Aquafina, Golden Penny, Adron Homes partner @5th Cycling Lagos championship - ITREALMS

Aquafina, the premium water brand from Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), has inked a strategic sponsorship agreement to provide exclusive hydration and financial support for the 5th Cycling Lagos championship, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership will see Seven-Up Bottling Company establish designated hydration stations at the race start line, along the designated Coastal Road circuit, and across finishing areas.

NITDA, NAWOJ partner on women’s digital inclusion across Nigeria - ITREALMS

To bridge the gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined forces with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to advance digital literacy, women’s empowerment, and national technological transformation, reports ITREALMS.

The commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit to the NITDA headquarters by a NAWOJ delegation led by National President, Comrade Aishatu Ibrahim. The visit also served as an official briefing on the forthcoming Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit & Awards 2026.

FirstBank, Visa partner to deploy Naira Visa debit card for inclusive retail payments - ITREALMS

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Premier banking giant First Bank of Nigeria Limited has partnered with global payments leader Visa to launch the Naira Visa Debit Card, reports ITREALMS.

The deployment represents a standardized transformation in retail banking, strategically engineered to lower the entry barrier for electronic transactions and bring secure, everyday digital payment capabilities within seamless reach of millions of Nigerian consumers.

TD Africa clinches HPE 'Distributor of the Year' @Glamorous partner awards night - ITREALMS

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TD Africa has once again reaffirmed its dominant leadership in the African technology ecosystem, emerging as the “Distributor of the Year” at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Partner Awards Night, reports ITREALMS.

The prestigious event, operated by Selectium, was held recently at The George Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

ALTON, NLNG partner ITREALMS on 2025 E-Waste Dialogue - ITREALMS

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In a major push for environmental sustainability, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) are set to collaborate with ITREALMS Media on the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue. 

This crucial partnership addresses Nigeria's escalating electronic waste (e-waste) challenge, which currently stands at an estimated 1.2 million tonnes annually.

NLNG wins best corporate training partner award 2025 - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been recognized as the Best Corporate Training Partner 2025 by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) at the 4th edition of OGTAN Human Capital Development (HCD) Awards held in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

This accolade underscores NLNG's longstanding commitment to workforce development, skills transfer, and capacity building within Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

CS-SUNN, GAIN partner against unfortified, unbranded edible oils - ITREALMS

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The growing need for awareness and advocacy on the dangers associated with the consumption of unfortified and unbranded edible oils, as well as the sharp practices by some oil producers that sideline regulatory agencies, formed the basis of a regional workshop held in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

At the forum, oil producers were urged to fortify edible oils and staple foods with essential micronutrients in line with regulatory guidelines to safeguard public health.

CIPESA, MICT, NamIGF partner on FIFAfrica25 - ITREALMS

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The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has announced that the 2025 edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica25) will be co-hosted in partnership with the Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) and the Namibia Internet Governance Forum (NamIGF), reports ITREALMS.

This year's forum, ITREALMS gathered, marks a significant milestone in FIFAfrica's 12-year history of bringing together digital rights defenders, policymakers, technologists, academics, regulators, journalists, and the donor community to advance internet freedom in Africa.

NITDA DG: AI Is collaborative partner, not threat to jobs - ITREALMS

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged business leaders to view artificial intelligence (AI) as a partner in driving innovation and economic growth, rather than a threat to human jobs, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the BusinessDay CEO Forum Nigeria in Lagos, Inuwa encouraged CEOs to integrate AI into their operations as a thought partner and strategic ally, rather than a replacement for human input.

NITRA, ALTON partner to shape telecom infrastructure security - ITREALMS.

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The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) are partnering to host a joint-industry forum to discuss the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Bill and its implications for the telecom industry, reports ITREALMS.

The forum, scheduled for July 30, 2025, at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja, will bring together industry stakeholders to address key issues and questions surrounding the Bill. 

Boosting Business: Hydrogen, Lagos State partner on 'Healthy Heart, Healthy Business' initiative - ITREALMS

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To promote the growth and sustainability of Nigerian businesses, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited teamed up with Ikeja Local Government Area and the Office of the Medical Officer of Health to organize the inspiring “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” outreach on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative successfully engaged a wide range of business owners through a combination of in-person participation and extensive digital awareness campaigns.

Oyo State to partner US on investments, education - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared his administration's readiness to partner with the United States of America to explore opportunities in solid minerals development, agribusiness, education and other investment opportunities that will benefit both parties.

The governor stated this on Wednesday, when a delegation from the United States Consul-General, led by the Deputy Chief, Political and Economic Section, Kenise Hill, paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

RH-NHGSF, NIMC partner to boost school feeding scheme - ITREALMS

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The Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding (RH-NHGSF and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have entered a strategic alliance to boost the school feeding scheme, reports ITREALMS.

NIMC Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote disclosed this in company of RH-NHGSF’s National Programme Manager, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, saying that the partnership is aimed at ensuring, every school child is registered and receives a National Identification Number (NIN), thereby boosting the effectiveness of the school feeding initiative.

NEWSAN, USAID partner Lagos on LUWASH - ITREALMS

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The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) in partnership with USAID has signed an agreement for the implementation of a one year Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project (LUWASH), reports ITREALMS.

This was disclosed during a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Areas for the buy-in and support of the team's project in the area. The team was led by the programme officer, NEWSAN LUWASH, Mr. Evans Enwefah.

Why TD Africa, Check Point partner on cybersecurity - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, a leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has joined forces with Check Point Software Technologies Limited, a global cybersecurity leader, to enhance Nigeria's cybersecurity resilience.

This strategic partnership, announced at a partner roundtable event in Lagos and attended by industry executives, stakeholders, and IT professionals, facilitated discussions on emerging cybersecurity trends and fostered strategic partnerships.

NNPCL, NLNG, FIRS, Delta, Lagos, TotalEnergies, Osun, JAMB, T-Pumpy, others partner GOCOP'24 confab - ITREALMS

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More sponsors have supported the hosting of the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) from October 2 to October 3, in Lokoja, Kogi State. Leading the pack of sponsors are the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Delta and Lagos State governments, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Other sponsors are the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and T-Pumpy Concept Limited.

Danlami Nmodu, 2024 Conference Planning Committee, chairman, confirmed this in a press statement by Sir Remmy Nweke, GOCOP publicity secretary, recalled that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and Dangote Group had earlier pledged their support for the event.

Konga bags HP’s Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 Award - ITREALMS

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The multiple award-winning composite e-commerce group, Konga, has again made a significant mark on the global stage. 

The retail powerhouse has been honored with the prestigious Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 award by global technology giant, HP. The award recognizes Konga's excellence and solidifies its position as a trusted leader in Nigeria's digital marketplace.

Gavi, Lesotho partner on resumed direct funding - ITREALMS

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The vaccine alliance, Gavi and the Government of Lesotho have signed a Letter of Intent on the resumption of direct funding to the Government of Lesotho, following the successful implementation of pre-disbursement financial systems requirements, reports ITREALMS.

The development follows a programme launched in 2022 by Gavi to support Lesotho in strengthening its financial management capabilities to enable the country to address all Grant Management Requirements (GMRs).

State of Ransomware: 97% of firms partner law enforcement, Sophos - ITREALMS

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Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released additional findings from its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey. According to the report, among organizations surveyed, 97% of those hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies for help with the attack.

In addition, more than half (59%) of those organizations that did engage with law enforcement found the process easy or somewhat easy. Only 10% of those surveyed said the process was  very difficult.

Oyo State, Shell Nigeria Gas partner on distribution network - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state.

SNG will build and operate the gas distribution network, which will serve customers across Oyo State, for 20 years.