Ichechi Okonkwo: Nigeria’s real estate sector yearns for female leadership– ITREALMS

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Amidst renewed calls for gender inclusion, Ichechi Okonkwo, CEO of renowned real estate firm, Victoria Crest (VCH), has supported calls for more female participation in the Nigerian real estate industry, asserting that Nigerian women can excel at anything they do if they have the right resolve and are willing to earn their place.

The property mogul was speaking during a recent edition of the Good Citizen radio show on Inspiration FM 92.3, as a guest on the show’s ‘Entrepreneur’ series. Sponsored by Sustainability Consulting firm, CSR – in- Action and Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, a grant making non-profit organization, and hosted by renowned sustainability advocate and consultant, Bekeme Masade Olowola, the Good Citizen show features discussions on pertinent public issues related to corporate citizenship in Nigeria.

All is set: Danbatta to keynote @2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum - ITREALMS

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The stage is now set for the 13th edition of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and public presentation of Sagacity of a digital revolution authored by Remmy Nweke, reports ITREALMS.

This is is coming as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta would be leading speakers faculty at NDSF’22 holding tomorrow, Thursday, June 9, at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos, with the theme ‘5G: Enthroning Internet Governance for Digital Economy.’

OrientalNews Confab: Experts to brainstorm on Nigeria's financial inclusion initiatives - ITREALMS

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Key stakeholders in Nigeria's financial sector would engage in a robust round table discussion on governments key policy which centers around inclusive financial system that will cover all strata of the society.

The experts drawn from key private sector organisations and regulatory agencies would gather at the inaugural conference on 'Financial Inclusion' being hosted by STANMEG Communications, publishers of Oriental News Nigeria.

Susan Younis joins Mara as CMO - ITREALMS

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The Pan–African crypto exchange platform, Mara, has named Susan Younis its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the company, effective immediately, reports ITREALMS.

Official press statement from Mara available to ITREALMS, Susan was described in her new role, as to oversee end-to-end brand awareness, guide the marketing teams to develop strategy and lead Mara, into a digital finance and crypto market leader across Africa.

TQ establishes mental health facility in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Tranquil and Quest (TQ) Behavioral Health Limited, a subsidiary of GenPsych PC based in the United States of America (USA) has constructed a mental health facility at Lekki, Igbo Efon of Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

The facility, ITREALMS gathered is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by some Nigerians in traveling abroad for medical exercise and treatment.

PMB: Law-abiding citizens abroad must be defended - ITREALMS

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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, June 2, met with some selected Nigerians living in Spain on the sidelines of his official visit, pledging that Nigeria will continue to defend the interests of its nationals living abroad.

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the Diaspora team, which met with the President included John Bosco, President of the association, his deputy, Richard Omoregbe, Super Eagles player who plies his trade with Leganes FC, Madrid, Kenneth Omeruo, Obinna Okafor, a football agent, Mohammed Bashir, a student of Aviation, Segun Adedoyin, studying Global Affairs, and Bright Omorodion, a businessman.

Shoppers storm Konga for mid-year shopping festival - ITREALMS

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The maiden edition of the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, an annual promotion by Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant which kicked off last week, is witnessing massive interest among shoppers across the country.

Checks reveal that the Konga website – www.konga.com – has received significantly increased visits since the month-long promotion went live on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. 

Danbatta assures new WATRA leadership of support - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has promised the new leadership of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) of the unflinching support of the Commission towards advancing the socio-economic agenda of the Assembly for the sub-region.

Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde in a press statement available to ITREALMS quoted Danbatta as giving this assurance during a recent courtesy visit of the executives of WATRA, led by its new Chairman, Sekou Oumar Barry of the Republic of Guinea.

CSO leaders: PDP convention is prospects of what democracy could look like – ITREALMS

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Some civil society leaders have commended the conduct of the national convention of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which held on Saturday in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The convention elected a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 presidential election.

Training, collaboration are key for startups in bakery industry says BobFoldollars boss - ITREALMS

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A certified baker based in Ikorodu-Lagos, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Adebimpe Obileye of BOBFOLDOLLARS CAKES 'N' EVENTS underscores training and collaboration as key for startups. She spoke to ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO.

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I attended Anglican primary school, Ogudu - Ojota,Lagos between 1981 to 1986, before, I proceeded to Ogudu Grammar School, Ojota, Lagos where I had my Junior classes. Then, Bariga Comprehensive High School, Ifako- Gbagada, Lagos from1990 to1992. However, I attended YWCA Vocational Institute, Moloney-Obalende, Lagos with a Certificate in Catering & Hotel management. Also, Diploma in Catering and Hotel management from Nigeria Opportunity Industrialization Centre (NOIC) Lagos1995-1996, among other certifications.