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Friday, February 05, 2021

Danbatta: Public safety, key to NCC's emergency centres - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that promotion of public safety is key to the establishment of its Emergency Communication Centres, reports 
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This is coming as NCC received two international recognitions from the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) and the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in acknowledgment of the transformational role of the ECCs in providing succor to Nigerians who are in emergencies.


Konga leverages e-Commerce to boost local farmers - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite retail giant, has once again led from the front, revolutionizing agriculture in Nigeria by leveraging e-Commerce in helping rural farmers access better agricultural inputs such as crop seedlings, fertilizers and much more at highly competitive prices.

The initiative, a first in Africa, is a partnership with UKAid-funded Frontier Technology Livestreaming established in 2016 to help innovators apply frontier technologies to the biggest challenges in development.


Thursday, February 04, 2021

Executed Igbo soldiers: Human rights activists, lawyers dismissed Nigerian Army denial - ITREALMS

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Over 25 human rights activist groups have dismissed the denial of the Nigerian Army over the alleged secret trial and execution of six Nigerian soldiers recently in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The six soldiers, ITREALMS gathered, were reportedly of Igbo extraction and all Christians.


Oyo hosts free cancer screening - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State government has organised a free breast and cervical cancer screening programme for women of reproductive age in the state, declaring that it remains committed to putting an end to the spread of the disease in the state, reports 
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The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello, who disclosed this at the sensitisation programme organised by the Ministry of Health to commemorate the 2021 World Cancer Day, said the day was observed to raise awareness on cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

FG to slash duties on vehicles, NCS fully automated says Customs - ITREALMS

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Plans have been advanced for the slashing of duties on various vehicles by the Federal Government (FG), just as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its fully automated, reports ITREALMS.

Vehicles are used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, lorry, or cart to name but a few.

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Why in-house R&D often beats acquired tech - ITREALMS

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When it comes to choosing technology providers for their businesses, CTOs and IT leaders have two options. The first is adopting a 'best-of-breed' approach, which involves hand-picking several disparate apps and products by different vendors, each one serving a specific need effectively.

The second option is to take a 'single vendor/integrated stack' approach, choosing one tech provider who offers a suite of pre-integrated applications that addresses multiple business requirements in one go. Customers today increasingly prefer the second option to streamline their business processes.


Farmers' secretary denied Igangan youths walked out on Makinde - ITREALMS

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The youth leaders from Igangan have denied insinuations that they walked out on Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday, when he held a Town Hall meeting in the area, reports ITREALMS.

General Secretary of the Ibarapaland Farmers' Association, Mr. Taiwo Adeagbo, who spoke on behalf of the community, stated that no one walked out on the governor.

Minister mourns Tony Momoh, 'A rare patriot' is gone - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has lamented the death of one of his predecessors, Prince Tony Momoh, saying his demise has robbed Nigeria of a rare patriot and a respected elder statesman.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister expressed his profound shock and sadness at the death of Prince Momoh, who was also a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).


PTF builds its accountability record - ITREALMS

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“As of 25th January, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) had received an initial release of N22.1 billion, with only 59.8% of this figure utilized or committed thus far. This is because of the efficiency in the system plus the support from partners and donors that allowed the government to be judicious with the use of the funds thus far. The entire PTF funds were expected to be exhausted by the end of September 2020. Based on current projections, these funds may likely last until the end of June 2021 and contribute to the response.” Information from a PTF insider.

As should be expected, there is growing public interest about the funds allocated to the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and its management of public resources. The less charitable even throw huge figures in the air either for mischief or as winks in the dark.


Makinde: We've turned heat on kidnappers, criminals in Ibarapa, Oke Ogun - ITREALMS

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Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared on Monday that the state government has turned the heat on kidnappers and criminals in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun axis of the state, adding that the state will succeed in routing them.

Governor Makinde, who was speaking at different spots in Ibarapaland where he engaged the people in town hall meetings, said that his administration will get the criminals to account for their heinous acts in the state.