Gov. Soludo reappoints Agbata to lead ASICTA, names new heads for ARTMA, ACTDA - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the appointments of three key Managing Directors to lead critical state government agencies, reports ITREALMS.

The appointments include a notable tenure renewal for the tech sector leader, while introducing fresh leadership to the transport and capital territory portfolios.

Time Magazine names Aliko Dangote among Top 100 philanthropists globally - ITREALMS

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The Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy across the world. 

Dangote, ITREALMS gathered, is the only Nigerian on this distinguished list.

Standing Committees: IPI Nigeria names Idris, Emma Agu, Egbemode, Garba Shehu, Ohwahwa, 24 others - ITREALMS

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The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed some prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each comprising seasoned industry professionals.

Tinubu names Olukayode Gregory, pioneer registrar of new Federal University - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Obayomi Olukayode Gregory as the Pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in the development of the university, which was established in 2023.

AfTLD names Nigerian Eyitayo Iyortim, president – ITREALMS

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The Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLDs) Executive Committee has named Mrs Eyitayo Iyortim from Nigeria (.NG) as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee and President of the organization, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Committee arising from its session in Nairobi at the weekend, informed ITREALMS, that Mrs. Iyortim would be deputized by Prof Idrissa Sarr, Vice President, Manager of the .SN ccTLD.

BREAKING NEWS! ICANN board names Lindqvist, next President/CEO - ITREALMS

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The Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has named Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist as the incoming ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this at the Terrace of Kigali Convention Centre on Monday evening, the Chair, ICANN Board of Directors, Tripti Sinha, said Lindqvist will officially assume the role on December 5, 2024.

Tinubu names Engr. Woke, MD/CEO @OORBDA - ITREALMS

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The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) has gotten a new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, reports ITREALMS.

This follows the approval of the Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer by the President, Bola Tinubu.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa: Riding on name prophesy by Segun Adeleye - ITREALMS

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The stage is set for the epic battle of who will become the next Governor of Ondo State as the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday formally declared his intention to contest.

Aiyedatiwa who became the governor on December 27, 2023, following the demise of his principal, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu will be contesting for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a primary coming up on April 24.

Wigwe's death: Access Holdings names Agbede as Acting GCEO

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Following the death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the Access Holdings Plc has named an Executive Director, Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the organization, reports ITREALMS.

Until his death last Friday in a Chopper crash at United States, Wigwe was the former GCEO of Access Holdings.

Appointment: AU6R names Afolabi Oke, ambassador - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer of a Lagos-based Global Infoswift Limited, Mr. Afolabi Oke has been appointed Ambassador of the African Union 6th Region (AU6R) cum the Economic Community of Africa Sixth Region (ECASR) to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), reports ITREALMS.

A letter of appointment to Ambassador Oke by the Chairman, AU6RG and Policy Officer Diaspora who doubles as the Focal Point African Union Commission Citizens and Diaspora Directorate for the Americas (AUC-CIDO), Dr. Onyekachi Macaulay O. Kalu and available to ITREALMS, stated in part that he was excited to communicate the appointment to Oke.

Gavi names Senator Nishtar next Chief Executive Officer - ITREALMS

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The board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has approved the appointment of Dr Sania Nishtar as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reports ITREALMS.

Dr Nishtar, ITREALMS gathered, is currently a member of the Pakistan Senate, will assume the role on 18 March 2024.

Check out! Cardoso, Tinubu's CBN governor, 4 deputies - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) along four other deputy governors, reports ITREALMS.

Pending the confirmation of the National Assembly (NASS), the nominations are for a term of five years at the first instance for each of the offices.

Uncovered! Tinubu’s camp paying Yoruba youth, using fake Igbo names to push inciting tribal narratives - ITREALMS

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It has been uncovered that Bola Ahmed Tinubu's camp for the 2023 general election, is paying some Yoruba youth to use fake Igbo names to push inciting tribal narratives on social media, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this, a seasoned tweep identified as Ade Razak @AdeRazakGold on Twitter, busted the secret plans by those he called 'Tinubu’s camp' to unleash hate speeches and push tribal content to pitch Yorubas against Ndigbo.

