Thrifto: Digitizing the ‘Ajo’ - How Nigerian Fintech is engineering social trust - Commentary@ITREALMS

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For generations, millions of Nigerians have relied on informal group savings schemes known by different names across the country; ajo in Yoruba communities, esusu in parts of the South-West, isusu in Igboland and adashe in the North.

The concept is simple: a group of people contribute a fixed amount periodically, and each member receives the pooled sum when it is their turn.

Nigeria: The cost of a click and social media's unseen exploit - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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The descent into the digital misinformation trap often begins with a single, innocent search. For Pa Okechukwu, a retired school principal in Enugu, it started with a flickering concern over the "cobwebs" appearing in his field of vision.

Like millions of aging Nigerians, his first instinct was not to navigate the chaotic halls of a teaching hospital, but to consult the "oracle" in his pocket.

NCDMB lists achievements, tasks media, youth on social responsibility - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday in Port Harcourt organized a workshop for media stakeholders and youth groups, providing profound insights into the structural organisation, internal workings, accomplishments and operational targets of the agency after 15 epochal years as an effective driver of local content and regulator in the oil and gas industry.

Billed as a signature event of the NCDMB, having been held regularly since the beginning of the Board in 2010, the workshop also acquainted participants with procedures for registration for employment or training programmes in industry-related skill sets, engagement as industry contractors or vendors, and also the Board’s ‘Community Content Guidelines,’ designed to ensure integration of host communities into the oil and gas industry value chain.

Boundaries of Social Media: Navigating thin line between sharing and seeking help by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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Social media has become an integral part of complex issues. "I was looking for validation and support, but what I got was a mix of unsolicited advice and judgment," said Sarah, a 30-year-old woman who shared her story of struggling with her partner's infidelity on social media.

Sarah's experience highlights the importance of seeking professional help when dealing with complex issues. "Talking to a therapist helped me process my emotions and work through my problems in a safe and supportive environment," she said. "It was a game-changer for me."

Our Missing Kirikiri Neighbour: Passenger or Conductor? by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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Genuine case of air rage?
As the controversy surrounding the Ibom Air incident continues to unfold, many questions remain unanswered. 

The video of the passenger being dragged off the plane has sparked outrage, but some have raised concerns about the events leading up to the altercation. 

'Our Missing Kirikiri Neighbour' by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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Our Missing Kirikiri Neighbour:
In the vibrant community of Kirikiri, a suburb of Lagos synonymous with its correctional facilities, a tale of frustration and yearning for justice unfolded. 

The story was not about literal prison breaks but the stark reality of unequal justice. It was a reflection of the community's pain and their desire for accountability.

Experts urge youths to clean up social media, build personal brand - ITREALMS

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Experts have cautioned youths to be mindful of their online presence, warning that irrelevant posts and unproductive associations can mar their job prospects, reports ITREALMS.

This was the focus of the second phase of a month-long Employability and Soft Skills training organized for fresh graduates, graduates, and job seekers in Lagos, by the Lagos Island II by Lagos State Lawmaker, Hon. Suleiman 'Lanre Afinni, in partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) held at Lagos City Centre, Sura.

Natasha and Akpabio @odds: Social media role in search of standards, integrity, accountability - ITREALMS

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REMMY NWEKE in this episode of Telecoms Clinic examined the central role of social media in escalation of the feud between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio as the National Assembly searches for standards, integrity, accountability and mutual respect.

Preamble:
Recently, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have been at odds. The tension between them escalated when Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha's removal from the Senate chamber due to her refusal to move to a new seat as part of a revised seating arrangement.

Digivation 2024: Agabi canvasses regulating social media - ITREALMS

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The convener, Digivation Future Summit, Dr Bayero Agabi, has called for the regulation of social media in Nigeria, stating the high possibility of social media regulating the lives of the citizens, should there be no moderation.

He stressed this in his welcome address at the Digivation Future Summit 2024, themed: “Governance, Innovation, People and Future Economy" which was held in Lagos on Thursday.

Qualcomm shortlists startups for Make in Africa 2024, awards 2023 Wireless fund - ITREALMS

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Qualcomm Incorporated has shortlisted startups for its Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund, reports ITREALMS.

The Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its second year, aims to work with and support the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programs with a focus on 5G, Edge-AI/ML, Compute, and IoT. 

