Konga launches mid-year shopping festival with massive discounts, strategic global brand partnerships - ITREALMS

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In a direct, structural response to severe inflationary pressures and volatile market dynamics, strategic procurement economic reality, Nigeria’s e-commerce powerhouse, Konga, has officially unveiled its flagship campaign for June: The Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, reports ITREALMS.

The month-long campaign is strategically positioned as a high-value intervention for households, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and corporate organizations currently battling rising procurement and operational costs.

Customs Eastern Marine Command: Acting Comptroller Esien Esiet, assumes leadership, launches strategic tour - ITREALMS

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The Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a leadership transition, with Deputy Comptroller Esien Etim Esiet officially assuming office as the Acting Comptroller. He succeeds the outgoing Comptroller, AB Jaja, reports ITREALMS.

Following his assumption of office, Ag. Comptroller Esiet immediately initiated an extensive tour of operational facilities and high-level stakeholder engagements across the region to strengthen maritime security and trade facilitation.

Digital Products: NITDA launches ‘Innovation Space’ for Corps members - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched a dedicated innovation hub designed to transition National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into tech-driven entrepreneurs and digital solution providers, amidst Nigeria's mounting youth labor market pressures, reports ITREALMS.

The innovation space, named the NITDA Innovation Space, was commissioned at NITDA's headquarters in Abuja. The event brought together senior agency officials, the NYSC national leadership, technology stakeholders, and serving corps members.

Industry pioneers celebrate SBA Ezichi’s 79th birthday, launches 2 books - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Information Technology ecosystem converged at the Muson Centre’s Agip Hall on Thursday to celebrate a rare double milestone: the 79th birthday of industry veteran Mr. Samuel Babatunde Amamchukwu (SBA) Ezichi, and the public presentation of his landmark twin volumes, “Here 'IT' Is: A History of Information Technology in Nigeria (1960–2020)” reports ITREALMS.

Representing the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) Board of Trustees, Ogbuefi Chinenyeze Remmy Nweke, Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, announced the Association's formal identification with the project.

Thrifto Goes Public: Nigeria’s trusted digital platform for group savings launches nationwide - ITREALMS

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Thrifto, a Nigerian financial technology platform reinventing traditional group savings, has officially launched to the public, offering safeguarded group savings with guaranteed payouts for salary earners and traders.

After a successful soft launch to family and friends, Thrifto is now opening access to the wider public, providing a secure, transparent, and bank-backed alternative to informal savings schemes such as ajo and esusu, built specifically to eliminate the trust failures that have plagued informal group savings for decades by combining structured savings, verified membership, and technology-driven safeguards to ensure contributors save together with confidence.

UN launches $33bn global aid appeal: ‘Life by life’ call for solidarity - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) and its partners have launched their global humanitarian appeal, known as the Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, calling urgently for worldwide solidarity to address the life-threatening crises stemming from wars, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics, and crop failures across the globe, reports ITREALMS.

The immediate priority for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to save 87 million lives with an immediate funding need of US$23 billion. The overarching aim for 2026 is to raise a total of US$33 billion to support 135 million people across 23 country operations and six plans dedicated to refugees and migrants.

Check Point launches 2025 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report - ITREALMS

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025, revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

African organisations now face an average of 3,153 attacks per week. Among the key countries analysed, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco; Nigeria recorded the highest number of weekly attacks at 4,200, while Ethiopia ranked as the most attacked nation overall.

UK govt launches new phase of climate partnership to power clean energy - ITREALMS

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At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil yesterday, the UK government officially launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund. This significant package of support includes eight new technical assistance projects and five expert deployments aimed at supporting Nigeria’s implementation of its ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to deliver on its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 is vital to both national development and global climate goals.

Jiji launches 'Deals Na Water' with 85% off for shoppers - ITREALMS

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Jiji, Nigeria’s leading online marketplace, has officially launched its 2025 Black Friday campaign, themed “Deals Na Water.” The sale offers shoppers massive discounts of up to 85% across top-selling categories like Phones & Tablets, Electronics, Fashion, Home & furniture, and more.

The month-long “Money Na Water” Black Friday campaign promises buyers unbeatable affordability, while verified sellers offer genuine discounts to create the best value shopping season Nigerians look forward to every year.

