CEMESO urges collective action to build truly disability-inclusive societies as Nigeria marks IDPD 2025 - ITREALMS

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As the world commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 on December 3rd, the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) joins the global community in highlighting the urgent need to accelerate efforts toward creating truly inclusive societies for all, particularly in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Instituted through United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3, IDPD serves as a vital platform to deepen understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of the over one billion persons with disabilities globally.

Inside Nigeria's Terror Economy: How digital traceability can stop precious stone financing by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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Terror financing relies on gold's anonymity. REMMY NWEKE in this episode of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS, exposes Nigeria's "Golden Loophole" channeling millions to terror groups, detailing how digital traceability, Blockchain, and AI can seal this critical financial artery.

Artery of anonymity:
This investigative report dissects the financial mechanism sustaining terrorism in Nigeria, revealing the sophisticated exploitation of the nation’s loosely regulated precious metals and stones (PMS) sector.

Analysis by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) confirms that the illicit gold and gemstone trade, acting as a "Golden Loophole," channels hundreds of millions of dollars annually to terror groups. 

This report outlines the Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) typologies utilized, establishes the geographical nexus between illegal mining and militancy in the North-West, and proposes a comprehensive digital-forensic framework for mine-to-market traceability to neutralize this critical financial pipeline.

Damissah, Sirajo, other Eminent Personalities Get PSR Nigerian Achievements Awards - ITREALMS

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As part of events marking the silver jubilee of prominent society media publication PSR, some eminent Nigerians across diverse professional backgrounds have been honoured with the Nigerian Achievements Awards 2025.

The roll call includes Hilary Damissah, a seasoned and versatile media and communication professional and Dr Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, President of the Nigeria Computer Society among others.

FEC approves 4,000 new telecom towers to deepen digital access, inclusion across Nigeria - ITREALMS

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… Targets 23 million underserved citizens, boosts rural commerce, security and connectivity

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), Nigeria’s highest policy-making body, has approved the rollout of 4,000 additional telecoms towers to expand digital access and accelerate inclusion in underserved communities nationwide, reports ITREALMS.

The approval was issued at Wednesday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

OPHK Commander commends outgoing UN OCHA chief, Jensen, for strengthening North East humanitarian response - ITREALMS

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The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has applauded the outgoing Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in Nigeria, Mr. Trond Jensen, for his exceptional leadership, partnership, and commitment to humanitarian coordination in the North East, reports ITREALMS.

The commendation was made on Thursday, 4 December 2025, when Mr. Jensen paid a farewell visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK, Maiduguri.

NUJ Lagos mourns veteran journalist, Ariyo Akinola - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has expressed profound grief over the passing of veteran journalist and unionist, Comrade Ariyo Akinola, a respected professional who served with distinction at the New Nigerian Newspapers. He passed away on Wednesday night in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

In an official condolence message jointly signed by Adeleye Ajayi, Chairman, and Tunde Olalere, Secretary, the Council described Akinola as “a dedicated journalist, an exemplary unionist, and a humble leader whose footprints remain indelible in the history of NUJ Lagos State Council.”

Automation Pays Off: NCDMB crowned PEBEC’s Best in Ease of Doing Business for 4th year - ITREALMS

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... PEBEC DG Commends Board’s Tech-Driven Reforms for Minimizing Human Interference in Operations

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has cemented its status as a champion of digital transformation in public service, winning the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Transparency and Efficiency Champion Award for the fourth consecutive year, reports ITREALMS. 

The Board topped the national Ease of Doing Business rankings in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Nigerians in U.S. demand action on 'Christian Genocide,' call on FBI to release redacted Tinubu files - ITREALMS

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... Save Nigeria Group USA rallies @Capitol, cites 52,000 killed and 11m displaced, urges full CPC enforcement

A large coalition of Nigerians, under the aegis of the Save Nigeria Group USA (SNG-USA), on Tuesday rallied at the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, demanding urgent intervention from the United States government regarding the protracted security crisis in Nigeria and seeking accountability regarding the academic and financial records of President Bola Tinubu, reports ITREALMS.

The protest, which drew members from across the United States, focused heavily on the over 52,000 Nigerians reportedly killed in sectarian violence and the 11 million citizens trapped in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country. The rally was bolstered by activists from other African countries and supportive Americans.

World AIDS Day 2025: BAYWO foundation champions stigma-free Lagos, drives policy for HIV response - ITREALMS

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The BAYWO Foundation marked World AIDS Day 2025 by leading a powerful coalition of international and local organizations dedicated to accelerating the end of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

Supported by global partners, including HER Voice, Y+ Global, and ANAYD, the foundation reinforced the collective commitment to achieving the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat.

The commemoration served as a vital platform focusing on three critical areas: deepening community awareness on HIV prevention, enhancing access to testing and treatment services, and reinforcing the urgent call for a stigma-free society.

BAYWO Foundation collaborated closely with key local stakeholders, including the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) and civil society groups such as NYNETHA, NEPWHAN, and APYIN.

The foundation's efforts were highly visible and multi-pronged: A massive HIV awareness walk spanned strategic routes across the city, complementing extensive community sensitization activities. 

These grassroots efforts were paired with high-level advocacy engagements specifically aimed at strengthening health policy and resource mobilization within the Lagos State government’s HIV response strategy.

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Policy tug-of-war: Experts clash on Tinubu’s reforms, security crisis dominates debate @People’s Parliament - ITREALMS

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A national conversation hosted by the People’s Parliament of the Initiative for Good and Informed Citizenship on the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration has yielded sharply divergent assessments on economic recovery, even as panelists and attendees delivered unanimous condemnation of the worsening national security crisis. 

The virtual forum, titled “Is Nigeria Getting Better?”, featured a dynamic mix of an economist, a branding expert, and a policy critic, drawing participants from Nigeria and the diaspora to assess the government two and a half years into its tenure.