes how the public sector functions, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally taken over the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) portal, reports ITREALMS.

This isn't merely a technological upgrade; it is a profound leadership event. This handover marks the precise moment when Nigeria moves past fragmented digital initiatives and embraces a coordinated, disciplined national framework designed to provide unparalleled citizen-focused service.

Defection of trust: Party flipping as crisis of governance by Abajue, Chidi - MidWeek Commentary@ITREALMS

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Viewing The Ballot:
In the architecture of an authentic democracy, power is never seized, it is entrusted. If we view the ballot through the lens of modern governance, it is more than just paper; it is a "security token" of public permission.

When a citizen votes, they are not merely selecting a face; they are subscribing to a platform, a specific ideology, and a defined roadmap. The candidate is the custodian of this collective data set, tasked with executing the will of the electorate.

Exclusive: Governance Vacuum: How Nigeria’s failed political class silently partnering multi-dollar terror syndicate - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's political corruption creates a governance vacuum, enabling terror syndicates like Boko Haram to co-opt the digital economy; from KFR to Fintech, turning state failure into illicit funding, writes WEEKEDDIGITS INVESTIGATIVE TEAM.

Prelude:
An exclusive analysis of data from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and international sanctions reports reveals a chilling link between endemic political corruption and the sophisticated financing architecture sustaining Nigeria's most lethal terror groups.

The prevailing view among citizens, that the escalation of groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP is directly tied to the failings of politicians, is not merely a public opinion; it is the fundamental vulnerability that allows terrorist funding to thrive. This suggests that the crisis is less a failure of kinetic warfare and more a catastrophic failure of governance and political will.

Archbishop Adewale Martins calls on leaders to prioritise effective governance over politicking - ITREALMS

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…Commissions new Catechists into LAGC

The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace and Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged leaders across Nigeria to prioritise effective governance over politicking by focusing on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of the citizens.

He made this call at the commissioning of new Catechists from various catholic parishes in Lagos into the Lagos Archdiocesan Guild of Catechists (LAGC), during the 2025 Catechist Day/Jubilee Year of Hope Celebration, held recently at the St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.

CBCN Calls for national transformation, urges govt to address corruption, poor governance - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has issued a communique at the end of their 2025 Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, calling on Nigerians to work towards authentic national transformation, reports ITREALMS.

The bishops emphasized the need for perseverance in Christian hope and working towards justice in the nation, stressing that hope does not disappoint.

Adeleke: We remain resolute, committed to good governance - ITREALMS

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The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his commitment to delivering good governance and infrastructure development, despite baseless criticisms from some politicians, reports ITREALMS.

According to a statement by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the State Governor, Adeleke is set to flag off the dualization of Ila Orangun township road and the second phase of Osogbo-Ikirun-Ila Odo Kwara State Boundary road.

AI Governance: Ticking time bomb for Nigeria, experts declare @ABoICT 2025 - ITREALMS

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With Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly reshaping the global digital landscape, Professor Adewale Peter Obadare and Amrich Singhal, have strongly warned of a ticking time bomb if its not properly governed in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The two who spoke at the 2025 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit & Leadership Award (ABoICT 2025), at the weekend in Lagos, urgently called for Nigeria and Africa to adopt a unified, governance-driven approach to AI development, stressing that trust, regulation, and cybersecurity are paramount, as they stressed that AI without governance is a 'ticking time bomb.'

ABoICT Lecture 2025 focuses on Governance, Standardization in Artificial Intelligence Era - ITREALMS

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This year’s Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership lecture will focus on Governance, Standardization and cybersecurity in artificial intelligence era.

The lecture which will herald Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards (ABoICT Lecture 2025) hold on May 24, 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton.

Photospeaks: 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development holds in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development held at the Welcome Center Hotels Lagos, recently, here is some photospeaks from the event.

Guterres launches AI Advisory body - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory body on risks, opportunities, and international governance of artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this, Mr. Guterres said the creation of a new AI Advisory body is to support the international community’s efforts to govern artificial intelligence.

2023 AfIGF commences Tuesday in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The 11th edition of the annual African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will take place from 19 to 21 September 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme "Implementing the African Union's Data Policy Framework for a Resilient and Inclusive Digital Future.”

The AfIGF is the regional platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue on internet governance issues in Africa, and has as its primary goal:, fostering African stakeholders’ engagement in the internet administration conversation across the globe.

Nigeria to host 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum - ITREALMS

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All is now set for Nigeria to host some 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from 18th to 21 September, 2023.

This year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Federal Government, and is scheduled to take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, with the theme, "Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: Empowering Inclusion, Security, and Innovation".

Adeleke pledges God-driven governance , vows increased democratic dividends - ITREALMS

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The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to serve the people with all his strength just as he vowed never to stop worshipping God, reports ITREALMS.

The Governor disclosed this while participating at the 70th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the Gideon House of Prayer Church of the Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim, Joseph Lambo Area, Ebute-Meta, Lagos State.

Tinubu, whistleblowing and quest for good governance by Godwin Onyeacholem - ITREALMS

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Whistleblowing is steadily growing to become the dominant theme in ethics literature. It has earned a prime position as a forceful vehicle not only for delivering clarity and openness in workplace culture, but also for defining responsible behaviour expected of an individual.

On a wider scale, whistleblowing has shaped up to become a democratic accountability tool, and a check on secrecy and abuse of power in many different contexts.

TTSWG leads discourse on promoting sustainable governance via ICT - ITREALMS

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The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) announces its upcoming free webinar titled, "The Role of ICT in Deepening Democracy and Sustainable Governance," which will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 12 noon.

The webinar aims to explore the challenges and successes of ICT implementation in Nigeria and its relevance in promoting democratic norms and solutions for sustainable governance and development in Nigeria. The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to examine possible synergies between voter registration and other established national databases, renewing the drive toward promoting citizen-stakeholder participation in advancing SDGs 9 & 16.

Governance gimmicks surface @SABC - ITREALMS

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The SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) are appalled and deeply concerned to learn that the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been designated as “the Board”.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Khumbudzo Ntshavheni,
announced, after the State of the Nation Address (SONA) (9 February) that, “In terms of the law, the GCEO of the SABC has been designated by the Minister of DCDT with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance as the Board of the SABC.”

Telecoms Clinic: Harvest of layoffs & Tech governance - ITREALMS

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Since the last quarter of 2022, the technology industry globally has witnessed series of layoffs. REMMY NWEKE now asked about the impact of good corporate governance, inclusion and expulsion in this seasons of layoffs.

In the beginning:

A 25-year old lady, Minat, until January 20, literally worked in what nowadays is famed as one of the technology industry companies as a ‘design engineer’ and during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, she got serious with her relationship and took it to the next level. Today, she has a daughter, about two years old and she just delivered a baby son during the last quarter of 2022. In fact, she was on maternity leave till this moment.

Tinubu to organised Labour: I’m one of you in fight for good governance - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has urged Organised Labour to pitch its tent with him in the 2023 presidential election, saying he has the track record for good governance.

Tinubu stated this during a Townhall meeting with Organised Labour at Chida Hotel Conference Centre in Abuja on Monday where he also said he is the most qualified to lead Nigeria among the presidential candidates.