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. 

In honour of late wife: Olowolafe launches GOM ICT centre, GOMCSS in Ekiti - ITREALMS

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Acclaimed entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has inaugurated two landmark projects in Are-Ekiti, namely the Gbemisola Olowolafe Memorial (GOM) ICT Centre and the GOM Community Secondary School (GOMCSS), designed to transform education and digital empowerment in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The twin initiatives, implemented through the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, were named in honour of his late wife, Mrs. Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe, who passed away on March 11, 2025.

Oyo launches AfCFTA implementation strategy Friday - ITREALMS

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... Says move will accelerate economic growth, boost livelihoods

The Oyo State Government will on Friday, September 12, 2025, launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy, marking a historic milestone in Nigeria’s sub-national economic integration drive, reports ITREALMS.

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s administration said the strategy reflects its commitment to expanding Oyo State’s economy, boosting trade opportunities, and improving livelihoods.

FirstBank launches FirstMonie merchant solution to advance digital payments - ITREALMS

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FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease.

The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for dependable digital payment systems by offering a streamlined and automated onboarding process, an integrated referral system, and customizable features such as Pay with Transfer and Purchase.

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.

Customs Area II Command Onne launches B'Odogwu, for trade efficiency, revenue collection - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service Area 11 Command, Onne, Port Harcourt Rivers state says it has launched B'Odogwu, an indigenous technology called the Unified Customs Management System for modernization of Customs operations, enhance compliance and facilitate trade.

This was contained in a press release made available to our correspondent, Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the Command's Public Relations Officer, Theophilus P Duniya.

KongaFM -103.7 launches 'Shop On Radio' - ITREALMS

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For the first time in Africa, radio is no longer just about listening to music and advertisements; it’s added shopping. KongaFM -103.7, Nigeria’s pioneering Hit Music & Commerce radio station, is set to change the way Nigerians buy and sell with the official launch of "Shop On Radio" on Monday, February 24th, 2025. This is a game changer at a time when the NCC approved an increase in data costs by 50%.

This groundbreaking initiative, powered by an innovative partnership between KongaFM and Konga.com, turns live radio broadcasts into an interactive shopping experience, allowing listeners to place orders seamlessly, even without expending much cash on data. Nigerian shoppers now have more options with Konga.com, and most importantly, they can enjoy unbeatable prices on all items announced live on radio. Plus, customers in Lagos can benefit from same-day delivery for orders placed before 12 noon.

CBN launches new website, goes live Monday, December 2, 2024 - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a new website, www.cbn.gov.ng, just as it would go live on Monday, December 2, 2024, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this development to ITREALMS on Sunday, the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, expressed their pleasure to proclaim the redesigned website is now ready.

African Women in Media partners UNESCO to launch TRAKD tools - ITREALMS

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African Women in Media (AWiM) in partnership with the UNESCO IPDC-funded programme, has launched "TRAKD: Developing Tools and Resources towards adoption of the Kigali Declaration in newsrooms in Africa," reports ITREALMS.

This two-month programme, ITREALMS gathered, will be in collaboration with UNESCO under the IPDC framework. Through the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), UNESCO works to create a supportive environment for media development, critical dialogue, and media independence.

NNPC launches Vision First @Ilaje Lagos - ITREALMS

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… Over 1,000 persons get free eye-care services

The NNPC Ltd has flagged off the third edition of the Vision First Programme, as part of comprehensive community-focused healthcare outreach targeted at the Ilaje community and its environs in Bariga, Lagos State.

The Vision First programme is a continuation of NNPC Ltd/ SNEPCo Production Sharing Contract (PSC) commitment to advancing health and well-being within its host communities. Through this initiative, over 1,000 individuals will receive free eye care services, alongside a range of general healthcare provisions. The services include cardiovascular screening, BMI assessments, laboratory services, consultations, treatment of mild and chronic diseases, and distribution of insecticide-treated nets.

PIN launches short film competition for young Africans - ITREALMS

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The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has launched a short film competition for Young Africans, reports ITREALMS.

This offers Young Africans across the continent to have an opportunity to participate in a short film competition and win a total of $3,000.