CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, receives prestigious 'Central Bank of the Year' award in London - ITREALMS

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has officially received the "Central Bank of the Year" award at the 2026 Central Banking Awards held in London on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

In a gesture of institutional solidarity, Governor Cardoso dedicated the prestigious honor to the board, management, and the entire workforce of the apex bank, citing their collective commitment to institutional reform and economic stabilization.

Gov Makinde receives Oyo State ASPs Cadets - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has received in audience the Regular Course 7 ASP contingent from the state, reports ITREALMS.

Also in audience during the visit include the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo Ogundoyin; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni; Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Johnson Adenola; Special Adviser on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) and other Cadets.

NLNG receives FIRS’ most compliant taxpayer award - ITREALMS

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The NLNG has received the prestigious award of Most Compliant Taxpayer by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 2024 FIRS Day, which took place during the Lagos International Trade Fair, reports ITREALMS.

This recognition is part of the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme, designed to acknowledge companies that consistently meet their tax obligations, contributing to the development of Nigeria’s economy.

FG versus Daily Trust: Media Commission receives complaint - ITREALMS

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The National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the Ombudsman, has received a formal complaint from the Federal Government against the Daily Trust newspaper, which it alleged published an article on July 4, 2024 “containing false and misleading information that severely threatens national security.”

In the complaint, dated July 8, 2024, and signed by Dr. Ngozi Onwudiwe, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, on behalf of Information Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Government alleged that on July 4, 2024, the newspaper published on its front page a news item titled “LGBT: Nigeria Signs $150 Billion Samoa Deal,” in which it reported that the Government had endorsed a European Union (EU) partnership agreement (referred to as the “Samoa Agreement” with member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), despite some conditional clauses that compel benefiting nations to support the agitations by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community for recognition.

ROI: NCDMB receives $1m from NEDOGAS - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has received a cheque of $1 million from Nedogas Development Company Limited (NDCL), as part of the return on investment (ROI) on one of the board’s strategic investments.

The cheque was presented by the Chairman of the company, Engr. Emeka Ene when he visited the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa Bayelsa State, and was received by the Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe alongsidd other members of the Board’s management.

Dangote refinery receives second one million barrels of crude - ITREALMS

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Dangote Refinery has made a further move towards the commencement of production of refined petroleum products with the receipt of an additional one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).

The fresh one million barrels of crude from the Shell terminal via the MT Otis owned by Trafigural is the second consignment to be delivered to the Dangote facility out of the six million barrels of crude being expected by the world's largest single-train refinery.

BRI: NASENI, Chinese firms sign MoUs, receives Letters of Intent for $2bn investments - ITREALMS

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At a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, October 19, 2023, on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing, China, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and new Chinese partners signed three (3) memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for new projects valued at $2 billion, reports ITREALMS.

The three Chinese companies that signed MoUs to partner with NASENI and invest in Nigeria include Shanghai Launch Automotive Technical Co Ltd – an MOU to establish a new energy automobile facility for the production of new energy electric vehicles.

Oluremi Tinubu receives UN Resident coordinator, seeks more women in decision making - ITREALMS

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed readiness to partner with the United Nations and its sister agencies to address various concerns, including role of women in public life, increased participation in economy, ending gender based violence, child labor and the scourge of out school children, reports ITREALMS.

This was when the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale and his team paid her a courtesy visit at the State House Abuja.

Local content: NASENI beckons on Lithium batteries producers, receives Chinese delegation - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is seeking investors that would collaborate with the agency in local production and domestication of Lithium batteries among other renewable energy solutions, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI Dr, Bashir Gwandu speaking in Abuja said the agency was ready to partner with international companies that are willing to set up their industries in Nigeria and start local production of renewable energy solutions, electric vehicles parts and other capital goods that could create jobs and reduce Nigeria dependence on foreign goods that exert pressure on our foreign exchange for the country.

NCC boss receives APPON award, assures of broadband support for e-procurement - ITREALMS

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The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) has conferred the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, with the “Excellent Service Delivery and Accountability Award,” reports ITREALMS.

The award, ITREALMS gathered, was in recognition of Danbatta’s outstanding performance and contribution to the canons of the public procurement profession in Nigeria by ensuring that the NCC complies strictly with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007.