35yrs: Fayemi names state civic centre after Pa Awo - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has named the recently inaugurated ultra modern Civic and Convention Centre, in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, after the late sage and former Premier of the defunct Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

The gesture, according to a release personally signed by Governor Fayemi in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, is in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the death of the late Awolowo. The Civic and Convention centre, which was commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on October 14, 2021, is now to be known as Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre, Ado-Ekiti.

Google names Niral Patel, Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa for Cloud - ITREALMS

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Google Cloud has appointed, Mr. Niral Patel, as the Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, reports ITREALMS.

Niral Patel of Google Cloud

Based in Johannesburg, Niral will be responsible for leading Google Cloud’s business across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Oyo state names 14 community Liaison Officers, others - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State government has named 14 community liaison officers including an indigene of Kano, Alhaji Ahmed Murtala as Special Assistant Community Relations I, Arewa community reports ITREALMS.

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, disclosed this to ITREALMS, saying that Dr. Olufunmilayo Salami has been appointed Special Adviser Health.

The Governor also approved the appointment of Chief Jacob Adetoro as chairman, Federal Constituencies Liaison Officers, while naming 14 Constituency Liaison Officers, representing each of the State’s 14 Federal Constituencies.

The Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Makinde, Mr. Moses Alao, informed ITREALMS that the Governor equally approved the appointments of Hon. Femi Josiah as Special Assistant on Community Relations II for other communities.

The Governor charged the new appointees, whose appointments took effect from November 27, to see their appointments as a call to service, charging them to discharge their duties with absolute loyalty, dedication and diligence.

Dr. Salami, who until her appointment as Special Adviser on Health to Governor Makinde, was a Consultant to the Government on Health, is a United States of America-based Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician.

The new Special Assistant on Community Relations for the Arewa Community, Mr. Murtala, hailed from Nasarawa Local Government of Kano State and had his primary and secondary school education at St. Brigid Boys School, Mokola, Ibadan and Community Grammar School, Mokola, Ibadan respectively.

He will serve as the bridge between the Oyo State Government and the Hausa/Fulani community as well as other Northern groups scattered across the State.

Governor Makinde had, at a recent forum, while receiving a contingent of the Niger State Youths, which were in Ibadan to present him with a white horse and an award in recognition of his excellent service delivery in the first six months in office, promised to appoint a Special Assistant from the Hausa/Fulani community to serve as the link between the Government and the community, especially in the face of farmer-herdsmen crisis.

The appointments were communicated through letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.

The 14 Liaison Officers appointed by the Governor were: Alhaji Ajibike Osuolale Lateef (Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola and Iwajowa); Alhaji Salami Lukman Adisa (Saki East, Saki West and Atisbo); Alhaji Afees Tijani (Orelope, Irepo and Olorunsogo); Hon. Ganiyu Laaro (Oriire, Ogbomoso North and Ogbomoso South); Mr. Sanjo Akintola (Ogo-Oluwa and Surulere); Mr. Wale Ogunmola (Afijio, Oyo West, Oyo East and Atiba); Hon. Monsuru Oduola (Ibarapa North and Ibarapa Central).

Others were: Mrs. Julian Nwachukwu (Ibadan North); Mr. Olumide Akinlade (Oluyole); Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola (Ido and Ibarapa East); Alhaji Labule Ishola (Ibadan South-West &North-West); Alhaja Yahaya Akinbile (Ibadan South-East and North-East); Mrs. Wulemot Ibitoye (Akinyele/Lagelu) and Mr. Adegboyega Akinlolu James (Ona-Ara and Egbeda).

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Guterres names Anriette Esterhuysen chair of IGF-MAG - ITREALMS

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Mr. António Guterres has named Ms. Anriette Esterhuysen ‎as the new Chair of the Internet Governance Forum’s Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), reports ITREALMS.

The Multistakeholder Advisory Group advises the Secretary-General on the programme of Internet Governance Forum annual meetings. It comprises 50 members drawn from Governments, the private sector and civil society, including representatives of the academic and technical communities.

