Stakeholders unveil gender-sensitive media guidelines to drive inclusive election reporting in Nigeria - ITREALMS

Media professionals, editors, and democratic governance advocates have been presented with a practical framework aimed at transforming election coverage across Nigeria: the newly released Gender Sensitive Media Guidelines for Media Coverage of the Electoral Process in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Developed to address the long-standing underrepresentation and stereotyping of women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youth, and other historically marginalized groups, the comprehensive publication promotes ethical, balanced journalism designed to strengthen democratic participation and institutional accountability.

Oyibo set to unveil "Journalism NeXt" to navigate digital fate - ITREALMS Online

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The Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), Ediri Oyibo, is set to officially unveil his landmark publication, “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism” reports ITREALMS.

The book launch, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in Abuja, represents an irreducible commitment to ensure that the unescapable digital fate of the media profession is secured through credible, world-class standards. 

Abuja groups unveil funeral programme for late Barrister Princess Nwamaka Chigbo - ITREALMS

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Major professional and religious groups have rolled out a comprehensive programme of activities to honour the late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo in Abuja, prior to the conveyance of her remains to her home state, Anambra, for final interment, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Chigbo, a renowned Abuja-based lawyer, was brutally murdered by kidnappers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on January 5, 2026.

UBA to unveil Whitepaper on Africa's financial infrastructure - ITREALMS

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Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to reinforce its role in shaping the continent's financial ecosystem with the launch of its landmark whitepaper.

The whitepaper, titled "Banking on Africa's Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth," will be unveiled on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in October 2025 in Washington, D.C., placing Africa's economic agenda at the heart of global financial discussions.

NextMoney set to unveil Top 100 Companies in Nigeria, celebrate nation’s high-performing companies - ITREALMS

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NextMoney, a publication of Centre for Financial Journalism Ltd/Gte, is set to unveil Nigeria’s Top 100 Companies and host NextMoney Top 100 Companies Awards to celebrate the country’s high-performing companies.

The unveiling and the award ceremony is scheduled for 5.00pm on October 3, 2025 at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos.

TD Africa, IBM unveil innovation strategies @GITEX Nigeria 2025 - ITREALMS

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Africa’s leading technology distributor, TD Africa, proudly participated in the just-concluded GITEX Nigeria 2025, held for the first time in the country from September 1st to 4th. The exhibition, hosted at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, brought together global tech leaders, professionals, and exhibitors showcasing innovations in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, fintech, and more.

In collaboration with IBM operated by MIBB, TD Africa demonstrated its commitment to empowering individuals and businesses across Africa through technology and innovation. Their joint presence at the exhibition drew significant attention from industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators alike.

Publisher of August24news.com unveils 'Best Driver, Conductor' awards - ITREALMS

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As part of efforts to promote excellence and good behavior in the public transport industry, Lagos-based publisher of August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, is set to launch the "Best Driver and Best Conductor" awards in the State.

This initiative aims to recognize and reward deserving professionals in the mass transit industry, promoting a positive image of the sector and encouraging good customer service practices.

Konga to unveil AI-powered FM radio station - ITREALMS

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A leading composite e-commerce group, Konga, has advanced plans to unveil an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Frequency Modulation (FM) radio station in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The novel, ITREALMS gathered will debut in January 2025, to mark Africa's first Hit Music & Commerce Station, blending technology, entertainment, commerce and more to drive impactful connections across the continent and the world.

Neptune Prime publisher unveil cancer clinic, school, foundation for late journalists’ families - ITREALMS

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... As son weds in Yobe

The publisher of Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, has announced plans to commission three major projects in his home state, Yobe State.

In an invitation letter sent to newsmen on Wednesday, the publisher disclosed that the event, which is scheduled to take place on August 31, is coinciding with the wedding Fatiha of his son, Barrister Suleiman Gimba.

Lisk, CV Labs unveil Blockchain Incubation Hub - ITREALMS

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The Chief Project Officer at Lisk, Mr. Dominic Schwenter, has declared that the firm's Blockchain Incubation Hub is here to solve the problems technology entrepreneurs face as barriers like limited access to finance and expert mentorship, reports ITREALMS.

Schwenter said this during the launch of the Blockchain Incubation Hub in South Africa, powered by Lisk and CV Lab Africa.

Kingsley Adonu to unveil S-Mobile Tech Hub @Enugu - ITREALMS

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… Supports Gov. Peter Mbah’s youth empowerment goals

Acclaimed serial entrepreneur, Kingsley Adonu, the founder/chairman of S Mobile Group, has concluded plans to commission an innovation centre in Enugu State, codenamed S Mobile Tech Hub, reports ITREALMS.

