About 57% tech-products procured by government, corporates in Nigeria are refurbished sold as new, says Leo Stan Ekeh - ITREALMS

Zinox Group Chairman, Dr. Leo-Stan Ekeh has revealed that approximately 57 per cent of technology products procured by government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and corporate organizations in Nigeria are refurbished items fraudulently sold as brand new, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a high-level session titled “E-Commerce and Procurement: Transforming Public Contracting through Digital Systems, Transparency and Local Capacity Development,” during the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) 66th Annual General Conference.

EDITORIAL: The 3MTT Cape Verde gaffe: When government policy undermines national sovereignty - ITREALMS

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The core mandate of progressive governance is consistency. When a government speaks with a divided tongue, enforcing rigid local-content laws on the private sector while flagrantly bypassing them in its own high-profile procurement deals, it does more than just breach its own rules, it erodes public trust.

The recent $10 million partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and Hello.cv under the flagship 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme is a textbook example of this institutional contradiction. 

Security Boost: Igbo-Ukwu Community Donates N100m Operational Vehicles to Anambra Government - ITREALMS

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​In a major boost to the "Solution" security agenda, the Igbo-Ukwu community took center stage at the Anambra State Government House on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, presenting two brand-new OMAA security vans to the state government, reports ITREALMS.

​The donation, valued at over N100 million, was officially received by the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.

U.S. formally withdraws from Open Government Partnership, signals shift on transparency - ITREALMS

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The United States (US) government has officially withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP), marking a significant departure from the global transparency initiative first launched as a signature project of the Obama administration, reports ITREALMS.

The exit was solidified through a formal Letter of Withdrawal dated January 15, 2026. Signed by the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Edward Forst, and addressed directly to OGP leadership, the letter effectuated a directive rooted in the White House Memorandum 2026-00976. 

PEBEC honours NCC: Telecom regulator is top five best-performing government agencies for 2025 - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been named one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), according to a statement signed by Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs of the NCC and made available to ITREALMS.

The prestigious recognition was announced at the PEBEC Awards and Gala Night held on Tuesday at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.

Journalists: MRA releases report on rampant attacks by government officials - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has released a report titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria”, documenting a disturbing pattern of attacks, intimidation, and harassment targeted at journalists and other media workers by security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies, which are the very institutions that are supposed to protect them, reports ITREALMS.

The 129-page report, issued in commemoration of this year’s International Day to End Impunity (IDEI) for Crimes Against Journalists, highlights how those entrusted with maintaining law and order as well as protecting citizens, including journalists, have instead become instruments of repression, targeting journalists and other media workers for doing their legitimate work of informing the public and holding power to account.

Petition to the Federal Government and Igbo Leadership on the systemic marginalisaiton of Ndigbo in national affairs by Chief Ben Ogbonna - ITREALMS

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A PETITION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND IGBO LEADERSHIP ON THE SYSTEMIC MARGINALIZATION OF NDIGBO IN NATIONAL AFFAIRS.

To:

The President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria, The National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives), The Leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, The Governors of the Southeast, The Igbo Political Class, Media Practitioners, Journalists, and Bloggers of Southeastern Nigeria.

There comes a time when silence becomes a betrayal—when the price of keeping quiet outweighs the comfort it offers. I write this petition not out of anger, but out of conscience. Not to divide, but to awaken. Not as a partisan, but as an Igbo son deeply concerned about the growing pattern of exclusion, erasure, and marginalization of my people in the affairs of our country.

GSS Afikpo Old Boys celebrates legacy, empowerment - ITREALMS

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In a society where collective action often drives progress, the Government Secondary School Afikpo Old Boys Association (GSSAOBA), Port Harcourt Branch, is setting a commendable example. Their recent event, marked by gratitude, reflection, and recognition, highlighted the importance of unity and purpose in addressing societal challenges.

The gathering, held with pomp and significance, began with an opening remark by the association's president, Dr. Anthony Oko Ikpor. He emphasized that the event was not merely a time for relaxation but a moment of thanksgiving for a successful year. Reflecting on their achievements, Dr. Ikpor pointed out that the association had successfully carried out several community outreaches earlier in the year, initiatives that showcased the power of collaboration and giving back.

SGF supports Tax Reforms Bills - ITREALMS

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has expressed unwavering support for the Tax Reforms Bills, describing it as visionary legislation designed to revamp Nigeria’s economy.

Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, Senator Akume emphasized that the current tax system is over 50 years in operation and fails to provide maximum benefits to Nigerians. He urged that comments on the bills should be assessed based on its intent, purpose, and credibility, rather than sectional or primordial feelings, citing its nationalistic and pro-poor in nature.

AfIGF’24: Stop Internet shut downs, PIN boss advises African government - ITREALMS

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The 54 members of the African Union governments have been advised to stop shutting down the Internet due to its attendant havoc and demerits, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative, Mr. Gbenga Sesan, gave this advice at the just concluded 2024 African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) during a high-level session held at African Hall, UNCC- ECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, while speaking on the theme: "Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future for Africa."

