Falana to headline Penpushing Media’s 8th anniversary lecture on electoral integrity, public accountability - ITREALMS

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Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights advocate, Mr. Femi Falana, has officially accepted the invitation to serve as the keynote speaker at the 8th anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media, reports ITREALMS.

The event, a flagship gathering for media professionals and policy stakeholders, is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta.

Cyber-Trust: NIMC deploys PKI to secure Nigeria’s digital public ecosystem - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has accelerated its drive to establish a fortified Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Nigeria, leveraging advanced encryption frameworks to boost national security, data sovereignty, and digital governance, reports ITREALMS.

Representing the NIMC DG/CEO, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, the Head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases (IT/IDD), Mr. Sulaiman Falade, unveiled these strategic benchmarks at the high-level digital conference themed "Building Africa's Digital Foundations Together" in Abuja.

NITDA digitizes Federal Character Commission with laptops, data training to drive public sector reform - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded a specialised digital capacity-building programme for the Federal Character Commission (FCC), reports ITREALMS.

The initiative, which included the donation of 35 laptops, aims to transition the Commission from manual processes to a data-driven oversight model, ensuring more transparent and equitable representation across all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Public inquiry on Nigeria’s spectrum roadmap 2025–2030, 60GHz multi-gigabit systems and 6GHz Wifi-6 guidelines begins - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a public inquiry to gather industry input on three key regulatory instruments expected to shape Nigeria’s broadband future, reports ITREALMS.

The inquiry, held at the commission’s headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja and streamed virtually to accommodate wider participation, drew representatives from network operators, internet service providers, infrastructure providers, broadcast entities, regulators, consumer groups, and analysts from the wider digital ecosystem.

Isese Day: Lagos, Oyo States declare Wednesday, August 20 public holiday - ITREALMS

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Like the commercial centre of the country, Lagos State, the Oyo State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a work-free day to commemorate the Isese Day Celebration.

According to Professor Olanike K. Adeyemo, Secretary to the State Government, Governor Seyi Makinde approved the work-free day to allow traditional religion worshippers and residents to mark the occasion.

Forfeiture Order: CBN reassures public on Keystone bank’s stability - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured Nigerians and commercial banking public that there is no cause for alarm over the court order on forfeiture of some shares to the Federal Government of Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The apex bank also declared that the commercial bank is safe, sound, and fully operational.

Transforming sanitation in Nigeria's public spaces by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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I had the opportunity to visit a number of Nigerian cities in recent weeks, from Lagos to Bayelsa, through Benin, and Warri. Although these cities provided rich cultural experiences and stunning scenery, one prevalent problem that caught my attention was the condition of public sanitation, especially in motor parks and markets. The unpleasant stench, overflowing trash, and unhygienic conditions of many of these areas confirmed the urgent need for significant improvements in sanitation in Nigeria's public parks and markets. We'll discuss the roads another day.

In commemoration of World Toilet Day 2024, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about sanitation, it is time to reflect on the need for cleaner, healthier environments in our communities, especially in places where large numbers of people gather. World Toilet Day, commemorated annually on November 19, highlights the critical issue of global sanitation and aims to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to safe and clean toilets. This year’s theme, 'Toilets – A Place for Peace', underscored the connection between sanitation and the broader goal of peace and well-being.

Beware! CBN warns public against fraudulent contract, project funding claims - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters purporting to be in receipt of award letters of contracts related to construction works and special financial interventions on behalf of the Bank, reports ITREALMS.

The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali (Mrs.) informed ITREALMS that the clarification has become necessary due to the falsehood nature of such fraud to unsuspecting Nigerians.

Hamzat, Abiru lead speakers @TheGazelleNews annual public lecture - ITREALMS

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Leading online newspaper, TheGazelleNews, is set to host its annual public lecture on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

This year’s lecture will focus on a topic of crucial national importance: “Poverty Alleviation: Fantasies, Expectations, and Realities of People’s Empowerment.”

Ibietan emerges Secretary-General @APRA - ITREALMS

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Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and African Public Relations Association (APRA), who doubles as the Head, Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, has emerged as the elected Secretary-General of APRA, reports ITREALMS.

Ibietan's emergence into a three-man Executive Council came at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. He was elected alongside two others namely Arik Karani (Kenya), President, and Dr. Michele Mekeme (Cameroon), Vice President.