The Tech Hub, he said, is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of S Mobile Group to promote skills development, youth entrepreneurship, and job creation in new technology and innovations in the state.

TECNO to unveil PolarAcei imaging system with Sony chip @MWC 2024 - ITREALMS

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In a seismic shift in the mobile technology landscape, TECNO made waves at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) by unveiling its groundbreaking PolarAce Imaging System, featuring the cutting-edge Sony Imaging Chip.

This groundbreaking technology is set to debut in the upcoming CAMON 30 Premier 5G, promising a paradigm shift in smartphone photography and imaging capabilities.

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Digital Rights: CIPESA to unveil 10 African champions - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the Uganda-based Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) to unveil, tomorrow, January 31, 2024, its latest report on 10 digital rights experts across the continent of Africa, reports ITREALMS.

CIPESA also said that the champions topped list of those who have played pivotal role in shaping the continent’s digital and Internet freedom advocacy landscape over the past 10 years.

Titled “A Decade of Internet Freedom in Africa: Reflections and Insights from 10 Change Makers,” the report launch will take place on January 31, 2024, via a webinar structured as a “Town Hall” discussion, where the featured experts will delve into their insights and reflections on the current state of digital rights in Africa. 

The focus will be on key lessons learned and considerations for the next decade in digital rights activities. According to CIPESA, this initiative aims to continue inspiring and informing efforts towards achieving greater internet freedom in Africa.

Dr. Wairagala Wakabi, the Executive Director of CIPESA, describes this report as a special edition commemorating the 10th anniversary of the State of Internet Freedom in Africa (SIFA) report and the annual convening of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica). The goal is to share the reflections, insights, and perspectives of the featured experts, contributing to the ongoing pursuit of enhanced internet freedom in Africa.

ITREALMS gathered that some experts featured in the report include individuals such as Mr. Gbenga Sessan, the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative; Mr. Arthur Gwagwa, a Research Scholar at Utrecht University in The Netherlands; Mr. Edetaen Ojo, the Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA); Ms Emilar Gandhi, the Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Global Strategic Policy Initiatives at Meta (formerly known as Facebook); and Dr. Grace Githaiga, the Chief Executive Officer and Convenor of Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet).

In his foreword to the report, Dr. Wakabi emphasizes the challenges Africa has faced in achieving internet freedom, including state censorship, internet shutdowns, surveillance, and the use of repressive laws. He notes the persistent digital divide, highlighting limited internet access, poor infrastructure, high connectivity costs, and low digital literacy levels as ongoing obstacles.

Dr. Wakabi acknowledged the evolving threats to internet freedom, such as disinformation, information manipulation, and cyber-attacks, potentially fueled by artificial intelligence. 

ITREALMS gathered that the report sought to address these challenges by presenting insights and reflections from the featured experts, providing valuable perspectives for shaping the future of internet freedom in Africa.

Dr. Wakabi called for inclusive advocacy efforts, urging individuals to join the path illuminated by these changemakers. 

He, therefore, called for a more free, secure, and open internet in Africa to ensure that more people connect, no one is left behind, and no voices are silenced.

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Tech leaders unveil non-partisan live-result viewing platform for gubernatorial elections - ITREALMS

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Two Nigerian technology executives, Messrs Oo Nwoye, and Ozo Omosigho have launched Collate, an open and crowdsourced online result collation and viewing platform (ReV) built to aid transparency in the coming gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

In the wake of the controversies that marked the result of Nigeria’s last presidential election, Collate aims to have a robust, documented and centralized data of all polling unit results in all states in real time. To achieve this, at least one electorate from all 176,846 polling units across the federation is required to pre-register on the platform before Saturday and upload election results at their polling unit in real time.

Airtel, Microsoft, TD unveil smartbox bundles for SMEs - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced a partnership with Microsoft and foremost tech and solutions distribution giant, TD Africa to unveil Smartbox, office Internet bundles exclusively designed to significantly empower and improve the productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.

The Airtel Office Internet Smartbox bundles provide SMEs with unfettered access to uninterrupted and reliable Internet connectivity, affordable data plans, free business domain, Microsoft 365 licenses, unrivalled Internet speed and complimentary data, among many benefits.

FG sets December deadline to unveil National Dig Once Policy - ITREALMS

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Professor Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has disclosed that Nigeria is giving the final touches to its proposed National Dig Once Policy, hinting that there is a plan to unveil the policy before the end of 2022.

Pantami made the disclosure in Lagos at the just concluded fourth edition of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) on Dig Once Policy and Fibre Strategy in Nigeria with the theme: Laying the Foundation for Ubiquitous Broadband for Nigeria’s Economic Breakthrough.

