Nigeria, Brazil central banks deepen cooperation - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has held talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca Galípolo, to strengthen economic and financial cooperation between the two countries, reports ITREALMS.

The engagement, which took place during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, formed part of a broader working visit by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) team to the Banco Central do Brasil.

GOCOP 2025 annual conference gets October 9th date - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The conference, which is the ninth edition, is themed: Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.

Lagos State’s ₦100m nutrition fund anchors circular economy for food security - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Government has re-approved a ₦100 million fund to combat child malnutrition, an investment that extends beyond public health, acting as a crucial anchor for the state's transition toward a more circular food economy, reports ITREALMS.

This financial commitment, ITREALMS gathered, followed intense advocacy from organizations like the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), according to the Executive Secretary, Mr. Sunday Okoronkwo.

Nigeria: All On chairman urges bold investments to bridge energy gap - ITREALMS

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Nigeria needs bold investments to address the energy deficit that affects millions of households and industries, Chairman of off-grid impact investment company All On, and Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams has declared, reports ITREALMS.

Addressing business leaders at the 2025 International Business Conference & Expo of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Adams, who assumed the role of All On Board Chairman last month, quoted statistics showing that over 80 million Nigerians lacked access to reliable electricity.

Dangote Group seals deal with Ethiopia on $2.5bn fertilizer plant - ITREALMS

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Major move to industrialize Africa's agriculture and enhance food security has led Dangote Group and the Government of Ethiopia, through its strategic investment arm Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), following a shareholder agreement to build a world-class urea fertilizer production complex, reports ITREALMS.

The ambitious project, valued at up to $2.5 billion, will be one of the largest industrial investments in Ethiopian history. It will establish a single-site urea fertilizer complex in Gode, with a massive production capacity of up to 3 million metric tons per annum. This scale will place the facility among the top five largest urea complexes globally.

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."

Airtel Nigeria doubles investment for nationwide digital transformation - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria has doubled investments to expand and strengthen its network infrastructure, aimed at bridging the country's digital divide, reports ITREALMS. 

The company's Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, revealed the plan during an appearance on NTA's Economy Watch, stating the increased funding will accelerate key network initiatives.

Zik FM 96.3 Head of Station, Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, passes away - ITREALMS

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The media industry in Nigeria is mourning the loss of veteran journalist and broadcaster, Comrade Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, the Head of Station at Zik FM 96.3 Radio in Umuahia. She passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This sad development was confirmed by Zik FM's Chairman/CEO, Isaac Okorafor, in a press statement available to ITREALMS on Thursday. He described her death as a significant loss for both the station and the wider media community.

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.

PRCAN mourns passage of NIPR council member, Mallam Bashir Chedi - ITREALMS

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The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Mallam Bashir Chedi, a distinguished member of the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), at the age of 65, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement signed by Dr. Monday Ashibogwu, Public Relations Officer of PRCAN and available to ITREALMS, described the late Mallam Chedi as an accomplished professional, a consummate communicator, and a pillar of integrity whose contributions to the growth of public relations in Nigeria will remain indelible.