Infobip shines @Tech Innovation awards 2022, receives double honours - ITREALMS

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Leading cloud communications platform, Infobip, has received two top recognitions at the Tech Innovation Awards 2022, which celebrates excellence and impacts in the Nigerian technology space.

At the event that held over the weekend in Lagos, Infobip shined by winning the Innovative Cloud Communication Provider of the Year Award as a corporate organization, while its Regional Manager, West Africa, Olatayo Oladipo-Ajayi, also clinched the ICT Personalities of the Year Award.

Minister receives, inaugurates new NCC’s board member, Bindawa - ITREALMS

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The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has formally inaugurated Prof. Mansur Bindawa, as a non-executive commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by administering the oath of office on the new appointee.

Speaking at the official induction of Bindawa into the NCC Board, Pantami said Bindawa’s journey into the Commission followed the laid-down laws establishing the Commission.

Lagos first lady, receives 'Policy on Food and Nutrition' documents, aligns with plan of action - ITREALMS

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The food and nutrition stakeholders in the Lagos State has formally presented a copy of the State’s Policy on Food and Nutrition as well as the Multi-sectoral plan of Action on Nutrition to the first lady, Dr. Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, reports ITREALMS.

They also called for the approval of the policy by the Lagos State Executive Council (SEC).

Buhari receives report on national minimum wage - ITREALMS

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President Muhammadu Buhari has received the report of the National Minimum Wage Tripartite Committee (NMWTC), at the Aso Villa on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, reports ITREALMS.

NMWTC, ITREALMS recalls was inaugurated on 27th November 2017, with a mandate to recommend a new minimum wage for the workers in the country, saying that the Federal Government under his leadership is in support of the state government paying workers the minimum wage.

“We supported State Governments to pay workers salary. And of course, we set up a committee in order to review the minimum wage of workers,” he said.

Buhari also said that this exercise became necessary for many reasons, noting that the last review took place in 2011.

“We all know since then, the prices of key consumables have increased and the most vulnerable of our workers are struggling to make ends meet,” he said.

Since 2011, Buhari pointed out that many changes have taken place, underlining that Nigeria rebased its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to become the largest economy in Africa, which led to the country reported very strong GDP growth rates and exceptional performance of our capital markets, which successes did not flow into the pockets and homes of majority of Nigerians.

President Buhari further said that in the last three years, APC government had focused on correcting this deficiency.

“We are working to create a diversified and inclusive economy,” he said.

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Mouser Electronics receives 1st AS6496 Accreditation on anti-counterfeit measures - ITREALMS

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Leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor, the Mouser Electronics, Incorporated, has received accreditation to AS6496, making it the industry’s first authorized distributor with the aerospace industry’s high standard for anti-counterfeit measures in authorized electronic component distribution, reports ITREALMS.

Mouser, ITREALMS gathered received this accreditation from the Performance Review Institute (PRI), as part of the Counterfeit Avoidance Accreditation Program (CAAP).

The CAAP audit was based on audit criteria (AC7403) created jointly by PRI, the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) and aerospace OEM representatives.

The AS6496 aerospace standard sets requirements for the avoidance, detection, mitigation and disposition of counterfeit products in the authorized distribution supply chain. This international standard requires authorized distributors to have a counterfeit mitigation policy and a counterfeit electronics parts control plan. AS6496 is geared for all industries and individuals looking to reduce the risk of counterfeit electronic parts entering the supply chain.

“By becoming accredited to AS6496, Mouser demonstrates that we are committed to providing customers with only authorized, genuine components,” said Chuck Amsden, Mouser Electronics’ Vice President of Quality. “At Mouser, we can provide full traceability to the manufacturer on everything we sell. From sales to shipping, Mouser is committed to providing our customers with the right product, on time, every time. Our mission is to be the source most preferred by engineers and buyers to design, prototype, test and manufacture electronics.”

Mouser is also registered to AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014, the industry’s gold standards for quality, control, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Registration to these standards lets customers know that Mouser is an authorized distributor of the highest quality components by providing traceability, risk management, process control, customer support, product availability and document control.