Ms. Esterhuysen, a South African, currently serves as a Commissioner on the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace. She was the executive director of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) - the largest ICT-focused civil society network in the world - from 2000 to 2016.

She continues to work with APC as a consultant and convenes the African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) a joint initiative of APC, the African Union Commission and Research ICT Africa. Ms. Esterhuysen has served on the African Technical Advisory Committee of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's African Information Society Initiative (1996-1999), the United Nations ICT Task Force (2002-2005), the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Working Group on Financing Mechanisms (2003-2005), the Commission on Science and Technology for Development Working Group on Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Improvements (2011-2012) and on Enhanced Cooperation (2017-2018), the Global Commission on Internet Governance and the Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) of the IGF (2012-2014). She was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame as a Global Connecter in 2013.



The Secretary-General expresses his deep appreciation to Ms. Lynn St. Amour, outgoing Chair of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group, for her leadership and able guidance since 2016.

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Indictment: Ekiti sacks VC EKSU, CMD, Provost, names Governing Councils - ITREALMS

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Upon the consideration and adoption of the White Papers on the reports of the Visitation and Fact Finding Panels by the State Executive Council, the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, in his capacity as Visitor, has approved the removal of the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University,(EKSU), Ado-Ekiti; the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), and Provost of the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, reports ITREALMS.

The most senior officials are to take over the running of the institutions pending the appointment of substantive heads.

In the case of EKSU, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof (Mrs) Olubunmi Ajayi, is to take charge in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive Vice Chancellor by the Governing Council.

The Governor also approved the appointment of Mrs Folakemi Falore as the Sole Administrator of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti

As approved by the State Executive Council, the Governing Councils’ immediate task is the implementation of the approved recommendations of the White Papers.

In the case of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero, the Sole Administrator is responsible for implementing the White Paper.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode in a press statement available to ITREALMS gave the names of the new governing council to include for EKSU, Prof Bamitale Omole (Chair), Chief Oluwole Ojo, Prof Adebayo Olukoshi, Prof Funmi Olonisakin, Prof Okey Onyejekwe, Mrs Foluso Olaniyan, Dr Amina Salihu, Mrs Mope Akerele, Prof Funso Falade, and Mr Matthew Imoru.

For the EKSUTH, he listed the newly appointed as Dr Dare Teniola (Chair),   Dr Adebola Orimadegun, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Prof Bosede Afolabi, Dr Janet Funke Ogunbunmi, Mrs Ajoke Oluwasanmi, and Prince Soji Agunbiade. 

As well for the COE, Ikere which has Chief Afolabi Ojuawo (Chair), Chief (Mrs) Moni Afuye, Prof Kola Oladunmoye, Mr S.I. Folorunso, Otunba Kunle Ajayi, and Mrs Jumoke Adamolekun, whereas the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero, Mrs Folakemi Falore (Sole Administrator).

While the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) with Mr Segun Omolayo (Chair), Mr Gbenga Aruleba and Mr Kunle Olofin.

The CPS further hinted ITREALMS that the newly appointed members of the Governing Councils are to be sworn in on Monday, January 28, 2019.

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ICD Board names Ayman Sejiny CEO - ITREALMS

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A highly accomplished financial industry leader, Mr. Ayman Amin Sejiny has been named the new General Manager cum chief executive officer (CEO) of Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), reports ITREALMS.

Arising from its recently held 91st Meeting, Dr. Bandar Hajjar, the President of IsDB and Chairman of ICD Board of Directors said "After a rigorous search, the Board concluded that Ayman's considerable experience in banking sector, along with his strong track record of success as a CEO, made him the outstanding candidate for the role. Mr. Ayman has demonstrated throughout his career the ability to work successfully in different environments, designing and leading strategies which resulted in impressive value creation. I look forward to working with him to create the next chapter of ICD's story of success”.

Mr Ayman Sejiny, incoming CEO, said: "I have admired ICD from the outside for many years and am delighted, therefore, to have been chosen to lead the corporation in the next exciting phase of its journey. I greatly look forward to meeting employees, leaders, customers and other stakeholders after I join in October and to working with them to achieve further success in the years to come."

