GITEX2020: Kicks off tomorrow, Nigeria focuses on youth-led enterprises - ITREALMS

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As the 40th edition of the GITEX Technology Week kicks off tomorrow in Dubia, Nigeria would join over 80 other countries in participating with focus on youth-led enterprises, reports ITREALMS.

The four-day event, ITREALMS gathered, holds between December 6 and 10, this year, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubia.

Nigeria’s participation in GITEX 2020 is anchored on promoting youth-led enterprises to showcase innovations coming from its tech startups community, and the country’s strong policy-thrust on digital economy.

Nigeria: Finally, US removes visa reciprocity fees - ITREALMS

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The United State (US) has removed the final part of visa reciprocity fees on Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

"Effective December 2, 2020, the reciprocity schedule for Nigeria changed to remove all reciprocity fees for the nonimmigrant visa categories," official confirmed. 

FG chronicles efforts to keep #EndSARS under control - ITREALMS

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SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN LAGOS ON TUESDAY, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020.

Gentlemen of the press, good morning. Thank you for always honouring our invitation. 

I have called this meeting so I can brief you on recent developments across the country, especially in the wake of the #EndSARS protest.

Open letter to Gov. David Umahi over wild, infantile, utter senseless accusations - ITREALMS

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Open letter to Governor David Umahi on his wild, infantile, and utterly senseless accusations against my person.

Copy: 

1. The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria 
2. Inspector – General of Police 
3. Director – General, State Security Service 
4. Chief of Defence Staff 

In a widely circulated media briefing on the 27th November after a formal Ebonyi State security council meeting, Governor Umahi stated as follows: 

ITU launches updated tools for Maritime industry, allocates frequency​​​ - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the Radio Regulations Table of Frequency Allocations Software as well as the Maritime Manual, which provides details on the modern maritime radio systems and the operational procedures to be followed by a ship or coast station in the event of a distress situation at sea.​

"We are delighted to avail the Maritime Manual and the Table of Frequency Allocations Software to our membership, which are the result of the hard-won agreements reached at the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference," said ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao.

ICPC tracks 722 constituency projects - ITREALMS

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked some 722 constituency projects across the country, reports ITREALMS.

According to the phase 2 interim report of Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTi) made available to ITREALMS by ICPC, the 722 projects selected for tracking within the focal sectors of education, water resources, agriculture, power and health.

Buhari mourns Gen. Domkat Bali - ITREALMS

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The President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has condoled with the people and government of Plateau State over the passing of an illustrious son and highly decorated retired military officer, Gen. Domkat Bali, who served the country as Minister of Defence died at the age of 80 years, reports ITREALMS.

Buhari, ITREALMS gathered, spoke with the wife of the deceased, Esther on Friday, also commiserated with other family members, friends and professional associates of the former member of the Supreme Military Council and Armed Forces Ruling Council, after rising through the ranks, with a distinguished military career, reaching the peak as Chief of Defence Staff. 

The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu quoted President Buhari in a press statement available to ITREALMS as believing that the records of bravery and patriotism of Gen. Bali, the Ponzhi Tarok, will continue to inspire young military officers, while the foundation he laid in all the commands he headed will always be remembered.

Meanwhile the Federal Government (FG) has constituted a delegation led by the Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) to visit the family, and condole with government and people of the state over the loss.

Further, Buhari prayed that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed and comfort his family.

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US Opportunity Funds: 19 Nigerians to benefit from $2.17m scholarship - ITREALMS

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Nineteen high achieving, low-income students from southern Nigeria have received full scholarships totaling $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2020/2021 academic session. This feat was made possible through the Opportunity Funds Program of the United States Consulate General in Lagos, with support from Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited.

During a reception held in Lagos in honor of the U.S. bound students, United States Consul General Claire Pierangelo congratulated each of them on their successes. She urged the scholars to make the most of their opportunity to get a top-notch education while gaining first-hand experience of American life and culture.

Why Shell, NNPC donated ICT Centre to Enugu State varsity - ITREALMS

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Leading deep-water energy company, The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has donated a state-of-the-art Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology as part of the NNPC/SNEPCo ICT support programme launched in 2007 under the sponsorship of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), reports ITREALMS.

Handing over the facility to the state government, recently, Managing Director of SNEPCo, Bayo Ojulari, said the ICT centre would help students and teachers to maximize the value of quality education in information and technology in the fast-paced digital world.

NLNG wins World LNG award for outstanding contribution in 2020 - ITREALMS

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Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has won the most outstanding contribution in the industry award as a joint winner at the ongoing 2020 World LNG Virtual Summit and Award, reports ITREALMS.
 

NLNG emerged the winner alongside Kpler in a nomination group comprising British Petroleum (B.P.), Chart Industries, Natural Gas Company (DEFA), Qatar Petroleum and Sempra LNG. The award was the first of two awarded by summit organiser, DMG Events. According to DMG Events, the Annual LNG Award is awarded to a company from the LNG value chain that has excelled in the previous 12 months and made positive commercial or technical contribution to the LNG business.