Red Cross, ADU Health Committee train 60 volunteers in First Aid ahead of Awba-Ofemili Health Campaign - ITREALMS

The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross, in collaboration with the Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee, has concluded First Aid training for 60 volunteers, reports ITREALMS.

They comprised 50 students and 10 teachers of Community Secondary School, Awba-Ofemili.

Empowerment: 9,000 Niger Delta youths train @Shell LiveWIRE programme - ITREALMS

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Not less than 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta have acquired entrepreneurial skills in the LiveWIRE programme of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) since it was introduced in 2003 as part of efforts to boost employment opportunities among people aged 18 – 35 years. 

The recipients were trained and supported with start-up grants and business mentorship enabling them to launch their own businesses and become employers of labour.

Orange Digital Center to train young people in digital skills - ITREALMS

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The Orange is proud to inaugurate the Orange Digital Center (ODC) Guinea-Bissau, an ecosystem dedicated to the development of digital skills to promote innovation, strengthen the employability of young people and support local entrepreneurship. 

The ceremony is taking place in the presence of high-level political authorities, including the Minister of Transport, Telecoms and the Digital Economy, members of Orange Guinea Bissau management team and members of the Orange Africa and Middle East Management Committee.

NLNG reiterates commitment to delivering Train 7 benefits - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed commitment to delivering economic benefits through the Train 7 project on Bonny Island, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Mr Andy Odeh, quoted officials who spoke at a reconvened session of the Senate and House of Representatives' Joint Committee on Gas (the Committee).

ELP: FG, Nokia enter MoU to train 200 students - ITREALMS

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The Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria has advanced plans to set up an Entrepreneur Learning Programme (ELP) to deliver high-quality vocational trainings to some 200 Nigerian students, reports ITREALMS.

The selected students will come from across the six geo political zones of of the country.

Unique skill acquisitions: Lalaa boss to train more Nigerians - ITREALMS

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The founding Chief Disruption Officer, Lalaa Consulting Company, Mr. Demola Aderibigbe, has pledged to train more Nigerians on unique skill acquisitions, reports ITREALMS

Aderibigbe who works as a strategic humourist, disclosed to ITREALMS that his work entails learning and developments for cooperate organisations and individuals.

NiRA signs MoU with EFCC to train personnel on cyber security - ITREALMS

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Registry for .ng internet domain names, the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to provide cyber security trainings for the personnel of the commission, reports ITREALMS.

As registry, NIRA is responsible for maintaining the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain (TLD).

Six dead in Bus, train crash, Lagos declare 3-day mourning - ITREALMS

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An update has emerged on the collusion of a passengers train and a Lagos State staff bus with registration no 04A- 48LA, which left more than six persons dead, reports ITREALMS.

The accident, ITREALMS gathered, happened between 7am and 7.30am at the popular PWD axis of Ikeja, Lagos with a bus identified as '33' purportedly moving employees of the state from Isolo to Alausa.

Transcorp train youths on career development - ITREALMS

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The Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, has embarked on a capacity-building program toward educating young persons about existing career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

The annual training in collaboration with a non-governmental organization, ACE Charity, tagged 'Career@Hilton Hospitality Programme' with the theme 'Find Your Thing,' which lasted for two weeks with about 15 interns, has been described as an enlightening career event organized by the hotel in Abuja.

EU, British Council train CSOs on tax compliance - ITREALMS

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The European Union and the British Council in conjunction with the Nigerian regulatory agencies have trained Edo-based Civil Society Organizations on tax compliance and the roles of regulatory agencies.

The two days Agencies Citizenship Driven Transformation (ACT) programme drew facilitators from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission(EFCC), Federal Inland Revenue Services( FIRS) and Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC) who engaged civil society and non-governmental organizations in capacity-building, roles of regulatory agencies and tax compliance.

British Council, EU-ACT train 40 CSOs, lament low compliance with regulatory framework - ITREALMS

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The European Union and the British Council have trained about 40 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Rivers State on compliance requirements on regulatory frameworks to make them more efficient in monitoring ills in society.

Lead Facilitator of the training, Prof Adedeji Adekunle, said the training would make CSOs good corporate citizens, better equipped to comply with the law, thereby positioning them to challenge wrongs in the society.

Rubitec Academy, AMDA train 20 renewable engineers, entrepreneurs In Lagos

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Rubitec Academy in collaboration with Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), and Association of Mini-Grid Developers in Africa (AMDA), has trained 20 renewable engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs, reports ITREALMS.