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Lagos NUJ Council receives Committee Report on Abarenland, Pen Jewel Estate

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State council has received a copy of the Report of Committee on Abarenland and Pen Jewel estate on Friday 2nd March,2018, reports ITRealms.

Chairman NUJ Lagos State Council, Dr Qasim Akinreti disclosed this to ITRealms at the weekend, promising to make the full report available as soon as possible.

The report, ITRealms gathered indicted the former chairman of the council, Mr. Deji Elumonye and current President of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Mrs. Ify Omowole.

According to Dr. Akinreti, “The full report contained document and audio excerpts which are quite heavy to be posted online because the internet data of the council was quite  low  as at Friday evening during the process the internet subscription expired.”

He also commended the Committee members for a thorough job. 

“I equally appreciate you all for your patience. I promise to guard  the integrity of the union ,that had been demonstrated with the outcome of this Committee's assignment. Be assured that the rules and procedures will be followed,” he assured.

Equally, he said, the NUJ Lagos State exco will meet on the report with the Chairman of the Abaren  / Pen Jewel land had already briefed the secretariat on Thursday on the findings and recommendations.

 

“The Report will be presented to the Congress on March 10th accordingly. Let me appeal to all to exercise patience,” he said, reiterating that the council will leave up to expectations.

Already, ITRealms reports that members of NUJ Lagos State council are clamouring for the refund of their money which got entangled in a scam housing project championed NAWOJ including the non-existence of supposed NAWOJ Cooperative Society.

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Pix: Lagos Council chairman, Dr. Akinreti and vice chairperson, Abiola Beckley receiving the report from Committee Chairman - Fabian Anawo on Friday.

PAMO University receives NUC nod on medical sciences

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given the PAMO University of Medical Sciences an operational license, reports ITRealms.

The presentation of license was conducted by the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed in the company of the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah to the Vice Chancellor of PAMO Educational Foundation, Prof. Michael Diejomaoh.

Additionally, the presentation was graced by the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, and his wife, Justice Mary Odili, and Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar.

ITRealms reports that the PAMO University of Medical Sciences would be operating from Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

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Pix: L-R; Executive Secretary National Universities Commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, Dr Peter Odili CON, Justice Mary Odili, Vice Chancellor PAMO Educational Foundation, Prof. Michael Diejomaoh, Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, during the presentation of provisional license to PAMO University of Medical Sciences (Port Harcourt), at the National University Commission in Abuja, Monday.

2. L-R; Hon. Justice Olufunlola Oyelola Adekeye, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Sen. Isah Misau, Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, Dr Peter Odili CON, Vice Chancelor PAMO Educational Foundation, Prof. Michael Diejomaoh, Justice Mrs Mary Odili, during the presentation of provisional license to PAMO University of Medical Sciences (Port Harcourt), at the National University Commission in Abuja, Monday.

Prof. Isoun heads Bayelsa Education Trust Fund, receives standing ovation

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The former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Turner Isoun has been confirmed as the chairman of the newly innagurated Bayelsa State Education Trust Fund board, reports ITRealms.

Members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, ITRealms gathered, on Thursday gave a standing ovation to former Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Turner Isoun when he appeared before them for screening as chairman of the newly constituted Education Trust Fund board.

The lawmakers rather than screen the erudite professor unanimously confirmed his nomination by ‎Governor Seriake Dickson, describing him as the best man for the job because of his impeccable integrity and uprightness.

One after the other the lawmakers applauded his choice to head the fund, maintaining that Prof Isoun will bring his experience and honesty to bear in the new task and thanked Governor Dickson for putting so much importance to the management of the fund.

According to them, Dickson must have recognized the value and enormous benefit the new law will do to the state which ultimately necessitated him to pick Isoun, a former chairman of the‎ board of the Nigerian Communications Satallite Limited (Nigcomsat).

They asked him to take a bow, expressing delight that in no distant time the state will experience  a major boost in the education sector with his entrance and assured him and members of the board of their unalloyed support to enable him succeed.

They also used the opportunity to call on all Bayelsans to believe in the new law as it was made with good intention to give students in the state a secured future and thanked Isoun for accepting to serve his state again.

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Pix: Prof. Isoun and Gov. Dickson

Corrupt practices: FG receives 282 tips from whistle blowers via ICT

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The Federal Government (FG) has said it received a total of 282 tips from whistle blowers on various corrupt practices, especially with the aid of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), for the week ending March 24, 2017, reports ITRealms.

