Renaissance backs Bonny’s tourism, investment vision beyond oil - ITREALMS

The Renaissance Africa Energy Company has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the sustainable development and economic diversification of Bonny Kingdom, positioning the historic island to emerge as a premier tourism and investment destination in Nigeria and across the African continent, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on Wednesday at the Bonny Island Tourism and Investment Summit (tagged ‘Discover Bonny’), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance, Mr. Tony Attah, highlighted the imperative of creating new pathways to prosperity beyond the oil and gas sector.

ITREALMS Media Announces 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF), Focuses on Sustaining WSIS Vision and Multistakeholder Synergy - ITREALMS

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As the global community accelerates toward a more integrated digital future, ITREALMS Media Group, through its flagship digital rights initiative, the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF), has officially announced the 2026 edition of its annual convening on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D).

The forum, scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos, will bring together policymakers, tech innovators, and civil society under the theme: “Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria.”

CBN unveils Payments System Vision 2028 - ITREALMS

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…sets blueprint for inclusive, innovative, and secure financial ecosystem

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a new strategic framework designed to shape the future of the country’s digital financial ecosystem and position Nigeria as a global leader in payments innovation.

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the PSV 2028 Project Committee in Lagos on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Director of the Payments System Policy Department (PSPD), Mr. Musa Itopa Jimoh, described the initiative as a “national assignment” capable of transforming the way individuals, businesses, and government interact within the financial system.

Sports: Uzodimma backs Chiney Ogwumike’s vision for girl-child empowerment - ITREALMS

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The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has received the Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated to empowering the girl-child through sports.

On behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, warmly welcomed the American superstar to the State, describing her as a shining example of the excellence of Imo women in sports and other sectors.

Delta-Five and Oborevwori’s education vision by Ray Umukoro - ITREALMS

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Call them President Bola Tinubu’s kids; then Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s children. You won’t be wrong. For in reality, that sums up the story of five young Deltans who left Nigeria as national champions to compete in Qatar and returned to the country as global champions. They brought honour and fame to Nigeria, to Delta state and to their respective schools and families.

Take a bow: Wisdom Chukwuma of Government College, Ughelli; Otorvo Uyoyou of Alegbo Secondary School, Effurun; Abraham Honour of Okpaka Secondary School, Okpaka; Ekhamateh Splendour of Government Model Secondary School, Asaba; and Alika Daniel of Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale. They are all students of public schools in Delta.

NNPC/Shell vision first outreach: Over 2,000 benefit @Lagos community - ITREALMS

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A recent outreach program organized by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) as part of their Vision First initiative has brought joy to over 2,000 individuals in a Lagos community, with many beneficiaries testifying to restored sight after receiving medical attention.

The five-day outreach, which took place in the Mushin Local Council Development Area, was the fourth in Lagos since the introduction of the Vision First initiative in 2022. During the program, a medical team performed 245 eye surgeries, including 198 cataract and 47 Pterygium surgeries. 

Vision first: NNPC, Shell's healthcare scheme makes difference in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The fourth edition of Vision First, a flagship health program of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), kicked off in Mushin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on July 7, reports ITREALMS.

The outreach provided eye and cardiovascular screenings, surgeries, and general health education to thousands of people.

Kyari outlines vision for Nigeria's energy, plans 12 CNG stations loading - ITREALMS

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The Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has reiterated the company's commitment to resolving Nigeria's energy trilemma, by ensuring energy security, sustainable growth and energy affordability.

Kyari disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition themed: "Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth and Affordability" in Lagos, on Monday.

World Sight Day 2024: A focus on child vision, eye health in Nigeria by Ugo Enwerem - ITREALMS

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Eyes are often called the mirrors of the soul, but they are much more than that. They are vital to how we engage with the world, influencing how we learn, work, and experience life. Yet, millions of people around the world, including many in Nigeria, are losing the ability to see clearly, with devastating consequences for their health, education, and economic prospects.

As we approach World Sight Day 2024 on October 10, it’s time to renew our commitment to tackling visual impairment, with this year’s focus on children. The theme, “Love Your Eyes – Protect Your Future,” is a powerful reminder that early action can prevent many of the issues that lead to vision loss and blindness. For Nigeria, where over 4.25 million adults suffer from some form of visual impairment and 1.13 million are living with blindness, eye health is more critical than ever.

NNPC launches Vision First @Ilaje Lagos - ITREALMS

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… Over 1,000 persons get free eye-care services

The NNPC Ltd has flagged off the third edition of the Vision First Programme, as part of comprehensive community-focused healthcare outreach targeted at the Ilaje community and its environs in Bariga, Lagos State.

The Vision First programme is a continuation of NNPC Ltd/ SNEPCo Production Sharing Contract (PSC) commitment to advancing health and well-being within its host communities. Through this initiative, over 1,000 individuals will receive free eye care services, alongside a range of general healthcare provisions. The services include cardiovascular screening, BMI assessments, laboratory services, consultations, treatment of mild and chronic diseases, and distribution of insecticide-treated nets.