Official: Business Journal to unveil newspaper - ITREALMS

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Business Journal has officially unveiled plans towards the public presentation of Business Journal Newspaper on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Radisson Hotel (former Protea), 42/44, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja.

The event would be chaired by Mr. O. S. Thomas, the Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) while Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will deliver the keynote address on: The Media in National Development: A Case Study of the Telecom Revolution in Nigeria.

Nollywood: Azuh Amatus to unveil 2 new books on October 9 - ITREALMS

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The publisher of leading online newspaper DAYLIGHT, Azuh Amatus will be unveiling and presenting his two new books, FAMOUS FACES...Interactions with Nollywood Stars and Stakeholders, to the public on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

The forthcoming evening of glamour, glitz, relaxation and networking holds elaborately at the upscale Colonades Hotels, on 21 Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, with the red carpet beginning at 4.PM.

Ukodie to unveil comprehensive book on ICT industry @eWorld Forum'22 - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria’s pioneer ICT journalist and chronicler, Mr. Aaron Ukodie, is set to unveil one of the most authoritative and comprehensive books on the industry.

The unveiling of the book, scheduled to hold on July 7, 2022, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Lagos, comes with a seminal discussion, under the eWorld Forum ’22, on how to further push forward the frontiers of broadband connectivity and the consolidation of 4G and deployment of 5G networks across the country.

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat unveil development agenda for Lagos - ITREALMS

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Friday unveiled their development agenda for the state ahead of the March 2nd gubernatorial election. 

Tagged project THEME, five pillars of development will focus on traffic and transportation, health and the environment, education and technology, making Lagos a 21st century economy, as well as entertainment and tourism, among other issues.

Unfolding their plans, both Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat who jointly spoke to a cross section of audience at a private event centre in the capital of the State, said project THEME as a strategy was conceived after wide consultations with all stakeholders on the challenges and the future Lagos state.

"We didn't just prepare the THEME documents in our bedrooms or in one hotel or inside a board room. The documents came from our numerous engagements with the people of Lagos State, telling us what their needs are and the immediate intervention they require on any challenge", Sanwo-Olu stated.

While unveiling of “A Vision for a Greater Lagos,” which was attended by the party leaders, captains of industry, artisans and supporters, Sanwo-Olu further stated that he and his deputy are convinced that in spite of many achievements in governance of Lagos since 1999, there is still much to be done to fully realise the potentials of the State.

Speaking on Traffic Management and Transportation, the APC standard bearer said he has identified about 60 traffic gridlocks in the state and that gridlock red spots in some parts of the state such as Third Mainland Bridge and Lekki-Ikoyi/Admiralty Way and Lekki Toll Plaza, among others will be resolved within nine months of his administration, saying "we promised to implement a more effective public transport system, reactivate the rail system, extend water transport services, expand and improve network of roads", he assured.

On Health and Environment, Sanwo-Olu promised to ensure the presence of minimum of three doctors, three nurses and five community health workers in all 354 Primary Health Centre (PHCs) by 2021 and provide 10 new PHCs for riverine and other underserved areas, adding that his government would optimize waste management, improve drainage and disposal of wastewater across the metropolis.

Speaking on “Making Lagos a 21stCentury Economy,” the APC Gubernatorial candidate said the administration will create a conducive business environment to attract investments and industries, support the growth of the local economy, empower the workforce using local talent to drive job and wealth creation, encourage youth development and provide support for key economic sectors like agriculture, housing and security.

Sanwo-Olu's running mate, Dr. Hamzat, while speaking on the plan for Education and Technology said the incoming administration will introduce measures to address three broad issues, namely: students, teachers and school infrastructure, adding that government will invest heavily in developing a strong pool of talented and well-trained young people to drive economic development.

"We want to assure Lagosians that there would be increase budgetary allocation for education from 12.07 per cent to 18 per cent during the tenure of our administration if we win the election. Besides, the state government will collaborate with industry, Federal government and academia to update the education curriculum to reflect current and future industry needs.

As for the Entertainment and Tourism sectors, Hamzat said the administration's desire is to make Lagos the foremost entertainment and tourism destination in Africa. "As such, our government will work with stakeholders to facilitate the creation of a fully equipped and functional film city that will include an academy to encourage skills training", he said, adding that their administration will develop sports as a viable economic platform with the introduction of a new sport policy.

" We will galvanise grassroots participation in sport and revive periodic community sports competition, street sports championship and community shield periodically to promote wellness, community spirit and generate employment".

The event ended with official presentation of the candidates and their development agenda to the audience by former senator of Lagos West Senatorial District, Mr. Ganiyu Solomon.

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Pix: L-R.Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, APC governorship candidate, his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat and her husband, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat