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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

INEC releases timetable for governorship in Bayelsa, Imo & Kogi - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released timetable and schedule of activities for three states' governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi, reports 
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INEC at its weekly meeting held Tuesday 25th October 2022, approved the timetable and schedule of activities for the Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States’ governorship elections.

Airtel, Microsoft, TD unveil smartbox bundles for SMEs - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced a partnership with Microsoft and foremost tech and solutions distribution giant, TD Africa to unveil Smartbox, office Internet bundles exclusively designed to significantly empower and improve the productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
The Airtel Office Internet Smartbox bundles provide SMEs with unfettered access to uninterrupted and reliable Internet connectivity, affordable data plans, free business domain, Microsoft 365 licenses, unrivalled Internet speed and complimentary data, among many benefits.

Rivers Chief of Staff, extols Wike, describes him as 'The King of Infrastructure' - ITREALMS

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The Chief of Staff to the Rivers Governor, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke alongside The New Rivers Vision Team has joined other well-meaning Nigerians, and in particular, Rivers people to extol the leadership acumen, feats, and sagacity of the Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike as well as congratulate him on the Award for Infrastructure Delivery.
Nyesom Wike with Buhari
Woke, in a congratulatory statement, circulated to media houses, and stated that the award could not have come at a better time, if not now, describing it as a well-deserved one, given the laudable infrastructural projects that dot the nooks and crannies of the State.

CSEAN decorates NCC with cybersecurity award, votes for safer internet - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the weekend in Lagos, received a cybersecurity promotion award at the maiden edition of Cybersecurity Merit Awards hosted by the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) which enumerated several steps taken by it to promote a safer Internet.
L-R: Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Reuben Mouka; Chief Operating Officer, Halogen Group, Dr. Wale Adeagbo and Director, New Media and Information Security, NCC, Dr. Alhassan Haru during the presentation of the 2022 Cybersecurity Award for Best Public Sector Organisation to NCC at the maiden Cybersecurity Merit Awards 2022 organised by Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian in Lagos at the weekend.
The award, which was conferred on the Commission, ahead of other contending organizations, listed its sterling contributions to the protection of telecom consumers from all forms of cybercrimes.

Monday, October 24, 2022

NIN machine @Niger Republic: Folayan tasks NIMC to investigate - ITREALMS

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An information technology (IT) expert and religious leader, Rev. Canon Sunday Folayan, has called on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to immediately investigate the use of its machine at Republic of Niger for the National Identification Number (NIN), reports ITREALMS.
Rev. Canon Sunday Folayan
NIN, ITREALMS gathered is for all citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero, that is, at birth and above are eligible to enroll.

FirstBank boosts customers with bouquet offerings - ITREALMS

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its variety of retail products specifically designed to enhance the operations and sustenance of various businesses in the country. The products: Petroleum Dealership Finance (PDF), Operational Vehicle Finance (OVF) and Commercial Mortgage will strengthen the capacity of businesses to meet their immediate and long-term needs which are required to continually impact the socio-economic development of the country.



Commercial Mortgage (CM) is designed to meet the funding needs of established small and medium-scale enterprises in viable businesses to acquire Business/Office Premises. This product is structured to part finance the acquisition of business /office premises and warehouses as the building itself is collateral. With its competitive pricing entailing a tenor of 60 months, flexible repayment period as well as flexible collateral structure, the product is designed for SMEs across different sectors of the country including accounting, tech, legal and other specialised disciplines. To access the product, customers must have been in business for at least 5years and must have maintained an active account with either FirstBank or any reputable bank for a minimum of 6 months.



Operational Vehicle Finance (OVF) is intended to provide part finance to ease the acquisition of brand-new vehicle(s) essential for the day-to-day running of business activities. Its flexible tenure is in 2 variants, comprising 1 - 24 months and 2 – 36 months which is dependent on the brand of the vehicle. The product is also designed for SMEs as well as traders in all sectors of the economy with verifiable cash flow as they will be at an advantage in sustaining the distribution of goods from one location to another. To be eligible for the service, the customer must have been in business for at least 12 months and should have maintained a healthy and active bank account with either FirstBank for a minimum of 6 months or 12 months with other banks.