ICT centres: 2,500 Lagos pupils to benefit @Dangote Cement infrastructure rehabilitation - ITREALMS

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Estimated 2,500 Lagos pupils are to benefit from the Educational Support programme under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), of the Dangote Cement Plc, as they deploy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centres, reports ITREALMS.

The company commissioned these centres at the weekend and handed over several multi-million naira rehabilitated educational infrastructure in Lagos Island, Lagos State.

Chief Chef @Adorable Diadem urges colleagues to pay attention to social media - ITREALMS

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A Computer Science graduate from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Adebanjo Oluwagbenga turned Chief Chef of Adorable Diadem Empire, Lagos, told ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO how he is his passion excites him, and urged colleagues to pay attention to social media.

How did you get into the baking industry?

It began with a passion back then in 2008, then I watched my Aunt baked daily because she runs fast food as at then. It wasn't that she sat me down to teach me, but I derived pleasure in baking each time I saw her working; I think creativity triggered my spirit into baking.

How to steer tech agenda with social activism - ITREALMS

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The recently released Technology and Innovation Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has shown that there are some five ways social activism could steer technology agenda, especially in developing economies, reports ITREALMS.

UNCTAD in the report outlined five ways in which vigorous social activism could play a role in changing technology to become more people oriented.

NIBF 2023 gets underway, unveils enhanced website, social media accounts - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian International Book Fair (NIBF) has unveiled a newly enhanced website and social media accounts, reports ITREALMS.

NIBF, ITREALMS gathered, is a highly anticipated event that celebrates and promotes the literary arts in Nigeria and beyond. The event has been organized annually since 2001, and the 2023 edition is set to be one of the most exciting yet.

NCC: We're not responsible for monitoring social media contents - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not the regulator of the contents of the social media networks that many stakeholders have complained about.

The submission came during a recent visit of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), led by its Executive Secretary, Blessing Akinsolotu, who sought the intervention of the Commission on the worrisome and misleading content of social media platforms.

AFRICMIL, Social Action hold pre-election confab - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in collaboration with Social Development Integrated Centre (Social Action), will Thursday, February 16, 2023, hold a symposium on federalism, democracy and the 2023 election.

The symposium, which kicks off at 9a.m. at Rockview Hotel Royale, Wuse 2, Abuja, will feature Dr. Sam Amadi, Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, as keynote speaker. The panelists are Dahiru Majeed, a newspaper columnist and Comrade Hauwa Mustapha, policy analyst and social advocate.

ChatGPT’s impacts will be social, not technical - ITREALMS

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The technology world was on fire about the latest artificial intelligence demonstration by OpenAI in the waning months of 2022, ChatGPT.

It is truly a remarkable achievement, an artificial intelligence (AI) that you can have a conversation with and ask it to do everything from write essays to code computer programs.

Chigbo: Why undergraduates need to shun social media addiction - ITREALMS

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The publisher of Realnews Magazine Online, Maureen Chigbo, has advised undergraduates especially medical students of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, to shun spending hours on social media in order not to perform poorly in their academic studies.

Chigbo, who is also the president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), stated this while speaking on "Social Media in Medical Training and Profession" July 9, at the symposium organised by Nigerian Medical Students Association (NiMSA), Preclinical Forum, North Central in collaboration with Bingham University Medical Students Association at the Architecture auditorium, Bingham University, Karu.

CBA Foundation lifts underprivileged widows, unveils social enterprise - ITREALMS

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If indications from two separate but related events that were held last December are anything to go by, then one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable groups may be on the verge of experiencing better times. The events, hosted in two separate states/regions and separated by a 20-day interval, held at a time when self-splurging by many young Nigerians was at octane levels, and saw young men and women behind an NGO that caters to the welfare of underprivileged widows and their vulnerable children, passionately putting the widows’ needs above their wants.

The NGO, CBA Foundation, its dedicated and passionate staff, supporters and donors came out in their numbers on two days in December to give widows in selected communities in Lagos and Anambra a treat during the festive season. The Lagos outreach benefitted, in a unique way, widows in six communities in Ibeju-Lekki, namely: Badore, Iberekodo, Museyo, Magbon Alade, Okunola Ilado and Magbon Iga.

AfricaNXT 2022: NCC Pulls largest crowd ever, says 5G is safe - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), have drawn the largest attendance and participation at a single session during the conference just concluded AfricaNXT Conference 2022, reports ITREALMS.

The AfricaNXT Conference, ITREALMS gathered, is previously known as Lagos Social Media Week, just as NCC maintained that Fifth Generation (5G) deployment is safe.