Uwaje calls for immortalising Tayo Adeyemi with 'Digital Journalism Excellence Award' - WeekendReflections@ITREALMS

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Renowned Information Technology (IT) thought leader, Chief Chris Uwaje, has called for the immortalisation of the late Olutayo Adeyemi, describing him as “a digital comet whose brilliance illuminated the path of technology-driven journalism in Nigeria.”

Uwaje, who is the Principal Consultant and CEO of Connect Technologies Limited, as well as former President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), made the call in an emotional tribute titled “There Goes a digital Comet: Lessons from the Demise of a Digital Enigma at the Speed of Insightful Journalism.”

Tribute to Tayo Adewusi: There goes a digital comet by Chris Uwaje - ITREALMS

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Lessons from the demise of a digital enigma at the speed of insightful journalism

First, we pray for Tayo’s gentle soul to rest in perfect peace. 🙏
He came, he saw, and he conquered the digital landscape with incredible performance. ❤️

Tayo was a silent conqueror; an achiever driven by inquisitive humility that dismantled every challenge along the pathways of his mind-blowing journalistic adventure.

Power woes threaten Nigeria’s telecoms future, why policy must step in by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s telecom sector is running on fumes, literally. In this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS feature, REMMY NWEKE, warns that chronic power shortages and dependence on generators threaten broadband goals, competitiveness, and digital transformation unless energy and telecom policies align urgently for sustainability.

The Nigeria’s chronic electricity shortages have moved beyond households and factories to become a direct bottleneck for the nation’s telecommunications sector with operators now being forced to run thousands of generators daily to keep base stations and data centres functional.

RMRDC Targets 30% value addition policy on export of local raw materials - ITREALMS

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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at achieving a minimum of 30% value addition on all exports of local raw materials. 

The initiative is designed to boost the competitiveness of Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and enhance the nation’s industrial base.

GOCOP 2025: Mojeed urges stronger support for professional journalists - ITREALMS

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The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times, Mr. Muskilu Mojeed, has called on the Nigerian government to provide sustained support for professional journalists, emphasizing their critical role in bridging the gap between campaign promises and governance realities.

Mojeed made this appeal during a panel session at the 9th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), held in Lagos on Thursday, with the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

Winning End-of-Year Market in Nigeria: Strategies for Unstoppable Growth by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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The final quarter of the year, especially November and December, is the highest-selling season for many businesses in Nigeria. Consumers are more eager to spend, festive activities drive demand, and competition among brands intensifies. The question is: how do you ensure your business doesn’t just participate, but dominates? The answer lies in strategic positioning. 

To attract the larger market, businesses must go beyond price slashes and quick promotions. Instead, they need to study their market, understand their target audience, and build a comprehensive marketing campaign that covers every aspect of the sales funnel.

Danlami Nmodu emerges GOCOP president, takes over from Chigbo - ITREALMS

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... As GOCOP inaugurates new executive committee

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has inaugurated a new executive committee after a keenly contested election in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The new EXCO is headed by Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President. Other officers include Mr. Olumide Iyanda, Deputy President; Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, General Secretary; Mr. Akeem Oyetunji, Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Ngozi Onyeakusi, Treasurer, Mr. Moses Ebosele, Financial Secretary; and Ms. Kemi Yesufu as Publicity Secretary.

Prioritising eye health in Nigeria on World Sight Day 2025 by Elizabeth Eromosele - ITREALMS

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"The eyes are the window to the soul," is a popular statement. The truth is that the eyes are also the window to education, productivity, and quality of life. Imagine a child in Lagos struggling to read from the board, not because she is lazy or distracted, but because her eyesight is failing. Picture a farmer in Katsina unable to tend to his crops, not because the rains failed, but because cataracts have clouded his vision. Consider the office worker in Port Harcourt who squints endlessly at his computer screen because he cannot afford a simple pair of glasses. These are not distant stories - they are daily realities for millions of Nigerians.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the world will pause to observe World Sight Day, an annual event that shines a spotlight on blindness, vision impairment, and the importance of eye health. This year’s theme, #LoveYourEyes, is a rallying call for individuals, communities, and governments to make eye care accessible, available, and affordable for all. 

WAEC’s new subject combination is confusion masquerading as reform by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subject combinations for the 2026 examination. 

In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a manner that defies logic, stifles student choice, and risks undermining years of learning.

Anambra shines with Nine prizes @2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards - ITREALMS

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Anambra State has reaffirmed its dominance in Nigeria’s education sector, clinching nine major honours at the 2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards held on Sunday in Abuja.

Leading the pack, Woliwo Primary School II, Onitsha, emerged as the Overall Best School in Nigeria, a feat that underscores the state’s tradition of academic excellence and innovation. The remarkable outing also saw Pinkberry International School, Odume, Obosi, named First Runner-up for Best Approved Private School, while Emmanuel Ndibe of St. Theresa’s Secondary School, Enugwu Ukwu, received recognition as First Runner-up in the Approved Private Senior Secondary School category.