Petroleum Dealership Finance (PDF) is created to offer working capital finance to filling stations with a DPR licence for the purchase of kerosene (DPK), petrol (PMS), and diesel (AGO). This product facilitates access to financing opportunities to purchase products at competitive rates. A 12months facility tenor with a cash flow lending option up to N20M is also available. The product is packed with lots of exciting benefits including access to up to N20million without providing tangible collateral as it bridges the customers’ liquidity gap while also aiding the continuous replenishment of stock. The product also provides the opportunity to increase the volume of business as well as margins through consistent growth in turnover through credit financing.



To take advantage of the product, interested customer(s) must have a valid DPR license, and maintain an account relationship with FirstBank or any bank for at least 6 months. The dealer must have been in business for at least 24 months and the account must have been operated satisfactorily without a history of returned cheques or previous default on facility or facilities granted.



According to Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank: “as a bank woven into the fabric of society, we are delighted with the indelible mark and role we have played in boosting businesses in the country, irrespective of the economic sector. Our Commercial Mortgage (CM), Operational Vehicle Finance (OVF) and Petroleum Dealership Finance (PDF) are integral to sustainably enhancing business operations while ensuring that our customers remain at an advantage in meeting their immediate and long-term business goals.”


Nigeria: Character, integrity crucial to fight public sector corruption says Prof Okolie - ITREALMS

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A public finance expert,
Prof Paschal Okolie, has called for a reorientation in the character and integrity of public servants and Nigerians to fight corruption in the nation’s public service, reports 
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Prof Paschal Okolie
Okolie, who doubles as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Financial Matters, made this declaration at the Audit Reporting Training workshop for journalists in Anambra and Enugu States on 19 October 2022.

Tourism & Technology Summit Africa returns to hybrid edition, focuses on designing Africa’s Tourism Playbook - ITREALMS

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In furtherance of the initiative to drive the digital transformation of the Tourism and Hospitality industry in Africa, Travel Technology Company, My Beautiful Africa, in partnership with Technology Mirror, a news technology company and winner of the Best Startup Online Supportive Media, 2022 are set to host the Tourism and Technology Summit Africa 2022, with the theme: Designing Africa’s Tourism Playbook: A Hybrid of Culture and Technology.
The Summit, which is billed to hold on 27th October 2022 at the Oriental Hotel Lagos from 10am -4pm is expected to host an array of speakers who would be speaking on various topics addressing how technology is driving processes in various sectors like Security, Aviation, Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and Health.

Revealed! Why Benjamin Joseph is blackmailing Zinox Chairman says Princess Kama - ITREALMS

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Princess Kama, the erstwhile business partner of Benjamin Joseph, owner of Citadel Oracle Concepts Limited, an Ibadan-based ICT retail firm, has broken her silence over a long-drawn dispute involving a N170m contract with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) which has seen Mr. Benjamin Joseph standing trial for falsely petitioning the Federal Government, alleging that the Zinox Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh and others colluded in defrauding it and his company in executing the said contract.
Citadel Oracle Concepts Limited
Princess disclosed to 
ITREALMS that Benjamin is an ingrate who attempted to get her support in diverting Mr. Ekeh’s company fund and join in a smear campaign against Mr. Ekeh, while also expressing surprise that the matter was still a subject of debate in the courts and in the media.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

KSM tasks members on 3 Tees – ITREALMS

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The Lagos Metropolitan Council of the Knight of Saint Mulumba (KSM) Nigeria has tasked members on total resolve to support the Church and humanity, reports 
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Isolo sub-council members newly admitted (Remmy & Nkem Nweke, Chris & Amaka Onumonu, Louis and Rose Iwule) into KSM with a group photo withSubcouncil Grand Knight Philip Okocha, Lady President, Laura Esene and assist secretary
Speaking through the council’s Deputy Metropolitan Grand Knight (DMGK), Sir Nosa Ehigiator, at St Leo Catholic Church Ikeja, Lagos, during the admission of some new members, at the weekend, charged them to embrace the journey with the total resolve to support the Church and humanity with three Tees.