Participants in the training were drawn from REAN membership, and representatives of renewable energy companies affiliated with REAN such as Pragmatic Technologies, Acob lighting, Azuri Technologies, Lex Environmental, Ashipa Electric Ltd to name a few.

Atiku-Obi train goes to Aba for townhall meeting - ITREALMS

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The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, hold a Town Hall Meeting with the Aba Business Community at the Aba Sports Club by 12:Noon.

The Abia State Coordinator of the Atiku/Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, informed  that the essence of the Town Hall Meeting was for the Candidate to understand first-hand the challenges facing the business community in Aba.

Atiku Abubakar, he said, would be accompanied on the trip by his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi, National Chairman, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, Senate President and Campaign DG, Dr. Bukola Saraki and other National Directors of the Campaign Council.

The Town Hall, which will be interactive, will see businessmen in Aba sharing their challenges with the PDP Presidential Candidate and listening to his plans to improve their business environment should he emerge President of Nigeria.

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu will be the Chief Host while various Atiku Pro Groups and Political Organisations are expected to mobilise their members to the venue of the event.

It is common knowledge that since Governor Okezie Ikpeazu mounted the saddle as Governor of Abia State, Aba has taken its rightful place as the SME Capital of West Africa attracting unprecedented attention from Governments and Development Partners.

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Blockchain tech: VaultBridge to train Nigerians, laments low adoption - ITREALMS

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Vault Bridge Global has concluded plans to train Nigerians on the efficacy of blockchain technology, just as it laments low adoption, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Director of Vault Bridge Global, Mr. Harrison Ozinegbe, told ITREALMS that this could be attributed to the low level of enlightenment.

According to him, this event is a public enlightenment venture and a process to further engage on education, training and advocacy in order to bridge the gap of knowledge deficit of Cyber Security and Blockchain Technology.

“It is also to further unravel the benefits that government, commerce and industry stands to derive from the introduction, adoption and application of the Blockchain Technology,” he said.

Ozinegbe noted that from recent surveys, it has been observed that even the average elite in Nigeria do not have proper and adequate knowledge about this innovative technology called Blockchain.

“Both the public and private sector economies have a lot to benefit from the Blockchain Technology. Unfortunately, operators of the economy are either ignorant or are afraid to venture into an uncharted terrain, just as people trod the path of caution at the introduction of the internet in the 90s. On the other hand, even the few individuals who claimed to have some knowledge about Blockchain end up tagging Blockchain with CryptoCurrency as the only solution that Blockchain can deliver. Blockchain is a disruptive and innovative technology built on trust, an answer to an immutable record, storage, transmission of any form of data or transaction.”

To demystify this myth, he said VaultBridge Global in collaboration with their foreign partners, KIPYA Connect and Bit2Big are organizing this workshop scheduled for November 10, 2018 where arrays of experts in the Blockchain including the CEO of KIPYA and Bit2Big Michael Kiberu Nagenda would make presentations.

Mr. Ozinegbe further noted that what is lacking in the drive to get Blockchain technology accepted in Nigeria include the need for adequate enlightenment, education and training.

“There is need for players in the economy both government and private to constantly engage in adequate studies and research into the Blockchain Technology. Also, there is need for practitioners to come up with Blockchain Technology core solution architecture in real sectors as Power, Health, Energy, Agriculture, Transportation, etc., in order to enhance the economy,” he said.

The workshop, he said, seeks to further address some of these issues and many more that needs to be attended to in order to bring Blockchain technology to work for the growth of the Nigerian economy.

“Our purpose at VaultBridge in putting up this event is to educate and enlighten the general public, create advocacy for what inherent and unfolding benefits that the emergence of Blockchain Technology holds in the future development of Nigeria and Africa at large,” he declared.

Blockchain Technology has proven to be a tremendous invention, but it was never meant to be the be‐all‐end‐all to security. As we are daily advancing in the digital age, there is also a phenomenal increase in cybercrimes. At this conference, much discourse shall also be centered on latest measures of prevention and combating criminal hackers and cybercrimes as it relates to our everyday activities in the cyber world.

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Pre-2019: USA to train 100 Nigerian journalists

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The United States Mission in the country is gearing up to training some 100 Nigerian journalist in preparation for the 2019 general election, reports ITRealms.

Disclosing this on Thursday in Lagos, the Consul General, Mr. John Bray at the occasion of the 2018 World Press Freedom Day, said the training will be for 100 political reporters and editors.

This training, he also said, has been scheduled in four cities across southern Nigeria, and will be co-facilitated by Voice of America’s Director of International Media Training and a renowned Nigerian journalism professor.