Mr. Ayman Amin Sejiny is highly accomplished financial industry leader. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Ibdar Bank BSC, Bank Alkhair, Barclays Capital Saudi Arabia and as the Chairman of Open-Silicon, Inc and Bahrain Financing Company Group as well as a Board member of Unicorn Bahrain. Mr. Sejiny has in-depth knowledge and more than 24 years’ experience in investment and corporate banking in the local, regional and international markets. He held a senior role in a number of regional and international financial institutions, including Citi Bank and ABN AMRO affiliate in Saudi Arabia (Saudi American Bank “SAMBA” and Saudi Hollandi Bank).

Mr. Sejiny is Board and C-Level performer with vast experience in innovating financial processes and products and establishing boards, managements and institutions in highly regulated and sophisticated jurisdictions and industry sectors. Mr Ayman holds a BA in Finance from Eastern Michigan University, United States.

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NCC names Titi Omo-Ettu board chair, Digital Bridge Institute - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has appointed Engr. Titi Omo-Ettu, as the new board chairman of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), reports ITREALMS.

This development was confirmed by the chairman, NCC, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye, last Friday in Abuja during inauguration of the board, congratulated Omo-Ettu while wishing him well in his new position.

Omo-Ettu, who was sighted at the headquarters of DBI alongside the Administrator, Digital Digital Bridge Institute, (DBI), Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, was obviously excited and grateful to God and the Federal Government and NCC management precisely for the honour to serve in this capacity.

DBI is an outlet of NCC established in May 2004 in the wake of the phenomenal worldwide growth of the telecommunications and Information Communications Technology (ICT) sectors in Nigeria.

Engr. Omo-Ettu, ITREALMS gathered was born July 14, 1949 in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. He received his secondary education at Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State in (1963-1967) and proceeded to University of Lagos where he graduated with B.Sc degree in Electrical Engineering (1968-1973) and participated in Telecom Executive Management, Institute of Canada in 1990.

His professional career has an active link with telecommunications engineering, management and development that dates back to 1974. Omo-Ettu belonged to the pioneering set that served the Nigerian Youth Service Corps in Bauchi (then North Eastern State).

He commenced an engineering training with Department of Posts and Telecommunications, P& T and by mid-1980s he rose on his career role, which saw him serve as District Engineer/Manager, Territorial Manager, Project Manager/Contracting Officer, Senior Manager, National Network Maintenance and Senior Manager Network Planning respectively.

He retired from public service under then NITEL and in his passion pursued inspiring career in private practice and particularly in the change of the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria and globally too.

Today, he is a Telecommunications Consultant, Trainer and Publisher with focus on developmental processes. He has been Consultant to NCC, from its inception in 1993 to date serving the Commission in the areas of industry studies and research, universal service plans, and internet applications. He offers similar services to other private sector clients. He is presently Managing Consultant of Telecom Answers Associates, Founder of The Cyberschuul, and Publisher of CyberschuulNews.com

He is a recipient of several honours and awards from professional, trade and regulatory bodies such as Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Council for Computer Professionals Regulation in Nigeria (CPN), The Nigerian Society of Engineers, (NSE) The Nigerian Institute of Management, (NIM), and Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, (ATCON). He served all these bodies at Council level.

A certified COREN engineer, Titi Omo-Ettu is fellows of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Telecom Executive Management Institute of Canada, respectively and member, Nigerian Institute of Management and has since assumed office in his new role as chairman, DBI.

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Pix: L-R: Engr. Titi Omo-Ettu, newly appointed Board Chairman of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) being congratulated by the Board Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye after administering Oath of Office on DBI Board members following DBI Board inauguration in Abuja.

Pix2. L-R Mr. Felix Adeoye, Commission Secretary, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Engr. Titi Omo-Ettu, Board Chairman Digital Bridge Institute, (DBI) Sen. Olabiyi Durojaiye, Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Administrator, Digital Digital Bridge Institute, (DBI) during the Inauguration of DBI Governing Board, 5th October 2018 at the DBI Head office.