The government, ITRealms gathered received tips from whistle blowers from across telephone calls, Short Messaging Service (SMS), website and electronic mails (emails).

The use of the whistle blower website, www.whistle.finance.gov.ng, ITRealms gathered top the list of ICT tools deployed for this whistle blower initiative with a record of 95 tips.

This was followed by tips received through the Short Messaging Service (SMS) recorded 87 clues; while emails received on whistle@finance.gov.ng within this given period as tips was 51 and phone calls recorded 49 tips on its 09098067946.

Confirming this, the Special Adviser on Media to Honourable Minister of Finance, Festus Akanbi noted that since the platforms were opened there have been a total of 2,251 communications received.

In addition, he said that the website received 95 web-based communications that was received by the initiative. Just as 1,550 phone calls was received; 412 SMSes and 194 emails were received respectively.

He also said that the actionable tips received was 154 and some of them worth the while include 22 item lines with contract Inflation and conversion of government assets to personal use, topping the list, followed by subject of ghost workers, payment of unapproved funds, outright embezzlement of salaries of terminated personnel , improper reduction of financial penalties, diversion of funds meant for distribution to a particular group of people (farmers).

Equally, the Ministry said there have been diversion of funds to personal commercial Bank Accounts to earn interest; non-Remittance of pension & NHIS deductions, failure to Implement projects for which funds have been provided, embezzlement of funds received from donor agencies, embezzlement of funds meant for payment of Personnel emoluments, and violation of Treasury Single Account (TSA) regulations by keeping funds in commercial banks, as well as violation of FIRS (VAT) regulation by adjusting Value Added Tax payment  to name but a few.

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Etisalat receives EMS certification on ISO 14001:2004

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Telecommunications operator, Etisalat Nigeria has received the prestigious International Organization for Standardization (ISO)14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification, reports ITRealms.

The certification, ITRealms gathered heralds Etisalat as the first telecommunication company in Nigeria to successfully implement the ISO 14001:2004 standard.  

Also, the certification, ITRealms reports, was awarded to Etisalat Nigeria by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is conferred on organisations that establish and run an environmental management system of the highest standards.

Confirming this, the Managing Director, Bureau Veritas Nigeria, Mr. Sebastiano Fruciano, while presenting the certificate to the Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Willsher, in Lagos, commended the telco for surpassing the set standards for the industry.

“We wish to congratulate Etisalat Nigeria on achieving this great feat. We commend you for establishing and operating one of the best environmental management systems in the country, at least the best among telecommunications operators,” Fruciano said.

Willsher thanked Bureau Veritas for recognising the commitment of Etisalat Nigeria to sustainable development, environmental protection and strict compliance with existing regulations.

“The successful incorporation of ISO 14001: 2004 EMS into our business operations is a confirmation of our continuous commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance. This international certification has again affirmed the leadership role we play in the industry. We strive to be the best in everything we do, from product innovation to service delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations and we will continue on this path,” he said.

Head, Environmental Compliance and Public Relations, Oluseyi Osunsedo, said Etisalat as a socially responsible organisation takes compliance, stakeholder interest and best practice very seriously.

“We have voluntarily set the highest standards of performance for ourselves and our business partners to ensure sustainability is interwoven into business decisions. The result of this is that every aspect of our operations does not only comply with our internal operational policies, but all operations meet and where possible, exceed the local regulatory requirements as well as conform to international best practice,” she said.

Osunsedo further said that, indeed Etisalat is the first operator in Nigeria and possibly in Africa to get certified to the ISO standard for environmental management.

“This goes to show that Etisalat is doing many things right particularly in terms of proactive management of environmental concerns. The recent ISO certification is an independent validation that we are operating our business in such a way that prevents negative impacts on our operational environment,” she said.

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Pix: L-R: Managing Director, Sebastiano Fruciano; System Certification Manager, Adenike Akinbote, both of Bureau Veritas Nigeria presenting the ISO 14001:2004 EMS Certificate to the Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher in company of Head, Environmental Compliance and Public Relations, Etisalat Nigeria, Oluseyi Osunsedo.