Ogazuma: Government should provide security for students - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's quest at grappling with several security challenges that directly impact on its economy and lives of citizens, Government at all levels have been called to provide profound security for students especially the females.

Edutainment Communicator and Veteran Broadcaster, Ms Debrah Ogazuma made the call Thursday in Lokoja at the 8th Annual Conference of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) with the theme: “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy.”

Oyigbo GSS emerges 2024 champions @NLNG’s Science Quiz Competition in Rivers State - ITREALMS

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The annual science quiz competition sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in Rivers State concluded on Saturday with Government Secondary School Oyigbo emerging as the champions in the senior secondary school S.S. 2 category.

This year’s contest centred on the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovating the Future.” The quiz was open to students in S.S. 1 and S.S. 2 across secondary schools in Rivers State. Government Secondary School Oyigbo triumphed over six other finalists in the grand finale. Bonny National Grammar School and Niger Delta Science School, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, secured second and third places, respectively. The remaining finalists were Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori (4th place); Community secondary school oroworukwo (5th place); Community secondary school Ogbogbo, Okrika (6th place); and Enitonna High School Borikiri, Port Harcourt. (7th place).

#RejectFinanceBill2024 @Kenya: Anonymous warns government over stopping citizen protests - ITREALMS

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The Kenyan businesses and institutions were on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous had sent warning to the government over its recent opposition to citizens protesting freely against the #RejectFinanceBill2024.

The bill proposed by the Kenyan Government in the 2024/25 tax year is planned to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes to reduce the budget deficit and state borrowing. This has met with nationwide citizen protests.

Viral Video: Enugu State replies, explains demolition of illegal structure, criminal hideout - ITREALMS

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… Police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover 8 riffles, surveillance gadgets 

The Enugu State government has refuted trending videos of alleged indiscriminate demolition of properties at the Enugu Lifestyle and Golf City, also known as Enugu Centenary City, reports ITREALMS.

A public statement available to ITREALMS, the government of Enugu State said it only demolished illegal and uncompleted structures, among them buildings, which served as kidnappers’ hideout, stressing that it was yet to demolish any of the unapproved but completed and or occupied properties in the area. 

SAT solicits more government intervention in health facilities - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team has solicited for more government intervention in the primary health care facility to ease people's welfare, reports ITREALMS.

The State Coordinator on Tuberculosis Network, Mrs Ifelunwa Aipoh made this call during the advocacy visits to Supervisory councillor of health in Alimosho LGA, Honourable Abolade AbdulRasheed.

Stakeholders rejects calls for interim government, agitations to sack EFCC boss - ITREALMS

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The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), notable civil society organization dedicated to combating corruption in Nigeria, organized an Anticorruption Stakeholders Summit in Lagos State with the Support of MacArthur Foundation and Open Society Initiative for West Africa. 

The summit brought together various stakeholders including civil society organizations, anti-corruption agencies, and media groups to undertake a comprehensive assessment of Buhari’s anti-corruption record and propose solutions to address the problem of corruption in the country.

Akwa-Ibom: Five governorship candidates endorse Open Government Manifesto - ITREALMS

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The governorship candidates of five political parties in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 endorsed the Open Governorship Manifesto on their readiness to run an open government agenda, if elected, reports ITREALMS.

The candidates include Senator Akpan James Udoedehe of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Iboro Otu of the African Action Congress (AAC), Dr. Ekere Essien of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Senator Bassey Albert of the Young Progressive Party.

2023 loading: Atiku promises inclusive government of national unity, if elected - ITREALMS

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The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has revealed plans to run an inclusive government of national unity, if elected next year, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at Editors' Forum hosted by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Lagos on Wednesday, Atiku who commended the guild for making efforts at ensuring that the meeting held, noted that media roles in democratic restoration cannot be over-emphasised.

Why FG suspended 5% tax on telecoms services - ITREALMS

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Details have begun to emerge on why the Federal Government on Monday, suspended the contentious five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services as proclaimed by the Ministry of Finance, recently, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Committee on Excise Duty for the Digital Economy Sector in Abuja, on Monday, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said the sector was already bleeding with over-taxation.

EU-ACT advocates robust framework for CSOs, government operations - ITREALMS

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The European Union Agent for Citizens-Driven Transformation(EU ACT) has stressed the need to provide a guiding operating platform that will harmonize the procedures between Civil society organisations and government agencies at the state and local government levels in the country.

Edem Udoekong, Component 2 Manager of the EU-ACT, while speaking at the "National Consultative Forum as key for MDAs and CSOs network" organised by British Council in Abuja, said the forum is a capacity-building discussion on how to improve the regulatory environment for CSOs operations in Nigeria.