Adeleke hosts first lady, commends her passion for public service - ITREALMS

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has hosted the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to a rousing welcome for the launching of Alternative High Schools for Girls, commending the First Lady's years of dedicated public service.

Addressing the dignitaries at the turning of sod at Oke Dio, Ayepe, Osogbo, Governor Adeleke affirmed his happiness hosting “a woman of virtue, an Amazon who is a political pillar of our dear President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Public and Private Power in Internet Content Regulation: ICANN and Registry 'Voluntary' Commitments - ITREALMS

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Is censorship something that only happens when state actors do it, or can private actors engage in it as well? 

That crucial Internet governance debate is taking place in two venues: The U.S. Supreme Court, which will rule on two state laws that try to regulate the way platforms moderate content, and ICANN, which is meeting in Puerto Rico and is debating the meaning of ICANN’s fundamental bylaw that says “ICANN shall not regulate content.”

Halilu assures BPSR of mandate delivery - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has assured the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) that the agency would deliver on its mandate of transforming Nigeria’s technology and innovation landscape.

The EVC/CEO stated this at the opening ceremony of a two-day staff training of NASENI by the Bureau, led by its Director-General, Mr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi for the mandatory deployment of Self-Assessment Tools (SAT) for service delivery at the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja, on Monday January 12, 2024.

Halilu reaffirmed the commitment of the Agency in fulfilling its mandate by maintaining a steadfast focus on NASENI 3Cs principles of Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialization through harnessing the power of technology, human skills and talents to deliver remarkable benefits to Nigeria on multiple fronts.

Tinubu'll not support looting - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has responded to a recent reaction by Osun APC to the state government white paper report, asserting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not support looting of public assets, reports ITREALMS.

Spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, quoted Adeleke in a press statement available to ITREALMS as saying that the President has always commended him for cleaning the mess he met in Osun while also emphasizing that President Tinubu abhors looting of public assets.

UNESCO unveils data sharing for public good - ITREALMS

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The The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has unveiled its latest compendium on data sharing to foster information as a public good, reports ITREALMS.

The 17-page policy brief, ITREALMS gathered speaks to the case of media viability and safety of journalists in the digital ecosystem, stressing that trends in access to data are mixed, but allows for progress in data-sharing by digital platforms.

Makinde declares August 20 Isese day, 21st public holiday - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved August 20 of every year as Isese Day in the state, reports ITREALMS.

The governor also declared Monday, August 21, 2023 as the maiden public holiday to commemorate the day.

'NIMC's Public Procurement Act needs urgent amendment' - ITREALMS

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The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz Abubakar has charged members of the management of the Commission to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the country’s Public Procurement Act, reports ITREALMS.

He gave this charge in Lagos on Monday, while delivering his remarks at a 3-day Interactive Workshop on Procurement and understanding of the World Bank procurement process, procedures, and Ecosystem Enrolment readiness, organized by the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project, in collaboration with NIMC.

Atiku is now Nigeria's public enemy No. 1 - ITREALMS

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The current sabotage of the Naira notes swap and fuel scarcity that have caused untold hardship to millions of Nigerians across the country revealed the true character of Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as public enemy number one.


Nigerians will recall that since the Central Bank introduced its current cash-limit and new Naira notes swap policies, Atiku Abubakar and PDP maintained opportunistic silence with the hope they will benefit from the discomfort the policies will create for Nigerians and the resentment they will generate for the ruling APC.

While Atiku and PDP were in bed with the saboteurs and fifth columnists among the operators of Money Deposit Banks and oil marketers who created the current logjam to force the outcome of the February 25 Presidential election in favour of the former Vice President, our candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu courageously pitched his tent with the poor masses who have been most negatively impacted by the antics of these evil doers.

NITDA bill: Controversy looms over NASS secret public hearing - ITREALMS

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The Joint Senate and House Committee on Information Communications Technology (ICT) has been accused of clandestine move to pass a controversial bill concerning the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), reports ITREALMS.

This move by NASS, ITREALMS gathered has been decried by industry watchers with suspicious.

Nigeria: Character, integrity crucial to fight public sector corruption says Prof Okolie - ITREALMS

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A public finance expert,
Prof Paschal Okolie, has called for a reorientation in the character and integrity of public servants and Nigerians to fight corruption in the nation’s public service, reports ITREALMS.

Okolie, who doubles as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Financial Matters, made this declaration at the Audit Reporting Training workshop for journalists in Anambra and Enugu States on 19 October 2022.