Bray explained that this support was designed to help the media further appreciate their huge responsibility of reporting accurately on elections and electoral processes.

He described democratic societies are not infallible but they are accountable, and the exchange of ideas is the foundation for accountable governance.

“Peaceful and credible elections are essential to Nigeria’s continued economic, political, and social development so I am interested in your discussion today on media and the transparence of the 2019 election,” he said.

Nigeria, he also said, plays a vital role on the world stage and as the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria’s stability is crucial to the security and economic prosperity of the rest of the continent. 

“Nigeria’s future is full of promise and opportunity,” Mr. Bray declared.

The U.S. government, he reiterated, is dedicated to supporting Nigerians in ensuring that the 2019 elections will be transparent, credible, and peaceful.

He charged media to foster active debate, provide investigative reporting, and serve as a forum to express different point of view.

“When people don’t have the facts, they make them up and that creates unstable environments, rife with rumors, gossip and lies,” he said.

Urging Nigerian journalists, to ensure this doesn’t happen, by providing information, researching, conducting interviews, and then educating the electorate. 

“The people of Nigeria rely on your unbiased and accurate coverage of the campaign season and the elections. That is why your role is so important,” he enthused.

Assuring that on the 2019 election, the U.S. Mission will supports journalists effort toward providing objective and balanced reporting to the Nigerian people. 

The U.S. government, he said, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has assisted Nigeria with strengthening the elections process since 1999. 

“Working with Nigerian and international partners, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has also engaged diplomatically and publicly to prevent violence and increase accountability, contributing significantly to the goal of free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections in Nigeria,” he assured.

Other speakers at the occasion include former chairman, National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Chidi Odinkalu, Professor Femi Mimiko, Professor of Political Science and Former Vice-Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State.

Equally special guest at the occasion comprised President Nigeria Guild of Editors, Ms. Funke Egbemode; Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Dr. Qasim Akinreti and Zonal Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police Zone 2 Command, Superintendent of Police Dolapo Badmus.

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APPROVED! Lenovo, Stanbic join Yudala Zero Gravity train

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Legendary Information and Communication Technology (ICT) titan, Lenovo and notable financial institution, Stanbic IBTC Bank have joined the growing list of premium corporate organizations who have solidly approved the Yudala Zero Gravity, reports ITRealms.

Yuala Zero Gravity, ITRealms gathered is a mega digital entertainment concert powered by pioneer composite e-commerce outfit Yudala in partnership with New Concept Media Group (NCMG) and built on tripod of three-city dual mega concert featuring the best artistes in Contemporary Nigerian hip-hop and Rock Gospel, with loads of surprises and other side attractions in store for attendees at this inaugural edition.

Sources at Yudala, affirmed this to  ITRealms, noting that with core operations in more than 60 countries and its products sold in around 160 countries, Lenovo has remained a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and sales of personal computers, tablet computers, smartphones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices, IT management software and smart televisions. In 2015, Lenovo was the world's largest personal computer vendor by unit sales, with its ThinkPad line of notebook computers, IdeaPad line of notebook laptops, IdeaCentre line of desktops, Yoga line of notebook laptops, and the ThinkCentre line of desktops enjoying worldwide acceptance and huge patronage.

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of the globally respected Standard Bank Group is one of Nigeria’s most structured and fiscally-responsible financial institutions. Boasting a wide range of personal and commercial banking products through over 180 branches spread across every state in Nigeria and its online banking platforms, Stanbic IBTC Bank has stood out with a suite of carefully designed retail and business banking products tailored for individuals and businesses. The bank has also leveraged on its self-service channels powered by sophisticated technology to bring convenient banking to customers.

With barely a month to flag-off, Lenovo and Stanbic’s partnership with Yudala on Zero Gravity will undoubtedly raise the profile of the event while also offering attendees huge potential value that will expectedly accrue from the involvement of both brands at the Zero Gravity concerts.

This inaugural edition of Yudala Zero Gravity will hold in three cities - Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. Each city will host two concerts: a Contemporary Nigerian music blast and a Rock Gospel concert. Zero Gravity will witness pure acoustics and live performances from the best Nigerian artistes in both genres of music. The mega digital entertainment event kicks off with a Contemporary music blast at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos on October 2^nd 2016.

As an initiative to reward customers, free tickets will be delivered to Yudala customers for purchases made from August 1st 2016 online or in any Yudala Experience Store nationwide. Customers will also be upgraded to VIP or VVIP on the basis of further purchases which may take them to the threshold for these categories. Also 100 free tickets are on offer for a lucky few who text their name and email address only to 08027829123.

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