Nigerians suffering CVS hit 65% - ITREALMS

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The Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Nigeria has reached a prevalence stage with 65 per cent, reports ITREALMS.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), ITREALMS gathered, has become the leading occupational hazard of the 21st century, which causes the critical public health issues in this digital era.

NNPC/SNEPCo open Vision First @Lagos Island - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo’s) have joined forces to open Vision First programme, in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Vision First, ITREALMS gathered is a free medical eye care outreach for Lagos Island community which opened on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Mega cake event involves vision, courage, funds & intelligence says SND boss - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer, SND Business Solutions, Mr. Daniel Edet David is a versatile chef who spoke with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO, says a mega cake event involves vision, courage, capable funds and high level intelligence.

Excerpts:

How did you get your brand name?
From my mum, my mother gave me the name SND, while CAC gave me business solutions
SND simply means "Sea Never Dries".

Siemens contributes to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s vision in advancing digitalization - ITREALMS

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Siemens has contributed to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in an affort to digitalise the food and beverage industry and boost efficiency, reports ITREALMS.

The Nairobi Bottler’s Embakasi Plant based in Nairobi, Kenya, ITREALMS gathered is a fully owned subsidiary by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), which received a Totally Integrated Automation training rig from Siemens Digital Industries South Africa to enable skills development in Digitalization Technologies.

The training rig completed with an extensive portfolio under Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) will serve as a pivotal role in training apprentices, trainees and current employees to understand the current and future value of Food & Beverage manufacturing plant operations. It will prepare engineers and technicians to take complete value of the latest automation solution and develop themselves for carrying out technical activities related to migration and management of S7-1500 PLC, HMIs, Servo Drives etc. This rig was configured and supplied in conjunction with International Energy Technik (IET), a local Kenyan Company and a Siemens Partner.

As Eric Nyakundi, Electrical Engineer at CCBA’s Embakasi plant, explains, “It perfectly fits into our business goals and overall strategy of capability development and asset care strategies. The bulk of our control systems are based on Siemens Products hence the direct transfer of skills and knowledge acquired in training to our manufacturing facilities. This is in in line with the new supply chain philosophy of growing and developing engineering capacity in our manufacturing facilities and the overall asset care strategy.”

Nyakundi further states, “The automation teams the machine specialists, the electrical artisans and the apprentices at CCBA will be trained on this rig. These teams are responsible for supporting the manufacturing facilities in realising the company business goals in manufacturing.

“The soft drink market is characterized by frequently changing and often short-lived trends. Soft drink manufacturers must always be able to rapidly adapt their production to new requirements – and to always work efficiently and produce optimal quality. Digitalization gives them the flexibility they need to accomplish this while also boosting energy efficiency, states Ralf Leinen, Senior Vice President for Siemens Digital Industries, Southern and Eastern Africa. Siemens and CCBA have a historic successful partnership in Africa. Digital Industries is proud to have contributed towards a fully automated solution that can assist with engineering skills.”

Siemens also created a 3D point cloud scan of the entire plant. This data from the scan can be utilized with Siemens NX platform tool to analyze and plan projects. This is a step closer towards digitalization, where engineering time will reduce thereby reducing time to market. Automation products, showcased in the rig, help in collecting the necessary data of process and packaging lines, which ultimately can value add information in the NX tool for further analysis.

“Ongoing education and training have a positive effect for both business and society. At Siemens we believe in investing in the long-term and creating value for our customers and the societies we operate in. We will continuously support CCBA’s vision in shaping their digital future,” concludes Sabine, Siemens CEO, Southern and Eastern Africa.

Uboshe Uboshe/Editor


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Digital government vision for her kingdom - ITREALMS

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As digital transformation continues to play a fundamental role in shaping the way governments across the world adapt to new opportunities and challenges, International Data Corporation (IDC) has published an in-depth analysis to spur debate, share data, highlight best practices, and assess the impact of ICT on digital government initiatives globally and in Saudi Arabia. Titled 'A Digital Government Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia', the report leverages insights from the Kingdom’s most senior ICT decision makers to help guide the implementation of Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program (NTP).

Due to several macroeconomic and societal actors, countries are increasingly competing with each other for talent, foreign investment and development. Ensuring that their digital infrastructure is in place has become a major differentiator. This, in turn, has pushed countries both regionally and globally to emplace national strategies to enhance smart government performance. Vision 2030 sets out a long-term economic blueprint for reducing Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil, strengthening the nation's economy, attracting investment, and improving the lives of its citizens.

In line with this, the NTP provides relevant government entities with a detailed roadmap – including regional and global benchmarks, performance indicators, and expected outcomes – for achieving the goals set out by Vision 2030. The successful outcomes of these programs will be driven by the rapid adoption and well-planned execution of digital initiatives. They will be supported by technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and governed by digital program offices that will monitor their cross-functional impact.

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