ÀLKÉ debuts, aims to protect, monetize Africa’s creative heritage - ITREALMS

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A major continental institution dedicated to protecting, preserving, and commercially monetizing Africa's vast creative heritage has been unveiled, with Lagos confirmed as one of its primary tour destinations, reports ITREALMS.

Dubbed The ÀLKÉ Ball; named after Alkebulan, one of the oldest known historical names for the African continent, the initiative is designed to fundamentally reshape the global understanding of African fashion, fortify regional creative economies, and secure long-term cultural sovereignty.

Fossils, data, and digital heritage: Preserving knowledge in AI age by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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World Fossil Day 2025 extends the conversation beyond ancient bones to the digital footprints shaping our shared human story. From geological fossils to data archives, REMMY NWEKE, in this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, explores how technology, artificial intelligence, and telecoms infrastructure are redefining the meaning of preservation in the 21st century.

As the world marked World Fossil Day 2025 this week, the conversation extended beyond geology into the realm of technology, data science, and what might be called digital fossils, the enduring traces of human knowledge encoded in bytes rather than bones.

World Fossil Day, celebrated every October 15, was established by the International Palaeontological Association (IPA) to highlight the importance of fossils as keys to understanding Earth’s ancient life.

Awka indigenes in Lagos to celebrate rich cultural heritage, tradition @12th biannual Awka Day 2024 - ITREALMS

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Umbrella body of Awka indigenes in Lagos State, the Awka Development Union Nigeria (ADUN) has outlined series of events to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the town at its 12th biannual Awka Day, reports ITREALMS.

The events lined for this year’s celebrations are weaved together with tradition, regality, and opulence.

Apomu Day: A celebration of cultural heritage - ITREALMS

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The people of Apomu in Nigeria and in Diaspora came together to celebrate Apomu Day on February 10. Apomu day is an eagerly anticipated event that showcases the rich cultural heritage and investment opportunities in the town.

The event was organised by Apomu Descendants Union (ADU) in Nigeria and Diaspora.

Preserving Wesleyan heritage and implications of same-sex marriage policy - ITREALMS

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The Conference of the British Methodist Church announced Wednesday 30th June 2021 that same-sex couples will be allowed to get married on its premises. This followed debates on the topic at the Methodist Conference where the proposals to allow same-sex marriages were passed with 254 votes in favour and 46 against.

This follows in the footsteps of the Church of England which in Britain allows Same Sex Marriage in accordance with their statutory environment. It is instructive to note that for some Provinces of the Church of England this is not the case, as exemplified by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) which stoutly rejected Same Sex Marriages and has rejected communion with mother church on these grounds exemplified in their non attendance of Lambeth Conferences to date.

9mobile unveiled, promises 0809ja heritage says Olusanya

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Finally, the Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), hitherto traded as ‘Etisalat Nigeria’ has formally changed its name to 9mobile, reports ITRealms.

The newly appointed chief executive officer, Mr. Boye Olusanya, confirmed this to ITRealms saying that they wish to inform over 20 million subscribers, government, regulatory agencies and all relevant stakeholder groups that the telecommunication company has changed its name to 9mobile as a further testament of our unwavering commitment to ensuring business continuity as Nigeria’s fourth largest telecom operator.

“Our new trading name, 9mobile represents our 0809ja heritage, our 9ja-centricity, and our evolution over 9 years of operations in Nigeria. Although our trading name has changed, we remain true to the same values on which our company was built,” he declared.

Olusanya also said that a strong and resilient Nigerian spirit continues to reside in the citizenry including uniting with subscribers and we are confident that you will continue to believe in our new brand, which strongly reflects our innate creativity and youthfulness.

As said by him, this rebrand is a testament to the dynamism, responsiveness and agility as a business, while we leverage the power of technology to deliver innovative products and services that meet your needs. Our confidence in our ability to continue to make this happen is bolstered by the sheer determination, commitment and passion of our people to do more; and continue delivering excellent service.

In order to ensure the change of name is, delivered efficiently and responsibly, we will take a measured approach to the migration to the new brand over the next few months. Therefore as we go through this transition, our esteemed subscribers we ask for your patience and reaffirm our commitment to remain a listening brand. We will continue to innovate, support, and empower you to do more - whether as an individual or a business.

To our business partners, your unwavering belief in the strength of our brand inspires us to do more. We will remain committed to working together and exploring possibilities to achieve our mutual goals; and to our stakeholders, we thank you for your abiding faith in us.  We will ensure that our core values of Innovation, Customer-centricity, and superior Quality of Service remain the pillars upon which we operate.

“The soul of our business remains authentically Nigerian. We are Here for You, Here for 9ja,” Olusanya said.

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